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Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame is holding its annual banquet to honor new hall of fame inductees on March 20. Those entered into the hall of fame are Idahoans who have made a significant impact in the Idaho agriculture industry. Information on the event can be found on the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame website.

Interview with Senator Kevin Cook by BYU-Idaho Radio

Interview with Representative Ben Fuhriman by BYU-Idaho Radio

University of Utah College of Pharmacy recruits at BYU-Idaho by BYU-Idaho Radio

Elder Hall and Sister Hall sat down with BYU-Idaho Radio to expand on his recent devotional address. They share his inspiration for choosing the topic, and how students can remember that the Savior is always with them through trials.

Elder Aaron T. Hall speaks of finding joy in challenges as they shape us into who the Lord knows we can be.

Cougars stumble again, lose to WVU on the road by BYU-Idaho Radio

Author Trina Boice has written 35 books, her most recent titled ‘The Language of Heaven' explains the meaning behind Hebrew words used in the Old Testament. Boice says the book shows how Jesus Christ is present in the Old Testament. She shares details about some of her books with BYU-Idaho Radio

Last week a collection of local bands auditioned for BYU-Idaho's Battle of the Bands event.

Rooted Meadows School is a private micro-school that will open in Rigby in August. The school uses the Waldorf education method, a holistic individualized approach that focuses on intellectual, physical and artistic growth through creative means. School founder Rachael Sparhawk shares more details with BYU-Idaho Radio

'The Outsiders' is a student-run outdoor activities group that goes on various excursions and allows students to experience the outdoors. It offers events at discounted rates and is making a comeback for the first time in years.

BYU snapped its losing streak with a statement win over No. 6 Iowa State, reigniting momentum after a difficult stretch in Big 12 play. With only four regular season games remaining, the Cougars now turn their focus to a key matchup against UCF as they look to strengthen their résumé heading into March.

Brad Mortensen grew up in Rexburg and recently became the new president of Utah State University. Prior to working at USU, he was the president of Weber State University. Mortensen is an alumnus of USU and Ricks College.

The Rexburg Barbershop Festival this weekend will include workshops and clinics for students and concerts for the community. The headline quartet is Sunday Night Social. The community concert where they will perform is on Saturday at the Romance Theater in Rexburg.

Interview with Representative Soñia R. Galaviz by BYU-Idaho Radio

Interview with Representative Stephanie Jo Mickelsen by BYU-Idaho Radio

A local, multi-faith group will perform Rob Gardner's “Lamb of God” in multiple cities across Southeast Idaho in early to mid-March.

In the same spot where Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall shared their first hug years ago in Pocatello, the Olympian and Paralympian returned this weekend, this time inspiring the next generation at the Simplot Games.

Jay Osmond, of the Osmond Brothers fame, and his wife, Karina, have moved to Idaho Falls and are hosting a radio show highlighting the musical hits of the 70s and 80s.

Dahlia Dahlia is a local rock band, comprised of BYU-Idaho students, celebrating their first “birthday.” This will be the group's last performance in Rexburg before taking a hiatus to work on recording their first album.

Rink 99 is an outdoor skating rink in Sugar City. It was named the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for February. The business was started by Matt Pyles and Jeff McClure. Matt Pyles shares with BYU-Idaho Radio the origins of the business and his hopes for the future.

'Come to Roost' is an event taking place in Hamer, Idaho this weekend, and gives students and community members the chance to see bald eagles come in to nest.

The Church History Matters Podcast was started by Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths, two university religion professors, with the goal of explaining complex topics they only had limited time to teach in class. Lack of context in church history can lead to misunderstandings which may cause people to lose faith. The podcast aims to clarify and add context to complicated topics. Scott Woodward spoke to BYU-Idaho Radio about the purpose of the podcast and how it began.

Scott Sutherland says his interactive show is a completely new kind of experience.

Sean Coletti, who had been in office for two terms, decided not to run for re-election for 2026 as he felt it was his time to step down and for someone else to take the position. “I just feel like there needs to be change in all government positions, and change does some really wonderful things, and so I felt like we'd done a lot of good things but it was time for someone else to take their ideas and make Ammon even better,” Coletti says.

