Facing budget crisis, Wyoming closing 10 highway rest areas
The Wyoming Department of Transportation plans to close 10 highway rest areas to save money amid a budget…
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Driver OK after train avoids hitting pickup that crashed on tracks
Idaho Falls Police report a driver received only minor cuts and scrapes in a single-vehicle accident where the vehicle had stopped on the train…
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Meat-rendering company where worker died fined by OSHA
The owner of an Idaho meat-rendering plant where an employee died earlier this year has been fined more than $63,000 by the federal Occupational…
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Idaho offers $1,500 bonus for people return to work
Governor Brad Little on Friday announced a plan for people to receive a one-time bonus of up to $1,500 to return to…
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Suspect arrested after two-state pursuit
A variety of law enforcement agencies participated in arresting a driver running from police in Montana. …
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More than 150 bikes awarded to students with perfect attendance
After two years, Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello is bringing back its Pass Program for students in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…
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New insight on police conduct from Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming law enforcement agencies invited community members to participate in a dialogue designed to share thoughts and answer questions…
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Idaho National Guard sends personnel to Washington D.C.
The Idaho National Guard will provide approximately 400 personnel to assist in guarding monuments, buildings and other property throughout the…
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Do you feel confident using your gun during an emergency situation?
Shooting at a still target is great practice, but may not always apply in an emergency situation.…
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57 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new cases in Southeast Idaho
Idaho officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases on…
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12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…
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HOT Friday, more wind and thunderstorms
A windy storm front is exiting the region tonight, with just a few evening thunderstorms. We’ll see more wind for Friday with really warm…
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Recovered COVID-19 patient leaves EIRMC after 55 day stay
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced a 54-year-old Jackson, Wyoming man was discharged Thursday after recovering from COVID-19.…
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UPDATE: Amber Alert activated for 2 children believed to be in imminent danger
An Amber Alert has been activated for 6-year-old Leo Isador Hiibel-Cloutier who was abducted in Rathdrum,…
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Wyoming Governor orders steeper cuts
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is instructing state agencies to take immediate action to further reduce spending and prepare for deeper cuts in the…
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New Idaho unemployment claims drop
Idaho unemployment claims for the week ending May 30 dropped 22% from the previous week. …
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Idaho woman kills 5-year-old son and self, authorities say
A mother killed her 5-year-old son and then herself at their home in Idaho, police…
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Federal grant could help local law enforcement hire new recruits
A federal grant may be helping take the load off of local law enforcement. The Dept. of Justice is awarding nearly $400 million to agencies across…
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Costco construction “on track” despite challenges
Costco is now accepting applications for their new location in Idaho Falls, even as construction of the new store continues on the corner of Lincoln…
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ISU lays out plans to resume in-person class in the Fall, no tuition increase
Classes, on-campus housing and sporting events will return in the fall, but they will function differently in accordance with CDC…
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US designates Northern Idaho county as drug-trafficking area
Federal officials on Thursday announced that a northern Idaho county with a drug-trafficking problem will be included in a regional enforcement…
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Sunny and Windy
Our Forecast is great for outdoors until late Friday and Saturday. Thunderstorms take over the weekend and temperatures drop to the 70’s and 50’s by…
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4th of July Parade canceled in Jackson
The Jackson Hole Chamber has canceled the 4th of July Town Parade for…
Continue Reading Yellowstone reports zero positive COVID-19 tests in first round of employee testing
Yellowstone National Park tested 43 non-symptomatic employees for COVID-19 on May 28 and 29. All test results came back negative.…
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Wyoming unemployment filings decline, still way up from 2019
Applications for temporary unemployment assistance in Wyoming declined during the week ending May 30 as the U.S. economy continued to struggle with…
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Cutthroat trout rebounds on Blackfoot River
The Upper Blackfoot Confluence (UBC) reports success in improving cutthroat trout habitat on the Upper Blackfoot River.…
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Police: Man fatally shoots another man in Gillette apartment
Police in northeastern Wyoming say a man fatally shot another man in the…
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Arrest made after vandalism at the Idaho Statehouse
During an otherwise peaceful demonstration Wednesday night, Idaho State Police arrested an 18-year-old Boise woman for spray painting on the front of…
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Teton County investigates vandalism
The Teton County, Idaho Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism of the County Courthouse in Driggs this week.…
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Vote count reverses District 35 race
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office has changed the final count in an upper valley legislative race. …
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Swan Valley school wins grant to address lead contamination
The Swan Valley Elementary School in Bonneville County has been awarded an $8,395 low-interest drinking water loan from the Idaho Department of…
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October 2020 LDS General Conference to be virtual only
