Feb. 14 labor market webinar focuses on accessing U.S. Census data
Businesses will learn about the U.S. Census and why it provides crucial information to all parts of our…
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AAA research highlights best reminders to slow down, move over
Safety countermeasures can reduce the likelihood of serious injury at the…
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Public can comment on big game season proposals and attend open houses
Deadline to comment is Feb. 22; open houses will be held in each…
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Get a faster tax refund with these tips
As you prepare to file your 2022 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund…
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1 hospitalized with life threatening injuries after crash
Deputies are continuing to investigate and believe high speeds and possible intoxication were a…
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BLM to conduct prescribed burn at Bruneau Duck Ponds to enhance wetland habitat
The 93-acre burn will enhance wetland habitat and improve recreation…
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Counties with the most emergency shelters in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest number of emergency shelters per capita in Idaho using data from the National Shelter System…
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DEQ issues Air Quality Advisory for Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Franklin County of degraded air…
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Lt. Governor talks with Idaho Falls High School students about new education opportunities
In a visit to Idaho Falls, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke will meet with local high school students to hear the student perspective on Governor Little’s…
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Mountain lions sighted in Fort Hall area
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Fish & Wildlife Department has received reports of sightings of mountain lions in the Fort Hall…
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Deceased female found near residence on Fort Hall Reservation
At approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday, the Fort Hall Police Department responded to a call of a deceased female at a residence on Broncho Road within…
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Police release shooting investigation update
The Chubbuck Police Department has released an update to the shooting investigation at 4719 Yellowstone Ave on…
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2 men arrested for intent to deliver fentanyl pills
Two men have been arrested for possession of the controlled substance fentanyl, in the form of counterfeit pills known as “dirty thirties.”…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell back in court Thursday
Lori Vallow-Daybell was back in court Thursday morning where two motions were…
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Rent commercial kitchen space by the hour
Need a commercial grade kitchen but just for a few hours? Now you can rent…
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Man sentenced for aggravated battery on law enforcement officer and eluding
Both sentences will run concurrently to each…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes announces new public affairs manager
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes officially announce Echo Marshall as the new Public Affairs Manager.…
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Baker residents suspect Lemhi River project caused ice jam flooding
Ice jams in the Lemhi County town of Baker have caused damage to some areas near…
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Rexburg prepares to launch open access fiber network
After a decade of hard work, the City of Rexburg is preparing to launch its open-access fiber…
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ZZ Top adds Idaho Falls stop to tour
ZZ Top has added Idaho Falls to its upcoming…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 875 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 875 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the last…
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Big Spin winner from Idaho Falls claims $70,000, Oldtown winner claims $80,000
Two Big Spin winners from two very different parts of Idaho met at Boise Towne Square on Wednesday afternoon for the chance to win up to $100,000…
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Another ‘Souper Bowl’ season comes to an end
The friendly ‘Souper Bowl’ competition between Skyline High School and Idaho Falls High School officially wraps up on…
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Risch on State of the Union: Biden’s actions have real world consequences
U.S. Senator Jim Risch released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union…
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Idaho federal court among most efficient in nation
For the second year in a row, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho has been recognized as one of the most efficient courts in…
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30 news groups ask Idaho Supreme Court to reject gag order
Thirty news organizations have asked the Idaho Supreme Court to overturn a gag order in a case against a man accused of stabbing four University of…
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New Idaho Fish and Game director named
Fredericks is currently a deputy director and has spent his entire professional career at Fish and…
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Local law enforcement reminds us to be safe when having fun in the snow
Lots of snow has led to many people exploring the back country and snowy mountains all throughout our region. With a large amount of people taking to…
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3 displaced after early morning basement fire on 11th Street
There were no injuries following Tuesday morning’s house fire on 11th Street in Idaho Falls; however, three individuals were temporarily displaced…
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Car takes out power pole causing power outage
Idaho Falls Power reports there is a power outage on the westside of Idaho Falls near Skyline and Pancheri Drive.…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces exciting Entertainment Line Up
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced an exciting Entertainment Line Up of concerts and shows.…
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Idaho Dept. of Finance appoints Securities Bureau Chief
The Idaho Department of Finance announced John Yaros has been appointed the Securities Bureau…
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F&G detects 15 deer with chronic wasting disease in 2022
All were in the same general area where the disease was first detected in…
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U.S. Department of Energy Idaho Office Employees Receive National Recognition