BYU honored Jimmer Fredette by retiring his No. 32 jersey during halftime of its men's basketball game against Colorado, celebrating his lasting impact on the program and his role in leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16 in 2011. The emotional night ended with a 90–86 overtime victory, highlighted by Rob Wright's 39-point performance and praise from head coach Kevin Young about Fredette's global influence on BYU basketball.

An abbreviated version of the stage play, The Importance of Being Earnest opens this week for the Rexburg Community Theatre

Interview with Representative Megan Egbert by BYU-Idaho Radio

Interview with Senator Dave Lent by BYU-Idaho Radio

The Market of Idaho Falls recently changed management, and manager Manny Ibarra wants the market to help small and local businesses branch out to find new customers. The Market of Idaho Falls tries to keep things small so businesses hosted there will not have to compete with each other, and so customers won't be overwhelmed. The next market will be held Saturday, Feb 21st at Park Avenue Grill in Idaho Falls.

The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce is once again turning dining out into a friendly competition as its fourth annual Restaurant Rush invites residents to take part in a two-week bingo card challenge at participating restaurants.

The Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry will be distributing food on Friday, Feb. 20, instead of the third Monday of the month as usual. The Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry uses donations and volunteers to help serve those in need of food every month.

The Upper Valley SAFE Initiative is an effort started by Dean and Kristen Coleman. It is intended to use workshops to inform and educate families, children and the community of safety risks online and in person. The volunteer program uses law enforcement, educational, and health experts to help provide information in their workshops.

BYU-Idaho kicks off its three-day weekend with a Valentines' Ball by BYU-Idaho Radio

The city of Rexburg and the Rexburg Historical Society are holding the Rexburg Founders Day Fair, hoping to share the heritage of the city with everyone in attendance. The fair will be on March 14. The event will offer games, information booths and tours. President of the Rexburg Historical Society share with BYU-Idaho Radio information on the event

The Stone Popes are a Rexburg local emo rock band, made up of BYU-Idaho students. They hope to prove to music listeners that listening to unorthodox music genres and being a good person and diligent students don't have to be mutually exclusive. The Stone Popes play concerts around Rexburg and will perform at Fizz Rizz on Friday Feb 13.

Interview with Representative Ehlers by BYU-Idaho Radio

Interview with Representative Jon Weber by BYU-Idaho Radio

Interview with Senator Ward-Engelking by BYU-Idaho Radio

The American Dog Derby is the oldest dog sled race in the lower 48 states. Because of warm weather the race has been canceled for this year. Despite the cancelation, there will be the American Dog Derby celebration. Events and activities will be held the 20-21.

Cheers echoed across the BYU-Idaho campus Friday night as students dressed in funky costumes and braved an icy slope, hoping to make it across, rather than into, a cold pond waiting at the bottom.

RootsTech is the largest family history conference in the world. It brings together experts at the forefront of genealogical research to share the newest methods of progressing the work. RootsTech will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah March 5-7. A free online option is also available for remote attendance.

Jackson Hole sports editor heads to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics by BYU-Idaho Radio

The Rock Gym - Rexburg hosts BYU-Idaho students throughout the semester by BYU-Idaho Radio

Kyle Leverone followed his sportswriting aspirations from the East coast to Jackson Hole. Now working for Jackson Hole News&Guide. Now the newspaper is sending him to Milan to cover the ongoing Olympic Winter Games.

Outdoor Idaho is headed to Pocatello to put on a free screening of its newest documentary episode titled "Doing Good in the Great Outdoors."

The Trinity United Methodist Church in Idaho Falls is holding a free Valentine's themed concert on Friday titled, “Cupids Greatest Hits (and Misses).” The concert is Friday Feb. 6th at 6:30 p.m. The concert can also be streamed from the Trinity United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Representative Erickson Interview by BYU-Idaho Radio

Senator Ruchti Interview by BYU-Idaho Radio

The Interpreter Foundation is a non-profit organization that publishes weekly articles, publishes books, holds conferences and produces films. All to further understanding of Latter-day Saint history and doctrine. Its most recent project is a documentary series titled, “Becoming Brigham.” This series seeks to debunk myths and provide new insights into Brigham Young.

Close losses to top teams keep BYU in national contention by BYU-Idaho Radio