ISU kicks off week-long events to remember September 11th
Students at Idaho State University are kicking off a week of activities in honor of September…
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Custer County Sheriff evacuates people around the Frog Fire
Evacuations are underway for those in the East Fork of the Salmon River off of Highway 75 between Challis and Clayton.…
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Fish Creek Fire update: US 26/287 is open
Fire managers have opened Highway 26/287 east of Togwotee Pass for free-flowing traffic. They said since there is a large presence of fire…
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Wapiti Fire Update: Small portion of Highway 21 opens for residents
The Custer County Sheriff’s office has shortened the closure of State Highway 21 near Stanley, allowing some residents to return home without a pass.…
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Judge grants Kohberger’s murder trial to be moved to new venue
Bryan Kohberger’s trial will be moved from Moscow. Judge John Judge released his decision on Monday granting the change of venue motion.…
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Sunnyside Elementary in Idaho Falls closed due to air conditioner malfunction
Idaho Falls School District 91 Superintendent Karla LaOrange says school is canceled for Sunnyside Elementary Friday due to smoke from an air…
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Voter Guide: Russ Matter (D)
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Train, farm truck collide near Aberdeen
A train collided with a farm truck in rural Bingham County on…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department to dedicate new 9-11 Memorial, Tunnel of Towers exhibit to set up at The Waterfront
People are invited to join the Idaho Falls Fire Department when they hold a solemn dedication ceremony for the city’s new 9/11…
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FIRE WATCH: Firefighters work to control spot fires along Highway 26 on the Fish Creek Fire
Highway 26/287 over the Togwotee Pass remains closed due to the Fish Creek Fire.…
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The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has moved Zone 1’s evacuation status back to the SET. The other Zones which include Zone 2, 3, 4, 5 and Casino…
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Delta to provide a larger jet for flights between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport announced Thursday Delta Airlines will soon be using a larger aircraft to fly between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake…
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FIRE WATCH: Wapiti Fire grows to 110,425
Wapiti Fire grew to 110,425 acres on Tuesday with 4% containment.
Fire managers said all firelines are holding even though they saw an increase in…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Ramp closure scheduled for Wednesday night on I15/I86 interchange
The northbound to westbound ramp of the Interstate 15/Interstate 86 Interchange will be closed beginning Wednesday night to allow for demolition of…
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FIRE WATCH: Evacuations continue for people near Hailey
The Blaine County Sheriff’s office have evacuated homes near the Glendale Fire is burning 5 miles southwest of Bellevue.…
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FIRE WATCH: Fish Creek Fire closes highway over Togwotee Pass
Highway 26/287 is closed between the East Boundary of Grand Teton National Park and Lava Mountain Lodge. The closure is due to fire activity near…
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FIRE WATCH: Wapiti Fire grows to over 108,000 acres
The Wapiti Fire has increased to over 108,017 acres. The lightning-caused fire is burning between the cities of Stanley and Lowman in the Sawtooth…
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Man arrested after he barricaded himself in a home
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a home Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2024.…
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Local news icons honored for their years in broadcasting
On Friday, the Idaho History of Broadcasting Foundation honored Jay Hildebrandt and Karole Honas for their service to the community at a luncheon in…
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Suspicious package temporarily evacuates INL building
Idaho National Laboratory’s Engineering Research Office Building was evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a reported suspicious…
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Wapiti Fire grows to nearly 90,000 acres, community meeting set for Thursday evening in Stanley
The Wapiti Fire burning near Stanley grew nearly 19,000 acres Wednesday to a total of 89,714 acres.…
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Police investigate crash on Fremont Avenue in Idaho Falls
A serious car crash blocked Fremont Avenue under the US 20 overpass for several hours early Thursday…
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Idaho Falls K9 officer suddenly passes away
A K9 officer for the Idaho Falls Police Department has died. The department announced the death on Facebook Tuesday. …
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Wyoming search and rescue helicopter helps rescue hiker Sun Valley
Teton County Search and Rescue’s helicopter team was called to help rescue an injured hiker off a central Idaho mountain this past…
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Fire quickly controlled along I-86 near American Falls
On Tuesday, Firefighters managed to control a brush fire along Interstate 86 near American…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Work on traffic signal to be done on Yellowstone at Cliff Street
Idaho Falls city crews will be working on installing pedestrian traffic signal buttons and poles at the intersection of Yellowstone Avenue and Cliff…
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Fish Creek Fire burns over 11,000 acres
The Fish Creek Fire is 22 miles east of Moran along US 26/287. The highway remains open, but drivers could experience smoke and limited visibility…
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18-year-old arrested for shooting shotgun in McDonalds parking lot in Ammon
An 18-year-old was arrested early Sunday for shooting a shotgun in the air following a fight. …
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Evacuation notices upgraded for Stanley residents
Evacuations are still in place for people near the Wapiti Fire burning near…
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Madison County issues burn ban
Madison County. officials have issued a burn ban due to low fuel relative humidity. The ban will be in effect through October 15, 2024.…
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Train collides with semi-trailer in Hamer
A train collided with a semi’s trailer near Hamer Tuesday…
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Voter Guide: Todd Corsetti (L)
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Voter Guide: Kamala Harris (D)
Party: Democratic Occupation: 49th U.S. Vice President and 2024 Democratic Presidential Candidate Relevant Experience: Vice President, United States…
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Grand opening of Con Gilmore Pickleball Courts postponed due to rain damage
The ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Con Gilmore Pickleball Courts are being postponed because rain from Monday night’s storm damaged the…
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Woman rescued from 100-foot steep embankment in Gibson Jack area
The Bannock County Sheriff’s office said a woman was rescued from a 100-foot embankment in the Gibson Jack area early Tuesday…
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Bannock County to renovate Veteran’s Memorial Building
Bannock County found a way to thank our veterans by renovating the county Veteran’s Memorial…
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Thunderstorms bring rain and wind to eastern Idaho
Thunderstorms rumbled across eastern Idaho Tuesday afternoon bringing wind and rain. So far, no damage has been reported.…
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Former U.S. Senator Steve Symms passed away
Former U.S. Senator Steve Symms Idaho passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of…
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89-year-old hiker missing in Custer County
The Custer County Sheriff’s office is looking for an 89-year-old hiker.
