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.…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 9 places where you can walk in MLK Jr.’s footsteps
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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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,…
Continue Reading 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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Gas prices dropping despite busy holiday travel
Despite rising gasoline demand as more than 109 million Americans, including 593,000 Idahoans, prepare for a holiday getaway, market uncertainty…
Continue Reading ‘An event canceled is better than a life canceled,’ WHO chief warns ahead of holiday season
It might be time to rethink your festive plans, the World Health Organization has warned amid a rising number of cases of the coronavirus caused by…
Continue Reading Is it time to cancel your holiday plans? An expert weighs in
As Omicron spreads rapidly throughout the United States, the new coronavirus variant has taken over from Delta as the dominant…
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Air travel expected to see near pre-pandemic levels through holiday season
In Idaho Falls alone, during that same time period, approximately 15,000 passengers traveled through the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA). With the…
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Idaho Falls Christmas tree disposal locations
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will once again make holiday cleanup efforts easier for residents by offering Christmas tree disposal…
Continue Reading 1 in 5 parents admit their stress level ruins the holidays for their children, according to a new poll
You’re racing around town, trying to purchase a present for everyone on your…
Continue Reading Queen Elizabeth II will not travel to Sandringham for Christmas, palace source says
By Rob Picheta, Lauren Kent and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will not travel to Sandringham for Christmas and will…
Continue Reading Family goes all out to spread joy with decorations
A lot of people start decorating early. But one local family started four months…
Continue Reading This 10-year-old boy asked Santa last year for a cure for COVID-19. This year he has a new request
In their letters to Santa Claus, most kids ask for toys, dolls or maybe a new…
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Holiday season lights a bright spot amid pandemic resurgence
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press CUMBERLAND, Maine (AP) — The holiday season is shining brightly despite COVID-19. From Maine to California, more…
Continue Reading Boy surprises 90-year-old man with late wife’s Christmas cookies
By Julia Avery Click here for updates on this story KIRKWOOD, Missouri (KMOV) — While some of us picked up TikTok…
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Giving Back: 59 Years later the Chubbuck/Pocatello lions club continue to help those with special needs
Sunday afternoon marked the 59th dinner hosted by the Chubbuck/Pocatello Lions Club and the Parrish Family for those with Special Needs in those…
Continue Reading Soldier surprises mom in time for the holidays
By Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story BAY MINETTE, Alabama (WALA) — Christmas came early for a Baldwin…
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Since 1980s US chances of a white Christmas melt a bit
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer A white Christmas is going from reality to more of a dream for chunks of the United States. Analysis of 40 years…
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Zoom Santas are back and eager as ever
“We’re about to be joined by a very important customer,” said Christian Braun, CEO of collectible e-commerce company HobbyDB, during a recent Zoom…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like holiday music season. Here’s why we love those songs
The holiday season is one for time-honored traditions: Baking cookies, decorating, gathering with family and friends — and blasting holiday music.…
Continue Reading Queen Elizabeth II cancels pre-Christmas family lunch
By Max Foster and Jack Guy, CNN Queen Elizabeth II has canceled a pre-Christmas family lunch as a precaution because of a surge in Covid-19 cases in…
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Christmas postal deadline may have passed
The deadline for delivery of presents may have passed. Experts warn that because of delays, we could see our packages deliver not until after…
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SDE announces student winners of 2021 holiday art contest
This year’s holiday cards from the Idaho State Department of Education will feature a West Ada fifth-grader’s rendering of a mask-wearing Santa…
Continue Reading Kraft will pay you $20 not to make cheesecake for Christmas
Kraft is using its cream cheese shortage as a marketing…
Continue Reading Holiday shopping gets off to a disappointingly sluggish start
Americans dialed back their spending in November, new data from the Census Bureau showed…
Continue Reading Delicious winter drinks to get you through the holidays and cold weather
The winter months are here, welcoming us with temperatures that can bring on the…
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AAA: 593,000 Idahoans to take a holiday trip
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and according to AAA, it will also be one of the…
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Holiday sale on 2022 War Bonnet tickets
The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Department has announced a special holiday sale on all tickets for the upcoming 2022 War Bonnet Round Up-Idaho’s…
Continue Reading Holidays can be stressful for dogs. Here’s how to tackle it
All those holiday greetings and happy meetings are part of the fun of December, but it might not be so fun for your…
Continue Reading Venomous snake found lurking in family’s Christmas tree
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN There’s usually a sense of excitement about what lies beneath the Christmas tree, but for one festive family the biggest…
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Jewish holiday recipes for everyone to try
In honor of Hanukkah beginning Dec. 18, Stacker compiled a list of 15 global Jewish holiday recipes and their histories from Allrecipes.com, news…
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15 of the most memorable holiday skits on ‘SNL’
Stacker searched various entertainment sites to compile a list of 15 of the most memorable holiday skits on “Saturday Night…
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Best Christmas specials of all time
Stacker surveyed the history of television Christmas specials and compiled a list of the top 10, according to IMDb user rating.…
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A brief history of the infamously terrible ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’
To memorialize that which producer-director George Lucas has made every effort to erase, Stacker has done the difficult, at-times-unpleasant work of…
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Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics
Stacker compiled Metacritic data on all Christmas movies and ranked the very best according to their…
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10 ways shoppers overspend
Stacker lists 10 ways consumers end up overspending in stores and online, with tips to help curb the effect of store tactics and…
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Santa: A town in Idaho or just festive vocabulary?
