BYU-Idaho Radio Headlines

The 53-year-old missing Rexburg woman has been found. Southeastern Idaho Public Health warns of increased pertussis cases. Porteuf Health and Regence BlueShield of Idaho Insurance announced a new agreement.

Cambodia's first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is having its open house starting tomorrow. After road closures dur to mudslide damage yesterday, part of Heise Road has reopened. If you're driving in the evening through the stretch of Highway 20 north of Sugar City, you should be aware of some lane closures.

A portion of 2nd East in Rexburg is closing for a few days. Multiple mud slides reported in the Heise Area where the Big Rock Fire burned. Heart 2 Hand Food Pantry in Shelley received an anonymous donation.

Seminaries and Institutes for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has set a record high enrollment. Madison School District is holding their annual Celebrate Youth Event. Flash flooding is a possibility in the Rexburg, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello areas tonight and tomorrow.

A police K9 is retiring, another bat was found with rabies, and a an intruder was shot while trying to break into a home.

Yellowstone National Park is lifting some of the fishing restrictions that have been implemented this summer. All 28 of Idaho's state parks are currently offering a 25% discount on camping reservations and Idaho City Yurt rentals.

Fremont County has dropped or reduced charges from the May 2023 voter fraud case. Madison School District Superintendent Rady Lords named Idaho Superintendent of the Year. Businesses in Heise open after the Big Rock Fire.

The second annual Pocatello Potato Festival is happening on August 22nd. The city of Pocatello has a new fire chief effective August 8th. The city of Pocatello is invited to make a difference in the Portneuf River Cleanup which is happening on August 29th.

Idaho State Police is now accepting applications for its next trooper academy. Crews working to contain the local Big Rock wildfire have officially achieved 85% containment, as of this morning.

The Big Rock Fire is 72 % contained. Officials encourage the public to stay away from the area. There's a car show in Pocatello every Sunday outside of Key Bank. A Rigby seed company is launching a self reliance program to help families grow vegetable gardens.

More wildfire updates are available. The Duck Race is happening this weekend. Ucon's Founders' Day festivities are this weekend as well.

A 20-year-old Idaho Falls man was killed riding his motorcycle Thursday. Idaho State Police urge people to stay safe during Raspberry Days in Bear Lake. The Idaho National Laboratory is partnering with NASA to build a nuclear propulsion space craft.

We have an update regarding the Big Rock Fire. An air quality advisory has been issued in several counties. A new wildfire has started just south of Rexburg.

The Byrne Side Fire has started on the bench south of Rexburg near 8000 South and 2300 East. Olive Garden is coming to Rexburg and set to open on University Boulevard in November. The old seminary building located next to Boulims is up for sale.

The Big Rock Fire, which has burned nearly 2,500 acres, is currently sitting at 22% contained, with many crews working in tandem to extinguish the fire. There's still some time to see Upper Mesa Falls before a scheduled closure to implement upgrades. Stage one fire restrictions will be implemented across the state of Idaho this weekend.

Fire officials continue to put out hotspots from the Big Rock Fire. Gov. Brad Little ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be lowered to half mast in Twin Falls County for the victims of the In-N-Out shooting. Computers in court houses throughout Idaho have a new update.

Rexburg man missing for 3 months, Blackfoot Golf Course and Teeples Drive reopened following plane crash and Mama Inez in Pocatello to close at the end of August.

The Big Rock Fire remains active and at 0% containment. Women-owned businesses return to Pocatello's annual Women's Marketplace. A public meeting has been organized to discuss safety on Teton Pass as crashes along the highway continue to concern drivers.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released new instructional videos on how the new Sunday meeting schedule will work. Over the weekend, the Big Rock fire near Heise crossed into Madison County.

The Big Rock Fire has exploded near Heise. What that means for residents in the area. The mass shooting in Twin Falls. What people are saying about the tragedy. The Bannock County Fair returns with fun events in Downey.

An intense heat wave has set record temperatures across the country, so why is it so hot? A multi-platinum rock band will bring its show to the Mountain America Center in October. A fire burning near Ucon, north of Idaho Falls is contained... but burned about 100 acres of grain.

Cyanobacteria continue to grow in Island Park Reservoir as warm summer temperatures allow for favorable growing conditions. Grand Teton National Park released a new life jacket loaner system. A lightning-caused fire started in a field near Rigby and Ucon Thursday night.

Restrictions are coming to Yellowstone National Park's popular fishing locations. BYU football's fall camp is coming up quick. A Jefferson County man faces life in prison for lewd conduct with a child multiple times.

Firefighters work to understand the cause of Wednesdays fire in the Ammon foothills. The Idaho Falls Chukars have a double header tonight. American Falls Day returns this weekend.

Idaho is among 5 other states selected by the U.S. Department of Energy as a potential host site for Nuclear Lifestyle Innovation Campuses. Idaho Falls celebrates 45 years of Sister City relations with Tokai Mura, Japan. The Center Stage Theatre announced its 2027 show lineup.

