Nearly 3,000 students are graduating from BYU-Idaho today. One of the university's graduating students took an untraditional route to getting her degree.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Raymonda was the food editor for 44 years for the Upper Valley Standard Journal before retiring in January. Many in east Idaho looked forward to the recipe of the week and the family it was associated with in her weekly publication entitled “Food Stuff.”By BYU-Idaho Radio

Raymonda Furness was the Food Editor for the Upper Valley Standard Journal for 44 years and has recently retired. She talks about the highlights of her career and the connections she's made with local families who've shared their tasty recipes with Eastern Idaho.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Bill and Peggy Hawkins will watch as their daughter, Chari Hawkins, competes in the heptathlon in the 2024 Olympics in Paris in August.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The BYU Idaho University Store is hosting Gradfest, a time for students to wrap things up for the year. Student reporter Maggie Macfarlane covered the story.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The Downtown Driggs Association is putting on the Plein Air Festival this week where artists can paint and compete for prizes. There are also community events each day.By BYU-Idaho Radio

This year, Idaho will celebrate an American cultural icon. September will mark the 50th anniversary of legendary motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel's jump over the Snake River Canyon.Knievel was a cultural icon throughout the 1970s, known for his dangerous stunts and death-defying attitude that led him to jump over everything from buses and lions to…

Pianist Hunter Noack will perform a pair of concerts outdoors this week in Victor and Jackson Hole. Attendees will listen with a pair of wireless headphones as they explore the landscape.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival is a relatively new festival to Idaho. Going into its second year now, it has already managed to bring lovers of classical music together in the community.By BYU-Idaho Radio

In this interview with BYU-Idaho, Joseph Aragon and Daniel Alworth talk about their new mocktail bar “Fizz Rizz.” The bar has been a nice addition to Rexburg's social scene, and they talk about the exciting events to come!By BYU-Idaho Radio

BYU-Idaho’s Apparel Design Society is putting on a fashion show this Saturday. The theme is ‘Luna Maria’ in honor of the 55th anniversary of the moon landing. In this interview with Anais campos, the marketing director, and Itavi Stearns, the Chairwoman for the Apparel Design Society at BYU-Idaho, they talk about the upcoming show.…

BYU-Idaho is helping students overcome physical and mental disabilities with Adaptive Sports and will host them next semester.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The Sidewalk Chalk Festival is coming to Idaho falls this Saturday, giving a chance to local chalk artists to win some big prizes. Chloe O'Laughlin, who works as the communications director for the Art Museum of eastern Idaho, explains all the amazing activities that will be going on during the festival.…

On episode 412, Bob chats with local author PJ Anderson about "Cheyenne Mountain - Here's Looking at You" an exhaustively researched book about the history of Colorado Springs' nearest mountain. They discuss Anderson's history in developing Cheyenne Mountain State Park at the base of the peak, the history of the early discovery and then mining and …

Adam Bair, who works as a program director for the Applied Business Management program at BYU-Idaho, gave this week’s devotional address. His address is titled ‘Lessons in Hope’ and it discussed different ways students can strengthen their faith and use the transformative power of the Savior’s Atonement.…

Adam Bair, who works as a program director for the applied business management program at BYU-Idaho, gave this week’s devotional address. His address is titled, ‘Lessons in Hope.’ In this interview he goes into more detail about the different lessons he shares and how it can help students in their journeys.…

BYU-Idaho’s Dance Alliance is ready to take their talents on the road. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in the United States, they will perform a variety of dances featuring many styles to some of their biggest hits.By BYU-Idaho Radio

BYU-Idaho's Art Department usually puts on a student art show every 4th semester in the Jacob Spori Art Gallery which allows students to showcase their artwork, be awarded cash prizes and gain experience.Going forward, the Spori Gallery art show and the student art show will take place once every two semesters, giving students more frequent opportu…

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is getting ready for an expansion with a whole new educational center wing. The construction is expected to last around three years but will include many new classrooms for art classes and more space for better exhibits.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The well-loved Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone is moving to a new location. The new location will bring a better viewing experience for audiences and construction will begin soon.By BYU-Idaho Radio

The Entrepreneur Society at BYU-Idaho is throwing one of its first business pitch competitions. Students will be given the opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges and possibly win big prizes.By BYU-Idaho Radio

John Fisher, who works at BYU-Idaho as the associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, gave this week’s devotional titled, “Trust in Him: Making Critical Decisions Correctly.” In this interview with BYU-Idaho radio, he delves deeper into his address and teaches students that they can do the hard things- with a little help from t…

John Fisher, who works at BYU-Idaho as an Associate Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences, gave this week’s BYU-Idaho devotional. His address talks about the importance of seeking spiritual guidance and confirmation when making critical life choices.By BYU-Idaho Radio

BYU-Idaho alumnus, Jake Hartner, works as an ancestral living skills instructor and teachers primitive pottery workshops. In these classes, students learn to gather their own clay, make their own firing pit and create functional ceramic pieces to take home with them.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Dave Sevy, who’s headed into his 91st year, has been doing a service for the Idaho Falls community and beyond through his instrument repair shop MusiCares. He’s never once stopped to retire since taking over the shop over 40 years ago.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Rexburg Community Theatre is putting on Shakespeare in the Park. They will perform “Macbeth” this coming weekend at Porter Park. Entrance is free to whomever would like to watch. In this interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, Director Lucas Buchanan, the actors for Macbeth, Andrew Sparks, and Lady Macbeth, Amanda Newman share what the rehearsal process wa…

