California native, Wayne Vitali's unexpected journey from a shed in a parking lot to owning Rexburg's thriving Vietnamese restaurant, Kingdom of Pho, underscores his passion for authentic cuisine and community service. Despite lacking prior food industry experience, Vitali's commitment to freshness and community outreach has made Kingdom of Pho a beloved fixture on Main Street, offering homemade Vietnamese dishes and support to those in need.
The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen reached a landmark moment when it served up its 1 millionth meal on Leap Day, Feb. 29, 2024. It was fitting that the occasion took place on Leap Day as the Soup Kitchen has been a leap faith since it was founded in 1985.
Isaac Beavin's Game Pulse in Rexburg has flourished for over a decade, offering a haven for tabletop gamers to gather and play for free. With a commitment to community building and weekly events like Magic Night and free miniature painting workshops, Game Pulse fosters friendships and camaraderie among its patrons.
Banzai Ramen, a new Japanese restaurant in Rexburg, experienced overwhelming demand during its grand opening, leading to a temporary closure to accommodate adjustments for increased production. General manager Kjell Jones, a BYU-Idaho alumna, expressed excitement for the opportunity to bring Japanese culture to the community through food, entertainment and a second grand opening featuring free bowls and drinks.
Artificial Intelligence has developed fast in the past three years. Student reporter Christian Nelson talks with students and professors at BYU-Idaho about how AI is affecting their lives and professions.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities expanded to Eastern Idaho five years ago, with the 5th Annual Fundraising for Families event aiming to raise $70,000 to support families with ill or injured children at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Director Lori Priest emphasizes community engagement and sponsorship support, highlighting the event's goal of raising awareness about RMHC's mission while providing a "home away from home" for families in need.
The YouTube series "A Marvelous Work" explores evidence supporting The Book of Mormon's divine origins, led by James Dalrymple and his team from Scripture Central. In the first episode, they investigate sites in Guatemala and Tennessee, aiming to strengthen testimonies of the scripture's truthfulness through both archaeological discoveries and spiritual experiences.
Yellowstone National Park has received $40 million to help build affordable housing inside the park for employees. The cabin-like houses will be built later this year.
Hear the three-part harmony of Sweet Remains when they perform in Idaho Falls and share their story of how they stayed together and continue doing what they love.
State Senator Doug Ricks, representing District 34 in Madison County, is actively engaged in the state legislature, inspired by his father's legacy of public service. Amidst a record pace of bill drafting, Ricks introduced Senate Bill 1291 to prohibit companies from boycotting vital Idaho industries, aiming to ensure government support.