Power outage planned in Pinehaven Thursday
People who live in the Pinehaven area of Island Park face a few hours in the dark Thursday morning. Fall River Electric crews will use a power outage…
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Animal rescuer saves dog stranded on steep cliff in Idaho
Nobody knows how long the skinny white dog was trapped on the side of a steep, rocky cliff in rural Idaho, but when Dave Wright heard about the…
Continue Reading Utah police investigating death of woman found in motel room
Police in Utah are investigating the death of a woman who was found dead at a motel in Midvale. Unified Police Sgt. Melody Gray said a housekeeper…
Continue Reading Trout to be released at popular Snake River fishing spots
Your odds of taking home a stringer full of trout from the Snake River are a lot better this week, thanks to Idaho Power. The company will release…
Continue Reading Local haunted house is actually haunted?
Planet Doom is known for scaring people, but the new owner says the haunted house is experiencing some hauntings of its own. Some very strange things…
Continue Reading Woman sentenced in drug and money laundering investigation
A Salt Lake City woman has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and…
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Finding academic success outside the classroom
Learning is something everyone does differently. Some learn best in a classroom, while others are distracted by their surroundings. Now there is a…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor expects more budget trimming
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon says he’s open to all ideas to reduce spending while the state deals with lower revenue from fossil fuels. Gordon said…
Continue Reading Grand Teton to hunt, relocate non-native mountain goats
Grand Teton National Park officials have announced plans to begin removing non-native mountain goats from the park by lethal and non-lethal means.…
Continue Reading Lummis raises $150,000 for Wyoming US Senate race
A Republican running for U.S. Senate in Wyoming has raised $150,000 in the first three months of her campaign. Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis is so…
Continue Reading Fighter jets could fly lower in Idaho, Nevada and Oregon
The U.S. Air Force wants to fly supersonic fighter jets at lower altitudes in lightly populated areas of southwestern Idaho, northern Nevada and…
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GM and union reach tentative deal that could end strike
The United Auto Workers and General Motors have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a monthlong strike that brought the…
Continue Reading Early morning fire under investigation
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of North Skyline Drive for a structure fire around 1:22 a.m. Wednesday. It was…
Continue Reading Man dead after high-speed police chase in southern Idaho
Police say a suspect died after a high-speed chase during which shots were fired in southern Idaho on Tuesday, but they declined to release many…
Continue Reading Temporary paving planned on Jackson south
Motorists can expect delays up to 20 minutes as the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) begins milling and paving portions of US…
Continue Reading Trail to close for erosion control
Erosion control efforts begin Wednesday on Cusick Creek Trail. U.S. Forest Service and Pocatello city crews will be building rolling dips and water…
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Firefighters control landfill fire
Update: 8:25 a.m. 10-15-19 Fire Departments from South Fremont, Ashton, and Madison were called to a large fire at the “Ard Landfill” on…
Continue Reading House Republican caucus meet with voters, discuss topics
Republican lawmakers are speaking up about initiatives to voters. They say if voters want to pass initiatives, they have to plan how the new law will…
Continue Reading New equine facility opens
A new equine therapy facility has recently opened outside of Shelley. Unbridled Hope just earned national certification. Equine Assisted Activities…
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Portion of EIRMC evacuated for electrical fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a smoke-filled room at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center around noon Tuesday. Upon investigation,…
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CBD products now delivered to your home
First it was Amazon, and then local grocery stores. And now you can have CBD products created locally and delivered to your home. Snake River Solace…
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Utah’s vaping illness count hits 83 amid national outbreak
Utah health officials say the number of cases of lung damage linked to vaping is up to 83, with 11 more potential cases being investigated. The state…
Continue Reading High school scores for Tuesday, October 15
BOYS DISTRICT H.S. SOCCER 5A DISTRICT 5-6 TOURNAMENTThunder Ridge 3 Madison 0 Highland 1 Rigby 3 3A DSTRICT 6 TOURNAMENT Sugar-Salem 8 Firth 0 Teton…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office to teen drivers: Wear seat belts
According to the most recent study by the National Organization for Youth Safety, 82 teens in Idaho alone were killed in car crashes between 2013 and…
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Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove Pond
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot effective now through October 31.…
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Yellowstone visitation down in September
Visitation at Yellowstone National Park was at a 5-year low in September. The park hosted 693,118 visits in September, a 4.3% decrease from September…
