This Biz Buzz story was first published Oct. 30, 2024. Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley.

WinCo is coming to Rexburg. Rexburg City Councilman Robert Chambers confirmed the news during the annual State of the City address Tuesday morning. The supermarket chain has submitted its plans to build a store on property in the north of town across from Walmart.

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes' Fish and Game are warning drivers to slow down.  They report five elk have been hit by cars just this week in Fort Hall.

A pair of accidents on Idaho highways over the weekend sent a total of 9 individuals to local hospitals. A crash on Interstate 15 south of Pocatello sent six individuals to the hospital on Friday, January 24, 2025. The Idaho State Police (ISP) reported that the crash occurred at 1:59 p.m. at milepost 65.

A popular film festival dedicated to celebrating achievements in outdoor storytelling and filmmaking worldwide is returning to Idaho Falls. The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will take place Jan.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Scenic West Athletic Conference announced Tuesday that College of Southern Idaho guard Kennedy Gillette has been named the Player of the Week. Gillette had a season-high 27 points in Saturday’s 69-46 win over Colorado Northwestern Community College.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The number of passengers at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is flying sky-high. In a news release, the City of Idaho Falls reported that 2024 saw passenger traffic of 11.9% over calendar year 2023, and 73.2% more passengers taking flights than in 2019.

In a release from AAA, Idaho drivers may see more relief at the pump in the upcoming days. The Gem State floats at around $3 a gallon but some areas are celebrating $2 at the pump. Drivers are paying an average of $3.

According to AAA, the freezing cold temperatures are as frozen as gas prices. The average price for a gallon gas in Idaho is $3.04 which is half penny cheaper than a week ago, nearly two cents cheaper than a month ago but is still six cents higher than a year ago.

The company said the project could power half a million homes and create jobs for Idaho residents. Magic Valley Energy has also proposed a wind farm on federal land southwest of Twin Falls.

If you haven't tried ice fishing, you're missing out on a fun, inexpensive winter activity that's a great way to catch lots of tasty fish,” said Idaho Fish & Game in a press

The Idaho House passed a Republican-backed resolution on Monday urging the Supreme Court to reconsider the legality of same-sex marriage. All of Idaho’s Democratic House members opposed the