Idaho News

Roommate of 4 students killed in Idaho says harassment forced her to move repeatedly

Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the roommates of the four University of Idaho students killed in their home in 2022 says in a court filing that she's endured years of harassment and wants to ensure her face is blurred in an upcoming release of investigative video recordings.

Prosecution, defense exchange arguments as Lori Daybell asks for new trial

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty of killing and conspiring to kill her two children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, and her current husband's former wife, Tammy Daybell. Now, she is asking for a new trial.

'Deceived: The Daybell Story' podcast launches this week with untold details, new interviews

VideoJordan Ormond, EastIdahoNews  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL Podcasts and East Idaho News reporter Nate Eaton are teaming up for "Deceived: The Daybell Story," a deep dive into the Daybell case, debuting on Thursday.

NTSB reveals what caused 2025 fatal helicopter crash near Ririe Reservoir in Idaho

Daniel V. Ramirez, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly two years after a fatal helicopter crash claimed the life of a Utah CEO, the National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the incident.

Helicopters to spray for cheatgrass, seed land near Bear Lake

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 23 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Helicopters will apply herbicide and seed areas near Bear Lake later this month as Idaho officials work to control invasive grasses, restore habitat and reduce wildfire risk.

Idaho prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty for a mom charged with murder in twins' deaths

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho prosecutor is seeking the death penalty against a woman charged with murder in the deaths of her twin toddlers last year.

World-class weightlifter returns to Idaho home, medal in hand

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michelle Galloway recently returned to her Idaho home from Greece, where she reclaimed a world record.

Intruders break into mink farm, release about 1,500 animals

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 20 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owners of an Idaho mink farm say intruders broke into their facility, releasing some 1,500 of the animals. Dozens are still out free and pose a danger to small pets and farm animals.

$105M fund launched for new Yellowstone National Park infrastructure, education

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new fund launched in a public-private partnership seeks to help maintain upgrades at the world's first national park.

She brought fentanyl to the hospital to save her son. Idaho treated him as a trafficker.

Whitney Bryen, InvestigateWest  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

After Isaac Berger overdosed, his mother gave hospital staff the pills she found in his room. She says it became the biggest regret of her life.

Remote control hobbyists in Idaho invite newcomers to join them

Logan Ramsey, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of Pocatello's only remote-control vehicle hobby shop is working to bring more newcomers into the hobby.

Pilot and passenger found dead after plane goes missing on way to Idaho

Kaitlyn Hart, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot and passenger were found dead on Sunday after their plane went missing en route to Grangeville, Idaho.

Small Business Administration offers disaster loans to businesses affected by drought

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 2:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought across parts of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.

Marijuana on the ballot for the final time in Idaho? Voters to decide if lawmakers have sole power to legalize

Lorien Nettleton, KIVI  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

HJR4 would give Idaho's legislature exclusive authority over marijuana and narcotics legalization, removing citizens' ability to put such measures on a ballot.

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Resident escapes house fire in Idaho Falls; damage estimated at $20K

Jordan Ormond, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a Saturday morning house fire on Daffodil Place in Idaho Falls.

This sweet spot is plunging into fall with chocolate-covered goodness

Nate Eaton, East Idaho News  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chocolate Plunge recently opened a new location in Idaho Falls, joining its original store in Rexburg with a menu full of chocolate-covered treats and decadent drinks.

Prison overcrowding is keeping Idaho women behind bars even after they're granted parole

Whitney Bryen, InvestigateWest  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

State agencies don't know how many inmates face more prison time because they couldn't access programs prescribed by parole commissioners.

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Motorcyclist hospitalized after hitting bear in eastern Idaho

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Wyoming motorcyclist was flown to the hospital after hitting a bear near Swan Valley Wednesday evening.

Montpelier man dies in rollover crash east of Lava Hot Springs

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 10:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Montpelier, Idaho, died Sunday evening after a minivan left U.S. Highway 30 and overturned east of Lava Hot Springs, according to Idaho State Police.