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There's growing interest in the potential mental health benefits of psychedelics. Now, scientists are trying to understand the substances and get them approved at the federal level and some of that research is happening in our region.

Here in Idaho 35 of the states 44 counties are rural, leaving many areas of the Gem state without sufficient access to healthcare or resources to help people make decisions about their health, like whether or not to be vaccinated.

This year, the Idaho Conservation League is celebrating 50 years of advocacy and hard work - protecting Idaho's public lands, waterways, air quality and wildlife.

Earlier this month the new Exhibit "Katazome Today: Migrations of Japanese Art" opened at the Boise Art Museum. The exhibit centers around a unique Japanese process for dying fabrics and features seven artists who explore how this method has evolved over time and culture, sharing different interpretations of the technique.

One third of women in the U.S. who have tried to get birth control have had trouble getting a prescription when they need one. The FDA has responded to this frustration by approving the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive.

Earlier this week, the 10th annual Latino Conservation Week kicked off. The celebration is nationwide and promotes access to the outdoors among the Latino community and recognition of their conservation efforts with a week full of activities geared towards protecting our environment and enjoying nature.

Every year rabid bats are found in Idaho. Last year, 27 bats with rabies were found in the Gem State. And while bats are very beneficial little mammals and shouldn’t be made into the bad guy, it is a good idea to protect yourself and your pets from coming into contact with a possibly rabid bat.

The Idaho State Department of agriculture has declared an outbreak of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers in four Idaho counties and dozens of farmers have already asked for help from the state.

During World War II, thousands of Japanese Americans were sent to an internment camp near Twin Falls. Today the Minidoka National Historic Site preserves part of that site keeping the history of that time alive for visitors.

This weekend, Julia Davis Park will be filled with music as Opera in the Park returns for its third year.