More than 12 million Americans under a tornado watch on Halloween
More than 12 million US residents were living in areas under a tornado watch Thursday night, forecasters with the National Weather Service said.…
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IFFD dispatches help to California
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is taking steps to help out with the dangerous California…
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Fallen Utah Marine killed in WWII identified after 75 years
A U.S. defense agency has identified and recovered the body of a Utah Marine about 76 years after he was killed in battle during World War…
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Judge: Woman’s sex assault lawsuit against UI can continue
A federal judge says a woman’s lawsuit against the University of Idaho for allegedly placing her at higher risk of sexual assault can move…
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A few snow showers Halloween night
A system passing through Montana and Central Wyoming is sending cloud cover and a few snow showers in our direction.…
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Halloween weather could be frightful, even cold
I hope your Halloween costume involves a down jacket. Elsa, from “Frozen,” might not be the top costume this year, but she’s making…
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November vote likely life or death for the Blackfoot Pool
Though it’s been nearly a year since its doors closed, the Blackfoot Pool has another chance at…
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Rexburg offers kids a warm place to trick or treat and play
Many kids look forward to spending the day dressed as their favorite character for Halloween, but with the chilly weather, some of those costumes end…
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Jackson parking restrictions start Friday
Winter parking restrictions take effect Friday in Jackson. The rule prohibits parking on public right of way from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. every night…
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Food for Fines starts Friday at Marshall Library
Marshall Public Library will launch its “Food for Fines” program Friday. The program will continue through December…
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New roundabout construction scheduled for Monday
Construction on a new mini-roundabout at the intersection of 17th Street and 45th Street will begin on…
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Park Service proposes new Yellowstone bridge
The National Park Service proposes to replace a bridge in Yellowstone National…
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Annual Grand Teton elk hunt begins Saturday
An annual elk hunt is about to begin in Grand Teton National…
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Snake River Doodles Therapy Animals & Petting Zoo set to hold annual Halloween events
Children and parents are gearing up for Thursday night’s Halloween festivities. One event in Pocatello is an annual…
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Three people arrested in connection to stolen car spree
UPDATE 10/31/2019 5:31 p.m.: Two people are in custody after a stolen vehicle crashed into another car on Yellowstone Avenue Thursday…
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Wyoming students test above national average
Wyoming students have scored higher than national averages on standardized reading and math…
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Lock ’em up!
The Pocatello Police Department has some advice for chilly, early-morning commuters; Lock your…
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Malad man killed in early morning crash
A Malad man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover on Interstate 15 early…
Continue Reading Lawsuit challenging Idaho’s initiative process dismissed
A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ballot initiative process as unconstitutional because it requires signatures from multiple legislative…
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Yellowstone roads to close for season Monday
Most roads in Yellowstone National Park are about to close to cars and trucks for the…
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Back-to-back court hearings could set tone for impeachment inquiry
Two federal judges in a Washington courthouse that stands between the US Capitol and the White House will consider on Thursday afternoon whether they…
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Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control out of bar licenses again
A Utah liquor commission has announced it is running out of bar licenses for potential business owners again after a similar shortage two years…
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Patchy freezing fog overnight, otherwise sunny and cold. A slight chance of snow through Wyoming.…
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Bad Luck? Myth solved on black cats and Halloween
It is indeed a myth here in Idaho Falls according to the animal…
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4th Annual Ghostly Gathering raises awareness for child abuse prevention
Ninjas, superheroes and even dinosaurs attended the 4th annual Ghostly Gathering at the Mountiain View Event…
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Report: number of insured Idaho kids dropping
More than 7,200 Idaho children lost health insurance coverage between 2017 to 2018, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center…
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Wyoming records first 2 vaping illness cases
Wyoming has recorded its first two cases of vaping-related…
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Drivers are required to ‘Move Over’ for flashing lights even from a snow plow
With the snow and slick roads, we may see a lot more service vehicles and emergency responders on the side of the…
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Wyoming Governor targets THC vaping
Wyoming health officials are urging residents to avoid vaping any products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the intoxicating ingredient in…
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Your Health Idaho insurance enrollment starts Friday
Open Enrollment begins Friday for 2020 health insurance coverage.…
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Postal clerk is honored for quick action in helping an elderly customer
A new hero is on the streets of Idaho…
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The State Department of Education reports Idaho students performed well in the recent ACT assessments.…
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Record low temperatures set across eastern Idaho
The National Weather Service reports record low temperatures were set Wednesday morning across eastern…
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Attic fire prompts fire department advice
