Changes to 4th of July Parade food collection efforts
Due to logistical and safety concerns raised by the Idaho Falls Police Department and the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, Community Food Basket –…
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Fireworks do’s and don’ts
Our independence day celebrations don’t have to light a fuse to disaster.
The Idaho Falls fire department tells us there’s more to firework safety…
Melaleuca Freedom Celebration to feature more than 18,000 fireworks
The 2022 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration is set to feature 18,237 high-flying, ground-shaking fireworks that will light up the night sky to pay tribute…
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What to know before purchasing fireworks
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is encouraging the community to be safe, patient and respectful during the upcoming Independence Day…
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Idaho summer travel outlook
Travel experts at Idaho’s AAA, say despite high gas prices this could be one of the busiest Fourth of July travel weekends ever.
While Independence…
Jackson Hole Chamber prepares for 4th of July
Registration for the beloved 4th of July Parade, put on by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, is open now through June 27.…
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More than 285,000 Idahoans to travel for 4th of July despite skyrocketing gas prices
According to AAA, the Fourth of July holiday will go out with a bang this year, as nearly 48 million Americans, including 285,000 Idahoans, take a…
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Pocatello celebrates Juneteenth
Saturday members of the Pocatello branch of the NAACP held an early Juneteenth celebration. uneteenth is incredibly significant for African…
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The history and significance of Juneteenth
Stacker explored the history and significance of Juneteenth by examining historical documentation, the lasting importance of this historic day, and…
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Despite push, states slow to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recognition of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in the…
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$0.50 admission for fathers at Idaho Falls Zoo this weekend
In a way to say Happy Father’s Day, this weekend the Idaho Falls Zoo is letting dads in for only 50…
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Mariah Carey sued over hit track ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’
Story by Reuters Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by a songwriter who…
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Memorial Day: A day to remember and pay respects
Bagpipes underscored the solemn ceremony at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot Monday…
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Field of Honor Memorial Day ceremony
Field of Honor Memorial Day celebration to take place on Monday. Some things to expect are posting of colors, pledge of allegiance and a tribute to…
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President Biden: Memorial Day Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Remarks
President Biden lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown and makes remarks at the Arlington National Cemetery amphitheater Defense Secretary Lloyd…
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Biden orders flags to fly at half-staff until noon May 30 for Memorial Day
At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be lowered to…
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Here’s what’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2022
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Many businesses, government offices and schools will be closed on Monday, May 30 because of Memorial Day — a federal holiday…
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Idaho Falls honors fallen veterans at 10th annual Field of Honor
The Idaho Falls Field of Honor event is celebrating its 10th anniversary this Memorial…
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Extra patrols planned this Memorial Day weekend
Idaho State Police Troopers will be out at full staff patrolling across Idaho working to keep motorists safe this Memorial Day Weekend.…
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Your Memorial Day BBQ is going to cost you a lot more this year
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business People who got an early jump on their Memorial Day barbecue shopping may have noticed something alarming:…
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Field of Honor is set up for this weekend
The Idaho Falls Exchange Club prepared the “Field of Honor” today by placing American flags next to the Vietnam Memorial in Freeman…
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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns in Pocatello
The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returned to Pocatello for the 18th year in a…
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“100 Deadliest Days” begins Memorial Day weekend
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) urges drivers to take caution as they travel for the Memorial Day weekend.…
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Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association to host Memorial Day Ceremony and free luncheon
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is hosting a special Memorial Day Ceremony and free luncheon on Monday, May…
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Second annual Broulim’s veterans Memorial Day breakfast
Veterans and active duty military members are being recognized in…
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Soaring gas prices won’t put the brakes on Memorial Day travel
224,000 Idahoans to take a trip during the holiday weekend – 8% more than last…
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AAA: 39.2 million Americans to travel for Memorial Day weekend
Expensive fuel and pricey plane tickets won’t discourage another big increase in Memorial Day travel this…
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The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is set to return to Pocatello for the 18th year in a…
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2022 Liberty on Parade registration closed
The 2022 ‘Liberty on Parade’ annual Independence Day parade registration is…
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Special Easter egg hunts are no yolk for area kids
Idahoans in Fremont and Chubbuck provided special-needs children and adults a way to celebrate…
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2022 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2022 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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East Idaho special needs Easter egg hunt being held on April 16
The event will be in St. Anthony, ID, at the Boyd Yancey Memorial (Horsey) Park (located on East 2nd North near 5th West). The hunt starts promptly…
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2022 Liberty on Parade registration, theme and grand marshals announced
The 2022 ‘Liberty on Parade’ annual Independence Day parade will take place on Monday, July 4, 2022, and will start at 9:00 a.m.…
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Many Idahoans are remembering the war effort that Americans took direct part…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with IFFD Pipes and Drums while raising money to fight childhood cancer
Sketched by the tiny hands of two siblings who lost their big brother to cancer merely months ago, the logo and the sentiment behind this year’s…
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District 91’s Patriotic Program set to take place Wednesday evening
It has been 3 years since the District 91 in Idaho Falls has held their 5th Grade Patriotic program. The program is set to take place in the Skyline…