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following letter about the October 2020 general…
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Simpson co-sponsors “Great American Outdoors Act”
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is co-sponsoring legislation to help address public land maintenance…
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Jackson area law enforcement hosting dialogue today
Teton County, Wyoming law enforcement agencies are inviting community members to participate in a dialogue designed to share thoughts and answer…
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IFPD reaches out to the public to bring peace
The department says they are aware of the conversations dominating our Nation right…
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Hundreds gather in Pocatello for “Kneel For Nine: Unity March”
Hundreds gathered in the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello Wednesday for the “Kneel For Nine Unity…
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Bandits team up with Chukars at Melaleuca Field
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be baseball in Idaho Falls this Summer. Melaleuca Field will host at least 40 Idaho Falls Bandits games…
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Ron Nate wins against incumbent Britt Raybould
A familiar face is heading back to represent the State. Ron Nate beat the incumbent Britt Raybould in the race for District 34 Seat B in the…
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Madison County commissioner wins seat in the House in District 34
After serving as a Madison County commissioner for the past 12 years, Jon Weber is heading to state…
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Warm, Windy and Thunderstorms
We’re still under the influence of warmer than average temperatures with a westerly flow from the jet stream. A storm system is expected to arrive…
Continue Reading Local health districts report multiple new Idaho COVID-19 cases as state numbers near 3,000
Idaho officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Soldiers of Hope needs support during pandemic
A local overdose awareness group says more people are overdosing and relapsing during the pandemic.…
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4 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…
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Bingham County Assessor to step down end of June
Bingham County Assessor Ron Simmons is planning to resign his office at the end of this month.…
Continue Reading Health officials say social gatherings have a big impact on COVID-19 cases
Social gatherings are a common denominator in the rise of cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho, according to Southeastern Idaho Public Health…
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Thousands attend vigil at Idaho Statehouse in Boise
Thousands of people attended a vigil in front of the Idaho Statehouse to protest the killing of George Floyd in a largely peaceful…
Continue Reading Amy’s Kitchen confirms employees test positive for COVID-19, working with SIPH to ensure safety
Amy’s Kitchen confirmed on Wednesday that an employee at the Pocatello plant tested positive for…
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University of Wyoming drafts reopening plan for 2020-21 year
University of Wyoming officials have drafted a plan to resume classes on campus with a modified schedule next school year, provided the state helps…
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Boy Scout resident camps closed for the year
A Grand Teton Boy Scout Council task force has recommended the Council suspend all resident camps and Cub Scout Day Camp operations. …
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Governor Little appoints Aaron von Ehlinger to District 6 House Seat
Governor Brad Little announced the appointment of Aaron von Ehlinger to fill the Idaho House of Representatives seat for Legislative District…
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Gordon: Wyoming keeping Guard troops home, ready if needed
There are no plans to deploy Wyoming National Guard troops to quell riots in other states but they will be available in case they’re needed in…
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Tax Commission customer-service counters open as June 15 deadline nears
The Idaho State Tax Commission’s customer-service counters have reopened in time to help taxpayers navigate the June 15 deadline for state income…
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Regional legislative races decided
There were a few contested republican races for regional legislative seats in eastern…
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Final county results in: Madison, Franklin, Custer
There weren’t many races in Madison, Franklin or Custer County primaries, but most were close.…
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Fulcher wins 1st District GOP primary
Rep. Russ Fulcher has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 1st Congressional…
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Bingham and Oneida election results
Results are now in for Bingham and Oneida…
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Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination
Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests…
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Teton County, Idaho election results
Two contested races were decided by Teton County, Idaho Republicans…
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Bannock County election results
Ernie Moser is the apparent winner of the Bannock County republican nomination for County Commissioner. Moser had 3,659 votes to Joel Jolley…
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Simpson wins 2nd District GOP primary
Mike Simpson has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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Two closely watched races in Bonneville County were settled by republican voters…
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Jordan to face Risch in Idaho’s U.S. Senate race in November
Paulette Jordan, who garnered national attention in 2018 amid hopes from supporters she could become the county’s first Native American governor, on…
Continue Reading Power County election results
Four people were vying for the Republican nomination for Sheriff in Power County. …
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Jefferson County election results
Three republican races were settled in Jefferson County…
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2 Lemhi County Commission seats decided
Two Lemhi County Commission seats were decided…
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Fremont County election results
Fremont County voters have selected Republican Blair Dance for County Commissioner in District 1.…
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Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem
Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem across…
