Here’s how much bigger Ricks College got when it became BYU-Idaho 25 years ago

This article was first published in the ChurchBeat newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. Last week marked the 25th anniversary of President Gordon B. Hinckley’s announcement that Ricks College, a junior college …

Lawsuit challenges Idaho law that restricts benefits for undocumented immigrants

An Idaho doctor and four residents are challenging a new state law that halts some of the few public benefits available to people living in the U.S. unlawfully, including a program that provides access to life-saving HIV and AIDS medication for low income …

Idaho judge rejects Bryan Kohberger’s request to delay murder trial, present theories of ‘alternate perpetrators’

An Idaho judge says he won’t postpone the quadruple murder trial of a man accused in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler made the ruling Thursday, telling Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys that jury …

Most common languages spoken at home in Greater Idaho Falls and surrounding regions

Most common languages spoken at home in Greater Idaho Falls and surrounding regions Stacker compiled a list of the most common languages spoken at home in the Idaho Falls metro area using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Languages are ranked by the …

Idaho inmate sentenced to life for attacking correctional officer

BOISE, Idaho — Elijah Joseph Grant St. Onge, a 32-year-old inmate at the Idaho Maximum Security Prison, has been sentenced to life in prison with 10 years fixed for the aggravated battery of a correctional officer. The sentence, handed down by Ada County …

Idaho Fish & Game urges Island Park residents to use bear preventions

Island Park - Idaho (CBS2) — ISLAND PARK, Idaho — The Idaho Fish and Game is urging residents and visitors in Island Park and surrounding areas to securely store their garbage and other attractants following recent reports of bears accessing unsecured …

Idaho Sierra Club holds 'emergency picket' against public land sale proposal

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho chapter of the Sierra Club is organizing an "emergency picket" tonight to advocate for the preservation of public lands. This action follows Senator Mike Lee of Utah's indication that he will revise his original …

Man gets up to life in prison for aggravated battery on Idaho correctional officer

Elijah Joseph Grant St. Onge was sentenced Thursday for aggravated battery on a correctional officer at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution. BOISE, Idaho — A 32-year-old man was sentenced to up to life in prison Thursday for aggravated battery on a …

How Supreme Court ruling on Planned Parenthood funding impacts Idaho

Idaho lawsuit ends, progressing the child gender-affirming care ban

Boise, ID (CBS2) — There are various reactions to the dismissal of the Poe v. Labrador lawsuit. The decision to dismiss the case was made after the transgender minors suing Idaho's law moved out of state, according to an Idaho Capital Sun article. What …