Brief construction impacts at 17th Street and Holmes Avenue
Construction will cause brief morning closures at the intersection of 17th Street and South Holmes…
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Public comment wanted on Content Standards alignment review
Public comment will be accepted through April…
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Extra police patrols out during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It comes with a hefty fine and it kills thousands of people every year.…
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Chris Foiles pleads not guilty
The man accused of killing his girlfriend and possibly living with her body for more than two weeks was back in a…
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Chester residents concerned about proposed changes to US 20 intersections
Greater capacity, higher traveling speed and fewer accidents are some of the benefits of consolidating intersections on US 20 from Chester to Ashton.…
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Police search for 16-year-old runaway
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 16-year-old…
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Kohberger defense argues for change of venue
In Moscow Thursday, murder suspect Bryan Kohberger was back in…
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New Pocatello traffic lights going in
The project to widen the roads and install traffic lights at the intersection of Quinn and Hawthorne Roads in Pocatello is finally nearing…
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Bonneville County Transfer Station temporarily closed for 3 weeks
The Bonneville County Transfer Station is temporarily closed for three weeks due to additional maintenance…
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Police say use of racial slur clearly audible as they investigate racist incidents toward Utah team
Police investigating racist incidents directed toward the Utah women’s basketball team when they were near their Idaho hotel while in town for the…
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Idaho economist will present state in-migration trends April 9
The state’s in-migration trends will be the focus of the next Idaho Department of Labor webinar, Tuesday, April…
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District opens snowcat skiing area to snowmobiles
The Fairfield Ranger District has opened the 1,965 acres snowcat skiing area above Soldier Mountain Ski Area to…
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Gov. Little appoints Ross Pittman to First Judicial District
Governor Brad Little appointed Ross Pittman as District Judge to the First Judicial…
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Jensen Grove Walking Bridge closed
The popular Jensen Grove Walking Bridge in blackfoot is being closed for…
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Caldwell’s growth creates job opportunities
The 2022 city population release reports Caldwell as the third largest city contributing to the state’s population growth, adding just over 2,000…
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Construction begins on Idaho Falls City Hall’s first elevator
The City of Idaho Falls is installing the first elevator in its City Hall’s 94-year…
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Best scenic drives in Idaho
It’s time to hit the road—Stacker compiled a list of the best scenic drives in Idaho using data from Tripadvisor as of March…
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Bill requiring Idaho libraries to move ‘harmful materials’ heads to Gov. Little
A bill allowing a legal claim against a library in Idaho is now heading to Governor Brad Little’s desk for his…
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Idaho Falls switches from snow plowing to street sweeping for the season
The City of Idaho Falls Street Division will begin sweeping residential streets on Monday, April…
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Day 3 of selecting a jury for Chad Daybell’s trial
Judge Steven Boyce, and attorneys for both the defense and prosecution still have hundreds of potential jurors to…
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Local hiring climate: “There is definitely still a job for anyone who wants one”
Hundreds of people turned out for the Department of Labor job fair in Idaho Falls…
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Idaho lawmakers pass bills targeting LGBTQ+ citizens. Protesters toss paper hearts in protest
Idaho lawmakers have passed a series of bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents this year, including two this week that prevent public employees from being…
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ISP troopers head to US-Mexico border
Two teams of Idaho State Police troopers are heading to the…
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Trucker hospitalized after semi truck crashes into home
A trucker is in the hospital after his semi truck crashed into a…
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Pocatello doctor pays $96,000 to settle allegations he wrote unlawful prescriptions
A family medicine doctor formerly of Pocatello agreed to pay $96,000 to resolve allegations he wrote unlawful prescriptions, prescribed dangerous…
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Job fair Wednesday at Idaho Falls Department of Labor
If you are looking for a job or to change careers, there are several opportunities to window shop for a new position at the Idaho Falls job fair…
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Officials release cause of fire at “La Mexicana”
Officials have now released the cause of the fire that took out the “La Mexicana” Tuesday afternoon. The cause of the fire was a faulty electrical…
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McCammon breaks ground on new fire station
The City of McCammon is looking forward to starting construction on its brand new fire…
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Public gets to give input on preserving historic buildings
“We need to keep [the Preservation Plan] updated and…that population growth is just an indicator of why we would do something like…
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Spud Kings fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive
In front of a sold-out crowd, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings will look to keep their first playoff campaign in franchise history…
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Free hazardous waste disposal returns to Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste days are returning to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday, April 6,…
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April is National Organ Donor Month; Rexburg family finds hope after tragedy
For Emily Bowcutt, the topic of organ donation hits home. Her family has experienced both sides of organ donation, from receiving a life-changing…
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ISP works to give sexual assault survivors easier access to support
“Survivors must receive the care and support they deserve, regardless of their…
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Jury selection continues in Daybell Trial
Jury selection began Monday with District Judge Boyce reading the charges to potential jurors and telling them it is up to the prosecutors to prove…
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The murder trial for Chad Daybell is set to start on Monday at the Ada County courthouse.…
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Wolf trapping season closes in 19 counties due to federal court order
