Spooky spots to explore from the US to Asia
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN In travel news this week, we bring you America’s eeriest cities, the world’s most elusive shipwrecks and…
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How you can help “Stuff the Stocking”
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to Stuff the…
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Trunk-or-treat provides accessible Halloween fun
The Brickyard event center in Man across the street from Wood’s Funeral home in Ammon was the site of some Halloween fun. Camp Hayden a local…
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Ghost your phone, celebrate responsibly this Halloween
As millions of Americans get ready for Halloween parties and trick-or-treating in just a few days, AAA asks the public to keep safety top of…
Continue Reading Amazon stock falls 14% on light holiday quarter sales forecast
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Amazon stock fell some 14% in after-hours trading Thursday after the company forecast its holiday quarter sales…
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Haunted Science Lab opens to public Oct. 29
A haunted attraction that showcases the not-so-spooky side of science returns this…
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Sheriff’s office recommends families check sex offender registry before Halloween
There are approximately 300 registered sex offenders in Bannock County, and the sheriff’s office wants parents to know which houses their children…
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Special needs trunk or treat set Oct. 29
Camp Hayden is hosting its 3rd Annual Special Needs Trunk or Treat at the Brickyard Event Center in Ammon on Oct.…
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Affordable affair: 7 tips for a holiday bash on a budget
The days leading up to the holidays tend to be among the busiest of the year, with lots of celebrations taking place over a few short…
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Tips to keep holiday spending from breaking the bank
Americans have lots to celebrate this holiday season, with unemployment rates at an all-time low and consumer confidence on the rise.…
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10 turkey tips for Thanksgiving
Preparing a Thanksgiving turkey can prove tricky for even the most experienced cooks.…
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What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers?
With a refrigerator full of Thanksgiving leftovers, try these ideas to make use out of the turkey and…
Continue Reading Food waste is a huge climate problem. A new candy has a sweet solution in time for Halloween
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The end of October is a sugar avalanche as kids don their Halloween costumes and snag as many sticky sweets as they can. But…
Continue Reading eBay is removing Jeffrey Dahmer Halloween costumes
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Netflix’s hit series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” has sparked renewed interest in the notorious serial…
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Halloween Mutt Strut set Oct. 26
The Snake River Animal Shelter is bringing back its beloved Mutt Strut after more than three years and is aiming for a record-breaking event with…
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Ammon’s Pumpkin Walk returns bigger than ever
The pumpkin displays are back at McCowin Park in Ammon, and with over 40 displays, organizers say this year is their biggest Pumpkin Walk…
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Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday
The annual City of Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday, Oct.…
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5 tips for a lower-waste holiday season
(BPT) – The holiday season is a fun-filled time of entertaining, family gatherings and various gift-giving moments. But with the season’s greetings…
Continue Reading This year’s most popular Halloween costumes include Spider-Man, the ‘Stranger Things’ kids and dinosaurs
By Scottie Andrew, CNN If you plan to dress up as a superhero or old-fashioned monster this Halloween, you probably won’t be the only friendly…
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State Fire Marshal: Candle wax, flames and water don’t mix
As the holidays approach, the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning Idahoans against using water to douse candle…
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Festival of Trees ticket sales begin Oct. 14
Tickets will go on sale Friday, Oct. 14, and admission is $5 for general admission…
Continue Reading Are you brave enough to sleep in the ‘Ghostbusters’ firehouse this Halloween?
By Emmy Abbassi, CNN There’s something strange going on in this Oregon neighborhood. Sony and vacation rental company Vacasa have teamed up to…
Continue Reading How to be a smart holiday shopper
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business It’s only October, but holiday shopping promotions are here with retailers bringing out the Christmas…
Continue Reading Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day 2022: Here’s what’s open and closed
By Ramishah Maruf Columbus Day, and now Indigenous People’s Day, will be observed on Monday, October 10 this year, and while some will have the…
Continue Reading Amazon plans to hire 150,000 workers ahead of holiday shopping season
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Amazon said Thursday it plans to hire 150,000 new employees across the United States to meet demand ahead of the…
Continue Reading How a 12-foot skeleton became the hottest Halloween decoration around
By AJ Willingham, CNN There are two kinds of people: those who understand the allure of a 12-foot skeleton decoration, and those who have yet to…
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Volunteers needed for 2022 Haunted Science Lab
One of Pocatello’s most popular Halloween attractions is returning this fall, and they need your…
Continue Reading Christmas is coming early with Lindsay Lohan holiday film
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Netflix chose October 3, naturally, to drop more information about Lindsay Lohan’s upcoming Christmas movie. That…
Continue Reading Bah humbug: Expect to shell out more for a Christmas tree this year
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business In the spirit of holiday cheer, here’s the good news first: Christmas tree farms say this year’s harvest…
Continue Reading Holiday sales creep has gotten out of hand
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business You may not be anywhere close to ready for the holidays — but retail chains certainly are. Christmas trees are…
Continue Reading Recession warning: Companies are growing cautious about holiday hiring plans
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Employers seem poised to pull back on the normal rush of seasonal hiring, which experts say is another warning bell…
Continue Reading Walmart isn’t waiting for Black Friday. It’s ready for holiday shoppers now
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Halloween is still a month away, but Walmart is ready for Christmas. Walmart on Thursday said it’s getting the…
Continue Reading How Holiday Inn revolutionized 20th century travel
Francesca Street, CNN Kemmons Wilson was ferrying his family from New York to Washington by car when the idea first came to him. The Wilsons needed…
Continue Reading Americans won’t be going crazy with holiday gifting this year
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business The kids, the grandparents, the babysitter, maybe your favorite aunt or uncle. That’s it. You can blame…