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Windy Wednesday
Windy weather for Wednesday as a cold front approaches for This weekend. Wednesday: Mostly sunny with highs into upper 60’s. Windy, SW winds…
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Public land managers report economic impact
The U.S. Department of Interior says its various programs resulted in $315 billion in economic output and supported 1.8 million jobs during the past…
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Student in custody after gun violation
UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: Pocatello Police say they are continuing to investigate the incident. “We thank the students who contacted school officials…
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City in rural Utah gets its first-ever grocery store
A rural Utah city is opening its first-ever grocery store. The Daily Herald reports construction began Monday on the first grocery store in…
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Women make up only 16% of Wyoming Legislature
A recent analysis by the Washington, D.C. nonprofit RepresentWomen ranks Wyoming 26th in the nation for gender parity in elected office. The Casper…
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Western governors want nuclear testing compensation expanded
Western governors say atmospheric nuclear weapons testing exposed more states and more people to radiation fallout and resulting cancers and other…
Continue Reading Plan revealed to help those dealing with medical debt collectors
More help may be on the way for those suffering under staggering medical bills that have been turned over to debt collectors Melaleuca C-E-O Frank…
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Man accused in Boise mass stabbing found competent for trial
A man charged with first-degree murder in connection with a mass stabbing that left a 3-year-old girl dead and eight other people wounded has been…
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Stop signs to be replaced with yield signs at more than half of Idaho railroad crossings
You are encouraged to use caution and remain alert as changes are made to signs at railroad crossings in Idaho. Traditional red stop signs are being…
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The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers reminds community of the town called Ozone
Many of us probably don’t know this, but there was once was a town called Ozone that used to thrive near Idaho Falls. Back in the early 1900s,…
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Portion of EIRMC evacuated for electrical fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a smoke-filled room at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center around noon Tuesday. Upon investigation,…
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Siren tests scheduled in Teton County
Residents in Teton County, Wyoming should not be alarmed if they hear emergency warning sirens today. Emergency Management officials will be testing…
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INL hosting Chernobyl talks
In response to public interest in the popular HBO television mini-series focused on the Russian Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident, the Idaho…
Continue Reading The second fall nor’easter in a week could become a bomb cyclone
While coastal communities in New England are still recovering from costly beach erosion due to last week’s coastal storm, another one could be…
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Idaho State University celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Columbus Day was first enacted in 1892, soon after a mass lynching of 11 Italian Americans in New Orleans. It became a national holiday in 1934 to…
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INL opens collaborative computing center
The Idaho National Laboratory formally opened two new buildings in Idaho Falls Monday. Together, the Cybercore Integration Center (CIC) and the…
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Washie the Cleaner Toilet Seat wins at Boise Startup Week Pitch Competition
Washie the Cleaner Toilet Seat designed by former Bannock County Clerk Rob Poleki won $20,000 at the Boise Startup Week Pitch Competition last week.…
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Bannock County clerk invents Washie: a self cleaning toilet seat
If you’re one that worries about how clean public restrooms really are, you’re not alone. One dad in Pocatello was concerned after his…
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Local couple to receive AARP award
An Idaho Falls couple will be honored Tuesday with the AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award. Mozelle and Don Neville will receive the 2019…
Continue Reading Warmer for Tuesday
Calming winds heading into Tuesday as high pressure builds in for the mid-week. We’ll see warmer weather, with mainly sunny skies. By Thursday,…
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Proposed wildfire fuel breaks plan released for 3 states
Authorities have released plans to stop devastating wildfires in southwestern Idaho, southeastern Oregon and northern Nevada with one option creating…
Continue Reading Win tickets to Boise State vs. BYU
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Idaho Power net metering plan out for review
Customers of Idaho Power Company who generate some of their own electricity may soon fall under a new rate structure. The utility and Idaho Public…
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6 students injured in school bus crash
Six middle and high school sustained minor injuries when a vehicle collided with the school bus they were riding in southwestern Idaho. The crash…
