Something’s fishy: Trout in the Classroom program begins in east Idaho
In the halls of Franklin Middle School, Shayne Hughes’ class has become pretty famous.…
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Help for the homeless shelter declines after the holiday season
“Besides our donors that we have a relationship with, our backbone donors, there’s no…
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Scattered rain and snow showers with slightly warmer temps
Scattered rain and snow showers for Friday and Sunday with a couple of systems moving through. Above average temps will lead to melting snow and a…
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Idaho lawmakers told global warming has helped state
n attorney with an Illinois-based group that dismisses human-caused climate change told Idaho lawmakers Thursday that the warming that has occurred…
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Idaho wineries want to store extra wine in the state
Idaho’s wine industry wouldn’t have to store extra wine in neighboring states under proposed legislation.…
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INL names new leader for GAIN program
A 26-year nuclear industry veteran has been named director of the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN)…
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Fort Hall man sentenced in truck driver assault
A 24-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 57 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily…
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Idaho wolf population is estimated at 1,000 animals
The director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game on Thursday said there are an estimated 1,000 wolves in…
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Lucky’s Market launches going-out-of-business sales
Lucky’s Market in Jackson will soon close as its parent company restructures.…
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WATCH 360 video: Museum of Idaho updates Eagle Rock exhibit
The Museum of Idaho is hard at work at remodeling their Eagle Rock and Idaho exhibits.…
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School patrons invited to building & finance workshop
The Idaho Falls school board is inviting the public to a financing and construction workshop next…
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Equal Rights Amendment introduced to the House
Boise Representative Melissa Wintrow (D) introduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the Idaho House.…
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Blackfoot man arrested on sex abuse charges
Kilby Williams, 35, appeared for his first appearance/arraignment in court Tuesday, January 21, on seven counts of lewd conduct with a minor child…
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Idaho schools chief seeks 5.3% budget hike to $2 billion
Idaho schools chief Sherri Ybarra on Thursday proposed a 5.3% hike in public school funding to just under $2 billion from the state’s general…
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2 year anniversary of Matthew “Jed” Hall disappearance
Wednesday marked the two year anniversary of the disappearance of Idaho Falls’ teen Matthew “Jed” Hall.…
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Idaho House committee OKs bill to end daylight saving time
Idaho residents wouldn’t have to fall back or spring ahead for daylight saving time under legislation introduced…
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Wyoming close to finalizing hemp-growing regulations
The attorney general in Wyoming has said the state is close to setting statewide hemp-growing regulations amid concerns from farmers about missing…
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Sheriff: Remains found near Salmon River may be Boise man
Idaho County officials say human remains found along the Salmon River earlier this month may belong to a Boise man who disappeared on a fishing trip…
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Pocatello Police warn of new business scam
Pocatello Police are warning businesses of a new scam that has surfaced in the city…
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Bonneville powers past Hillcrest
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville rolled past rival Hillcrest 54-23 in girls basketball Wednesday night. The Bees offense was lead by Sydnee Hunt…
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Rigby clinches top seed with win over Thunder Ridge
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby defeated Thunder Ridge 59-55 Wednesday to clinch the top seed in the 5a District tournament. Brooke Donnelly lead…
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High School Scores – Wednesday, January 22
Boys and girls high school basketball…
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District 91 approves multiple projects
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – District 91 held their board meeting on Wednesday night and approved several additions. The board improved modular…
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Teen charged as adult in fatal family shooting in Utah
A Utah teenager accused of shooting his mother and three siblings has been charged as an adult with aggravated murder and other felony counts.…
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Program helps to advance students to college
More and more students are taking part in a state program that helps high school students get dual college credit. …
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Energy Assistance Program helps those in need with utility bill during winter months
EICAP helps individuals who qualify to participate in the Low-income Heating Energy Assistance Program that is state-funded.…
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Historic Old Town building purchased for redevelopment
The Old Town building which many remember as the Riverside Apartments, located at 729 W Center St., has been purchased.…
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Idaho man fined, banned for guiding illegal Alaska hunts
An Idaho man who illegally guided bear and moose hunts in Alaska was fined $20,000 and ordered never to hunt in the state…
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Jackson resort contributes to Australian relief effort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announced Wednesday it will make a $10,000 donation to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital to help care for animals…
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Lawmaker proposes wolf-free zones in southern Idaho
Some areas in Idaho would be declared wolf-free zones, and other areas where the animals have killed livestock would have increased wolf-killing…
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Australian speaker motivates Eastern Idaho students
An international youth speaker presents her message of life skills to Eastern Idaho…
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Scattered Snow Showers Tonight, Thursday and Friday
We’ll see scattered snow and rain showers as a couple of systems push in from the west coast. Temperatures are still looking to be above average with…
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Ammon fiber optics gain national attention