Due to a federal court decision, wolf trapping seasons in 19 counties are closed effective April 1 and through June 30, 2024.…
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2 sentenced for drug trafficking in Idaho
Two men have been sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in eastern…
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District 91 says recent public meetings were helpful in budget cut process
The budget issues with Idaho Falls School District 91 are ongoing, as they continue to search for ways that would help them cut $4 million in their…
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Idaho gas prices jump another 15 cents
Unfortunately, it’s not an April Fool’s joke – Idaho gas prices are soaring…
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Reserved seating available for the first time at War Bonnet Round Up
ickets for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, will go on sale online on Tuesday, April…
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Make-A-Wish tries to recruit 1 million supporters in April
The “WishMakers Wanted” campaign’s launch coincides with World Wish…
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McCammon looking forward to new fire station
The City of McCammon is looking forward to starting construction on their brand new fire…
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Workshop scheduled regarding proposed sale of natural gas utility in Franklin County
The public utilities commission is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, April…
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River otter trapping season closed in Salmon Region
Idaho Fish and Game was notified the Salmon Region’s limit of 15 river otters was met on March 26.…
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TSA discovers fifth firearm at IDA security checkpoint in 2024
So far this year, TSA officers have found five firearms during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at IDA’s security checkpoint. All of…
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Ski resorts shutting down soon
Spring weather is coming, temperatures are warming up and this brings a slow end to the skiing and…
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Scaling on US 93 north of Salmon to cause delays in April
Drivers on U.S. Highway 93 north of Salmon should plan for 20-minute delays in April as crews scale rocky slopes above the highway.…
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Here’s why grizzly bears may be on their way off the endangered species list
The State of Idaho reached an agreement Tuesday with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has committed to revising or removing the ESA listing…
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Idaho Falls YMCA preparing for their annual gala
The Idaho Falls YMCA will hold its annual fundraising gala at the Elks Lodge on April 6,…
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Local Hope Squad scattering Easter eggs with hopeful messages
Each egg has a small toy duck in it, along with a note that says “Please…
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Bannock County offering free sandbags for residents to prepare for spring flooding
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with area agencies to distribute free sandbags to residents to help prevent property…
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Festival of Trees brightens the year for DWI
The success of the 57th Edition of the Festival of Trees brightened what was otherwise a dreary spring day at…
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New order issued in Chad Daybell trial
The countdown is on to the Chad Daybell murder…
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City of Ammon shares the results of their pool feasibility survey
The City of Ammon presented the results of its first survey in a pool feasibility study at a public meeting Thursday night. Survey results showed…
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Woman charged as additional suspect in Idaho hospital shooting
A fourth person has been charged in relation to the Boise hospital…
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Water outlook is great for farming irrigation, but it could be too much
We are in a good spot with average to slightly above average snowpack with above average water storage currently in the reservoirs across most of…
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What is the timeline for finishing Heritage Park? Here’s what we know
Heritage Park is a 14-acre plot situated along the Snake River.…
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Sandcreek student brings airsoft gun to school
A Sandcreek Middle School student in the Bonneville School District is in trouble for bringing an airsoft gun to school…
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HPAI detected in Idaho dairy herd
These are the first cases of HPAI in a livestock operation in Idaho.…
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3 east Idaho men sentenced for separate sex crimes involving minor children
Three east Idaho men have been sentenced to federal prison for separate sex crimes involving minor…
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Soda Springs woman facing drug charges
A Soda Spring woman is facing charges of trafficking meth and marijuana.…
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Last winter’s impact: Idaho Fish and Game commissioners cut hunts in the region again
Idaho sportsmen in the Snake River region and southeastern Idaho may see less antlerless hunting opportunities for the foreseeable…
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Idaho county population growth cools with recent US Census updates
Madison and Caribou are the only two counties that lost…
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Dora Erickson students join the great Peep debate
Love them or hate them, Peeps are a staple for Easter baskets every…
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Ammon City Pool public meeting set Thursday
The future of the Ammon swimming pool is up for discussion…
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Skyline Drive road construction set to begin
Contractors will temporarily close a section of Skyline Drive to make connections to sewer and water lines for private…
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It is time to trim our trees
It seems that power outages from downed power lines have been a common side effect from our showers and storms for the past month or two. This…
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Local fourth grader deemed best in the west for handwriting competition
A mother’s inspirations led one-fourth graders to the top. The Zaner-Bloser Company recently announced the winners of their handwriting competition…
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Museum of Idaho a finalist for National Medal
The Museum of Idaho announced they have been named a finalist for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Services.…
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Utah women’s basketball team ‘troubled and shaken’ as ‘disturbing’ details of alleged racist abuse directed at players emerge
By George Ramsay and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Members of the Utah women’s basketball team have been left “deeply troubled and shaken” by…
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Idaho Falls police address spike in violent crime
The Idaho Falls Police Department held a community meeting Tuesday evening to address violent crime in the Numbered Streets…
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What is the “Castle Doctrine,” and how can it protect me from a home invader?