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently recognized two employees from the Idaho Operations Office (DOE-Idaho) for their outstanding performance…
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F&G seeking public comment on Draft Gray Wolf Management Plan 2023-2028
You can review the plan and submit comments through March…
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Winter tourism spike helps West Yellowstone areas
The heavy amounts of snow that has been seen this winter season has led to a good season of tourism in West Yellowstone areas, and Island Park is…
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Idaho drivers paying 15 cents more to fill up on average
Idaho drivers are feeling pain at the pump this week.…
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INL director named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director John Wagner has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).…
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WMAs closed in Southeast and Upper Snake Regions to protect wintering wildlife
Beginning Feb. 3, several Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in southeast and east Idaho were closed to all public…
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Idaho Fish and Game initiates winterfeeding action in Bear Lake County
Winter conditions in the southeast corner of the region, specifically areas of Bear Lake, Caribou and Franklin Counties, have been particularly…
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Former Caldwell Police Department Lieutenant sentenced to federal prison
A former Caldwell Police Department Lieutenant was sentenced to three months in federal prison for falsifying a record or document in a federal…
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Mountain America Center sees success going on 3 months of business
It’s been a little more than two months since the Mountain American Center opened to the public for the first…
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Idaho students to present at World Literacy Summit in Oxford, United Kingdom
“This is an incredible opportunity for these…
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Air Quality Advisory lifted for Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the Air Quality Advisory for Franklin…
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Snow showers and gusty winds continue overnight into the early morning
We currently have lots of snow showers in the region this afternoon that are expected to continue all the way into Monday morning dropping another…
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Man killed in single vehicle accident
Idaho State Police are investigating single vehicle crash on Sunday, February 05, 2023, at 1:21 p.m., on Thousand Springs Grade Road, South of…
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Fire and Ice fest capped with a fire show and fireworks
A day full of celebration and finding your inner fire within the icy winter came to an end Saturday evening after a long day of activities people…
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Rocky Mountain Power announces new grants focused on community enhancement and environment
Six grants totaling $27,600 were given to Idaho…
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DEQ awards nearly $52 million to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $51,335,442 in construction grants to six drinking water and wastewater…
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Local student mathletes to compete in southeast Idaho math contest
A total of 160 mathletes from 16 local schools will…
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Gov. Little declares February STEM Matters Month
“From logging to computer science, mining to healthcare, or teaching to business, the skills that STEM education fosters will propel Idaho students…
Continue Reading Public can comment on big game season proposals beginning Feb. 8
Open houses will be held in each region for hunters to weigh in on the season-setting…
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DEQ awards nearly $192,000 to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
“Families, farmers, ranchers, and all Idaho residents rely on clean, efficient water and wastewater systems. These systems are not only a crucial…
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2023 Specialty Crop Grant application period open
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the application period for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants is now open.…
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Risch welcomes spring interns to Washington, D.C. office
U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed four interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for Spring 2023.…
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US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies
U.S. wildlife officials have taken the first step to lift federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the…
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Cold weather drives elk to area farmlands
Any given winter brings a host of challenges for farming communities like Niter in Caribou…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls security camera catches burglar
A home security camera helped catch a burglary early Friday morning in Idaho…
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2 Idaho Falls individuals sentenced to 20 years trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl
Ernestine Delafuente and Simon Martinez of Idaho Falls were sentenced to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine,…
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Voters to consider renewal of PCSD 25’s Supplemental Levy in March
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, local voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Supplemental…
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho to host 3rd annual Virtual 5K Your Way
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho is hosting its 3rd annual virtual 5K Your Way from Feb. 17-25.…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Franklin County of degraded air…
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No one injured in structure fire
Just after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Teton County Fire & Rescue was notified of possible residential structure fire on Thistle Creek Drive north of Victor.…
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Drought levels look to be improving but not enough to get out of drought
All of Eastern Idaho is seeing precipitation above normal which is helping us to recover from our previous years of…
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Idaho lawmakers begin bill to expand Idaho
The Idaho State Legislature began work on the Greater Idaho Bill in committee on…
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Gov. Little notifies Biden Administration of Idaho’s intent to sue on grizzly delisting
Governor Brad Little notified the Biden Administration Thursday of his intention to sue the federal government for its failure to uphold the law and…