Ammon Technology Director Bruce Patterson is scheduled to appear before the Next Century Cities’ Bipartisan Tech Policy Conference in Washington D.C.…
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Annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show kicks of its 52nd year
The annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show kicks off its 52nd year in Bannock County…
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Idaho governor extends paid family leave for state employees
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has issued an executive order increasing paid leave for parents in the executive branch to eight weeks.…
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Idaho lawmakers hear divisive testimony on science standards
A panel of Idaho lawmakers heard contentious testimony on the state’s education standards for science.…
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Property tax, grocery tax relief introduced in Idaho House
Idaho residents would get a break on property taxes and grocery sales taxes under proposed legislation introduced…
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JH Airport to host pre-check registration
If you do a lot of air travel, the Jackson Hole Airport Board is supporting the new TSA pre-check program. …
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Aid for Friends shelter receives donation
Pocatello Aid for Friends says it has received a $50,000 donation from the Latter-day Saint Charities Humanitarian Services North America. …
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Elk herd moved away from Highway 20
A herd of elk that congregated along Highway 20 near Sugar City has now been moved out of the…
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You can file Idaho income tax returns starting Jan. 27
The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2019 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27.…
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Dogs restricted from groomed Nordic trails in the Heise area
The Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest has restricted dogs from using groomed Nordic trails near Kelly Canyon until…
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Idaho police say son fatally shot mother before killing self
An adult son in Idaho likely shot and killed his mother before turning the gun on himself, authorities…
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Packers pre-printed NFC Champions gear to be sent abroad to help those in need
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE. WI (WDJT) — As the Green Bay Packers season came to an end on Sunday…
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Albertson Foundation grant to focus on all-day K
Three eastern Idaho schools are among 17 in Idaho that will share a $1.5 million grant from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. …
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Belliston to seek County Commission seat
Idaho Falls businessman Brady Belliston has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Bonneville County Commissioner District 2. …
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National Weather Service warns of falling iguanas
As the coldest air of the season spreads across the Eastern US, even some southern states are feeling the chill. From Louisiana to the Carolinas,…
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Breezy Wednesday, with more Showers Ahead
Wind speeds will stay into the teens with some gusts beyond 20 mph for today. Snow showers are especially likely into the night time…
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School Closures for January 22, 2020
(KIFI/KIDK) – SCHOOL CLOSURES JAN. 22, 2020: North Fremont Sr/Jr High & Ashton Elementary Island Park Charter…
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Century outlasts Highland
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century picked up a hard-fought 45-42 win over cross-town rival Highland on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks were lead by Eli…
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Burley slips past Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Burley edged Pocatello 56-55 in boys basketball on Tuesday. The win elevates the Bobcats to second in the Great Basin…
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High School Basketball Scores – Tuesday, January 21
Boys and girls high school…
Continue Reading Wyoming town settles $90K racial discrimination lawsuit
A town in Wyoming has settled a civil rights lawsuit filed by a former town employee who accused his supervisor of allegedly calling him racial slurs…
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Future plans for the Idaho Falls Event Center
The project made significant advancements during 2019, such as beginning early construction, partnering with the State Tax Commission, creating a…
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Little appoints Kirkham to Commission of Pardons and Parole
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Terry Kirkham of Idaho Falls to the Commission of Pardons and Parole on…
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Fire damages Idaho Falls home
Idaho Falls Firefighters were called to 580 Coachman shortly after 4 p.m.…
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Belliston to seek County Commission seat
“I love the county, I see this as an opportunity really to…
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Groups prepare to sue over grazing in Wyoming grizzly range
Conservationists worried that continued livestock grazing in a Wyoming forest could endanger grizzly bears are preparing to sue the U.S.…
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Radford seeks Idaho House Seat 32 B
District 32 is a wide-ranging district that includes parts of Bonneville County and all of Teton, Caribou, Bear Lake, and Oneida Counties.…
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Pocatello Police investigate suspicious death
Police are investigating a suspicious death at home in Pocatello. …
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High fives and hellos: Local principal greets each student every morning
Every morning at Thirkill Elementary School begins the same way. At 7:30 a.m., an alarm rings in principal Rod Worthington’s office.…
Continue Reading Legislation to legalize hemp in Idaho introduced in Senate
Growing hemp would be legal in Idaho under proposed legislation.…
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Fluor Idaho reports cleanup progress
100 drums of radioactive sludge waste has been treated and repackaged at the Accelerated Retrieval Project VII at the Idaho National Laboratory Site.…
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A few snow showers, slightly above average temps
Light snow showers with mostly cloudy skies for the rest of this week. The winds will pick up just a bit for Wednesday with a frontal…
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Law enforcement officials oppose bill decriminalizing drugs
Idaho law enforcement officials and prosecutors are voicing opposition to proposed legislation decriminalizing the use of illegal drugs.…
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Pocatello honors 2 for human & civil rights
Pocatello’s Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC) is honoring two community members for their work in advancing human and civil…
