ALERT: Lion Could be Roaming Twin Falls
Things can get ugly and fast.
Wood River Valley
BEWARE: Mountain Lions Attack Pets in the Gem State
Recently, Idaho Fish and Game has gotten some calls about mountain lions in a certain area, and they have been attacking pets in residential areas.
Mountain Lions in Hailey Neighborhood Removed and Euthanized
Two mountain lions were removed and euthanized from a Hailey neighborhood out of concern for public safety as the animals became too accustomed to being in town
WARNING: Don’t Feed the Wild Animals in Idaho
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Wood River Dog Attacks and Kills Deer
An off-leash dog ran down a mule deer buck and killed it in late February near Hailey prompting wildlife officials to remind dog owners for the need to keep pets under control or face civil penalties
Ornamental Yew Kills Another Pair of Elk in Wood River Valley
Two more elk have died in the Wood River after eating an ornamental plant called Japanese yew.
Elk Are Getting Tangled in the Wood River Valley
Wire tomato cages, plastic buckets, and a sled are some of the items removed from elk in the Wood River Valley in recent days
Three Moose Removed from Wood River Valley
Three moose had to be removed and relocated from the Wood River Valley out of concerns for public safety.
Poisonious Plant Still a Problem for Wildlife in the Wood River Valley
Idaho wildlife officials say a poisonous plant to wildlife continues to be a problem as a moose fell victim to the decorative shrub last week.
Fish and Game Begin Feeding Elk in Wood River Valley
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has started feeding elk in the Wood River Valley to prevent the animals from migrating into nearby towns.
Federal Agencies, County and Cities Working to Protect Wildlife after Heavy Snow in Wood River Area
As heavy snow fell early on the Wood River Valley the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and local governments are working to help wildlife survive the early onset of winter
Crazy Amount Of Snow Piling Up Near Ketchum, And It Keeps Coming
The National Weather Service shared a video of the crazy amount of snow accumulation
Paving Resumes on Idaho 75 North of Hailey
A paving project is set to ramp up next week in the Wood River Valley that will detour traffic for several weeks
Toxic Landscaping Plant Blamed for Death of Five Wood River Elk
Five elk were found dead in the Wood River Valley that had eaten a toxic plant used in landscaping that is banned in Blaine County.
Elk Get Stuck, Tangled In Wood River Valley
Idaho conservation officers had to deal with a number of tangled or trapped elk in the Wood River Valley last week.
More Snow, More Sightings of Mountain Lions in Wood River Valley
As more snow falls in the Wood River Valley the number of reports of mountain lion sightings have increased
Body of Missing Hiker with Idaho Ties Found in Montana
The body of a missing hiker originally from Idaho was recovered after hikers found her body buried in a rockslide.
Bellevue To Get New Health Clinic For Struggling Blaine County Residents
St. Luke's Wood River Foundation is planning on expanding and funding a medical center to help those in Blaine County who are not insured or underinsured. According to the news release, over 700 Blaine County patients traveled to Family Health Services Clinics in Jerome or Fairfield.
State Preparing for Irrigation Shortfall south of Bellevue
Idaho water authorities are planning on water shortages in the Silver Creek and Camas Creek Basin in the southern part of the Wood River Valley this summer.
Reward for Information on Large Hailey Fire
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information regarding an arson fire in the Wood River Valley.