Gas leak closes part of Anderson Street in Idaho Falls
First responders are on the scene of a gas leak near the intersection of Boulevard and Anderson Street in Idaho Falls Tuesday evening.
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Blackfoot Police: Stalking suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound in Taco Bell parking lot
A man died Tuesday after officers with the Blackfoot Police Department responded to reports of alleged stalking and a protection order violation.
According to the Blackfoot Police Department, officers were dispatched around 4:52 p.m. and located the suspected vehicle in the Taco Bell parking lot.
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Portneuf Health out of network for Regence patients
Portneuf Health is officially out of network for Regence BlueShield of Idaho members after negotiations failed to produce a new contract before Sunday’s deadline.
“Significant issues remain unresolved,” Portneuf said in a press release.
Regence told Local News 8, “As an Idaho not-for-profit insurer, we remain committed to ensuring any new agreement respects the healthcare affordability needs of our members.”
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Judge rules Wyoming abortion ultrasound law unconstitutional
A Wyoming judge has struck down a law requiring women to receive an ultrasound before obtaining medication abortion drugs, ruling the requirement violates the Wyoming Constitution.
In a decision issued Friday, Natrona County District Court Judge Thomas T.C. Campbell ruled House Bill 64, known as the Ultrasound Requirement, is unconstitutional. The law required women seeking a medication abortion to undergo an ultrasound at least 48 hours before receiving abortion medication.
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8 crew members believed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California’s Edwards Air Force Base
Eight crew members are believed to have died in a B-52 bomber crash shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, with emergency crews responding to the scene and the airfield closed until further notice.
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Missing Blackfoot man with dementia found safe
The Blackfoot Police Department is searching for a missing endangered adult, 76-year-old Tom Loefler.
Loefler has dementia and was last seen leaving his home along Lilac St. in Blackfoot. Police say he left the house this morning without his phone, carrying a blue backpack, and is believed to be in danger.
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Life-flight called to scene of major crash near Teton County
A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck sent one person to the hospital via emergency airlift on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies with the Teton County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police are currently on the scene.
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Boil order advisory issued for Chubbuck following water main break on Hawthorne Rd.
A boil order advisory for Chubbuck residents following a water main break Thursday afternoon. Po
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Idaho Governor signs $253 million income tax cut
The Idaho Senate passed a projected $253 million tax cut, in addition to exemptions for military pensions and the removal of capital gains on bullion.
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Jeremy Best pleads guilty to the murders of pregnant wife and infant son
UPDATE: FRI Feb 14, 2025, 10:50 AM – The Kali Best family sent Local New 8 a statement regarding Jeremy Best guilty plea. It said: “Yesterday marked an important step toward justice for Kali, Zeke and Frey. With the guilty plea, we can finally start to move forward without the weight of court proceedings hanging
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Social Media post of firearm referencing Thunder Ridge High School was a hoax
Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents Wednesday morning, saying they received a report of a firearm image posted on social media referencing Thunder Ridge High School.
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Bryan Kohberger’s trial to move to Ada County, new judge assigned
The Idaho Supreme Court announced they have reassigned Bryan Kohbergers murder case to a new judge in Ada County.
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Two crop dusters collide west of Arco airport, 1 pilot killed
Witnesses tell Local News 8 that two crop duster planes have collided near the Arco airport Thursday afternoon.
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Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murders
Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death for the murders of his late wife and Lori Vallow’s two youngest children in Idaho.
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Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot
Late Friday afternoon, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River downstream of Wadsworth Island, a few miles south of Blackfoot city limits.
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Temporary road closures in Yellowstone due to heavy snowfall, hazardous winter conditions
Due to current and anticipated winter weather conditions and significant snowfall, some roads in Yellowstone National Park are, or will be, temporarily closed due to hazardous driving conditions.
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Arizona man sentenced to 10.5 years for trafficking fentanyl in Pocatello
A 58-year-old Arizona man was sentenced to 126 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
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Idaho Falls man arrested for obscene visual representation of sexual abuse of children
Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators arrested a 52-year-old Idaho Falls man for obscene visual representation of the sexual abuse of children on Wednesday.
