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Retired Air Force Thunderbird pilot analyzes Idaho air show collision video
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 19 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Video of two planes colliding during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho has the public and officials wondering what went wrong in the sky.

Idaho governor on track to win primary as opponent scrambles to respond to Latter-day Saint voters
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 19 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will compete in a primary election against a critic who has drawn backlash over past comments regarding members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4 naval aviators survive crash witnessed by thousands at Idaho air show
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Four Navy aviators survived a midair collision between two fighter jets during Sunday's air show witnessed by thousands at Idaho's Mountain Home Air Force Base.

Former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died
Rebecca Boone and Hallie Golden, Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died at 74.

4 crew members eject safely after 2 Navy jets collide during air show in Idaho
Rebecca Boone and Matthew Brown, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided during an air show at a military base in Idaho.

Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated in October following September open house
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 5 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated on Oct. 18 following an open house in September.

Historic ranch near Salmon is Idaho's newest state park
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 3 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
The State of Idaho recently acquired 670 acres from a private landowner, which is now the newest state park.

Once marked for euthanasia, Utah rescue dog is Pocatello's newest K-9 officer
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 2 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
A dog once facing euthanasia has now found a place where she belongs thanks to the efforts of a local animal rescue organization.

Shop geared towards neurodivergent community opens in Idaho Falls
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 2 - 9:21 a.m. | Save Story
Wandermind, a retail shop and community space that caters to neurodivergent individuals, hosted its grand opening in Idaho Falls Saturday.

Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing 3 years ago; search continues for missing siblings
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 1 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
A teenager who disappeared in Jefferson County over three years ago has obtained a driver's license in Utah and is no longer considered a missing person, according to investigators.

Affordable housing subdivision proposed in Island Park
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted April 29 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho businessman is proposing a new subdivision aimed at easing the housing crunch for workers in Island Park and nearby West Yellowstone.

'State of the Air' reports half of U.S. kids inhaling dangerous pollution
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 26 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly half of America's children — 46%, which is 33.5 million — live in areas with air pollution levels that can pose a health risk, according to the latest American Lung Association "State of the Air" report released Wednesday.

Jury rules Idaho State University retaliated against former student based on race
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted April 25 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
A jury has ruled in favor of a former Idaho State University student for retaliating against her based on her race.

'Apple Bottom Jeans,' a 'Fluffy' comedian, country star headline 2026 East Idaho State Fair
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted April 24 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Eastern Idaho State Fair on Tuesday announced a star-studded lineup for its 124th year as well as to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

100-year-old Idaho woman surprised with her own graduation ceremony
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 24 - 7:19 p.m. | Save Story
Norma Parker, 100, never got her diploma despite fulfilling all the credits to graduate. So her granddaughter decided to surprise her with her very own ceremony at her nursing home.

Neonatal care expanding at Pocatello's Portneuf Medical Center and beyond
Logan Ramsey, East Idaho News | Posted April 24 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
There is now more room to care for the tiniest of babies at Portneuf Medical Center following the recent expansion of its neonatal care unit.

Doctors stumped as 6-year-old in Idaho continues to shrink. Here's what you can do to help
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted April 19 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
After more than six months of excruciating pain and medical testing, a local 6-year-old and her family still have no answers, but many more questions.

'I knew it wouldn't hold': Idaho truck driver involved in Teton Dam construction predicted collapse
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted April 18 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Virgil Jonak, a former truck driver, shared his memories of the Teton Dam collapse 50 years ago — and how he knew disaster was imminent.


