Man facing theft citation, arrested for obstructing and felony assault of an officer

Grizzly, 34, confirmed as Yellowstone region’s known oldest

Jackson Hole News And Guide | January 24, 2021 at 12:22 pm

JACKSON, Wyoming (AP) — A 34-year-old grizzly bear captured in southwestern Wyoming has been confirmed as the oldest on record in the Yellowstone region, Wyoming wildlife officia…

Elemental Taekwondo to kick things up a notch with standalone studio

Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews.com | January 24, 2021 at 11:44 am

SHELLEY — The cries of a leather pad recoiling from a perfectly connected crescent kick. The squeak of uncovered feet sliding along the rubber mat. The thud of bodies collaps…

Godiva is closing or selling all of its stores in the United States

Alexis Benveniste, CNN | January 24, 2021 at 11:14 am

(CNN) — Luxury chocolatier Godiva is getting out of the brick and mortar business. The company is closing or selling all 128 of its brick-and-mortar stores in North America, …

Driggs Snowscapes and Tetonia Snow Plane rally continue to delight despite pandemic

Jeannette Boner, EastIdahoNews.com | January 24, 2021 at 10:57 am

DRIGGS — There’s more to Teton Valley than the shoveling out from under Old Man Winter. This weekend was a fun accumulation of snow celebrations wrapped around the unique a…

After public pushback, Grand Targhee pulls cat skiing from its expansion plan

Jeannette Boner, EastIdahoNews.com | January 24, 2021 at 10:28 am

DRIGGS — Grand Targhee Resort officials have formally asked the Caribou – Targhee National Forest to eliminate the proposed snowcat skiing from the South Bowl expansion…

Bar made of ice a new spot to grab a cold one in Wyoming

Johanna Love, Jackson Hole News And Guide | January 24, 2021 at 9:14 am

BONDURANT, Wyoming (AP) — The coldest town in Wyoming now contains another curiosity: the only free-standing ice bar in America. The Ice Bar at Jackson Fork Ranch was built at th…

Analysis of ancient DNA reveals details about the dire wolf found in Idaho

Amy Woodyatt, CNN | January 23, 2021 at 8:11 pm

(CNN) — An extinct species of wolf, which served as inspiration for a mythical creature in the popular television show “Game of Thrones,” had little in common wit…

Bernie Sanders turns inauguration meme into sweatshirt for charity

Kelly McCleary, CNN | January 23, 2021 at 2:55 pm

(CNN) — The mittens, the pose, the social distancing — they all helped a photo of Senator Bernie Sanders at the inauguration become an internet sensation. And now the i…

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The colorful experience that happened when I created a ‘bird restaurant’ in my backyard

Bill Schiess, EastIdahoNews.com | January 23, 2021 at 2:51 pm

“Any weird birds show up today?” I asked my wife as I dropped the kokanee in the sink after being successful at Ririe Reservoir. “Nope – just the 10 flickers fighting over …

Lawmakers asked to approve $3 million for old mine cleanup

Keith Ridler, Associated Press | January 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm

BOISE — State environmental officials on Friday asked lawmakers to approve just over $3 million to deal with toxic discharge and a collapsing tunnel at an abandoned silver an…

Somebody bought the $1 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket

Alta Spells, CNN | January 23, 2021 at 12:14 pm

(CNN) — Don’t forget to check your Mega Millions lottery ticket, especially if you bought it in the state of Michigan. One ticket that matched the six numbers for the $…

Museum of Idaho re-opens with two new exhibits

Grace Hansen, EastIdahoNews.com | January 23, 2021 at 12:08 pm

IDAHO FALLS — Many east Idahoans have visited the Museum of Idaho at least a few times over the decades, but no one has ever seen all the potential it has to offer—until no…

Idaho man fined, hunting license revoked for illegal possession of bighorn sheep

Izaak Anderson, KIVI | January 23, 2021 at 10:30 am

PARMA (KIVI TV) — A Parma man was fined and had his hunting license revoked for seven years after charges of illegally possessing a bighorn sheep in 2017. Joe Willmorth and h…

The face mask that could end the pandemic

Keri Enriquez, CNN | January 23, 2021 at 9:30 am

(CNN) — Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden administration. Biden, who calls wearing masks “a patriotic act,” signed an executive order We…

Got a package you didn’t order? It could be a scam

Nathaniel Meyersohn and Zach Wasser, CNN Business Video by Zach Wasser, CNN Business | January 23, 2021 at 8:51 am

(CNN) — Most people who buy things online just have to worry about their deliveries being delayed or never arriving. But some people are dealing with a different problem alto…