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9/11 events in Jackson
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is inviting the public to join them Sunday, September 11 at a variety of events to help honor and remember the first responders…
Continue Reading 5 ways to deal with the post-vacation blues
By Melissa Mahtani, CNN After two years of a pandemic, ever-changing travel restrictions and mandated Covid-19 tests, the summer of 2022 signaled…
Continue Reading Labor Day 2022: What’s open, what’s closed
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Labor Day, which recognizes the many contributions workers have made to the prosperity of the United States, also marks the…
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Pocatello sanitation collection to operate as normal on Labor Day
The City of Pocatello offices and Pocatello Regional Transit will be closed Monday, September 5, for the Labor Day holiday.…
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Be extra careful with campfires over Labor Day weekend
Hot weather, tinder-dry conditions and recreationists flocking to the Idaho outdoors in potentially record-breaking numbers means Responsible…
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Falling gas prices to fuel Labor Day travel
Travelers can expect busy roads and crowded airports for Labor Day weekend.…
Continue Reading Summer air travel hell could give way to an ‘optimal’ fall travel window
By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN Summer air travel has been trying, to put it mildly. Hellacious, many travelers would say. About 55,000…
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Extra patrols targeting drunk drivers for Labor Day weekend
Idaho Law Enforcement sending out extra patrol for Labor Day weekend to be able to intervene before tragedy…
Continue Reading Big discounts are coming this holiday season
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Few of us want summer to end, but there’s some good news coming this winter holiday: you’ll find…
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Zoo seeks vendors for trick or treat booths at Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo will return to the Idaho Falls Zoo on October 20, 21 and 22.…
Continue Reading Toys ‘R’ Us is coming back. Soon, it’ll be almost everywhere
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business Once left for dead, Toys “R” Us is making a major comeback. The toy store brand will be just about…
Continue Reading Festival of Trees is back after 2 year hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the Idaho State University College of Business in conjunction with Lookout Credit Union is reintroducing a local holiday…
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Rexburg celebrates the Fourth of July
The city of Rexburg celebrates the Fourth of July with parties, a parade and…
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Thousands line streets of Idaho Falls for 4th of July parade
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thousands of people lined the route of the Idaho Falls Independence Day parade this morning to celebrate the holiday.…
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Ammon starts July 4 with traditional flag raising ceremony
Lloyd Capson says he enlisted to fight for our country in Vietnam.…
Continue Reading US flights returning to normal after another holiday weekend packed with cancellations
Flights at US airports appeared to be returning to normal on Monday after another difficult holiday weekend for passengers caused by a rash of…
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Do not drink and drive this holiday
This Fourth of July holiday, the Wyoming Highway Patrol is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety…
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Public safety and lost child reporting during Independence Day celebrations
The City of Idaho Falls would like to remind community members to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day…
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Rules for reserving or staking off areas for Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations
Estimates indicate Idaho Falls more than doubles in size as we celebrate Independence Day with parades, food, fun, music, games and the Melaleuca…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day events road closures, public safety information
With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures,…
Continue Reading New poll reveals how parents are doing on fireworks safety
By Rachel Fadem, CNN Setting off fireworks is a tradition for many families on summer holidays like July Fourth and Canada Day, but it can have…
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2022 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2022 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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States spending the most on fireworks
Stacker uses U.S. Trade Census data to rank the states that buy the most fireworks while also examining July 4 celebrations…
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Celebrate with a plan and be responsible, drive sober this holiday weekend
As Idahoans hit the road this weekend to celebrate Independence Day, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will be joining law enforcement…
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Take extra care with pets this Fourth of July as fireworks can scare animals
The City of Pocatello Animal Services Department is reminding citizens to take extra care with their pets during the Fourth of…
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Rexburg plans city wide party for Independence Day Celebration
The city of Rexburg is planning a big party to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. It all will kick off at 10 AM that Monday…
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Family-owned fireworks store draws customers from 3 states
Some of our neighbors are really going the distance for the fourth of July spirit… all the way to Wyoming, in…
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A family tradition going back 45 years
What once started as a way for his dad to help earn a little more money during the summer months has turned into a full blown family summer business…
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Blood donors needed around Fourth of July
As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities patients are counting now on the…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration promises to be biggest yet
The 29th annual Melaleuca Fireworks show is still getting prepared, for perhaps their largest show yet. With a plan to launch over 18 thousand…
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Pocatello police encourage you to keep firework displays “Safe and Sane”
The Pocatello Police Department wants everyone to enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July holiday but reminds Pocatello citizens to use Safe and Sane…
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Firework prices skyrocketing
The rush has started to get fireworks for independence day! But as the Fourth of July gets closer, we could be seeing more empty shelves.…
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Officials remind us to have a fun, safe and respectful Fourth of July
As the birthday for the United States inches closer, city officials are encouraging people to not just enjoy their home firework shows but end them…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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.…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns in Pocatello
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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