BYU-Idaho Radio

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted to his social media channels on Valentine's Day an announcement of an open house celebration for the Salt Lake Temple. President Nelson invited people around the world to take part in this unique opportunity, which will take place from April 2027 - October 2027.

BYU-Idaho has always been a school with an international reach that most people don’t give them credit for. Now, for the first time since 2016, the College of Business and Communication will have an Experience Europe Academic Tour. It will be held this fall. Two information sessions will be on Feb. 20 and 27.

A bill that would limit which flags can be flown on Idaho state property is headed to the house floor. On Wednesday morning, the House State Affairs Committee voted on House Bill 96, which states that only specific flags would be allowed to be flown on government land. Those flags include: the American flag, state flag, tribal flags, P.O.W. flags, and M.I.A. flags, as well as military flags and flags of the government itself.

The 45th annual Simplot Games are being held in Pocatello along with the Dick Fosbury Breakfast on Feb 21. The Simplot Games has become one of the top high school indoor track and field events in the nation. The event is an open meet which means that athletes don’t need a qualifying time to participate in the event.

The Idaho Potato Commission released a lip balm made with real Idaho potatoes. IPC CEO Jamey Higham spoke about what went into the idea of the potato lip balm.

The city of Rexburg is hosting a competition for small businesses on March 13 at the Rexburg City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event is to help grow small businesses in Rexburg and help develop them in the near future.

After more than 20 years of service, Brigham Young University athletic director Tom Holmoe has announced he will retire this summer. Holmoe has worked with BYU since 2005. He's helped move the Cougars through multiple conference shifts from the Mountain West to the West Coast Conference, and finally the Big 12.

The Greater Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce has a State of the City/County Luncheon for all those interested on Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 123 North Ash St.

The Hosts Austin Pace, Hallie Day, Dallen Larsen, and Maiya Waddell explore the highs and lows of dating.