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6+ hour, 31+ min ago (641+ words) Idaho State University President Robert Wagner addressed a crowd at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center Wednesday morning, detailing his vision for ISU's future." POCATELLO " Idaho State University President Robert Wagner addressed an audience of business and community leaders Wednesday morning at the ICCU Alumni Center, detailing incoming budget shortfalls, a new 10-point "Idaho contract" and the need for a publicly controlled medical school. Wagner first outlined ISU's enrollment growth and rising retention rates. He said the 6.64 percent fall enrollment increase is the largest of any public institution in Idaho, leapfrogging the University of Idaho. Additionally, Wagner discussed ISU's upcoming plans to construct a residence hall, the current progress of the expansion at the Roy F. Christensen complex and the anticipated Gale Life Sciences building, which will break ground next fall. Despite overseeing the university's first balanced budget in 10 years"achieved by…...

6+ hour, 41+ min ago (512+ words) Perpetua Resources(Nasdaq: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA) announced that it has entered an agreement with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) via Battelle Energy Alliance for the INL to host, commission, and operate a flexible, modular pilot processing plant expected to be capable of recovering critical and defense-related minerals, including antimony from the company's ores. The initiative, the company said, is intended to demonstrate the feasibility of producing high-quality, military specification antimony trisulfide using material from Perpetua's Stibnite project in Idaho. In October, the company began early works construction at its $1.3 billion Stibnite gold-antimony project in central Idaho, which was fast-tracked by the Trump administration as part US Army's objective of establishing a fully domestic "ground-to-round" antimony trisulfide supply chain. The pilot plant initiative is part of a broader partnership between Perpetua Resources and the US Army via the Defense Ordnance Technology…...

7+ hour, 2+ min ago (235+ words) POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) " Tuesday, Zoo Idaho staff in Pocatello announced the passing of Sinbad, the beloved mountain lion who had been a resident at the facility for the last 13 years. Sinbad was humanely euthanized after his health rapidly declined, a difficult decision made by the animal care team and veterinarian. The care team first noticed a very quick change in Sinbad's appetite and behavior on November 21st. Despite close monitoring and treatment over the following days, the mountain lion's health continued to deteriorate. Zoo Idaho staff stated on Facebook, "Although he had a full and happy life, we're heartbroken that we had to say goodbye so quickly." Sinbad joined Zoo Idaho as a small, 3-month-old kitten in February 2012. At 13 years old, Sinbad was within the typical lifespan for mountain lions in captivity, which is 15-20 years. Sinbad was known by his caretakers…...

9+ hour, 5+ min ago (75+ words) A new feature from Google will allow you to see more from your preferred news source when searching for news. Follow the steps below to make Idaho News 6 your preferred source on Google. Google now has a brand new feature to help users prioritize content published by their favorite news websites. The "Preferred Sources" feature allows Google users to select their favorite news outlets, which in turn surfaces preferred news sources in users' searches....

17+ hour, 45+ min ago (253+ words) The following is a news release from the City of Idaho Falls: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho " The City of Idaho Falls invites the community to attend the 2026 State of the City Address, featuring Mayor-elect Lisa Burtenshaw. The address, hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Association of REALTORS" (GIFAR), will take place during a luncheon on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Burtenshaw will outline her priorities and vision for the city's future during her address. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn & Suites at 3005 South Fork Boulevard in Idaho Falls. The address will be held in conjunction with a luncheon fundraiser for the Mayor's Scholarship Fund. Meal tickets are now on sale for $50. Seating will be available for attendees who would like to join without purchasing lunch. The address will also be livestreamed by…...

20+ hour, 38+ min ago (192+ words) Idaho Vandals (6-3) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3) South Bend, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Irish -11.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Idaho takes on Notre Dame after Kolton Mitchell scored 22 points in Idaho's 84-81 victory against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Fighting Irish are 5-0 on their home court. Notre Dame is 1-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Vandals are 2-2 on the road. Idaho is fifth in the Big Sky scoring 81.7 points per game and is shooting 46.4%. Notre Dame averages 76.6 points per game, 4.6 more points than the 72.0 Idaho gives up. Idaho averages 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.5 more made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Notre Dame gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Braeden Shrewsberry averages 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Fighting Irish, scoring 10.5 points while shooting 44.3% from beyond the arc. Markus Burton is shooting 48.9% and averaging…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (554+ words) Lower Valley Energy has selected a new CEO who formerly ran Idaho Falls municipal electric utility. Bear Prairie is the new CEO of Lower Valley Energy. Lower Valley Energy has announced its next leader. Bear Prairie, who previously managed the Idaho Falls electric utility, is set to take over for Jim Webb in late January, after being hired by the rural electricity co-operative's board of directors. Webb worked for Lower Valley for 36 years, including as CEO for the last 31. The cooperative will be in good hands with Prairie at the helm, Webb said. The board selected Prairie because of his experience working with the Bonneville Power Administration, the federal agency that supplies Lower Valley with over 80% of its electricity. The agency provided Idaho Falls Power with half of its energy. Prairie's relationship to Bonneville made him a "standout" candidate, said…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (970+ words) CALDWELL, Idaho " The College of Idaho announced last week it will eliminate its theater, communications arts and philosophy majors, a decision that has left current students questioning the school's commitment to its liberal arts identity. The private college'is cutting three programs while adding others to its offerings.' Biochemistry, finance, and criminology will be added to the list of undergraduate majors available soon. Additionally, accounting, data science, and exercise science will be added to graduate degree options.' College CEO Doug Brigham said the changes reflect shifting enrollment patterns and market demand. "Those are really a direct result of just looking at programs that are under-enrolled relative to what we need to see and trying to move resources towards programs where the market looks to be going," Brigham said. "This is looking at what students are asking for when they're coming in,…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (358+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho " Idaho State Police dogs have a new skill in their toolkit as they take on the fentanyl crisis with their four legs and keen sense of smell. The dogs can now detect fentanyl, which is often considered odorless or somewhat undetectable to humans. Idaho State Police Corporal William Adams, a canine handler in District 1, works with his black lab Sterling as his partner. "He's trained on five odors: methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and now fentanyl," Adams said. Adams knows firsthand the dangers officers face when searching vehicles. He experienced a real scare not too long ago while working as a trooper. "Back when I was a trooper in Lewiston, I got poked by a needle a few years ago. So I'm very aware of the dangers," Adams said. Idaho State Police troopers often search cars, not always…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1730+ words) I'm the kind of traveler who lets my stomach decide the next turn, and Idaho's drive'in burger joints have become my unofficial road'map. I still remember pulling into a dusty lot beside a crystal'clear creek, the scent of sizzling beef drifting across the fields, and the warm grin of a cook who'd been flipping patties the same way for decades. Since that first bite, I've chased thirteen more of these hidden grills-each tucked into a different corner of the Gem State, each promising a juicy burger and a view you can't get at a typical highway stop. Strap in; we're about to take the scenic detour together. Westside Drive-In has been serving Boise since 1957, making it one of the city's most beloved burger institutions. Located on State Street, this retro gem keeps the classic drive-in experience alive with car-hop service…...