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Nearly 10,000 rainbow trout are coming to local waters
The following is a news release from the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game. IDAHO FALLS – Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license (or the bug spray)! Personnel from Idah...
A dazzling farewell: Photos and video from the final Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks show
IDAHO FALLS — The final Melaleuca Freedom Celebration went out with a bang as 18,915 firework shells lit up the sky over Snake River Landing Saturday night. People from all over the world gathered to watch...
Chukars lose Independence Day shootout in Missoula
Fireworks illuminated American skies on Saturday night, but perhaps nothing was as explosive as the Missoula PaddleHeads’ offense in a 25-14 rout of the Idaho Falls Chukars.
The surprising story of how Abraham Lincoln helped create Idaho
EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story was published on March 9, 2025. It’s been updated and republished in conjunction with Independence Day and the America 250 celebration. IDAHO FALLS – A...
John Adams predicted fireworks 250 years ago. The story behind America’s favorite Fourth of July tradition
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published on July 4, 2023. IDAHO FALLS — Four simple words expressed John Adams’ feelings as he wrote a letter to his wife, Abigail, on July 3, 1776. “The d...
Biggest fireworks show in Idaho Falls history expected for final Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
IDAHO FALLS — The final Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks display will light up the sky in Idaho Falls Saturday night and Frank VanderSloot promises a night to remember. “We are going to have the l...
Pocatello man facing rape sentencing now accused in third child abuse case
IDAHO FALLS — A 21-year-old Pocatello man who’s facing two felony cases involving either rape or lewd conduct charges is now facing a third case, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl since t...
Idaho Falls Fire Department urges fireworks safety after two vegetation fires
The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Fire Department. IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Fire Department is urging the public to use extreme caution with fireworks after two fireworks-caused veg...
Officials: Stop using illegal aerial fireworks before more fires ignite
The following is a news release from the Office of the Mayor of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS – Due to extreme fire danger conditions, officials from Bonneville County and the cities of Idaho Falls, Ammon and I...
The two documents that changed the world — and the men who signed them
IDAHO FALLS – There was a “pensive and awful silence” as John Hancock took pen in hand and became the first of 56 delegates to sign the document Thomas Jefferson and the rest of the committee had draft...
The biggest Fourth of July celebrations and activities happening in east Idaho
IDAHO FALLS — Happy 250th anniversary to America! Events and activities are taking place in communities all across the country in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Here is a list of activities hap...
Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO resigns amid podcast allegations
IDAHO FALLS — The CEO of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber resigned Friday amid allegations of misappropriation of funds from a local podcast. According to a social media post posted Friday from the Greater...
Meet the double burger stuffed between two grilled cheeses
IDAHO FALLS — A local food truck is the talk of the town this summer, as they are serving up their own style of smash burgers, french fries cooked in beef tallow and more. Chris Salmond opened his burger t...
Museum of Idaho to screen ‘Young Washington’ with post-film discussion led by Jim Francis
The following is a news release from the Museum of Idaho. Museum of Idaho will continue its popular film series with a special screening of the new blockbuster film “Young Washington,” followed by a disc...
Traffic routes, road closures, activities and more. What you need to know about the 4th of July in Idaho Fa...
The following is a news release from the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS — The City is preparing for its biggest and best 4th of July ever. With more than 200,000 people expected to celebrate Independence...
Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announces resignation of CEO Paul Baker
IDAHO FALLS — The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has announced that its chief executive officer resigned and that the organization will undergo an independent audit.
14 pets are waiting for a forever home at Snake River Animal Shelter
Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls will return with a featured Pet of the Week soon, but this week it’s highlighting animals looking for a forever home in the video above. Five cats and nine dogs ar...
Ammon foothills fire burns 100 acres; cause of fire under investigation
IDAHO FALLS — Approximately 100 acres were burned after a fire broke out in the Ammon foothills on Wednesday afternoon. According to a news release from the Idaho Falls Fire Department, a wildfire was repo...
Local woman reunites with biological family in Moldova after being kidnapped at birth
IDAHO FALLS — After nearly two days of traveling, McKenna Christensen walked through the Chișinău International Airport in Moldova ready to change her life forever. About six months before, Christensen,...
Spud Kings lock up Bohn on multi-year extension
Idaho Falls’ Hunter Whisenand celebrates his game-tying goal during the first period of the Dineen Cup Championship Series quarterfinals on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Mountain America Center. The Spud...
Sparklight grants boost Idaho Falls Family YMCA and Snake River Animal Shelter
Awards from the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund were delivered June 25 to the Idaho Falls Family YMCA and the Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls.
US Marshals arrest robbery suspect in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — The U.S. Marshals have arrested a man in connection with a robbery in Meridian after they located him in Idaho Falls. Francisco Salazar was wanted in connection with a March 16 robbery of a M...
Bohn signs multi-year extension to remain head coach of Spud Kings
IDAHO FALLS — In his two years with the Idaho Falls Spud Kings, head coach Anthony Bohn has led his team to back-to-back Dineen Cup Championship Series runs. This week, the Spud Kings announced the organiz...