Idaho Falls firefighters responded to an attic fire in the 400 block of 9th Street at 3:20 p.m.…
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Teton County names Planning Director
Teton County, Wyoming has announced the appointment of Chris Neubecker as the new Director of Planning and Building Services. His duties begin…
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Dripps to face death penalty in Dodge murder case
Bonneville County Prosecutor Daniel Clark has filed notice that he will seek the death penalty in the case of Brian Leigh…
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California’s new normal: How the climate crisis is fueling wildfires and changing life in the Golden State
It’s the new way of life in the Golden State. More than a dozen wildfires displace hundreds of thousands of Californians. Nearly 30 million…
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Idaho Falls man intensifies training for personal Ironman race
An Idaho Falls man is inching closer to his goal of completing the Iron Man course in Kona, Hawaii, but the challenges of obtaining that goal…
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While fires scorch California, these parts of the US will freeze with a wave of early winter weather
In just a span of four states, the weather is either burning hot or freezing cold. Literally. While Californians grapple with wildfires torching…
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Clearing and cold weather for the next couple of days, as our stormy weather exits the region. Look for lows close to zero for the Snake River Plain…
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Idaho to help California wildfire efforts
Governor brad Little is approving an Emergency Management Assistance Compact agreement with California to help with recovery efforts following…
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How to keep your car working in freezing temps
Tackling the freezing weather means more than just turning up the thermostat or putting on a coat and…
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Idaho Power possibly changing rates for people who generate their own power
The Idaho Conservation League said the change would mean less money in customers’ pockets, specifically those who generate extra energy that they…
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Move allows City of Pocatello to create Fleet Services Department
When the City of Pocatello moved its Street and Sanitation Department into the former Western States Cat building on Garret Way in March, the extra…
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Idaho anti-discrimination agency bolsters interpreter staff
An Idaho agency responsible for enforcing state and federal anti-discrimination laws is bolstering its verbal and written translation abilities to…
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Crash causes subdivision power outage
An estimated 274 customers of Rocky Mountain Power in the Comore Loma area have been out of power since about 8 a.m. Tuesday.…
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When does a school district cancel school for cold weather?
As temperatures continue to drop, a school’s attendance may also decline, depending on how cold it…
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USDA approves federal hemp plan
Under the 2018 Farm Bill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has established the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program.…
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Expect more cold Wednesday
As if you haven’t noticed, it’s cold outside. An arctic cold front out of the north is keeping most of us inside Tuesday as wind chill…
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Idaho wins a share of drug settlement
Idaho is set to receive $208,410 as its share of a $700 million multi-state settlement with the pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group.…
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National Park Service considering bridge project
Yellowstone National Park is looking for public comments on a proposal to replace the Yellowstone River…
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Lack of public comment on Wyoming refuge feeding practices
Wyoming wildlife officials say a plan to shift bison and elk feeding for the first time in more than a century has not triggered much public…
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US 20 reopened to traffic
US 20, west of Idaho Falls, has been…
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Bundle Up: Low temperatures expected for Halloween
The scares and screams of Halloween are no match for Idaho weather. This year’s biggest fright may come from Mother Nature…
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Scouting for Food reports successful weekend
Pocatello area Boy Scouts collected about 15,000 pounds of food during last weekend’s “Scouting for Food”…
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Mason preliminary hearing continued
A preliminary hearing for the man accused in a 39-year-old murder investigation was continued…
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Wind Chill Warning issued for Fremont & Clark Counties
A cold front from the north is ushering in frigid conditions and gusty winds for Eastern Idaho and…
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GOP death-penalty opponents look to new effort in 2020
Republicans in states including Wyoming, Utah and Ohio plan to keep pushing for death-penalty repeal even as U.S. officials move toward resuming…
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Truck crash blocks northbound I-15
Two large trucks crashed on Interstate 15 shortly after 1 p.m.…
Continue Reading University of Idaho pays $200,000 to settle Title IX lawsuit
The Idaho Department of Administration says the state paid more than $200,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a former University of Idaho College of…
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Signature collecting begins for school-funding initiative
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Backers of a proposed ballot initiative to raise $170 million for K-12 public schools by increasing taxes on the wealthy and…
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DeOrr Kunz legal wrangling ends
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Seventh District Judge Bruce Pickett has vacated a jury trial scheduled to start this month by the family of…
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Idaho lags in boosting Latino student education achievements
BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Latino students make up 18% of the enrollment in Idaho public schools but their achievement scores continue to lag behind state…
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Missing BYU Idaho student found dead
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – UPDATE: Rexburg Police report James Vasseur was found dead Monday afternoon. No foul play is suspected. ___Original…
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