The “Castle Doctrine” is the name given to a set of laws that can protect homeowners if they choose to defend themselves during a home or car…
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Utah women’s basketball team switched hotels after experiencing racism, says head coach
The Utah women’s basketball team had to switch hotels after experiencing what head coach Lynne Roberts called “racial hate crimes” ahead of…
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CEI announces President Rick Aman’s retirement
“While I am excited to explore new opportunities, my affections remain with CEI and the incredible people who have made this journey so…
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Governor Little condemns hate crime against Utah women’s basketball team
Governor Brad Little and other state leaders have released statements to condemn the “racial hate crime” against the Utah women’s basketball…
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$1.1 billion Mega Millions drawing nears, followed by $865 million Powerball prize
It’s another giant lottery. Tuesday’s prize will be $1.1 billion for Mega Million. …
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation wants your input before installing new playgrounds
The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department wants your input on upgraded playground equipment at South Capital and 20th Street…
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Idaho Falls Police Department to hold public neighborhood meeting
Law enforcement in Idaho Falls is turning the community to help make the number streets of the city a safer place.…
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Idaho DMV changing phone numbers on April 8
Beginning on April 8, Idahoans will need to dial new phone numbers to reach the Idaho Division of Motor…
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Skylar Meade escape: Court records unveil the names of the injured Idaho Corrections officers
Court documents have been published in the case of an Idaho inmate, Skylar Meade, who escaped custody with the assistance of a fellow member of a the…
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The latest costs for forensic lab fees
Local News 8 is following the money for the costs involved in the proposed forensics lab in Bannock County.…
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Students in Island Park raised $11,195.28 for a local veteran
$11,195.28 is the amount Island Park Charter Elementary School students were able to raise to help out a local veteran in Island…
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Deadline approaches for small businesses to apply for SBA federal disaster loan
The deadline is approaching for Idaho small businesses to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury due to flooding caused by…
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Idaho gas prices up 15 cents
Prices in Idaho are 41.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 4.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.…
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Still no determined cause to Reed’s Dairy fire
According to Reed’s Dairy owner and CEO Allan Reed, even after all that time not much is known about how the fire…
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Pocatello awarded $8.5 million to improve connections between city’s core neighborhoods
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded the City of Pocatello $8,500,000 to improve connections between the city’s core neighborhoods by…
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Work to resume on Stoddard Pack Bridge near Salmon
Crews will resume work on the Stoddard Pack Bridge Project starting April 1,…
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Mental Health Monday: AI used as new form of bullying – How to intervene
Fake artificial intelligence images are flooding social media used as a new form of…
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Idaho State University Health Fair set March 28
The 2024 Idaho State University Health Fair will once again be offering numerous free and reduced-cost health care services, health information…
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Zoo Idaho opening day set April 6
Zoo Idaho will be open to the public on weekends throughout April with weekday hours resuming May…
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Don’t wait—file your income taxes now for less stress and a faster refund
With less than a month to go before the April 15 income tax filing deadline, the Idaho State Tax Commission is recommending that taxpayers don’t…
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BLM welcomes new Idaho Resource Advisory Council members
The Bureau of Land Management welcomed four new members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to the Idaho Resource Advisory…
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Idaho’s February unemployment rate remains at 3.3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3% in February, unchanged from…
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Idaho ski area winter 2024 closing dates
Ski Idaho said 19 destinations and 15 of the Gem State’s ski areas are still open with at least nine planning to keep operating into…
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Deaths of dog walker, 83, and resident of a remote cabin possibly tied to escaped Idaho inmate
Authorities are investigating whether the deaths of an 83-year-old man who was walking his dogs and a 72-year-old man who lived in a remote cabin are…
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Using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care banned by GOP-led Idaho Legislature
Lawmakers in Idaho have passed a bill to ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health…
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Man arrested for reportedly attacking woman
The woman has been taken to a hospital for…
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Idaho gas prices soar by 16 cents in a week
According to AAA, Friday’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.51, which is 16 cents higher than a week ago and 42 cents…
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3 arrested in connection to Idaho hospital shooting as police continue to investigate related homicides
Three people have been booked into the Twin Falls County Jail following an attack on corrections officers at a Boise…
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Pocatello hosts 2024 Spring Fair
The annual three-day Spring Fair 2024 is going on at Holt Arena in Pocatello this…
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