Rexburg's first diverging diamond exit opens and Natalia Hepworth gives it a try and asks other drivers what they think about the new Highway 20 exit 332.By BYU-Idaho Radio

BYU-Idaho's wellness Center, The HOPE council and the Student's events committee team up to help students relax on testing week with activities to reduce stress and more.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Co-Owners Nicki Stanton and Jamie Wood have opened a new bookstore, Hares & Hatters, in Pocatello to bring a little magic and whimsy to its community.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Are you interested in the career opportunities available to drone pilots? A new communication focused drone course is opening up to students of BYU-Idaho, student reporter Christian nelson talks with Rusty Earl, a communications faculty member that will be teaching the course.By BYU-Idaho Radio

On this episode, Bob chats with Hector Estevez, the CEO of Centum Research and Technology. Calling from his company's headquarters in Spain, he and Bob talk about the "Lifeseeker" technology and devices that have been used in Europe and are now being introduced in the United States. The devices, which can locate a missing hiker in minutes, work alo…

Jennifer Hunter, who works as a curriculum designer for BYU-Idaho, gave the devotional address at the university. In her talk she discusses the importance of increasing one’s spiritual capacity. In this interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, she delves further into the importance of acting on spiritual revelation and the unforeseen consequences that can c…

Jennifer Hunter, who works as a curriculum designer for BYU-Idaho, gave the devotional address at the university. Her talk covered the importance of increasing one’s spiritual capacity so they can better receive promptings and personal revelation from the Holy Ghost.By BYU-Idaho Radio

BYU-Idaho is making some major changes to its library. The McKay Library is being fully remodeled and renovated to help students have the proper resources that they need. The project, which starts this August, is estimated to finish in around 2 and a half years. Chris Olsen, the University Librarian, and Michael Gentry, the Department Chair of Acad…

Graduating student and director of women’s acapella group Musai, Amy Palmer, prepares for final performance at Echo Effects concert at the Manwaring Center’s Crossroads tonight.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Under the direction of their conductor, Dr. Robert Tueller, BYU-Idaho's Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a concert tonight. In this interview, Dr. Tueller talks about his love for music, the rehearsal process with students, and some of his highlights for the upcoming concert.By BYU-Idaho Radio

BYU-Idaho has roller skating as a summertime activity every Monday, Saturday, and every other Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and 8:30 to 10:00 pm in the Manwaring Center's ballrooms.Photo Courtesy: BYU-IdahoBy BYU-Idaho Radio

Mickyle Burrell, a BYU-Idaho student, is an independent musician ready to release some new music for all to hear. In this interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, he shares his musical journey and the challenges he's faced along the way.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus who serves as the Second Counselor of the Young Women’s General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave the devotional address today. Her address was centered around the importance of heeding divine messages, recognizing the urgency of the Lord’s work and drawing closer to Christ through pray…

Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus who serves as the Second Counselor of the Young Women’s General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave the devotional address at BYU-Idaho today. In this interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, she goes into depth about her message and shares further thoughts about her address.…

Author Jason Lamont Jones is releasing his long-awaited book, “One Day a Year” tomorrow. His book shows themes of mystery, romance and time travel and it is all centered around The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ pioneer history. In this interview, he talks about his writing process and the journey to finally publishing his work .…

This Saturday at the Grand Targhee Resort, the “Wrun for Wray” race will be hosted in celebration of the legacy and memory of Wray Landon. This year's race director, Michelino Sunseri, shares detail about planning the race and all the amazing activities that will be available.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Have you ever wanted the holidays without all the snow and ice? This weekend Snake River Doodles brings you Halloween to you this summer in the Thrills and Chills FestEvil.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Brad McGary started his business, Tiny 3D Temples, in Rexburg where he prints 3D models of temples from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints into beautiful home decorations. In this interview with BYU-Idaho RadioBy BYU-Idaho Radio

President Ron and Sister Becky Craven spoke at the BYU-Idaho devotional on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, about being doers of the work and being humble in covenant leadership.By BYU-Idaho Radio

Recently the word ‘curtailment’ has been in the media in connection with those in the agriculture industry, ground and surface water users, and the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Curtailments or a restriction of groundwater pumping, usually happen when there is a prediction of a water supply shortage, and simply put groundwater users with jun…

On this week's podcast, Bob goes solo as he talks about his trip hiking and photographing waterfalls in North Carolina. He discusses the scenery, the trails and the people he's encountered. Also, a short discussion on when you should go with a tour group and when you should make your own arrangements. Also, Colorado Springs E-bike survey and El Pas…

Ronald and Rebecca Craven spoke at BYU-Idaho’s devotional today. Sister Craven, who formerly served as the Second Counselor in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Young Women’s General Presidency, spoke on humble leadership, and Brother Craven, who formerly served as the Mission President in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission, spoke …

American Idol winner Iam Tongi performed a sold-out concert at BYU-Idaho Center Stage last Friday. In this interview with BYU-Idaho Radio, he goes into depth about his experience on the show, his writing process, and how his faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints affects his music career.…

BYU-Idaho's Physics Department will host a STEM-based activity for kids and adults alike called AstroFest 2024 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some of the activities include making moon phases with Oreo cookies, solar telescopes and more.By BYU-Idaho Radio