Jefferson Star

08/17/2026

The Rigby Chamber of Commerce joined Rigby’s newest bookstore cafe, The Nook and Cranny for their grand opening on August 17. The Chamber sponsored a ribbon-cutting ceremony during this celebration on Main Street. Pictured above are Paula Maughan, Ka

The Rigby Chamber of Commerce joined Rigby’s newest bookstore cafe, The Nook and Cranny for their grand opening on August 17. The Chamber sponsored a ribbon-cutting ceremony during this celebration

08/13/2026

Heise Road at the snake River Bridge on 5050 E has been closed due to heavy rainfall causing mudsldes, according to a press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 13.

The Big Rock Fire has created a fire scar, meaning there is no

Heise Road at the snake River Bridge on 5050 E has been closed due to heavy rainfall causing mudsldes, according to a press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

08/04/2026

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is still searching for Robert Michael Quinn, known as "Robbie" who was last seen during evacuation related to the Big Rock Fire near Heise on July 31.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is still searching for Robert Michael Quinn, known as "Robbie" who was last seen during evacuation related to the Big Rock Fire near Heise on

08/03/2026

The Big Rock Fire outside of Heise roughly doubled in size Saturday, exploding to an estimated 2,400 acres as extreme fire behavior — driven by high winds, scorching temperatures and bone-dry terrain — pushed the blaze in multiple directions all at …

The Big Rock Fire outside of Heise roughly doubled in size Saturday, exploding to an estimated 2,400 acres as extreme fire behavior — driven by high winds, scorching temperatures and

07/21/2026

Idaho Falls is home to the first Vampire Penguin eatery in the Gem State.

07/21/2026

IDAHO FALLS — A man and his dog died Tuesday after the pickup truck they were riding in left the roadway and crashed into a tree in the front yard of a residence north of Idaho Falls, according to the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.

IDAHO FALLS — A man and his dog died Tuesday after the pickup truck they were riding in left the roadway and crashed into a tree in the front yard

06/30/2026

Timberlake High School has one. So does Madison.

05/20/2026

Unofficial results coming in from Voteidaho.gov have indicated potential winners for the seven contested races affecting Jefferson County in the 2026 primary election with 19 of 21 precincts reporting at 11 p.m.

Unofficial results coming in from Voteidaho.gov have indicated potential winners for the seven contested races affecting Jefferson County in the 2026 primary election with 19 of 21 precincts reporting at

04/10/2026

An emergency burn ban has been issued following the containment of an out-of-control burn on Thursday which spread due to dry conditions and shifting winds, according to a press release from Central Fire District Chief Nic White. Anywhere from 50 to…

An emergency burn ban has been issued following the containment of an out-of-control burn on Thursday which spread due to dry conditions and shifting winds, according to a press release

04/02/2026

IDAHO FALLS — On Thursday at 4:05 AM Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash on Interstate 15 at mile marker 118 in Idaho Falls.