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University of Wyoming professor enters US Senate race
A second Democrat has entered the race for an open U.S. Senate seat in…
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Wyoming man pleads guilty to stealing from Boy Scouts, woman
A Wyoming man pleaded guilty to taking more than $30,000 from the Boy Scouts while he was a scoutmaster, court records…
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Lawmen seek stolen car & thieves who took it
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for the driver of a white Audi A6 that was reported stolen Monday. …
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New program targets medical oxygen fire fatalities
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS has launched a new prevention program aimed at reducing the risk and injury to home medical oxygen users. …
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Grand Teton acquires 35-acre inholding
In cooperation with The Conservation Fund, the National Park Service has acquired a 35-acre parcel of property within the administrative boundary of…
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Lawmakers launch criminal reform act
Idaho Falls State Senator Dave Lent (R) and State Representative Ilana Rubel (D) of Boise are introducing a plan to address criminal justice system…
Continue Reading Idaho legislation would limit rerunning failed bond votes
Bond elections that fail won’t be allowed before voters again for a minimum of 11 months under proposed legislation.…
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BYU to allow same-sex partners in ballroom dance competition
Brigham Young University has announced it will allow same-sex couples to compete in an annual ballroom dance competition hosted by the Utah school.…
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Franklin County Air Advisory issued
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued an “Air Quality Advisory” for residents of Franklin County…
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Woodstove use discouraged in Salmon
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is recommending a voluntary curtailment of woodstove use in the Salmon…
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Colorado dog sled guide preparing for Wyoming’s Stage Stop
Six snowy miles up Tiger Road, seemingly closer to Keystone than Breckenridge, a cacophony of Siberian husky howls fill the…
Continue Reading Snow Showers ahead of a Cold Front Tonight
Skies will remain mostly cloudy throughout the day, with on and off chances of snow showers. A cold front will bring greater chances for snow…
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Pocatello teen survives hit and run accident
A Pocatello teen is lucky to be alive after a terrifying hit and run accident.…
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Skyline’s Fish signs with Montana State
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline senior Hannah Fish signed with Montana State track and field on Monday. She overcame an injury riddled high…
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Bonneville beats Thunder Ridge to remain perfect
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville topped Thunder Ridge 71-57 to keep its perfect record intact Monday. The Bees were lead by Sydnee Hunt…
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Many come out to participate in ISU’s annual MLK Day March
Those old and young, human and k-9, came out to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Foodbank volunteers celebrate MLK Day with service
Shaw said that in 2019 volunteers provided enough hours for thirty full-time employees.…
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Scattered Light Snow Showers
Spotty snow showers late Monday night and into Tuesday with low accumulations expected. This will be an active week of more scattered snow showers…
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3.4 magnitude earthquake reported near Soda Springs
The United States Geological Survey and the University of Utah reports there was a small earthquake near Soda Springs Monday afternoon.…
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Don’t rename ‘Chicken Dinner Road’ Idaho lawmaker says
A lawmaker says Chicken Dinner Road in southwestern Idaho is a historic name and is opposed to an animal protection group’s request to rename it.…
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1 hospitalized after semi vs vehicle crash
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on westbound US30 near milepost 451, in Bear Lake County, four miles west of the…
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Idaho lawmakers consider changes in primary voting rules
Voters will have about two weeks to choose a political party if they want to vote in Idaho’s Democratic and Republican presidential primaries in…
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Idaho gas prices fall again
Gas prices fell 1.5 cents per gallon over the past week, according to Gas Buddy’s weekly survey of 802 Idaho service stations.…
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Woman charged in hit and run incident
A woman is being held in the Bannock County Jail after a hit and run vehicle-pedestrian accident Saturday…
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Fire destroys fence company building
Fire destroyed a building at Buett’s Fence Company in Pocatello at around 2:30 p.m.…
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Game and Fish continues review of Jackson housing costs
Wyoming Game and Fish Commissioners are continuing their review of ways to meet the housing costs facing its personnel in the Jackson…
Continue Reading Above Average Temperatures ahead of Snow
Highs will extend into the upper 30’s for your Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Snow is expected to pick up…
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Mostly Cloudy Start
Cloudy beginning to the week with snow for Jackson by Tuesday. Temperatures will head back to 20’s overnight and freezing to upper 30’s first couple…
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Bonneville extends their win streak to 16
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Bonneville High School girls basketball team improved to 16-0 with their, 59-32, win over Idaho Falls High…
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Idaho State falls at home to Portland State
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team dropped their fourth conference matchup, 69-64, to Portland State. Dora Goles…
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Tiger-Grizz Invitational Final Results & Highlights
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One of the biggest wrestling tournaments in Idaho wrapped up tonight in Idaho Falls. The Tiger-Grizz Invitational…
Continue Reading Millions remain in the path of a large-scale winter storm as it tracks through the Northeast
A dangerous winter storm that’s walloped the upper Midwest pushed toward the Great Lakes and the Northeast on Saturday, bringing heavy snow,…
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‘Anything’s possible’: Potato Cup winners take difficult path to the finish line
This year, some of the race’s winners had a more difficult path to the finish line than others.…
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