Police search for individual considered armed and dangerous
Idaho Falls Police officers are currently searching for an armed individual who reportedly pointed a handgun at multiple people Monday morning prior…
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S Holmes Avenue road Closure set Tuesday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 400 block of S Holmes Ave, between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street,…
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Bike accident hospitalizes former Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi
Recently retired U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, of Wyoming, was hospitalized after a bicycle accident.…
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Pocatello seeks input on proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and fees
The Pocatello City Council is looking for your input on the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and…
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Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron Fire updates
Crews continue to fight the Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron…
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Idaho officials working on hemp plan for federal approval
Idaho officials are working on a hemp plan to submit to federal officials this fall so that farmers can grow hemp next year.…
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See what Liz Cheney had to say about McCarthy
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) blasted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) decision to pull all Republicans from the select committee investigating…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Dust abatement activities on Moose-Wilson Road July 27-29
The unpaved section of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park will be temporarily closed for seasonal dust abatement beginning 4 a.m.…
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The Smoke will not go away
The hazy skies will continue into…
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Jensen’s Grove Pond back to normal
A popular destination in Blackfoot has a familiar look.…
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Latest on fires burning in Salmon-Challis National Forest
In total, 760 men and women are fighting the fires, which includes 19 crews, 23 engines, eight water tenders, six helicopters, two heavy equipment…
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Grilling with gratitude
The Idaho Falls African American Alliance hosted an appreciation lunch for police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel…
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Police: Boise cops fatally shoot person who pointed gun
Police say the officers walked down an alley and approached someone who was lying on the ground. Police say they asked him to show his hands and he…
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Drought causing American Falls to have low water levels
The lack of precipitation this summer is having a significant impact to one of our local reservoirs. …
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2 LDS Missionaries killed in New Mexico accident
Two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were killed in an accident Thursday. A missionaries from Roberts, also was…
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Messy Grand Teton camp draws bear; Idaho woman fined $5.8K
A judge has ordered an Idaho woman to pay over $5,800 for leaving trash out that attracted a grizzly bear to her campsite in Wyoming’s Grand Teton…
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Benefit concert set for Friday to help Champ’s Heart
Champ’s Heart is an organization that provides free healing horse encounters to kids with special needs and veterans with…
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Eviction moratorium set to end next week
The Center for Disease Control’s national eviction moratorium expires on July 31. That could leave millions of renters nationwide without a roof…
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Fight Against Aggressive Driving Campaign Starts Today
The Idaho State Police combined with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Police announced that today they would begin their…
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Wanted man found during traffic stop
A suspect wanted for several crimes was arrested Thursday. Jorge M. Melendez was wanted by Bonneville County Sheriff’s office for multiple stalking…
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Delta Variant Identified in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health report the discovery of a confirmed case of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Bannock…
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Aid for Friends’ new facility opens on Monday
After two years of waiting, a local nonprofit has a new place to call home.…
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J.R. Simplot Co. to pay penalty for pesticide safety violation
The Environmental Protection Administration has ordered the J.R. Simplot Co. to pay a $65,250 penalty for pesticide safety violations south of the…
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Fire season expected to continue during summer months
We are in the middle of fire season here in Eastern Idaho, and the impact has been lower than anticipated.…
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LOCAL LINKS: Mac n’ Kelly’s Pub & Grill
While many businesses struggled through the pandemic, a classic car dealership made a pivot, opening a new restaurant in Idaho Falls called Mac n’…
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Lusk Fire burns over 1,600 acres in Arbon Valley
The Lusk fire is estimated at 1620 acres Thursday morning. …
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Officials talk about hot car dangers
Albright also says if you think there’s time, call for help, but always…
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Chip sealing helps improve roads
Lots of Construction crews have been paving their way to helping improve the condition of roads across Idaho Falls. On last Sunday, construction…
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Early morning fire burns trees and brush east of Rigby
Downed power lines are being blamed to have caused a brush fire east of Rigby early Thursday morning.…
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Roar & Pour at Zoo Idaho set Saturday
Zoo Idaho Zoological Society is hosting its annual Roar & Pour on July…
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Summer heat will cause some trout mortality, but halting fishing won’t improve the situation
Trout are resilient and even extreme weather rarely has a long-term impact on…
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Sawtooth Fish Hatchery to close to public July 28 & 29
Public access to the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery south of Stanley will be closed July 28-29 in order to complete improvements to the Kid’s Pond…
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Smoke could impact milk production in cows according to U of I professor