BYU-Idaho is holding an art contest for students of all majors. A Pocatello woman found dead in her home on Sunday has been identified by the Bannock County Coroner's Office. Multiple church leaders were part of the "Days of '47" Parade in Utah this past week.

A proposed Solar Farm in St. Anthony is making a stir after a recent county planning and zoning meeting. Fall River Rual Electric is partnering with PNGC to build a new natural gas power facility in Northern Idaho; how that will benefit Eastern Idahoans. The Torreon Mexio Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be dedicated November 22.

City of Idaho Falls improving street lighting, boil water advisory issued in American Falls and War Bonnet Roundup returns this week.

Fire crews battle the Gaston Fire northwest of Aberdeen. Cyanobacteria have been found in Island Park Reservoir and health officials are urging the public to know the risks. A lightning-caused fire East of Malad was contained Sunday.

More than 2,800 students just graduated from BYU-Idaho. Val Coles talked to some of our graduates about their experience and has this story. The Idaho Transportation Department and Madison County will permanently close the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and 7th East on Monday.

New business is buzzing in St. Anthony serving homestyle hamburgers and more. Three Idaho Falls athletes are heading to the State Games of America. BYU-Idaho's Commencement is today.

BYU Basketball has officially released its non-conference schedule for the upcoming season. Tickets are on sale for Derek Hough at the Mountain America Center. A woman whose RV burned down was found dead inside the RV after the Pocatello Fire Department put out the flame.

The Pocatello Potato Festival is set to return this summer, registration is now open for southern Idaho's largest kids triathlon, and a new life jacket loaner program has begun at Grand Teton National Park.

A man running through freeway traffic was killed after a semitruck hit him on I-15 in Idaho Falls this morning. A man thrown by a bison in Yellowstone National Park this month is healing and talking about the experience. Construction will begin at the intersection of Holmes and 49th South in Idaho Falls this week.

Idaho and Wyoming will receive over 40 million dollars from a federal initiative aiming to advance next-generation energy. A 42-year-old man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars for an elderly man. Idaho Fish and Game Officers have euthanized a black bear after it broke into a Swan Valley home and ate food from the kitchen.

A BYU-Idaho student is walking 1,000 miles for the people of Tibet. The Idaho Falls Chukars second half of the season is underway. A Rexburg man could be sentenced to life in prison.

College basketball may not be in season, but the Cougars have a lot of work to do in the off season to fill their roster. The Idaho Dark Sky Alliance celebrates the first lighting of the Sawtooth Observatory this Saturday. The unemployment rate in the state of Idaho remained unchanged from May to June.

Another measeles case in east Idaho, new rock concert coming to Idaho Falls and updates on AJ Dybantsa and BYU players in the 2026 NBA Summer League.

Development Workshop Inc., or DWI in Idaho Falls, is gearing up for its 35th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race in August. The Park at Swan Valley and Grand Trunk present a world record event adventurers will not want to miss. Summer Market Days kicks off tomorrow in Idaho Falls, and it features a free outdoor concert.

A stand-off between a 47-year-old man and Jackson Hole Police ended with the man in custody. Mormon crickets plague Eastern Idaho, making appearances in Ashton Hills and Harriman State Park. A Challis man is behind bars after an altercation with Idaho Falls Police.

Several popular fishing spots are closed starting today. A popular summer event is coming back this week, the popular Guns versus Hoses softball game is this Friday. Measles is spreading in Teton County and in other places throughout Wyoming.

This Friday is the annual Guns vs. Hoses charity softball game at Melaleuca Field. A deadly crash in Mackay on Monday left two people dead.

The Victor City Council has appointed a new mayor following the resignation of Mayor Will Frohlich in June. The Madison Fire Department has announced a temporary open fire ban. Two initiatives are at the center of attention for the upcoming November general election ballot.

Pocatello is announcing the name of a new cougar kitten on Friday. Idaho Falls is putting a new alcohol ordinance on hold. David J. Wunderli is the upcoming commencement speaker at BYU-Idaho on July 23.

Measles has broken out in the Teton County area in Wyoming, The Maze Fire in Rexburg has increased awareness of the dryness of this summer. A week-long search of a North Carolina came to a tragic end this past weekend.

People from all over are invited to participate in an attempt to break a world record for the most people lying in hammocks at the same time. Construction began on Sunday to bring a new roundabout to Idaho Falls. With daytime temperatures consistently reaching the triple-digits, The City of Pocatello is designating three places as "cooling shelters."

Fremont County officials have placed fire restrictions on the county until further notice. Every 3 years the Idaho International Choral Festival is held in Pocatello.

A local backyard ultramarathon is happening this weekend. London Hall, a BYU-Idaho graduate, has newfound appreciation for her degree from BYU-Idaho.

The Idaho Falls Police Department is hiring. Rumble in the Jungle is coming back to Idaho Falls. Pocatello is setting up cooling shelters to help people stay cool in the summer heat.

The Midnight Pancake Breakfast is back at BYU-Idaho. A security guard at the Grand Teton Mall was removed from duty. Trout are due to be released in nearby ponds, rivers, and reservoirs.