Bear Lake County Sheriff releases information on 3 incidents
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office released information Tuesday on three…
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District 25 modifies plan to start school
At Tuesday’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved PCSD 25 administration’s recommendation to start…
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495 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 495 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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Climber rescued after 30-foot glacier fall
A Wyoming climber was rescued from a Grand Teton ice crevasse after spending Friday night on the mountain.…
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105 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 105 new COVID-19 cases…
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Scattered storms with more wind for Wednesday
More wind in the forecast, as a system pushes in from the northwest. We’ll see more gusty winds locally, with some scattered showers and…
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Snake River Bridge signals being placed
Temporary signals are being set up this week at each end of the Snake River Bridge construction project on Wyoming 22 at the intersection with…
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“Impressions of 2020”: Local artists back for 2nd year at Old Town Alley
For the second year in a row, the Old Town Alley Outdoor Gallery is offering a space for artists to put their talents on…
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Regional hospitals endorse face coverings to fight virus
Seventeen regional hospitals have endorsed the recommendation that “everyone should wear a protective facemask when out in public.” …
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State bid for “Oxy” property on back burner
Occidental Petroleum has announced it is negotiating the sale of millions of acres of land grant properties with a bidder. …
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Twin Falls man sentenced for attempted insurance scam
A Twin Falls man has been sentenced for attempting a “crash and buy” insurance scam.…
Continue Reading Wyoming reduces number of probable coronavirus cases
The Wyoming Department of Health reduced the number of probable coronavirus cases in the…
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Lane open after crash on I-15 lane south of Pocatello
UPDATE 12:40 p.m. Idaho State Police report the left lane of southbound I-15 is…
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10 reasons to keep fishing (or learn to fish) during late summer
Late summer can be an odd season for anglers because sometimes it feels like fishing season is winding down, but in many parts of Idaho, summer-like…
Continue Reading Hot, Windy, Dry
Hot & sunny in the lower 90’s. Around 80 in the parks, and 83 in Jax. A dry front will make it’s way through East Idaho into Wednesday with gusty…
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Majority of BLM Idaho’s fires are human-caused
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many Idahoans have flocked outdoors to enjoy public lands.…
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Returned elk/deer tags will be sold on Aug. 13
Idaho Fish and Game will offer about 465 nonresident elk tags and about 30 nonresident deer tags for sale starting at 10 a.m. MDT on Aug. 13 on a…
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2020 football previews: Rigby Trojans
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans enter the 2020 season with a title they’ve never held before: defending state champs. Rigby beat Coeur…
Continue Reading 429 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 429 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…
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Mountain West Conference postpones fall sports
The Mountain West Conference announced Monday it is postponing all fall competition due to COVID-19 concerns.…
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Firefighters gain control of range fire near Goshen
Shelley, Firth, BLM, and Idaho Falls firefighters are gaining control of a fire that burned about 100 acres south of Goshen. …
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Sharpshooting debated as method to reduce Idaho elk numbers
The growth of the elk population in parts of Idaho has caused state wildlife officials to step up efforts to reduce the number of animals damaging…
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Wind, Windy and more Wind this week. Thunderstorms possible Tuesday and Wednesday
Dry and windy conditions this week, with a few thunderstorms possible on Wednesday. Temps will drop slightly this week with a dry cold front as we…
Continue Reading No one injured in crash north of Malad
UPDATE 5:10 p.m. Idaho State Police reports all lanes are now open.…
Continue Reading 84 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 84 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Boy, 9, found on I-80 in Wyoming reunited with parents
A 9-year-old boy was reunited with his family after a driver found him walking alone alongside Interstate 80 in southwestern…
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Metallica announces concert to be shown at local drive-ins
As events around the nation have been canceled, some bands have turned to drive-in…
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Idaho launches Help Line
The Idaho Division of Behavioral Health has initiated a new COVID-19 Help Now Line. …
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D91 Online Academy registration underway
The Idaho Falls School District began registration for a new D91 Online Academy Monday.…
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Monteview man charged after police pursuit
Idaho State Police recovered about $50,000 worth of stolen property at the end of a pursuit through Jefferson and Clark County Sunday. …
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Senate candidate Paulette Jordan discusses voter suppression, census in Fort Hall
Jordan discussed the implications of the pandemic on tribes, voter suppression and low tribal participation in the census.…
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Judge: Anti-transgender birth certificate law violates order
Idaho officials’ latest attempt to ban transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificates violates a court order issued two…
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Injured osprey rescued
Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers responded to a call Sunday at 11:00 a.m. for a juvenile osprey was tangled in some twine beneath a light…
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Boy, 7, missing after dad found dead in Wyoming reservoir
Searchers continued to look for a 7-year-old boy Monday, two days after finding his father dead in a submerged all-terrain vehicle in southwestern…
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U.S. government agrees to pay Pocatello family $38,500 over M-44 bomb that killed dog, injured teen
After a years long battle, the U.S. government agreed to admit responsibility in the injury of a local teen and the death of his…
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Well Wishes for Karole
Since announcing her retirement, Karole Honas has been able to read some of the comments.…
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19-year-old dies after ejected from vehicle