In a study conducted by Skibiel and a coworker, they monitored about 20 dairy cattle during last year’s fire season. Focusing on a seven-day stretch…
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ISP trooper struck by car, 1 arrested after high speed chase
A 29-year-old Fort Hall man has been arrested after police say he struck an Idaho State Police trooper with a vehicle Tuesday while attempting to…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 544 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 544 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…
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18-year old killed in I-15 accident
Idaho State Police report an accident on I-15 at milepost 81.…
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Passport processing times increased to 12 to 18 weeks
Teton County residents who are planning international travel and need a passport or renewal are strongly encouraged to start planning sooner rather…
Continue Reading Affordable housing projects underway in Pocatello amidst tight market
Some relief may be coming to Pocatello’s housing crunch, as two affordable housing projects are getting started in the Gate…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 325 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 325 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
Continue Reading USDA offers disaster assistance to Idaho farmers, livestock producers impacted by drought
Idaho agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought.…
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Partnership improves sections of Teton Crest Trail
Grand Teton National Park in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working to improve sections of the Teton Crest Trail.…
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F-14 jets fly by Jackson Hole Airport
The Jackson Hole Airport got a fly-by…
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IEA issues statement on Idaho’s record budget surplus
IEA President Layne McInelly has issued a statement regarding the record budget surplus of nearly $1 billion announced…
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Bedke dismisses claim that hearing is politically motivated
House Speaker Scott Bedke says Rep. Priscilla Giddings’ claim that an ethics investigation she’s facing is politically motivated is false.…
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Idaho Falls gears up for return of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo – The War Bonnet Round Up
Tickets are available online and at local ticket outlets as the City of Idaho Falls gears up for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, the 110th annual War Bonnet…
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Tango Fire grows to 101 acres
The lightning caused Tango Fire was reported the evening of July 17.…
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Powerball changes coming to Idaho on August 23
Powerball has some new changes coming as the game moves into its third decade in the Gem State. …
Continue Reading Mud Lick, Haynes, Iron Fire update
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is now managing three…
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Water is on the move
Some of the water levels on lakes and reservoirs are rapidly decreasing while most rivers are incredibly…
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RC Willey announces Idaho Falls location
RC Willey Home Furnishings announced Tuesday it is building a new retail store in Idaho Falls.…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces fall entertainment line up
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has announced the Fall 2021 Concert Events.…
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Woman dies on Snake River
Teton County Search and Rescue reports a 67-year-old woman died on the Snake River…
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Modified operations at marinas on Jackson Lake
Grand Teton National Park visitors, boaters and river users should expect impacts to some recreational activities, including modified operations at…
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Idaho lawmaker who shared rape accuser’s name faces hearing
An Idaho lawmaker who publicized the name of an intern who accused another state lawmaker of rape will face a legislative ethics hearing next month.…
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Bannock County Driver’s License temporarily closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak among the staff at the Bannock County Driver’s License is temporarily closing down the…
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Police investigate vandalism in parks
The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Department and the Idaho Falls Police Department are asking for public assistance to combat vandalism in city…
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Gov. Gordon signs temporary executive order to help alleviate fuel shortages
To help prevent potential gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel shortages, Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order (EO) that puts in place…
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Idaho lieutenant governor keeps focus on vaccine mandates
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin says the Biden administration could be behind private health care businesses requiring their employees get COVID-19…
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AARP sounds alarm on COVID-19 vaccination rates for nursing home staff
The latest release of AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard incorporates new data on vaccination rates among staff and residents, and finds just…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 245 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 245 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Trump: Liz Cheney opponents to meet with him pre-endorsement
Donald Trump says he will meet next week with Republicans running against Rep. Liz Cheney and endorse one in the next few months.…
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Idaho closes Fiscal Year with record surplus
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday Idaho ended its fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $900 million, adding to the largest surplus in state…
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Electrical wire causes wildland fire on Snow King Mountain
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS would like to remind the public to check outdoor sources of heat for potential issues after a faulty electrical wire is ruled…
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Grazing fees could rise on state-owned land in Idaho
Grazing fees for cattle and sheep on state-owned land in Idaho could rise about 50%.…
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Three killed in shooting at rural Idaho motel
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left three people dead at a rural motel in north-central Idaho on Monday…
