BYU-Idaho Radio Headlines

A local backyard ultramarathon is happening this weekend. London Hall, a BYU-Idaho graduate, has newfound appreciation for her degree from BYU-Idaho.

The Idaho Falls Police Department is hiring. Rumble in the Jungle is coming back to Idaho Falls. Pocatello is setting up cooling shelters to help people stay cool in the summer heat.

The Midnight Pancake Breakfast is back at BYU-Idaho. A security guard at the Grand Teton Mall was removed from duty. Trout are due to be released in nearby ponds, rivers, and reservoirs.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing, BYU-Idaho is set to celebrate the occasion. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence, Idaho's Liberty Bell replica is taking a trip.

The fire burning west of Rexburg is now 25% contained and has burned about 1,300 acres. Tyler Robinson, the man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is back in the courtroom this week. BYU-Idaho's Dance Department presents Extravadance this week.

The Idaho Falls Fire Department promoted a new division chief. A massive brush fire is burning near Madison County. An Idaho Falls soccer team is happier than ever watching the World Cup.

Gas prices in Idaho are continuing to lower. The Rokman Games are this week at Kelly Canyon. A Madison High School student won Idaho Student Journalist of the Year.

Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game hatcheries in southeast Idaho will be releasing about 10,000 catchable fish in various locations throughout July. Productivity will be the highlight for the next Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce women in business and leadership forum at Headwaters Construction on July 7 at 7 p.m.

Happy 250th anniversary to America! There are some activities happening in eastern Idaho this weekend to celebrate the occasion. Grand Teton National Park law enforcement will be conducting high visibility enforcement during the summer to promote safe driving and decrease traffic incidents in the park. Pocatello has found a unique way to remember America's 250th birthday.

Local authorities are urging Idahoans to be safe this Fourth of July. There's a new snow leopard at the Idaho Falls Zoo. President Uchtdorf met with the president of Switzerland this week.

There will be a duck race fundraiser in Menan. Several places are receiving bomb threats. A man from Rexburg was arrested following him lighting his house on fire, because he thought God told him to.

BYU-Idaho's live entertainment concert series has a new name, the city of Pocatello is getting some upgrades and the Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra at Temple Square has a big summer, including a great episode this Sunday.

A Rigby High School graduate is taking home serious hardware after a basketball tournament overseas. Zoo Idaho in Pocatello is re-opening today. A Pocatello man was arrested after crashing his car several times.

One BYU-I student is making waves as a nationally ranked powerlifter. There is a recall on chicken sold at Fred Meyer and Kroger locations. A man in Firth has been arrested for threatening people with a gun.

These are your BYU-Idaho Radio morning headlines for Monday June 29, 2026. Zoo Idaho was evacuated Sunday morning following the report of a bomb threat. A woman was flown to the hospital after being shot in Madison County. And a report from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares about the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24.

A new restaurant is coming to Chubbuck next month. An 11-year-old boy from Idaho Falls is selling 3-D prints three days a week. AJ Dybantsa and Richie Saunders made history in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Westgate Theatre is the new theatre on the block in West Yellowstone. As federal legislation on geothermal energy leases awaits senate consideration, an Idaho expert says this energy source could help power western states. BYU-Idaho's Department of Music presents America 250: A Musical Celebration.

These are your BYU-Idaho Radio morning headlines for June 25, 2026. A Chubbuck woman was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking a woman with a broken bottle. A young boy has died after being pulled from a hot springs in Featherville. And BYU basketball has made history after senior guard Richie Saunders was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies last night.

An Olympic skier was arrested in Idaho earlier this week for drug possession. There is an early education event happening in Pocatello this weekend. AJ Dybantsa was drafter number one overall in the NBA Draft.

Students at BYU-Idaho often hear the phrase "The Spirit of Ricks." Many don't know what that means. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the groundbreaking dates for both the Tulsa, Oklahoma temple and the Victoria, British Colombia temple. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is accepting applications for individuals and groups...

Pocatello is hosting another pancake and water rocket event this weekend. Andrea Alonso, an Idaho Falls based musician is releasing a new song. Parents want Superintendent LaOrange out as the superintendent of School District 91.

Pebble Creek's Wildflower Music Festival is this weekend. BYU's NIL deals are widely misunderstood; here is a simplified way to understand it. The Idaho Falls Chukars are aiming to turn their season around with the help of utility Garret Ostrander.

There will be new road closures in Idaho Falls beginning today. This year is BYU-Idaho's Giving Day, where the community comes together to give back and contribute to student scholarships.

The Community Heritage Committee of Eastern Idaho celebrates its 3rd annual "Juneteenth: An Evening at the Colonial." The Rexburg Legacy Flight Museum is holding their bi-annual free pancake Fly-In Breakfast this weekend. The unemployment rate in Idaho increased to 3.7% in May.

These are your morning headlines for June 18, 2026, on BYU-Idaho Radio. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's upcoming concert will be streamed across East Idaho for free. Idaho State University made it on the national stage yet again this month. And all 50 states have now received food donations thanks to the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.