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North Main Extension near North Kraft Road monitored for flooding, 2 lanes closed
Officials say to use caution while driving in this area.
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Retired pro wrestler, failed congressional candidate indicted in Chris Tapp murder case
A retired professional wrestler who failed in bids for Congress from Nevada and Texas has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of an Idaho man during a Halloween Party last year at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.
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Police search for 16-year-old runaway
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 16-year-old runaway.
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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 combinations of drugs and billed Medicare and Medicaid for services that were not performed.
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2 sentenced for drug trafficking in Idaho
Two men have been sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in eastern 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 children.
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4 arrested following, drugs seized traffic stop
Four people were arrested Wednesday following a traffic stop where fentanyl pills were discovered.
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Police investigate accidental discharge that injured woman
Police are investigating after they say what appears to be an accidental discharge of a gun injured a woman.
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Gov. Gordon signs 5 bills, vetoes 1 bill
Governor Mark Gordon took action on six bills Monday.
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Gordon vetoes bills to ‘prevent legislature from overstepping authority and creating confusion for public’
Governor Mark Gordon took action on 18 bills Friday.
Continue Reading Pocatello woman sentenced to 15 years for methamphetamine, fentanyl distribution
A 38-year-old Pocatello woman was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Continue Reading Idaho Falls woman sentenced for possession with intent to distribute 11,000 fentanyl pills
A 42-year-old Idaho Falls woman has been sentenced to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
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Gov. Gordon signs first bills of 2024 Legislative session
Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2024 Legislative session at the Capitol Friday.
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Licensed big game outfitter, guide from Challis indicted for violating Lacey Act
A federal grand jury sitting in Pocatello returned a six-count indictment on Tuesday charging a licensed big game outfitter and licensed big game guide from Challis with Lacey Act violations.
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High winds close Bonneville County Hatch Pit
The Bonneville County Landfill and Solid Waste Department said they have closed the Hatch Pit because of the high winds.
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Man arrested for using tractor to damage property, farm equipment
A 39-year-old Challis man is in the Bonneville County Jail for felony burglary and malicious injury to property charges.
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DHW launches internal review of syringe exchange program
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is launching an internal review of its contracts for services with Idaho’s syringe exchange programs.
Continue Reading Crash near Dubois sends 2 to hospital
Two men were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after a crash vehicle collision on Interstate 15 near Dubois.
Continue Reading Drug traffickers in eastern Idaho receive federal prison sentences
Three individuals were sentenced last week in separate cases for federal drug crimes involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms.
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Teton Pass, US 191/189 through Hoback Canyon to close Thursday for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a few closures to do avalanche control.
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Shelley snow proclamation lifted
Effective Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., the City of Shelley snow proclamation has been lifted.
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Police investigate death in Bonneville County
Deputies are currently investigating the circumstances with the assistance of the Bonneville County Coroner.
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Wyo. Senator Lummis endorses Trump for president
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement Friday announcing her endorsement in the 2024 Presidential Election.
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DoorDash activates severe weather protocol in Idaho
DoorDash has activated its severe weather protocol and suspended operations across parts of Idaho.
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2 men arrested for sexual exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two men in Idaho in unrelated cases on Wednesday.
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Government offices closed early Wednesday due to severe weather
All Tribal Government offices including the Solid Waste Transfer Stations will be closed the remainder of the day.
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Avalanche warning issued, backcountry travelers warned to stay off of steep slopes
Take note, snowmobile enthusiasts.
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities closing early due to winter weather
With the ongoing winter storm, the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department will be closing all facilities on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m.
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Police search for missing person
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing person.
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Michael Hinkel found guilty of attempted strangulation
Hinkel is now scheduled to be sentenced by the Honorable Judge Alan C. Stephens on Feb. 26, 2024.