Stacker investigated cities and towns named after Christmas in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Don’t let your Christmas go up in smoke
There’s a shortage on artificial Christmas trees with many stores running out of them and unsure of when they would get the trees back in. This has…
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Holy Spirit hosts drive-by caroling and pajama drive
The singing of children could be heard from the streets of Pocatello Friday…
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The Nutcracker returns
Caroling is one of those Christmas traditions that never gets old, and here is another one: the classical story of a little girl’s dream at…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service offers free holiday tows for drunk drivers
Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc. will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to…
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BYU-Idaho to air “Let the Light In” collection on Idaho Public Television
Brigham Young University-Idaho presents “Let the Light In,” a collection of some of the best performances from the university’s…
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Idaho State troopers bring Christmas to 10 counties
Idaho State troopers will be inside the Ammon Broulim’s this…
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Carols at the Colonial set Dec. 19
The Idaho Falls Arts Council is excited to announce this year’s Carols at the Colonial on Dec.…
Continue Reading William and Kate have shared their family Christmas card
By Max Foster and Amy Woodyatt, CNN It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and Britain’s royal family are getting ready by…
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Chubbuck Holiday Light Contest winners announced
The annual City of Chubbuck Holiday Light Contest winners have been…
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Stories behind holidays around the world
Stacker explores the stories behind holidays around the…
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American cities and towns named after Christmas
Using information from the U.S. Census Bureau, Stacker found 29 cities and towns across America with names that embody the spirit of…
Continue Reading These Christmas trees may improve your health
The scent of pine and sticky sap waft through the house. A Douglas fir stands tall in the living room, adorned with shiny ornaments and shimmering…
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Shop with a Cop set Saturday
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Continue Reading Candy Cane House displays dozens of themed holiday trees for charity
By Shannon Miller, Barclay Fernandez Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — How about exploring a…
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Rigby Christmas Lights Parade set Friday
The Rigby light parade will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday.…
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Ammon light parade “Lightapolooza” set Saturday
On Saturday evening, the City of Ammon is hosting the Lightapolooza parade of lights starting at 6…
Continue Reading Ho ho oh no! There’s a shortage of Santas this holiday season
By Faith Karimi, CNN It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But you might not see jolly old St. Nick at as many holiday gatherings this…
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Christmas village display in Ashton
The 13 tables make up several displays, featuring areas such as historic Ashton, farming, and Henry’s…
Continue Reading You don’t have to change holiday plans due to Omicron if you’re vaccinated, Fauci says. But don’t wait to get a booster
As the first case of the Omicron variant in the US was detected on Wednesday, health officials are urging Americans not to wait any longer to receive…
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Officials warn of mailers appearing to originate from financial institutions
Idaho Department of Finance Director Patricia Perkins is warning consumers to look closely at incoming mail that may appear to be correspondence from…
Continue Reading Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting set for Wednesday evening: Your guide to the event
By Forrest Brown,CNN It’s almost an understatement to say that winter holiday traditions are a big deal in New York City. And after last…
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After 15 years of giving, the YMCA is continuing its annual tree lot
The national tree shortage for this time of year has hit hard. Many of the local stores have limited variety on hand with not much knowledge of when…
Continue Reading Celebrities’ favorite holiday traditions
Sunday Citizen compiled a list of celebrities’ favorite holiday traditions, using information taken from interviews, personal blogs, and social…
Continue Reading Elton John and Ed Sheeran singing ‘Merry Christmas’ together
By Marianne Garvey Ed Sheeran and Elton John are releasing a new Christmas duet for charity. The song, titled “Merry Christmas,” will be…
Continue Reading Here’s how much the gifts from ’12 Days of Christmas’ would cost today
It’s going to cost more to spoil your True Love this year, according to PNC’s 38th annual Christmas Price…
Continue Reading Shopping online this holiday season? Why you need to protect yourself
Cyber Monday is here, and while millions of Americans will be looking for the best deals the internet has to offer, cyber criminals will be hard at…
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Get started on ‘Giving Tuesday’ with five high-impact charities you’ve probably never heard of
You’ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two intense days of discounts and deals ironically following a day of thanks. But don’t forget Giving…
Continue Reading This could finally be Sears’ and Kmart’s last holiday shopping season
This Black Friday could very likely be the start of the final holiday shopping season for Sears and Kmart, two brands that once proudly dominated the…
Continue Reading Thanksgiving weekend offers a box office feast for kids and adults
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business This Thanksgiving weekend is offering a box office feast with two genres that have been lacking on the menu so far…
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Governor and First Lady Gordon host Hanukkah Ceremony
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie will host and take part in a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the State Capitol Building in…
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