BYU-Idaho Radio Podcast

Creamy Daze, a popular local ice cream business started by Taylee and Tanner Brinkerhoff, has opened its first storefront in Rexburg’s Hemming Village after running two food trucks in Rigby and Idaho Falls. The shop offers Blue Bell Ice Cream flavors, Dole Whip, specialty shakes and a six-scoop sampler, with giveaways happening during its opening days.

BYU-Idaho is hosting a For the Strength of Youth conference on campus, and the counselors and event organizers are working hard to help change the lives of teens.

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a five-month-old bernedoodle named Strider, who is training to be a certified therapy dog at Thunder Ridge High School under the guidance of School Resource Officer Nathan Downey. Despite being young and still in training, Strider is already making a positive impact by helping students, including those with special needs, feel calm and supported.

I-Serve’s Special Needs - Hands group hopes that fall semester students join them for activities, building friendships in the Rexburg community.

BYU Football is gearing up for a new season with a fierce quarterback competition following the unexpected departure of starter Jake Retzlaff. Fresh faces Bear Bachmeier, McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet are battling for the top spot as training camp kicks off.

Filmmaker Jared Hess believes being authentic and creating things he genuinely enjoys will form everyday truths that resonate with audiences.

“I always feel that if you’re doing anything authentic, inevitably there’s going to be some truth to it,” Hess said. “And that truth is going to be what lasts and connects with people.”

Samantha Wescott and her husband Kyle, owners of Renegade Axe, decided to take on a family business in addition to their jobs being parents of four.

Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls will debut an event for the community, where people can expect local vendors and artisans, local food trucks and other options, as well as activities for all ages both indoors and outdoors.

Idaho’s efforts to strengthen reading skills are paying off, and State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield says continued support for teachers is key to keeping that momentum going.

Mayerling Linton began Bocados, with her family and is inspired to share the food she loved to make with her grandmother as a child. The Lintons serve arepas, a popular, and gluten free, and Venezuelan food made from pre-cooked cornmeal, water, salt and served with savory meat.