BYU-Idaho Radio

Idaho State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield is proposing a new school funding formula designed to better reflect the needs of today's classrooms, replacing a model created in 1994. The proposal would increase the state's general fund investment by $127 million and make school funding more predictable and transparent ahead of the 2027 legislative session.

The BYU Cougars opened the 2026 season with a dominant 63-0 victory over Utah Tech, scoring touchdowns in nearly every phase of the game. BYU will look to carry that momentum into week two when the Cougars host the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Hundreds of vendors flock to the Eastern Idaho State Fair to provide fair food to thousands of visitors over the nine days. The fair also features three major headline artists.

Rexburg Cultural Arts is holding the Art Stroll, a free to attend event where people can enjoy works from local artists and learn about upcoming events and activities. The Art Stroll will be held at the Rexburg Romance Theater on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Emergency Services National Academy is a nationally accredited set of education programs and they are offered right here in Madison County.

Next April, the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will open to the public for the first time since its original dedication in 1893. Already, the first 1 million tickets are reserved.

Fizz Rizz, the mocktail bar in Rexburg, is under new management with many changes dropping this fall.

Mackeson Noel’s humanitarian work in his home country of Haiti forced him to flee. BYU-Pathway Worldwide led him to BYU-Idaho and to safety. Now he runs local non-profits benefiting families and individuals.

Edson Fichter’s Nature Talk series is back for its sixth year.