A 19-year-old Idaho Falls man died from injuries sustained after his vehicle overturned down a steep embankment and he was…
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Man arrested for arson in Jefferson County
A 57-year-old man was arrested for arson on…
Continue Reading Sunny and Warmer
We’ll start Aug 10th wtih sun and warm up to 86-88. 80 in the parks and 83 in Jax. A dry front will push through late Tuesday and Wednesday with…
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UPDATE: Health board orders mask mandate for Fremont and Jefferson counties
Alarmed by a large increase of COVID-19 cases in several counties over the weekend, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board of Health will hold a…
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Man charged after knife attack
A 31-year-old Pocatello man is recovering from “non-life-threatening” injuries after he was stabbed with a…
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Suspect in custody for W. Yellowstone shooting incident
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who shot at people in the Whiskey Bay area north of West…
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Drowning woman rescued
Franklin County deputies rescued a drowning woman just west of the junction of Highway 34/36. …
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Soda Springs man killed in I-15 crash
One person was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 15, near Spencer Friday.…
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TWTH Blackfoot appearance postponed
The Blackfoot appearance of “The Wall That Heals” has been canceled.…
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Dry and breezy work week
Monday will see just gentle breezes, but stronger winds Tuesday prompt concern over wildfires. High temps will hover around mid-eighties all…
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176 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 81 in Bonneville
Idaho officials reported 176 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…
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More Idahoans are fishing this year
Idaho fishing license data shows that resident fishing participation is up nearly 32 percent statewide compared to last year as newcomers get hooked…
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Expect plenty of sunshine through the extended forecast. Wind speeds will hit low to mid teens Sunday afternoon, with mild breezes expected into the…
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Fourth COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a Bonneville County male in his 70s due to complications of COVID-19.…
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183 inmates test positive for coronavirus at Idaho jail
More than 180 inmates at an Idaho county jail have tested positive for the coronavirus.…
Continue Reading 573 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 573 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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No high school football games at Holt Arena this fall
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this…
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UPDATE: Missing canes returned to family
A young boy in Idaho Falls is missing his two canes and he needs them to help him…
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Aid for Friends fundraiser goes online
The annual Aid for Friends Splish Splash Fundraiser was hung out to dry this year because of COVID-19, but that is not stopping the shelter from…
Continue Reading 523 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 523 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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A windy weekend
A windy weekend, with sunny skies and near normal temperatures. Saturday, highs into the upper 80’s and lower 90’s. Mostly sunny with winds 10-20…
Continue Reading 114 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 114 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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St. John Health Care works to maintain level of service
St. John Health Care announced Friday that it is currently treating one Coronavirus patient at this…
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Online alternatives available for upcoming school year
s brick and mortar schools work to create online education options for students, pressure mounts on parents to choose the best public school option…
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Teton County (Wyo) schools modify face-to-face instruction plans
In response to the Teton County, Wyoming Health recommendations, the Teton County School District #1 will postpone full “in-person” instruction…
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Helicopter makes emergency landing
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says no one was hurt when a helicopter made an emergency landing on US Highway 20 Thursday.…
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EIPH amends Bonneville County face covering and other restrictions order
Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Board of Health amended the Order of Restriction for Bonneville County Thursday.…
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Several Idaho Falls Zoo events canceled
Several upcoming fundraising events at the Idaho Falls Zoo have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.…
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1 dead, 1 injured in police shootout at Wyoming apartments
One person is dead and another injured in a shootout with police in…
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D91 public hearing, board meeting on school reopening plans August 12
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Board of Trustees has scheduled a public hearing to collect input from parents, patrons and staff on the…
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Munger Mountain construction planned
Wyoming Department of Transportation contract crews will begin work Monday to address movement in a slope near the Munger Mountain landslide. …
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Big Sky Conference pushes football season to spring
The Big Sky Conference announced Friday that it is postponing the 2020 football season to spring of…
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Idaho Falls COVID-19 testing facility moving
Express Lab is moving its active, Idaho Falls COVID-19 testing location next Tuesday.…
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Fremont school opening delayed
The Fremont School Board has determined the district won’t have enough time to implement a new Learning Management System before the scheduled…
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Pocatello council adopts COVID-19 resolution
The Pocatello City Council has approved a resolution encouraging citizens to wear a face mask in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. …
Continue Reading Great Weather Weekend
A push of cooler air delivers a great weather weekend and a break from oppressive 90’s for a sunny, windy, and warm weekend. Highs 83-85 in the SRP,…
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Police search for wanted man who fled on foot after vehicle pursuit
The Rigby Police Department reports shortly after 10:00 p.m. Thursday, officers and deputies were notified of a vehicle pursuit heading southbound on…
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Is it lights out for the Belnap Christmas Light Show?