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INL technology shows promise in detecting, blocking grid cyberattacks
The Idaho National Lab and New Mexico company have designed a technology that can block attacks to the nation’s power…
Continue Reading Mud Lick Fire grows to 15,952 acres, 0% contained
The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 15,952 acres and is 0%…
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Idaho Falls girl holds lemonade stand for family who lost everything in fire
“They just came up together on their own and started it and wanted to help other people. So I’m very proud. I’m extremely proud,” Jayme…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, July 20.…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor return of Vietnam veteran
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and Wyoming State Flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, July 21,…
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Haynes Fire burns 408 acres, 0% contained
The lightning caused Haynes Fire has burned an estimated 408 acres, and is 0% contained. It is burning 12 miles southeast of Salmon in the head of…
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Idaho Falls launches second round of Imagine IF community engagement
Got an opinion about the future of Idaho Falls?…
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Portneuf Medical Center raising awareness about heatstrokes
Summer temperatures have hit record highs in Pocatello, and with that heat comes the threat of a heatstroke.…
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Groups: Idaho wolf law will cause grizzly bear, lynx deaths
Environmental groups have notified Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other state officials of their intent to file a lawsuit over an expanded wolf-killing…
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Union workers at Fred Meyer vote to authorize strike
Fred Meyer warehouse workers have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, which could disrupt food distribution at 180 locations across the Pacific…
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Crews protect home from fire
Fire crews keep a house from burning down…
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Idaho Press Club sues Lt. Gov. McGeachin over public records
The Idaho Press Club is suing Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin after several journalists said they were wrongly denied access to public records.…
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Unauthorized Yellowstone park guide sentenced for illegal activities
Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced a 60-year-old of Edmond, Oklahoma was sentenced on seven counts of illegal activities and…
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Haynes Fire emergency road closure
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has implemented Haynes Fire Emergency Road Closure, Order Number: 04‐13‐21‐008.…
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Drones and wildfires do not mix
With wildfires burning all over idaho and the rest of the west, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise wants to remind people that drones…
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Chubbuck Hall move in day postponed
The City of Chubbuck had hoped to be doing its first day of business in its new City Hall…
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Fort Hall man pleads guilty to failure to register as sex offender
Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. said a 46-year-old Fort Hall man pleaded guilty on Monday to failure to register as a sex…
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Vandals damage Ammon splash pad
A popular place for kids to cool off from the heat will be shut down for repairs…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 355 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
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Air Pollution Forecast and Caution lifted for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of improved…
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Man running in traffic arrested
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent just north of Idaho Falls to milepost 121 on Interstate 15 Friday at 3:30 a.m. to a traffic…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices still rising
Idaho gas prices have risen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Police seek information on hit and run crash
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s assistance on information on a hit-and-run crash in southwest Wyoming.…
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6 new fires in Salmon-Challis National Forest
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected six fires since the last…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon leads governors in fight against Pres. Biden’s anti-fossil fuel policies
Ten Republican governors, led by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, issued a joint statement…
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ICfL Announces $1.8 Million in Federal ARPA Grants to 48 Idaho Libraries
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) announced the award of $1.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to 48 Idaho…
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Fuels reduction project enters new phase
The next phase of the Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is set to begin…
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Protecting your online accounts
As financial technology has evolved, it has given consumers the ability to shop, save, and invest online using their phones, tablets, and computers.…
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Jackson namesake gets plaque in front of town hall
A bronze plaque was dedicated in front of the Jackson Town Hoall in honor of David Edward “Davey”…
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Idaho Fish and Game offers all female hunter education
This week, Idaho Fish and Game is offering its Ladies and Girls Hunter Education Class at the regional Fish and Game office in Pocatello.…
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Milling, paving operations begin on Jackson South, will cause delays
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin milling and paving operations Monday on the old pavement south of the bridge over the Snake River…
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Man rollerblades from Jackson to Salt Lake City for charity
A 31-year-old physical therapist has completed a very long journey by rollerblade. Dusty Campbell rollerbladed from Jackson, Wyoming, to Salt Lake…
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North Grant Avenue project starts Monday
Crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department will start replacing the water main line on North Grant Avenue Monday, July…
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Traveling Magicians enchant Idaho
“Kevin the cap” came through Idaho Falls this weekend to show off his considerable magic skills to everyone, including Linda and…
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