WATCH: Lori Vallow appears in court
Lori Vallow’s hearing is set for 4 p.m. Mountain Time at Kaua‘i Fifth Circuit Court in…
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Mountain goat removal continues over Game & Fish objections
Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik has again called on Grand Teton National Park to stop culling mountain goats through aerial…
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Hearing to decide if teen can face adult charges in killing
A hearing has been set next month to determine if a 14-year-old West Yellowstone boy can be charged as an adult in the beating death of his…
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Utah lawmakers advance bill targeting insulin costs
Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill that would cap copays at $100 a month for insulin, decreasing the cost of the medicine for diabetes patients and…
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Rigby High School celebrates FFA
It was “drive your tractor” to school day at Rigby High School Friday. …
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Ex-Wyoming teacher pleads not guilty to abuse allegations
A former substitute middle school teacher has pleaded not guilty to multiple felonies after authorities say he sexually abused a then 14-year-old…
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Celebrities rally to send Quaden Bayles to Disneyland after bullying video goes viral
Bullied at school for his dwarfism, 9-year-old Quaden Bayles sobs uncontrollably in the back of his mother’s car — saying to the camera: “Give me a…
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Four-year degree planning approved for 2 Wyoming colleges
The Wyoming Community College Commission has given a college district permission to begin planning to offer four-year degree…
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1 killed in shooting at Idaho senior complex, suspect dead
One person was killed and three were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex for senior citizens in a Boise suburb and the suspect also died,…
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Charging documents unveil last known photo of Tylee Ryan
Charging documents obtained by Local News 8 on Friday unveil new details leading up to Lori Vallow’s arrest in Princeville, HI on Thursday…
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Climate change may doom 1 in 3 species of plants and animals in the next 50 years
Take a moment to cherish your plants and appreciate the animals you see around you. In 50 years, a third of them may no longer exist. Using data from…
Continue Reading As one storm moves out of the East, rain and mountain snow move into Southwest
A winter storm that piled on snow across parts of the South is finally heading offshore Friday with another round of freezing temperatures. Winter…
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School Closures for Friday
(KIFI/KIDK) – School closures for February 21st: West Jefferson School District #253 due to extreme…
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Bonneville tops Middleton in wire-to-wire win at 4A state tournament
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville lead the entire way in a 53-43 win over Middleton in the first round of the 4A state girls basketball…
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Mackay fades in fourth quarter in state tournament loss
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay can’t hold lead late in a 42-39 loss to Carey in the 1AD2 state girls basketball tournament. The Miners took a…
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Ririe falls to Declo in first round of 2A state tournament
KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe got defeated by Declo 40-36 in the first round of the 2A girls basketball state tournament. The Bulldogs lead by two…
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Bengals pick up their 10th conference win
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team takes the season sweep over Weber State with their 55-41 win over Weber State.…
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Bear Lake loses in first round of 2A state tournament
KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bear Lake fell to Cole Valley Christian 47-40 in the first round of the 2A state girls basketball tournament. The Bears…
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Sugar-Salem falls in double overtime in 3A state tournament opener
MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem’s quest for a three-peat ended in double overtime Thursday. The Diggers lost to Timberlake 45-40 in the…
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Rigby loses to Rocky Mountain in 5A state tournament
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby falls to Rocky Mountain 53-49 in the 5A state girls basketball tournament Thursday. The Trojans were lead by Tylie…
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Girls High School Basketball State Tournament Scores – Thursday, February 20
FILER 55, TETON 52 ROCKY MOUNTAIN 53, RIGBY 49 TIMBERLAKE 45, SUGAR-SALEM 40 DECLO 40, RIRIE 36 BONNEVILLE 53, MIDDLETON 43 SNAKE RIVER 56, FRUITLAND…
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Rockland drops Kendrick in 1AD2 state opening round
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rockland moves on in the 1AD2 state girls basketball tournament with a 59-47 win over Kendrick. The Bulldogs were lead in…
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Grace flies past Liberty Charter in 1AD1 state tournament
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace advances to the 1Ad1 semifinals with a 46-34 win over Liberty Charter on Thursday. The Grizzlies took control early…
Continue Reading Teton comes up short in overtime in 3A state tournament
MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton rallied to force overtime before falling to Filer 55-52 in the 3A girls state tournament. Teton scored 20 fourth…
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Century slips past Blackfoot in 4A State quarterfinals
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Clutch free throws from Kassidy Gardea lifts Century past Blackfoot 36-34 in overtime in the 4A state tournament. Gardea…
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Snake River rides early lead to 3A state semifinals
MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River defeated Fruitland 56-44 in the first round of the 3A state girls basketball tournament. The Panthers…
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Soda Springs routs New Plymouth in 2A state opener
KUNA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Soda Springs began its quest for a three-peat with a 49-30 win over New Plymouth. The Cardinals pulled away in the second…
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Shelley School District passes 4-day school week
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – The Shelley School District #60 board of trustees unanimously voted Thursday night to move to a four-day school week.…
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Preston falls in first round of 4A state tournament
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston fell to Caldwell 49-45 to open the 4A girls basketball state tournament at Timberline High School. The Indians…
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Lori Vallow arrested on $5 million warrant
The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) arrested 47-year-old Lori Vallow of Idaho on Thursday in relation to an investigation being conducted by the…
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49th annual Frank Church Symposium aims to tackle tough issues
Tough topics were discussed in Pocatello Thursday. Idaho State University’s International Affairs Council held it’s 49th annual Frank Church…
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Warming slightly
Clear and cold with a slight increase in temperatures, as we head into the weekend. Our next threat for showers arrives late Sunday and Monday…
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Local hero gets recognized for his service 50 years later
“I’m overwhelmed, I wasn’t expecting all this. I just didn’t think they’d do all this much just for me. It’s been 50…
Continue Reading A winter storm stretching across the South could bring dangerous conditions for drivers
Much of the Southeast was seeing rain or snow as cold temperatures set in Thursday. A winter storm that stretches from the Smoky Mountains in…
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Taco John’s launches re-branding and growth initiative
A Wyoming-based fast food company is attempting to revamp its branding and expand the franchise as it adds new stores and remodels older…
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Register here for annual Bingham’s Got Talent
For more than a decade, Bingham County residents have been showcasing talent and raising money for cancer…
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Idaho U.S. senators tout economy and judicial appointments
The United States is experiencing historical prosperity and the federal judiciary is being transformed with the appointment of conservative judges,…
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Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland running for reelection
Craig Rowland is running for Bingham County Sheriff…
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Record-breaking number of homes built in Idaho
CBH Homes has been building homes in Idaho since 1992 and is announcing a record breaking number of 20,000 homes built in…
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Bill to reduce mandatory abuse reporters passes committee
A bill that would reduce the number of people required to report suspected child abuse narrowly won approval from a panel of Idaho lawmakers.…
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Concordia University in Missouri to own Boise law school
Officials with Concordia Law in Boise, Idaho say Concordia University in St. Paul has agreed to become the law school’s new owner.…
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University of Wyoming trustees pick 3 president finalists
University of Wyoming trustees have chosen three finalists for the job of university…
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Clif Bar wrapper recycling to end in Wyoming, elsewhere
A program to recycle energy bar wrappers is ending in Jackson and…
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Rigby man arrested for felony DUI and possession of marijuana
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Ammon Walmart for a report of a hit and run accident Wednesday around 6:25 p.m.…
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House panel OKs Idaho bill to ban transgender women athletes
Legislation preventing transgender women from participating in sports that align with their gender identity headed to the House on…
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Bill targeting predatory medical debt collectors advances
Legislation intended to create transparency in medical bills sent to patients and to rein in predatory medical debt collectors advanced to the Idaho…
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One school district closes on Thursday
Butte County School District 111 has closed school today because of the extreme cold temperatures.…
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Gradual Warming into the Weekend
Clear but cold conditions will continue into the weekend with slight warming ahead of storms scheduled to hit…