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History of Mardi Gras
If you think Mardi Gras is a relatively new holiday, think again. Stacker gives a closer look at the history of a holiday with deep roots around the…
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Presidents Day 2022: What’s open and closed
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN The third Monday of February marks Presidents Day, a federal holiday commemorating the nations’ 45 commanders in chief.…
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Thousands of Valentine’s day cards delivered
Some firefighters were feeling the love from the…
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FBI warns of romance scams
Looking for love? This Valentine’s Day, FBI Salt Lake City is raising awareness about romance scams, or confidence fraud, so you can protect your…
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After a month of preparation, Florence’s Chocolates say Valentine’s Day is a success
The Valentine’s Day rush is something every chocolate shop prepares for. For Florence’s Chocolates in Rexburg it takes little over a month to be…
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Concerns over flower shortage for Valentine’s Day
Most national florists have had trouble getting supplies in time for this holiday due to the…
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Blackfoot Police Department gets into Valentine’s Day spirit
Local law enforcement is getting into the Valentine’s Day…
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter
There will be six more weeks of winter.…
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Lunar New Year 2022: Welcoming the Year of the Tiger
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Dust off your pink, tiger-print jacket — it’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Saying goodbye to the Ox,…
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2nd annual Valentine’s for Seniors needs volunteers
They need volunteers to provide valentine cards that will be delivered out to houses, nursing homes, and even local…
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Chinese New Year in 30 stunning images
Also known as the Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year celebrations are a 15-day extravaganza of cultural events and customs that are celebrated…
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Pearl Health Clinic honors MLK with health fair, blood drive
People across the nation today sought to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of service. The Pearl Health Clinic located on 17th street in…
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ISU hosts Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events
Idaho State University will continue its tradition of honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a virtual presentation and a week of service and…
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Idaho Foodbank hosts volunteers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thousands of people across the United States and Idaho will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a national day of service, through…
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10 places that shaped Martin Luther King Jr.’s march in history
By Forrest Brown, CNN Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised in the American South, but his dream of racial equality and social justice…
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Safety tips to keep our furry friends safe this holiday
s we gather for the holidays there are certain dangers for our pets if we are not careful. We got some words of advice from Spring Creek Animal…
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A brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN On the last day of each year, it has become a ritual for large crowds to gather in the brightly lit chaos of New York’s…
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The full lyrics to ‘Auld Lang Syne’ so you don’t mumble your way through it
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, voices all over the world will resurrect the centuries-old tradition of singing “Auld Lang Syne” to…
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The holidays can be overwhelming. Follow these self-care tips to relieve stress
By Megan Marples, CNN What’s supposed to be the happiest time of year can quickly turn into a stressful flurry of holiday activities and…
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Lower your holiday stress with these 5 easy moves
Whether it be from the pressure of social demands or more physical causes like lack of sleep, it’s normal to feel stress and become overwhelmed with…
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JB’s Restaurant a staple in the community spreading Christmas cheer
Not everybody was able to spend the Christmas holiday this year. JB’s restaurant was open Saturday to give warm fresh meals to the few customers who…
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How World War II shaped ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
By Rachael Scott, CNN It’s George Bailey’s crucial moment. Disheveled and desperate, he offers up a Hail-Mary prayer to a God he’s…
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Some in the West may see an uncommon white Christmas as the Southeast gets unseasonable warmth
By Tyler Mauldin, Judson Jones and Hannah Gard, CNN This holiday weekend is a tale of two Christmases: Heavy snow, rain and wind are forecast for the…
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Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration will be scaled back, city says
By Laura Ly and Jason Hanna, CNN Next week’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will be “scaled back,” with fewer…
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Drive sober this holiday season
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) urges motorists to get to their destinations safely by never driving…
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More tinsel and less tension: How to get the best out of the holiday season
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN For many people, Covid-19 changed how they see the holiday season. Some ditched traditions to celebrate outside; some…
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Cities that are canceling their big New Year’s Eve events — and those still going forward
By Forrest Brown, CNN For awhile there, it appeared we might be able to ring in New Year’s Eve in major cities across the planet with something…
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Holiday-proof your fitness with these 10 expert tips
By Dana Santas, CNN The holiday season can bring much joy, but it can be a challenging time for maintaining your health and fitness. Between the…
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Deck the Falls set to make its return
The popular event of 2019 is set to make its return. AND X entertainment is putting on the event just across the street from the Westbank Event…
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Bell ringers needed in Pocatello
If you have an extra hour the next three days, your help is desperately…
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Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks event set Jan. 22
The second annual Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks event presented by Lookout Credit Union will be held Saturday, January 22,…
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No money? No problem. Here are 4 ways to give back without opening your wallet
By Ashley Vaughan, CNN It’s the season of giving! Even if you are low on funds, you can still make an impact. Here are four ways you can spread…
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Tips for a sustainable holiday season
In the hopes of helping others have a more sustainable holiday season, Almond Cow compiled a list of ideas to celebrate the winter holidays with the…
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