Jefferson Star

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.

03/18/2026

Rigby High School students Brayden Hammer, Bailee Davis and Ridge Turner were named the winners of RHS’s first ever Invest Nest competition, held on March 9.

03/16/2026

Rigby community members were recognized for their work and dedication in their respective fields at the annual Rigby Chamber of Commerce Farmer Merchant Banquet held March 12.

03/04/2026

After nearly completing a decade of elementary education in Idaho Falls, the Alturas Academy is opening a brand-new school in Rigby. This new building will open the doors for children in Jefferson County to experience education in a new collaborativ…

After nearly completing a decade of elementary education in Idaho Falls, the Alturas Academy is opening a brand-new school in Rigby. This new building will open the doors for children

03/02/2026

A Rigby High School Robotics team earned awards and qualified for the VEX World Championship in Robotics at the State competition held at Northwest Nazarene University on Feb. 18 and 19, according to RHS Robotics Advisor Deryk Barrett.

A Rigby High School Robotics team earned awards and qualified for the VEX World Championship in Robotics at the State competition held at Northwest Nazarene University on Feb. 18 and

02/26/2026

Austin Mickelsen, 31 of Clark County, was arrested on Feb. 25 on felony charges related to child exploitation following an investigation held by Attorney General Raúl Labrador's Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.

Austin Mickelsen, 31 of Clark County, was arrested on Feb. 25 on felony charges related to child exploitation following an investigation held by Attorney General Raúl Labrador's Idaho Internet Crimes

02/14/2026

Following months of research and collaboration, the Board of Trustees at Jefferson Joint School District #251 has unanimously moved to shift to a 4-day school week for all grades, beginning next school year.

Following months of research and collaboration, the Board of Trustees at Jefferson Joint School District #251 has unanimously moved to shift to a 4-day school week for all grades, beginning

02/11/2026

This year is gearing up to a be a full one for Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, as administrator Martin Jones and his team continue building year-long community recreation programs and events in 2026.

This year is gearing up to a be a full one for Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, as administrator Martin Jones and his team continue building year-long community recreation programs

01/30/2026

Blackfoot Police are looking for a missing 18-year-old who reportedly left his work and never came home.

12/19/2025

Rep. Wendy Horman, an experienced and powerful state legislator who has served as one of the architects of the state budget, announced Friday that she will resign from the Idaho Legislature to accept a position with the federal government in Washing…

Rep. Wendy Horman, an experienced and powerful state legislator who has served as one of the architects of the state budget, announced Friday that she will resign from the Idaho