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Changing the way they grade
How teachers grade is the subject Bonneville district 93 is hoping to overhaul. District 93 has left grading up to teachers, up till…
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Grace wins district title
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace punched their ticket to the state tournament with their, 61-47, win over Butte…
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Grace Lutheran eliminate Butte County
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace Lutheran starved off elimination and beat Butte County, 44-26. With the loss, the Pirates are out of the district…
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High school basketball scores – Wednesday, February 19
Boys district tournament…
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UPDATE: Six men wanted in beating after gunshot investigation
UPDATE 7:58 am. 2/20/20: Pocatello, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello police releasing new details about the shooting near campus late Wednesday night. They…
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‘It’s never failed to pass’: School District 25 hoping levy passes again
Since 1961, when it was put in place, the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District’s school plant facilities levy has never failed to pass. This year, the…
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Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders call for recounts in certain Iowa precincts
Representatives for the presidential campaigns of Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders have requested that the Iowa Democratic Party begin a recount of…
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New apprenticeship gives people local career opportunities
There’s a new option for people looking for a career in southeast…
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Another freezing day with some morning fog
Mostly clear and quiet with cold temps. A few pockets of fog will try to develop overnight into Thursday morning. Otherwise, we’ll see mainly sunny…
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Antelope worries prompt lawsuit over Wyoming gas field plan
Environmental groups are suing over plans for a potentially huge Wyoming gas field they say would endanger antelope in Grand Teton National Park by…
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Crime scene investigation in Lava Hot Springs
Bannock County investigators closed off parts of a street in Lava Hot Springs for most of the day…
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Police seek help identifying burglar
Jackson Police report the AT&T store in Jackson was burglarized on Jan. 28.…
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Bannock County Commissioners reach resolution on Downey Fire District taxes
The Bannock County Commissioners have agreed on a plan to equalize taxes for the Downey Fire District after a computer error failed to tax Downey…
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Court: Convicted rapist can argue his lawyer was ineffective
A man convicted of rape in Idaho and sexual assault in Pennsylvania after prosecutors said he duped then drugged and assaulted women in both states…
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Jackson officer honored with Medal of Bravery
A Jackson Police officer who rescued a man from the burning Rusty Parrot Lodge has been recognized with the Town of Jackson’s Medal of Bravery.…
Continue Reading Wyoming high court rules against town in daycare tax case
The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled against a small town that sought to avoid paying taxes on a daycare…
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Plans to prevent future train collisions with pronghorns
Any edible meat recovered from the two accidents was distributed to needy families and food banks throughout the region.
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Yellowstone launches housing replacement plan
Yellowstone National Park will spend millions over the next 2 years to replace employee housing. …
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Bill to compensate wrongly convicted heads to Senate
Legislation that would compensate the wrongly convicted headed to the Senate on…
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FAA allows Jackson Hole business to resume helicopter tours
Federal officials are allowing a scenic helicopter business to resume flights in Jackson Hole despite…
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NTEC reaches deal to pay taxes on Wyoming coal production
The new owner of two Wyoming coal mines has reached an agreement to pay $44 million in local…
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ICfL Awards $5,500 to Idaho Libraries for the Underserved
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) awarded 11 grants of $500 each to public and school libraries in Idaho to benefit underserved or unserved…
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Bill Roden receives Idaho Medal of Achievement
Governor Brad Little awarded the Idaho Medal of Achievement posthumously to legislator and lobbyist Bill…
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Idaho Falls man arrested after police standoff
Idaho Falls Police arrested Brett Karinen, 25, after a two-and-a-half hour standoff Tuesday…
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Idaho initiative to combat budget cuts for trail maintenance
The parks and recreation department in Idaho has asked residents for donations to combat years of budget cuts for trail maintenance across the…
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Idaho County complies with 1975 land use law for first time
