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An Idaho Falls man was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon as part of a drug investigation that led authorities to execute a search warrant at a residence on Harvest…

On March 4, 2026, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported threat at the Ammon Walmart.

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Ryker Thomas Masson, 29, on February 24 after he attempted to escape from a traffic stop near Broadway and Skyline Drive.

The East Idaho Critical Incident Task Force has concluded its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 17, 2025, on N. County Line Rd., involving Landon Smith of…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reported that Deric F. Gardner, who had been missing since February 10, was found deceased in the Sellars Creek area of Bingham County at around…

On February 7, 2026, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two individuals in connection with a burglary at a storage unit near 1st St. and Ammon Rd.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has commented on the Senate’s recent approval of a Continuing Resolution and a set of appropriations bills to provide funding for Military, Construction, and Veteran…

In recognition of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has announced the selection of seven veteran-owned small businesses from Idaho as the state’s Small Businesses of the Month for November…

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has introduced the Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act, a bill designed to ensure that law-abiding gun owners retain access to their Second Amendment rights during…

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named DK Donuts in Boise, Idaho, as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for October 2025.

There were two companies in a city associated with Bingham County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Idaho’s U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, Representative Mike Simpson, and Governor Brad Little have formally requested a briefing from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth regarding the recent announcement…

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, both Republicans from Idaho, have voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, addressed the U.S. Senate to express his support for President Trump’s decision to authorize military strikes against drug…

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has announced the groundbreaking of a new skilled nursing care facility at the Boise State Veterans Home.

McIntyre Farms in Caldwell has been named the Idaho Small Business of the Month for September 2025 by U.S. Senator Jim Risch.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has called on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address what he describes as an error resulting in veterans with service-related conditions being denied…

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has reiterated his commitment to addressing challenges faced by Idaho veterans in accessing their benefits and care.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide clear instructions and application materials for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Artisan Labs in Hansen, Idaho, as the state’s Small Business of the Month for August 2025.

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo of Idaho, along with Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, have introduced the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act.

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) was recently featured in an exclusive segment by KTVB Channel 7, offering viewers a detailed look at his daily activities and legislative priorities in Congress.

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) have introduced the Investing in Main Street Act, aiming to boost investment in small businesses by increasing the amount banks can…

U.S. Senators Jim Risch of Idaho and Rand Paul of Kentucky have introduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, also known as “Audit the Fed.” The proposed legislation would require a…