A popular neighborhood attraction in Iona is at the center of a big online…
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Bre Clark
Bre Clark just couldn’t stay away from Idaho Falls.…
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Why Idaho is still in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4
Idaho State epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn said Thursday there are new metrics showing how widespread the virus is in…
Continue Reading 692 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 692 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Windy with a few thunderstorms
We’ll see a few thunderstorms late Thursday with gusty winds. A frontal system is moving through the region, delivering gusty winds and dropping…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort outlines winter plans
Health protocols guided Jackson Hole Mountain Resort through the summer and the resort plans the same for the winter season.…
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Utah protesters face charges with potential life sentence
Some Black Lives Matter protesters in Salt Lake City could face up to life in prison if they’re convicted of splashing red paint and smashing windows…
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Utah no longer recommends modified quarantine in schools
Utah will no longer recommend that schools allow students who have been exposed to COVID-19 to come to class following pushback from doctors and…
Continue Reading Third COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 80s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.…
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Jefferson School District adopts reopening plan
The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has approved a reopening plan, following a special board meeting this week.…
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Local health officials reported 116 new COVID-19 cases…
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Custer County campground shooting investigation continues
Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force members are investigating a shooting that involved an off-duty officer over the…
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Pocatello retailer gains Senate recognition
Senator Jim Risch named Maag Prescription and Medical Supply as his Idaho Small Business of the Month for August.…
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Number of new unemployment claims begins to decline
The Idaho Department of Labor reports 3,607 Idahoans filed first-time unemployment insurance claims in the week ending August 1. …
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Grand Teton National Park adopts new mountain goat plan
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is voicing support for Grand Teton National Park’s new plan to manage non-native mountain goats. …
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2 arrested for warrants, heroin trafficking
Idaho Falls Police officers arrested two Idaho Falls residents on Tuesday on various outstanding warrants and drug and other…
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Idaho teen will serve jail time for shooting gun at protest
An 18-year-old who fired a gun near a Boise protest after the police killing of George Floyd will spend four days in…
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Navy and BYU to play season opener on Labor Day
PROVO, Utah (AP) – BYU will play at Navy on Labor Day night in a matchup of teams that had openers against traditional rivals canceled as Power Five…
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Roaring Youth Jam offers grab-and-go art projects this year
This year, the pandemic forced the Art Council to make some…
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Blackfoot adopts COVID-19 policies
The City of Blackfoot has adopted new policies designed to protect city employees, their families, city customers, and vendors from the spread of…
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Lori Vallow Daybell waives preliminary hearing
Lori Vallow Daybell has waived her preliminary…
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Call center announces expansion to Idaho Falls
Oregon-based FCR (First Call Resolution, LLC) has announced plans to expand its operations to Idaho Falls. …
Continue Reading Fire danger rising in eastern Idaho
The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center reports eastern Idaho is primed to ignite from one careless spark.…
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Local hospital participating in COVID-19 treatment research
Idaho Falls Community Hospital (IFCH) is evaluating its COVID-19 patients to see if they might be good candidates for an experimental convalescent…
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Idaho part of nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions
Department of Health and Welfare officials are urging Idahoans to be aware of a national outbreak of Salmonella involving onions that has sickened at…
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Fire reported at apartment complex
No one was hurt in an apartment fire at Riviera and 17th in Idaho Falls Wednesday…
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Idaho restrictions to remain; governor wants schools open
Gov. Brad Little said Thursday Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the pandemic for at least another two…
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