A rural Idaho county is complying with state law by approving a comprehensive land use plan after 45 years of…
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INL selects Oklo Inc. for opportunity to demonstrate reuse of fuel material
Idaho National Laboratory announced Wednesday it will provide Oklo Inc. with access to recovered material from used nuclear fuel to aid the company…
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Bank robber arrested
A 43-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection to the robbery of the south branch of the DL Evans Bank in Burley on Feb.…
Continue Reading LeBron James criticizes MLB commissioner’s handling of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has joined the chorus of athletes speaking out against baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling…
Continue Reading Woman accused of drugging another woman, plotting to steal baby pleads not guilty
Click here for updates on this story TACOMA, WA (KCPQ) — A woman accused of plotting to steal a newborn baby has been…
Continue Reading CNN Poll of Polls: Bernie Sanders tops Democratic field
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is well ahead of the rest of the field for the Democratic national primary after strong…
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FAA clears Airport improvement funds
Thirteen Idaho airports will receive $5.2 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation.…
Continue Reading Cold and Clear into the Weekend
High temperatures will top out into the low to mid-twenties today. Temperatures will very slowly rise into the weekend, as active weather approaches…
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Madison defeats Thunder Ridge in 5A district tournament opener
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison opened up the 5A District 5/6 tournament with a 58-30 win over Thunder Ridge Tuesday. The second seeded Bobcats…
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Rigby downs Highland in 5A district tournament
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Top seed Rigby beat four seed Highland 52-36 in the 5A District 5/6 tournament Tuesday. The Trojans outscored the Rams in…
Continue Reading High school basketball scores – Tuesday, February 18
Boys high school district tournament…
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Business as usual: Jakers open after car crashes through front door
Jakers Bar and Grill is open for business and operating as normal after a car drove through the restaurant’s front door Monday.…
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Police surround home near Idaho Falls High
Police are at home near Idaho Falls High School with guns drawn and urging people to come out.…
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Dustin Alfaro appears in court for ‘calendar issue’
A simple calendar issue brought accused killer Dustin Alfaro back into a Bannock County courtroom Tuesday.…
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Wyoming jail returns funds after receiving counterfeit bills
A Wyoming jail unwittingly helped an inmate earn a profit from counterfeit money when it returned unused funds from a commissary account where he’s…
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Trial begins in lawsuit over missing woman’s murdered sons
A final chapter has begun in the horrific saga of a Utah woman who vanished a decade ago and the killings of her young sons years later.…
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Proposal on warning labels for pornography passes Utah House
A proposal to require warning labels on pornography in Utah has passed the state House, a step that an adult-entertainment industry group called a…
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Colorado sold a record $1.75 billion of cannabis last year
This time last year, it appeared that Colorado’s industry was plateauing. Now it’s surging. Colorado cannabis shops notched sales of…
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Cold with areas of overnight fog and low clouds
Below average temperatures will continue this week with areas of freezing fog for the evening and overnight hours. From that fog and low cloud cover…
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Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy
An overload of sex-abuse claims may bring down the Boy Scouts of America. The American institution has filed for chapter 11…
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HUD awards Indian Housing block grants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the Shoshone Bannock Tribes $1,358,325 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds…
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Wyoming considering land purchase
Wyoming lawmakers are considering legislation that would authorize the state to evaluate a significant land purchase.…
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New location helps local child advocacy center be accessible to more families
Grants and private donations help the non-profit perform their much-needed services to six counties in Southeast Idaho.…
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Challis man sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for “cold-blooded murder”
Benjamin Savage was sentenced to 22 years minimum and life in prison on Tuesday for first degree…
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Republican county commissioner joins Wyoming US Senate race
Another Republican has entered the race for an open U.S. Senate seat in Wyoming.…
Continue Reading Vigil planned for West Yellowstone boy who was killed
West Yellowstone residents are planning a candlelight vigil this weekend for a 12-year-old boy who was beaten to death.…
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