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Idaho gas prices edge up
Idaho gas prices bumped up 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week. GasBuddy surveys of 802 Idaho service stations indicate prices averaged $2.76 per…
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Idaho County officials trying to identify skeletal remains
Authorities in north-central Idaho are trying to find the identity of skeletal remains found by beachcombers along the Salmon River. The Idaho County…
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6 grizzly bears killed in single week in northwest Montana
Early snowstorms in northwest Montana have contributed to the deaths of five grizzly bears in one week on the Rocky Mountain Front. The Missoulian…
Continue Reading Small plane crashes near Henry’s Lake
A 20-year-old Sugar City man walked away from a small plane crash in Island Park Saturday. Dawson Pocock was trying to land his single-engine plane…
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Garage fire forces evacuation
A garage fire forced the evacuation of a 4-plex apartment complex in the 200 block of Stace Street in Idaho Falls Sunday. Firefighters arrived at…
Continue Reading 17th Annual Pink Tea honors survivors of breast cancer
The Drive for the Cure Foundation hosted the annual Pink Tea lunch on Saturday to pay tribute to women who have battled breast cancer. This…
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Two arrested on felony drug charges
Two people were arrested on felony drug charges following a traffic stop at around 5:45 p.m Wednesday near the intersection of “J” and…
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Pocatello stabbing suspect sought
Pocatello Police are investigating a stabbing incident in the 500 block of South 8th Avenue at around 9 p.m. Saturday. Police say a woman was stabbed…
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High volatage taser training
For every taser that’s been fired, there’s an officer who’s spent hours learning about and training with it. This week, members of…
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Italy’s Azzurri, wearing green, qualify for Euro 2020
If you watched Italy’s game against Greece in Euro 2020 qualifying on Saturday, you might have done a double take. Here were the…
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Friday high school football scores, October 11
H.S. FOOTBALL Hillcrest 7 Skyline 28 (Thur) Century 33 Highland 56 Madison 19 Blackfoot 21 Rigby 45 Thunder Ridge 20 Minico 20 Pocatello 14 Burley 13…
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Die-hard Raiders fan will finally get to see team play in person
Charles Buck is a 36-year-old with developmental disabilities and kidney failure. He’s spent the last six years receiving dialysis treatments…
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Children and teens vulnerable to sports-related oral injuries
Football, soccer and volleyball programs are in full swing across the country, and with most contact sports, injuries are inevitable, especially to…
Continue Reading Subtropical Storm Melissa is slowly pulling away from New England coasts
Subtropical Storm Melissa is moving away from the New England coasts, but flooding is still a concern, the National Hurricane Center said.…
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Will there be a shortage of seed potatoes?
Clen Atchley and his family have been farming for 49 years. He says this year, in particular, has been one big challenge. “This has been a…
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East Idaho Bridal Parade to take place this weekend
This weekend, a unique event will combine everything you love about a Bridal Fair with everything you love about the Parade of Homes. It’s the…
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Electric rates could rise for rural areas
To ensure that electric rates remain low for their members, Fall River Electric Cooperative is asking its members for help. The non-profit company,…
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Missing hunters found
UPDATE: The mother of one of the missing hunters report they have been found. ORIGINAL: Search and Rescue teams in three counties are looking for…
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Raising mental illness awareness at ISU
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Idaho State University and mental health professionals are combining forces to help bring mental health…
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IFPD presents Melaleuca with Community Partner Award for donated office space
Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson presented a Community Partner Award to Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot Thursday at the Idaho Falls City…
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US suspends tariff hike in limited China deal
The United States is suspending a tariff hike on $250 billion in Chinese imports as the U.S. and China reach a cease-fire in their trade war, The…
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ISU homecoming kicks off this weekend
This is the weekend to let your Bengal Pride roar. It’s homecoming at Idaho State University, and Saturday is the big day. Events kick off with…
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Security check delays 2 Jackson Hole Airport flights
Two Jackson Hole Airport flights, involving 272 passengers, were delayed at around 5:05 a.m. Friday. Security screening personnel discovered an…
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What some are saying about the 2020 Election
It’s early when it comes to the race for the White House and voters have a lot to sort through with 19 Democrats and four Republicans currently…