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Police investigate Chubbuck disturbance
Chubbuck Police Department officers responded to the 5000 block of Independence Avenue in reference to the report of a disturbance Tuesday around 6:02 p.m.
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Convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing 3 firearms
A 32-year-old was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for unlawful possession of three firearms by a convicted felon.
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Judge denies cattle industry’s request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado
A federal judge has denied a request to halt the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado just days away from the predators’ release.
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Orphaned black bear cub found along Salmon River Road will be rehabilitated
Thanks to several concerned citizen reports, an orphaned black bear cub discovered near Salmon is now on his way to a wildlife rehabilitator.
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A judge may rule on Wyoming’s abortion laws, including the first explicit US ban on abortion pills
A judge is set to decide whether to strike down, affirm or hold a trial over Wyoming’s abortion bans.
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Wyoming makes historic investment to expand high-speed internet access
“This is the single-largest broadband investment in Wyoming history.”
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CWD detected in new Wyoming elk hunt area
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in Elk Hunt Area 122.
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Idaho gas prices slide another 12 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.77/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of $1.32/g.
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Stinking Springs, Egin-Hamer areas closing to all access for winter to protect wildlife
The closure area includes lands east of the Stinking Springs Trailhead and southwest of Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.
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IPUC approves certificate for eastern Idaho water utility to provide water service to Atomic City
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a certificate of public convenience and necessity that will allow Atomic Water Company to provide water service in the unincorporated town of Atomic City, Idaho.
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Wyoming holds off on auctioning huge piece of pristine land inside Grand Teton
Wyoming’s governor and other top leaders decided Thursday to hold off on auctioning a big chunk of state-owned land within Grand Teton National Park, choosing instead to continue negotiations with the U.S. government on a purchase or land swap for the pristine and valuable property.
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Woman dies from injuries after Blackfoot crash
A 61-year-old Blackfoot woman succumbed to her injuries after a crash Wednesday.
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Woman hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony
A 66-year-old St. Anthony woman was hospitalized after a vehicle collision Tuesday at approximately 4:32 p.m. on US 20 at milepost 348 north of St. Anthony.
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Police investigate threat at Bear Lake High School
On Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports Bear Lake High School received a call of a reported threat in the building.
Continue Reading Gordon and DEQ reject federal funds
“For Wyoming, this amounts to a classic bait and switch, with the end result being Wyoming could spend $3 million in taxpayer dollars for the possibility of a $2 million dollar grant that would not address Wyoming’s needs.”
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Terreton man dies in head on collision
A 23-year-old Terreton man succumbed to his injuries after a collision Monday on SH33.
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Montpelier woman killed in crash on US 30
A 24-year-old Montpelier woman was killed after a fatal crash Sunday on US 30 at milepost 417 in Bear Lake County.
Continue Reading Federal jury convicts Rexburg man of fraud, aggravated identity theft for stealing from construction partnership
A federal jury found a 52-year-old Rexburg man guilty of four counts of wire fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft after a six-day trial, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to probation on Jan. 6 riot charges
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to two years probation for his actions at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6.
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IOC lines up French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics and Salt Lake City for 2034 edition
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
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2023 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle sells out in record time
ottery players who participated in the 2023 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle will be celebrating the holidays and could begin the New Year as Idaho’s newest millionaire.
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall as part of seasonal slump
Idaho drivers are continuing to see prices plunge at the pump.
Continue Reading Chief Bankruptcy Judge Meier passes away
The United States Courts for the District of Idaho announced the passing of Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Joseph M. Meier on Wednesday.
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ISP Domestic Highway Enforcement Team completes enforcement operation in North Idaho
The ISP Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) Team recently performed an enforcement operation in North Idaho to interdict illegal narcotics being transported through Idaho.
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Police search for runaway juvenile
If you see Christopher, or know of his whereabouts, contact the Chubbuck Police Department Communications Center at (208) 237-7172.
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Pocatello Animal Shelter recognized as no-kill shelter for 2022
Best Friends Animal Society recently recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for 2022.
