Idaho Falls School District 91 names new superintendent (again), Wyoming lawmakers end legislative session without fixing education budget, and Yellowstone announces road construction projects.

An Idaho Senate Committee advanced two pieces of legislation Wednesday looking to restrict abortions, a BYU-Idaho professor is writing a new book and hopes it can help readers view American politics through a different lens, and credit unions are highlighting the importance of starting financial education early.

Hyrum Lewis, a history professor at BYU-Idaho, is writing a new book about the political spectrum in the U.S and how that spectrum is focused less on ideals and more on tribalism. BYU-Idaho Radio talks with him about his book and what inspired him to write it.

Idaho governor Brad Little signed an executive order that bans any Idaho Governmental entity from requiring vaccine passports, Idaho Fish and Game Officers need your help to find the person who poached a mountain lion in the Pocatello area, Idaho drivers who own an electric car may have to pay double in registration fees if a new bill is passed, and legislation banning anyone under 21 from buying cigarettes or electronic smoking products in Idaho has failed in the house.

The trial for Chad and Lori Daybell may not happen for several more months, the ballot initiative issue could be nearing its end in Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has teamed up with Empower Idaho to help Idahoans alleviate stress that has built up during a year-long pandemic.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is working with Empower Idaho to help Idahoans learn to return to a normal life after the COVID-19 pandemic. Lillian Toumey is a COVID-19 crisis community resource specialist, and she talks with BYU-Idaho Radio about these support groups and how you can join the meetings if you're interested.

The home of a 65 year old woman caught fire, The Library in Rexburg is closed after a car hit the building when the driver had a seizure, and Idaho will receive nearly $21 million in federal funds to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to improve access among racial and ethnic minorities.

The library in Rexburg is closed after a car hit the building when the driver had a seizure, the Idaho Legislature returned to the statehouse today after 18 days of lockdown, and Idaho's health care leaders say COVID-19 rates are down, deaths are down and vaccinations are up.

Wayne Burton and Tyler Castleton are the producers for a music album called "Hear Him: By The Voice Of My Servants Volume 2." This album is inspired by talks given by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during General Conference, and Burton and Castleton talk with BYU-Idaho Radio about what inspired them to create the album and what messages they want listeners to learn.

Student reporter Wallis mouton received the COVID-19 vaccine and told us about her experience, and BYU-Idaho students are reflecting on the messages they heard from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.