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VanderSloots continue medical debt collector battle
Idaho Falls businessman Frank VanderSloot and his wife Belinda have announced a second $500,000 donation to help Idaho citizens defend themselves…
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Snow closes Yellowstone road earlier than expected
Snowfall has closed a road in Yellowstone National Park for the season. Snow, wind and ice prompted park officials to close the road over Dunraven…
Continue Reading Ceremony celebrates the return of iconic ISU ‘I’
More than five years ago, the iconic ‘I’ was removed from Red Hill on the campus of Idaho State University due to safety concerns. Thanks…
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Cleanup project nears completion
A delegation of statehouse officials will be on hand Thursday as Fluor Idaho commemorates the near completion of transuranic waste debris treatment…
Continue Reading Fall nor’easter becomes Subtropical Storm Melissa as it spins southeast of New England
The fall nor’easter spinning southeast of New England strengthened into Subtropical Storm Melissa on Friday, according to the National…
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High school scores for Thursday, October 10
H.S. FOOTBALL Hillcrest 7 Skyline 28 BOYS H.S. SOCCER 3A DISTRICT 5 TOURNAMENTS: American Falls 9 Snake River GIRLS H.S. SOCCER 4A DISTRICT 6…
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Support group helps people affected by cancer heal
Cancer is a scary word. Facing it alone can be terrifying. That’s why the Portneuf Medical Center is bringing together people who have been…
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All-day kindergarten could soon be offered statewide in Idaho
In the state of Idaho kindergarten is not mandatory, and most programs that are offered are only half-day, which is something that could soon change…
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Amazon to build Idaho fulfillment center
Amazon.com plans to build its first Idaho fulfillment center in Nampa. According to Amazon, the facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs…
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Pomerelle Mountain Resort owner dies
The world of skiing has lost a true friend and ambassador. A. W. “Woody” Anderson passed away Sunday. He and his wife, Sandy, are the…
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Beer all over church parking lot after truck crashes
Cans of beer have littered the parking lot of a church of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a Salt Lake City suburb after a…
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Man sentenced to 63 months for possession of child pornography
A 36-year-old Moscow man was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court to 63 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography. Chief U.S.…
Continue Reading Patchy fog, very cold overnight lows
Cold, with patchy freezing overnight fog. From the fog, you could see some snow flurries. Otherwise, look for mainly sunny skies for Friday and…
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Wyoming Capitol renovation set for completion by February
The final pieces of the Wyoming State Capitol renovation project are expected to be completed before the start of the next legislative session. The…
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Ground broken for Blackfoot Veterans Cemetery
Representatives of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (DVS) were in Blackfoot Thursday to launch construction of Idaho’s second State…
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Romney undecided on impeachment, stands by Trump criticism
Mitt Romney says he is undecided on whether President Donald Trump should be impeached, though he’s sticking by criticism that earned him a…
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Challis community observes dark milestone
Custer County is marking the 26th anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of Stephanie Crane from the streets of Challis. Stephanie, who would…
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Idaho has enough money to buy 130,000 acres of timberland
If Idaho spent the remaining $150 million of the estimated $240 million it’s getting from the sale of residential properties and commercial…
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2 vehicle crash blocks I-15 lane near Dubois
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 168, near Dubois Thursday around 5:05 a.m. ISP reports…
Continue Reading New signs designate newly named wilderness
New signs were placed along the White Clouds Wilderness boundary, reflecting the change in name of the area as the Cecil D. Andrus White Clouds…
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Potato, onion, sweet corn farmers rush amid early freeze
An early deep freeze has Idaho potato and onion farmers rushing to harvest crops or hoping the buried vegetables will survive the frozen nights this…
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Parking enforcement changes could come to downtown Idaho Falls
Parking changes could be coming to downtown Idaho Falls as early as Friday. Idaho Falls Downtown Development hopes to take over enforcement of on…
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Former wrestling coach sues an Idaho college over firing
A former northern Idaho college head wrestling coach has filed a lawsuit against the school in federal court after he was fired. Coeur d’Alene…
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First snowfall of the season catch some locals by surprise
A new look to Idaho’s landscape Wednesday late afternoon gave some locals a little surprise. Winter doesn’t officially start till Dec.…
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