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Judge dismisses case challenging Idaho’s initiative process
A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ballot initiative process as unconstitutional because it requires signatures from multiple legislative…
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Neighbors come together to peacefully protest in Idaho Falls
Those who attended said they were there to bring justice to George Floyd by bringing awareness to the nation-wide issue of police…
Continue Reading 27 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 2,933 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 35 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening
Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…
Continue Reading 7 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho – 3 in Bannock County, 3 in Bingham County, and 1 in…
Continue Reading Revival gathering participants in Idaho Falls test positive for COVID-19
During the week of May 17-23, a revival took place at the Potter’s House church in Idaho Falls.…
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Windy, thunderstorms and warm temperatures
A westerly flow off the jet stream is keeping windy weather and occasional thunderstorms in the forecast for the next couple of days. A storm system…
Continue Reading ISU to resume in-person instruction, adjusts fall schedule
Idaho State University announced plans to resume full campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, which will include in-person instruction.…
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Idaho higher education’s plan for the fall semester
With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to be active for the foreseeable future, our colleges and universities are now focused on the fall semester and…
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Black bear euthanized in Wyoming after attempted break-in
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has killed a black bear that was believed to be the subject of several complaints in northwestern Wyoming near…
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Fundraiser for Guardian Angel Safety Lights to honor Deputy Wyatt Maser
To honor fallen Bonneville County Deputy Wyatt Maser and help ensure the safety of law enforcement officers, Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho…
Continue Reading Increased COVID-19 cases confirmed in Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Region
As restrictions have been loosened and the State is re-opening, an increase in COVID-19 cases, along with a death in a neighboring health district,…
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Bannock County cancels PRIDDAHO and state rodeo championships
Bannock County Commissioners revoked access to county facilities for two upcoming…
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Yellowstone Park entrances in Montana opened to visitors
Three Yellowstone National Park entrances have opened in Montana after they were closed two months ago to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…
Continue Reading Results for Idaho’s first mail-in primary due late Tuesday
Idaho is holding its first mail-in primary because of the coronavirus pandemic, and a federal court ruling is allowing voters an extra week to…
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Spider season is upon us
Our new seasonal risk at home is a lot bigger than any virus. It’s pest…
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We’ve got some breezes to escort clouds mixed with sun through the region today tomorrow. SSW 15-25 mph with gusts to 30mph. Highs are cooler than…
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Safety protocols in place at Idaho State as athletes return to campus
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some Idaho State student athletes returned to campus for voluntary workouts Monday. It is the first day the NCAA…
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Staying breezy with scattered thunderstorms in the mix
A split flow of low pressure over the west is still delivering warmer than average temperatures, with a southwest and westerly flow. We’ll see…
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Shelley man sentenced after hiding grandmother’s death
Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers announced 25-year-old Harley Howell of Shelley was sentenced Monday to a guilty plea of failure to report a…
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Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 2,906 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 35 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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LDS Church President’s statement about racism, calls for respect for human dignity
In light of recent events, Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following message on his social…
Continue Reading 3 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…
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Experts say you should always be ‘bear aware’
A possible bear encounter should always be in the back of your…
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Idaho cities continue population growth in 2019
Idaho’s cities continue to be magnets drawing population from outside the state and from Idaho’s rural areas, according to the Idaho Department of…
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18-year-old sentenced for aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon
Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers announced 18-year-old Isabelle Jolley pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday on one count of aggravated…
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“Losses are outstanding:” bar owners hit hard during shut down
Zero bar sales, no patrons and little financial guidance made it difficult for bars to get through the…
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Firefighters respond to kitchen fire
Idaho Falls Fire Department crews are on scene of a kitchen fire that was reported to dispatch at 1:25 p.m.…
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Fluor gift supports Idaho Red Cross during COVID-19
Fluor Corporation has given the Red Cross of Idaho a $10,000 gift to support the organization’s work during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading First COVID-19 death in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the first death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County.…
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Visit EBR-I this summer with free virtual, online tours
The Experimental Breeder Reactor (EBR-I) typically welcomes visitors from around the world during the summer months.…
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The Idaho State Tax Commission is offering some tips to make filing taxes easier as the June 15 state income tax deadline…
Continue Reading 5 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho – 1 in Bingham, 4 in Franklin County.…
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