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Multi-employer career fair scheduled for Meridian Library on Feb. 9
The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a multi-employer career fair Thursday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Meridian Library Cherry Lane…
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BLM to host public open house meetings on proposed south-central Idaho wind project
The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is hosting both in-person and virtual open house meetings on the draft environmental impact…
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Idaho joins $22.5 million multistate securities settlement against Nexo Capital
The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) announced Thursday it has issued a consent order against, Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo).…
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City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification
City of Rocks National Reserve has received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).…
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Potato retail sales on the rise
Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October to December 2022 compared to the same…
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Nominations wanted for 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year
The State Department of Education is now accepting applications for Idaho’s most prestigious award in teaching, Teacher of the…
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Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in southeast and east Idaho
Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast or east Idaho?…
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Many 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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Idaho bill would move state audit agency under GOP control
Lawmakers in Idaho have introduced a bill that would eliminate the state’s only bipartisan legislative committee and place an independent auditing…
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Valentines wanted for seniors
JustServe Idaho Falls is looking for those who want to share the love this Valentine’s Day…
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Homeowners clear damage after Lemhi River floods
In the aftermath of Monday night’s flood near Lemhi county, residents are working to clear the…
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Trio of child predators held accountable in east Idaho
In the past week, two east Idaho men were sentenced and one man was convicted at trial, in cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, U.S.…
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City of Pocatello migrates to new domain
Starting February 2023, the City of Pocatello has changed its domain, including email addresses, from its Pocatello.US domain to its…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices fly past national average
According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is back above the national average after spending about 10 days below…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 704 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 704 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last week.…
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Canceling school is not an easy task when it comes to Idaho weather
Recent cold temperatures, and school cancellations have sparked a lot of conversation with students and families about what it took for schools to…
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East Idaho Crime Stoppers expands
East Idaho Crime Stoppers is expanding even more this…
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Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued Wednesday
During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, states were not allowed to remove anyone from Medicaid unless they moved out of the state, asked…
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Simpson delivers for City of Grace Project in FY23 Omnibus
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of a wastewater collection and treatment systems improvement project for the City of Grace…
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Camouflaged critters class for kids offered in Pocatello
This camouflaged critters class will feature hands-on activities, games and even an edible camouflage-inspired art…
Continue Reading Idaho’s wolf population has dropped by about 13%
Surveys between 2021 and 2022 show 206 fewer wolves…
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Is the Idaho housing market finally cooling down?
Around this time last year, the housing market in Eastern Idaho was hot in a seller’s market, but that has since changed a little…
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Ice jams cause Lemhi River to flood
Ice jams are backing up water from the Lemhi River near some homes in the Baker…
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Mountain lion killed after killing family dog
During the morning hours Monday, Idaho State Police, Teton County Sheriff and Idaho Fish and Game were dispatched to a Viktor home after a mountain…
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Bull moose euthanized after becoming public safety hazard near I-84
Moose on or along busy highways can be a threat to public…
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Police apprehend aggravated assault suspect
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies took Matthew L. Roberson into custody on his outstanding warrants Tuesday…
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ICF grants, scholarships available in east and southeast Idaho
The Idaho Community Foundation has grants of up to $25,000 available for nonprofits, schools and other qualified organizations that serve east and…
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Idaho National Laboratory adds new electric motor coach
Idaho National Laboratory adds an electric bus to its fleet of 85 coaches that transport workers to and from the…
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School closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31
Below is a list of school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31,…
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Union Pacific cleans up another train derailment
Union Pacific is cleaning up another train derailment in the Pocatello rail yard from Sunday…
Continue Reading Pocatello man sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for producing, possessing child pornography
A 41-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 960 months in federal prison for production and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions
The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events.…
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Power lines down, avoid N Yellowstone Highway
The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Transportation Department responded to N. Yellowstone Highway just…
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