They are looking for Bing Olbum who left from Hunter Creek Trailhead on…
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Firefighters keeping an eye on small wildfire near Teton Pass
Firefighters are watching a fire in the Moose Creek Canyon area in Teton County, Wyoming. The fire was reported Tuesday afternoon and possibly…
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Outdoor restrooms get updated look
Salmon artist Cayla Sanderson was tasked with beautifying some outhouses for the Bureau of Land…
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Farmers use tractors to show the Idaho Governor they need answers about water curtailment
East Idaho farmers are making a statement with Idaho Governor Brad Little by creating a tractor parade in Idaho…
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Thunder Fire near Salmon moves back to “Ready” evacuation status
The evacuation status on the Thunder fire has been moved back to “Ready” status as crews continue to contain the fire.…
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Containment moves up to 58 percent on Bench Lake Fire
Fire officials said the Bench Lake Fire is 58 percent contained and acreage remained at 2,595.…
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Thunder Fire growing: Residents near Williams Lake urged to prepare for evacuation
The Lemhi County Emergency Management said those who are in the Williams Lake area are in “Set” status. Set status mean people should prepare for a…
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Shari’s restaurant shut down in Idaho Falls
Staff at Shari’s Restaurant were told this past Sunday that the restaurant would be permanently closing Wednesday night, July…
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Fire crews making progress on Bench Lake Fire
Crews made progress on the Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake by increasing containment to 45 percent on Wednesday. The fire size remains at 2.595…
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Bingham County issues burn ban
Bingham County Fire officials have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2024.…
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Why we see power outages in the heat of the day
Nearly 2,200 Rocky Mountain Power customers experienced another power outage Tuesday afternoon in the Ammon area, following two overnight outages…
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Large hydrothermal explosion caught on camera in Yellowstone National Park
Video on Facebook shows an intense explosion at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning.…
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Power restored for Ammon area
Some 2230 Rocky Mountain Power customers are without power this afternoon due to unknown reasons.…
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Bench Lake fire grows to over 2,500 acres
The Bench Lake Fire burning near Redfish Lake grew to 2,567 acres and is 13 percent contained, according to fire manager’s report issued Monday…
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13-year-old girl drowns in Bear Lake
A girl drowns while swimming along the east shore of Bear Lake…
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Pocatello Police investigate possible THC jelly beans handed out during July 4th parade
On July 14, 2024, Pocatello Police were notified of some jelly beans that were handed out during the 4th of July Parade that possibly contained THC.…
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Fire contained in foothills east of Firth, Blackfoot
A brushfire is burning in the Wolverine area in the foothills of Bingham County, east of Firth and Blackfoot.…
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Bonneville County Detectives identify man found floating in Snake River
Deputies have identified the body found floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Monday.…
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Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake now 8% contained
The Bench Lake Fire near Stanley is 8 percent contained and has burned 2,037 acres, according to fire managers Friday morning. That’s an increase of…
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Venting of natural gas has stopped, evacuees allowed to return to Burton area
An evacuation order has been issued for homes in the Burton area of Madison County.…
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Police identify human remains found in Portneuf River
Pocatello Police have identified the human remains found in the Portneuf River on July 13, 2024. Name is being withheld. They said no foul play was…
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Fire near Redfish Lake increases to 1,275 acres
The Bench Lake Fire grew over 500 acres Monday to 1,275 acres. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in…
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A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …
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Multiple cars, trucks involved in crash on US 20 near Chester
A multi-car accident blocked US 20 on Monday near Chester, between St. Anthony and Ashton.…
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Fire near Red Fish Lake grows to over 700 acres, Lodge remains closed
The Bench Lake Fire south of Stanley has grown to 738 acres, fire crews reported Monday. …
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Deputies identify woman found dead in Rigby motorhome fire
A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…
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Island Park to experience planned power outage on Wednesday
Fall River Electric Cooperative is planning a power outage for customers in the Last Chance area.…
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Beat the heat! New water slides open at Ross Park Aquatic Center
The new slides at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially opened Friday, afternoon. …
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Multi-car crash blocks northbound lanes on I-15 between Ft. Hall and Blackfoot
Idaho State Police say they are investigating a multiple-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 85, south of Blackfoot.
