Fremont County Pioneer Days returns July 20-25 to St. Anthony, Idaho, with six days of rodeos, a parade, a production of "Annie," a fun run and other activities celebrating one of eastern Idaho's longest-running traditions. The annual celebration brings together...
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Madison County burn ban in effect until Sept. 30
On Tuesday afternoon, the Madison Fire Department announced a temporary ordinance banning open fires in Madison County from July 15 through Sept. 30. According to the department statement, the burn ban includes any and all outdoor fires, including, but not limited to:...
Annual Iona Days celebrates history
The city of Iona will host its 31st annual Iona Days on July 17-18. Iona Days will begin with a 10K race at 7 a.m., followed by a 5K race at 7:15 a.m., with registration available until the day of the races. Following the races, there will be a community breakfast....
After 33 years, the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration comes to a close
Thousands of people gathered at Snake River Landing on Saturday for what is expected to be the final Melaleuca Freedom Celebration after more than three decades of Independence Day fireworks in Idaho Falls. The 31-minute display featured 18,915 fireworks shells in...
Ice Hockey returns to BYUI
This May, BYU-Idaho Campus Recreation began hosting ice hockey prep groups. Sean Stempinski, the floor hockey lead on campus for several years, was a primary catalyst for the program. “I’ve been playing floor hockey on campus ever since I got up here, and bugging...
President Meredith emphasizes graduation rates and embracing AI at BYUI
BYU-Idaho continues its academic restructuring process, and university leaders are optimistic about the school’s upcoming changes. The plan will adjust faculty positions across departments to better align with student demand, doing so gradually over the next three...
BYUI Astronomical Society hosts stargazing event at Sand Dunes
The BYU-Idaho Astronomical Society is bringing its telescopes to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes for a stargazing event Saturday, March 21, at 8:30 p.m. Past gatherings have taken place at other spots, such as the BYUI Agriculture Facilities. This event offers students and...
‘Letters to Representatives’ event gains momentum after Facebook post
A “Letters to Representatives” event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Legacy Dance Academy in Sugar City, inviting community members to write handwritten letters to elected officials voicing their concerns about current government actions. Morgan...
BYU-Idaho Students react to fish tank removal in Clarke building
Last week, after the fish tank located in the John L. Clarke Building sprung a leak that was deemed unfixable, the university notified the Home and Family department that the fish tank would not be replaced. Betty McQuain, BYU-Idaho Child Labs director, said that...
New housing development planned near BYUI as enrollment rises
Increased enrollment at Brigham Young University–Idaho is driving new student housing development near campus as the city works to meet growing demand. City planners will remove homes near West First South and South First West to make way for higher-density housing...
BYUI merges departments, reallocates programs and changes college names
Brigham Young University-Idaho implemented a series of academic restructuring changes this month, stating the changes are aimed at supporting program sustainability and strengthening collaboration across campus. The changes, which took effect Jan. 1, were approved by...
Students start their own holiday tradition
With a $15 permit, students and community members can head into designated public lands to cut down their own Christmas tree. The permit is valid in the two closest zones to Madison County: the Targhee Zone and the Caribou Zone. The Targhee Zone includes the...













