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Bridle Up Hope: The Rachel Covey Foundation recently opened a location in Idaho Falls. It offers a program to help girls and women dealing with the stress and pressures of life through equine-assisted learning. This method of learning helps inspire confidence, problem solve and other skills that can be applied to everyday life. Emily Sellers is the executive director of the Idaho Falls location.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a regular part of life at BYU–Idaho, helping students and professors brainstorm, revise and design coursework. While the technology offers valuable support, faculty emphasize that AI should enhance learning rather than replace the critical thinking and original voice central to a student’s education.

Starting this fall, Idaho Falls School District 91 will begin offering an online option for students. This online program will allow middle school and high school students to take classes online while still being a part of their school. That means they can attend clubs and events. High school students can take a mixed schedule of online and in person classes. Superintendent LaOrange shares details...

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Elder José A. Teixeira, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints told graduating students and their friends and family that when hard times come, if they hold on, the light will come.

Elijah Newell is a BYU-Idaho senior who wrote an online publication exploring the benefits of raising children without smart devices. He was inspired to do this senior project due to the impacts he has seen device addiction have on young children and his peers. He hopes the publication will inspire a change in young parents at BYU-Idaho.

An Area Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa just completed a major goal in his life, complete his education. Elder Dwayne J. van Heerden started his BYU-Pathway Worldwide education more than 10 years ago. He graduated this week from BYU-Idaho after completing his degree online. Photo Courtesy: BYU-Idaho

Liana Tan is a wife, mother, and East Idaho content creator who currently works as a DJ at Star 98 (98.5 FM). She's had experience as a journalist in Utah and has done many acting roles, including being cast in the Chosen and Mary Magdalene for the Church's 2025 Easter campaign. She shares her wide range of experience and encourages others to pursue their passions.

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On Friday The Idaho falls Opera Theatre will open the first performance of “Gianni Schicchi & Buoso’s Ghost.” The performance is two operas with connected storylines. They will be sung in English with some Italian elements, to make the music more accessible to the local community. Production Manager Allison Andersen shared details of the opera with BYU-Idaho Radio

BYU-Idaho's Wildlife Society has partnered with the Idaho Falls Zoo to conduct bat research in different locations across the region.

Stage Door Repertory Theatre in Rigby will begin performing “Les Misérables School Edition” on April 10. The show is performed entirely by students. Artistic director Nick Charles shares details on the production

BYU wrapped up spring football with a veteran roster, improved depth and growing chemistry on both sides of the ball. Coaches and players say the Cougars are further ahead than in recent years, but emphasize that continued work will determine whether it leads to a breakthrough season in the Big 12.

Block Fest is a researched-based educational event for parents and children aged 8 months to 8 years old. At the Madison Library District on April 8, the experience is designed to help young children develop different skills and bond with parents through playing with blocks.

Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will take her “Inspire” concert to Rupert this month, combining music and messages of faith in a performance aimed at uplifting all in attendance. The performance will take place April 25 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the historic Wilson Theatre. Blending live music with storytelling, the production features compositions by Emmy Award–winning composer Kurt Bes...

Kelly Canyon is introducing a new five-year plan to turn the ski resort into a year-round spot. Several events are happening this summer, with multiple projects beginning soon.

On April 6 BYU-Idaho will hold a free Island dance performance to benefit flood relief in Hawaii. In recent weeks Hawaii has seen major flooding, leaving many residents displaced with their homes destroyed.

Jennifer Curtis works as the President of the executive committee for the North Star organization. North Star International is a resource for Latter-day Saints navigating sexual orientation and gender identity who desire to live in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Idaho Fish and Game is requesting volunteer help at the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello for the next few months. Beginning Wednesday, April 8 and running through October, volunteers have the opportunity to help maintain and improve the area for the community.

Carson Bush recently graduated from BYU-Idaho with a degree in electrical engineering. After leaving the university he began to work on creating his own multiplayer arcade game that could connect people. Bush’s arcade game, “Tank Tonk,” is hosted by various businesses around Rexburg and moves between them.

This weekend students from BYU-Idaho get to sing in a choir at the bi-annual general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

BYU-Idaho student, John “Jay” Mills V, was killed in a rollover car crash on March 21. Former mission leaders and friends remember him as a cheerful, kind “gentle giant,” as support grows for his family through a GoFundMe.

Jon Linford is the academic vice president of BYU-Idaho and is retiring next week. In his devotional address, he spoke about Romans chapter 8 and conversion to Jesus Christ. Linford taught that through turning your spirits to Christ and focusing on the covenant path you can receive His power and help beyond what you can achieve alone.