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The Spirit of Christmas celebration is happening this weekend in Ashton and features several activities, including a light parade, craft fair, and free hot chocolate for all.

Great Western Racing and the BYUI Alumni Association are coming together to hold the first Island Christmas Half Marathon and 5K to provide exercise, scholarships and prizes to students.

Teton Bagel opens a new location in Hemming Village. Student Reporter Cody Miller interviewed Joe Fuhriman, assistant manager about this development.

Jane Clayson Johnson spoke to students at BYU-Idaho on December 2, 2025, about finding help and hope in mental illness. She shared her personal struggles with depression and how she was able to emerge from depression. During this devotional talk, she also taught steps students can use to find hope.

Jane Clayson Johnson, an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, shared her experience with mental health during a BYU-Idaho devotional. She talked to Brandon Isle about mental health and her recent documentary called "Pathway to Hope" about BYU-Pathway Worldwide students.

Hemming Village in Rexburg hosted a ribbon-cutting for the three Light the World Giving Machines on Monday. The machines are filled with cards that patrons can “purchase” to donate goods and services through local and global charities. Photo Courtesy: Hans Koepsell/BYU-Idaho Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/light-the-world-giving-machines-officially-open-in-rexburg

Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand will perform their Christmas concert next week in Idaho Falls. Shupe started his band in college and has been performing and releasing new music for nearly 30 years.

EyeCare4Kids is a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults in need of eye care through charitable donations to provide eye exams, eye care and new glasses.

The BYU-Idaho Theatre department will be performing Julius Ceasar.

The TitleOne Tip-Off Classic offers people the chance to see high school basketball teams from across the state in action, while also raising money for local charities.

Trenna McMullin and Makayla Nielson became friends and then writing partners, and now have a new book out titled “The Voyage of Clara Bowman,” which tells the story of a girl who travels across the sea to escape religious persecution.

Idaho Gems is a BYU-Idaho Radio series featuring locals making a large impact. In this interview with Natalia Dyer, Idaho Gem, Rob Clark, founder of Venitox, shares about breaking into the snake venom industry. He also reflects on his love for his snakes and the importance of his work.

Fire and Fizz, a new pottery and soda shop opened in Rexburg on November 15. Student Reporter Cody Miller interviewed Brian Barton, one of the owners about this new business.

The American Automobile Association (AAA), an insurance and travel agency, forecasts record-breaking numbers of travelers the week of Thanksgiving.

The Bonner family is a family of 11 who sing and worship through Broadway and Gospel music. They’ve performed for the Kansas City Chiefs, done a Christmas program with “The Chosen,” and have a Christmas concert coming up.

Three stories of Eastern Idaho locals who were the first to give at the Light the World Giving Machines in Chubbuck.

Silver Star is starting a new plan to bring high-speed fiber internet to the entire Teton Valley area, with the goal of improving quality of life for each customer it serves.

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that, effective immediately, young women in the Church who want to serve a mission can begin service at age 18.

BYU-Idaho celebrates the holiday season with Campus Christmas event by BYU-Idaho Radio

BYU-Idaho's Comic Frenzy is an improvisational, audience-controlled show where cast members act out ideas and words given right on the spot! They have two shows this Saturday.

The BYU-Idaho Christmas sneak preview is this weekend. It teases BYU-Idaho's Christmas show on December 6 which features Broadway star Jeremy Jordan, but also has unique elements of its own that won't be found anywhere else.

BYU-Idaho’s newest podcast, “The Roots of the Mighty Oaks,” explores the history of the university by diving into the stories of the people whose names are on the buildings on campus.

Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) has announced that trout and bass populations in Eastern Idaho have been influenced by the recent drought, leading to increased fish stocking in the reservoirs.

The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce held a forum Wednesday where the local charities partnering with the Light the World Giving Machine were revealed.