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall
Prices in Idaho are 23.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 40.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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An Idaho woman sues her fertility doctor, says he used his own sperm to impregnate her 34 years ago
An Idaho woman is suing her one-time fertility doctor, saying he secretly used his own sperm to inseminate her 34 years ago.
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Flags to fly half-staff for fallen Post Falls police officer
Governor Brad Little has ordered both the U.S. and State of Idaho flags to be flown at half-staff to honor 36-year-old Post Falls Police Officer Nicholas McDaniel, who died in the line of duty Sunday.
Continue Reading Idaho Lottery director guarantees two $1,000,000 winning tickets to be sold in Idaho
This October, the Idaho Lottery is offering players something much more definitive.
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Police issue real estate scam alert
A less noticeable scam they’ve seen lately is via internet or social media listings for real estate or rental properties.
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More local church group members make it back safe to US
This weekend, thousands of Americans were racing to get out of iIsrael to avoid becoming victims of a devastating war.
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Law restricting bathroom use for Idaho transgender students to go into effect as challenge continues
An Idaho law restricting which bathrooms transgender students can use in schools will go into effect while a court challenge plays out.
Continue Reading Judge sentences a woman who investigators say burned a Wyoming abortion clinic to 5 years in prison
An abortion opponent who broke into and burned what was to be Wyoming’s first full-service abortion clinic in at least a decade, delaying its opening by almost a year, was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison and three years probation.
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EISF broke attendance records
This year, the Eastern Idaho State Fair broke four daily attendance records, and two Grandstand events were sold out.
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Rigby man sentenced for lewd conduct with child under 16
A Rigby man was sentenced on Aug. 30 on a felony charge of lewd conduct with a child under 16.
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Idaho gas prices plateau, for now
For Idaho drivers, the frustration at the pump continues.
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100 Deadliest Days on Idaho roads claim 92 lives
At least 92 people were killed in crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days on Idaho roads.
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Grizzly bear blamed for fatal Montana mauling and Idaho attack is killed after breaking into a house
Montana wildlife officials say a grizzly bear that fatally mauled a woman on a forest trail west of Yellowstone National Park this summer and attacked a man in Idaho in 2020 has been killed after it broke into a house near West Yellowstone.
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ISU welcomes largest incoming class since 2014
This fall, Idaho State University welcomed its largest incoming class since 2014, with nearly 26% more first-time undergraduate students choosing ISU than in Fall 2022.
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Today, the Gem State ranks 9th in the country for most expensive fuel.
Continue Reading 4 hospitalized after crash on US 20
Four people are in the hospital after a crash on Friday at approximately 12:40 p.m. on westbound US 20 near milepost 364 in Fremont County.
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Man sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone
Jason D. Wicks pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Trial for Idaho college killings suspect Bryan Kohberger delayed indefinitely
The main suspect in the University of Idaho murders case waived his right to a speedy trial in a court hearing Wednesday.
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10th Circuit upholds Wyoming’s Regional Haze plan, rejects EPA proposal
Wyoming had a key court victory this week.
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Idaho average gas prices hit $4 for the first time this year
On Friday, Idaho drivers are feeling the misfortune of gas prices hitting the $4 mark for the first time this year.
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Police shoot and kill a man in Boise who they say called for help, then charged at officers
Police officers shot and killed a man in downtown Boise, Idaho.
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West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool confirmed in Bear Lake County
No WNV human cases have been reported.
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Deputies rescue dog pinned in boat
A dog was rescued Sunday after being pinned between an overturned boat and cement.
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1 dead after rollover, 1 arrested for vehicular manslaughter
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police are still investigating the crash.
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Officials investigate suspicious structure fire
This case is currently still under investigation.
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DOJ announces settlement with J.R. Simplot to improve hazardous waste management, reduce emissions at Pocatello facility
The settlement resolves allegations primarily under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at the facility, including that Simplot failed to properly identify and manage certain waste streams as hazardous wastes.
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