The northbound…
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Car crashes into geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park
A car drove off the road and into a geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July…
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Police looking for woman who left hospital
Rexburg Police are asking for your help in finding Brandi…
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Very High Fire Danger issued for Central Idaho
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved fire danger to ‘Very High.’…
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Rigby man killed in US 20 accident
A 64-year-old Rigby man was killed Thursday after his car went off a US 20 overpass near Ucon.…
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Be prepared for delays! More construction coming to I-15 between Blackfoot, Idaho Falls
More repaving projects set to begin on I-15 this summer.…
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Idaho Open Primaries initiative to appear on November’s ballot
Voters will decide whether to open primaries to all voters or just to party members.…
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Governor’s new Executive Order tightens voter registration rules for non-citizens
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on July 9 called the “Only Citizens Will Vote…
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Massacre Rocks State Park to expand boat launch area
The boat launch area at Massacre Rocks State Park, west of American Falls, will be undergoing some major upgrades this summer.…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to handle county strays
The Snake River Animal Shelter will now handle all the animals collected by Bonneville County animal control officers.…
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Lightning-caused fire burns on INL land
A brush fire was reported in the Birch Creek area east of Highway 22 on INL property. …
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Surviving crop dusting pilot moved to Salt Lake facility
The pilot who survived the crop duster airplane crash last week with another crop duster, has been moved from a Pocatello hospital to a healthcare…
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Man killed when car crashes into overpass
A man was killed when his car crashed into an overpass on US 20 and burst into flames. …
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Bannock County Deputy charged with sexual battery
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is charged with two counts of Felony counts of sexual battery of a minor.…
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IDOC releases Chad Daybell’s prison mugshot
The Idaho Department of Corrections has release a new mugshot for Chad…
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Little Women: The Broadway Musical at BYU-Idaho
The Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Theater and Dance is pleased to present its production of Little Women: The Broadway Musical in the…
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Idaho Power files 7.3% rate increase
The company said residential customers using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see a monthly bill increase of about $7.48.…
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Popular intersection to close next two weekends in Idaho Falls
Drivers need to be aware of a road closure this weekend in Idaho…
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Bonneville Deputies search for person who damaged election ballot box
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a hit and run accident that damaged an election ballot box.…
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Coroner explains why she changed Tammy Daybell’s cause of death
Several witnesses took the stand for day 10 of the Chad Daybell Trial. Questioning focused on the death of Chad’s wife, Tammy…
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Travelers will see traffic shift over Snake River Bridge near Jackson Wednesday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Ames Construction, Inc., will be shifting traffic lanes on Wednesday, March…
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Florida man charged with burglarizing Challis gas station
A Florida man is being held in the Custer County Jail for breaking into a gas station and taking money from a…
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Fire crews extinguish fire at Reed’s Dairy, cause unknown
A fire is burning at Reed’s Dairy on West Broadway in Idaho Falls. It was reported at 2:45 p.m. Thursday.…
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Texas Roadhouse restaurant closed due to fire damage
Firefighters are at the Texas Roadhouse in Ammon where heavy black smoke is seen coming from the building.…
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Hundreds of UTV gather to show off their lights around the Idaho Falls Greenbelt
The Idaho Falls Greenbelt twinkled with Christmas lights Friday night as hundreds of UTV’s participated in the first-ever Holiday Light…
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Can Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell communicate with each other? Prosecutors believe they can
Prosecutors in Fremont County are making sure there is no order restricting contact between Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell.…
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Mountain Lion spotted in Rigby for the third time
Rigby Police are warning residents of another sighting of a mountain lion in the…
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Bridge repairs underway on US 20 in Idaho Falls
Bridge repairs are underway on U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho Falls at the bridge over Riverside…
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Pickup crashes into power pole in Idaho Falls
Lincoln Road between Hitt and Woodruff is closed due to a crash.…
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Chad Daybell’s attorney gets more time to file for a dismissal
A motion hearing for the Chad Daybell case is schedule for Thursday morning.…
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Power County Sheriff urging motorist to stay off roads
Power County Sheriff is asking people to stay off the roads especially in the county and on Interstate 86.…
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Deputy investigating crash hit in patrol car
A Bonneville County sheriff’s deputy was not seriously injured when a pickup was struck his patrol car Monday…
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Idaho Attorney General talks about the lawsuit against Federal mandates
Idaho’s Attorney General said Idaho has filed two lawsuits against the federal vaccine mandate.…
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