Steve Kirch

The director of the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline says it's tough to say if the virus was the reason for the increase.

Since Election Day, a lot of Twin Falls residents have been expressing concerns over their constitutional rights

On Monday night the city council took no action on making Twin Falls a Second Amendment Sanctuary City or a Second Amendment City

Thirty athletes from Snake River and the Magic Valley Gems competed at the Winter Games on Saturday, and for most of them, it was the first time competing and seeing each since last year.

The deadline for collecting public comments this week is Feb.25 on a proposal to increase wolf trapping opportunities in the Magic Valley area.

The transportation provider’s new route will benefit the Wood River Valley’s elderly population and those needing help getting to medical appointments.

The project could possibly break ground in the summer of 2022 if everything goes right.

With COVID-19 cases heading downward in the Gem State and vaccines being rolled out, one group of special adults said a return to normalcy can’t come soon enough.

Success Martial Arts in downtown Twin Falls has been teaching bullying clinics to young school-age kids for about 20 years.

A climate change coalition in Blaine County is working with local governments in their area on adopting clean energy resolutions.

The Jerome Tigers are one win away from advancing to the 4A state tournament.

The full Comprehensive Draft Plan will be able to be viewed by the public the first week of March

While demand for gas has remained low, the cost of crude oil has steadily been increasing.

The once-daily United Express flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, between Twin Falls and Denver will commence May 12.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, gun sales reached record highs in 2020.

In the past two weeks, KMVT has brought viewers stories of cities that have decided to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary City. A Twin Falls man now wants his city leaders to do the same.

The city of Shoshone has voted to dissolve the Shoshone Police Department and contract with the Lincoln county sheriff’s office for policing services.

The Bellevue City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night to join a county-wide effort to achieve 100% clean energy by 2045.

A Twin Falls extreme sports athlete is approaching a significant milestone for BASE jumping, but he told KMVT, more importantly, the sport helped save his life.

Council wants residents to feel safe about reporting crimes regardless of their immigration status

Eric Smallwood, who grew up in Buhl, wants to build a 5,000 seat outdoor amphitheater in the Rock Creek Canyon area.

Some new street art is on display in downtown Hailey. Five snow carvings are being featured at the corner of Main and Croy streets.

Twin Falls’ first food hall is in full swing, and it already seems to be a big hit so far with people in the Magic Valley. Surprisingly the owners and vendors were able to open successfully in the middle of a pandemic.

President Joe Biden spent his first week in office signing a flurry of executive orders aimed at addressing the coronavirus and the economy.

Valley House Homeless Shelter has been serving the Magic Valley area since 1995, offering shelter and transitional housing to people in need of assistance.

Late Tuesday night, the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic accident in Burley where seven calves were killed.

Greek yogurt company Chobani announced it’s one of the first employers to offer paid time off for its workers to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

The Idaho Capitol seemed to be a calm Wednesday, even after earlier this month the FBI sent a warning about capitol riots at each 50 state capitols.

Some council members expressed concern that endorsing proclamation would open the city up for lawsuits.

Grocery stores saw panic buying early last year when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, with waves of shoppers stocking up on essential items.

Dogs being abandoned and dumped in the Magic Valley area is becoming a concern for some animal rescues in Southern Idaho.

A medical student in Idaho who is disabled has been given the opportunity to continue her education and dream of becoming a doctor, thanks to a group of engineering students at the University of Idaho.

Neither Republicans nor Democrats advocate violence as a means of self-expression. When the rioters started storming in the nation’s capitol building, Idaho’s House Minority leader Ilana Rubel said the picture was a concerning one to her.

“Now, we must come together as a country.”

Some skaters wished the season had lasted a little longer this time.

Owners sometimes realize caring for an animal is more work than they expected

Owner attributes slow service to COVID and people staying indoors

Six Pound Remington Dean Hudelson is Magic Valley’s first New Year’s baby

The housing non-profit is asking for the community’s help in reaching its $20,000 fundraising goal.

One little 8-week-old puppy was recently found in a dumpster Tuesday by an Albion man who just happened to be walking by a dumpster and heard the puppy whining.

Executive director said the election just doesn’t impact the people of Georgia but everyone, including those living in Idaho.

Clothes are completely free and people can take as much as they need.

Twin Falls Christian Academy has maintained a 5-day school week since the beginning of the year.

The Twin Falls School District Board voted Monday night to move to four days of in-person instruction starting in January.

Donation will be distributed across Idaho to help families dealing with food insecurity

Christina Potter’s Outdoor Ice Rink is giving residents and tourists a nice distraction from COVID-19.

Ashley Manor and Auburn Crest Home Health and Hospice teamed up for their first-ever collection drive

Many resources are available in Twin Falls for those in need of assistance.