Good morning, Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls resident Jonathan Bailey and his dog, missing since Sept.

5 after hiking from 1000 Island Lake to the Elkhart parking lot in the Wind River Mountains, were rescued on Friday by Tip-Top Search and Rescue — local tips helped lead to their safe return.

Brighton Performance Horses in Bonneville County gives a hands-on look at horse training as Thomas + Annalee Brighton teach reining techniques and celebrate a job well done with a fun Oreos treat for the horses.

Hope Lutheran School completed its new 8,700 sqft building at 2071 12th Street after Sunday worship services, with an open house that afternoon.

The school, serving (preschool to eighth grade), was funded with 3 million in donations and will welcome new students for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Palisades Ranger District will start a prescribed burn on 2,500 acres near Swan Valley during the week of Sept.

14 to restore aspen stands and clear dead vegetation. Crews expect smoke to persist for several weeks (area visitors should exercise caution).

Over 21 nations are competing in Idaho Falls as more than 100 anglers fish in rivers and lakes for the 45th FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championship that began Monday and ends Friday (each angler is assigned a beat and scored on their catches).