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'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

Sister Neihlee Muir expands on points she shared in her devotional address. She teaches that the Savior is with us constantly, and through obeying our covenants we can be protected and always recover if we fall.

Sister Neihlee Muir has seen parallels in her job working construction management and living the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is a practice in construction known as Critical Path Method, involving exact steps that must be done in sequential order, with each step relying on the completion of the previous. She says the Lord also has specific steps to accomplish the goals He has given to His disciples.

The magic of Neverland is coming to Blackfoot as the Blackfoot Community Players present “Peter Pan Jr.” Audiences of all ages will delight in seeing Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys take the stage at the Nuart Theatre in an adventurous and whimsical performance.

The Rexburg Soup Kitchen is a new organization helping to serve the community in Rexburg by offering hot meals weekly to those in need. They are currently holding a “Souper-Bowl Food Drive” seeking donations of specific dry and canned food items for the pantry

Idaho Falls District #91 has kicked off its 20th annual Souper Bowl, where Idaho Falls High School and Skyline High School compete to collect the most food and monetary donations for the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket. The weeklong rivalry-driven fundraiser aims to reach 100,000 cans to help local families facing food insecurity while continuing a long-standing community tradition.

BYU-Idaho President's Forum speakers Jason and Debbie Johnson are the founders of Quick Quack Car Wash, one of the largest car wash franchises in the United States. In their time starting and growing their business to where it is today, they have encountered different trials and have seen the Lord's hand in their lives. They hope students will look for His hand in their own lives.

BYU-Idaho Date Night encourages ‘dynamic duos' for winter semester by BYU-Idaho Radio

Gray Augustus is the new executive director of the Idaho Falls Arts Council. He recently attended a meet and greet where he was able to better understand what the community wants from the local arts council. He shared his aspirations for the future of the arts in Idaho Falls with BYU-Idaho Radio

Tanner Christensen is the director of the new film “Standout: The Ben Kjar Story.” The documentary follows the life of Ben Kjar as he endures and overcomes the trials he faces from living with Crouzon Syndrome.

State Rep. Rod Furniss, R-Dist. 31, talks to BYU-Idaho Radio about his concerns and reflects on week 3 of the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session.

State Rep. Jerald Raymong, R-Dist. 31, talks to BYU-Idaho Radio about his concerns during week two of the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session.

State Rep. Steve Berch, D-Dist. 15, talks to BYU-Idaho Radio about the legislation on his mind during the second week of the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session.

State Rep. Jon Weber, R-Dist. 34, talks to Brandon Isle about the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session. This conversation happened the Friday before the session started.

The Fisheries, Range and Wildlife Society at BYU-Idaho is conducting swan research to keep the swan population as healthy as possible.

Elder Bruce C. Hafen and his wife, Marie, spoke to BYU-Idaho Radio about their recent devotional expanding on the lessons taught

Elder Bruce C. Hafen and his wife, Marie, spoke to BYU-Idaho students about the importance of sacrifice. Elder Hafen shared a story about his lifelong friend, President Jeffery R. Holland, when he was at a crossroads when deciding if he should serve a mission or not. This sacrifice would go on to forever impact his life. Elder Hafen said the Lord requires sacrifices to help His disciples grow into who He expects them to be.

BYU battled No. 1 Arizona all night and nearly completed a late comeback before falling 86–83 at home. Despite the loss, the Cougars proved they can compete with the nation's best as they prepare to face No. 14 Kansas next.

When hockey families in Eastern Idaho grew weary of traveling long distances and paying premium prices for their children to play, they came together to form the Snake River Youth Hockey Association. The organization became the first Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sanctioned youth hockey league in Eastern Idaho, making the sport accessible without major financial or travel commitments.

AJ Dybansta delivered a historic performance, where he poured in 43 points to lead BYU past rival Utah 91–78 and secured the Cougars' third straight win over the Utes. The freshman's record-breaking night keeps No. 13 BYU rolling as it prepares to host top-ranked Arizona.

Jennie Pardoe is a faculty member at BYU-Idaho and the director of the upcoming BYU-Idaho theater production "Esther", a show about the biblical story of Queen Esther. She spoke with BYU-Idaho Radio on details of the upcoming show, and her experience preparing for it.

BYU-Idaho is putting on a Sleigh Ride and Dinner for students by BYU-Idaho Radio