IF businessman David Hansen sentenced for fraud
A former Idaho Falls businessman was sentenced to five years in prison for wire fraud in U.S. District Court in Pocatello.
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Police search for suspect after finding man unconscious outside bar
Rigby Police report officers discovered an unconscious man on Main Street in Rigby outside of a bar Friday morning.
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Suspected wolf killed in vehicle collision in Franklin County
A Franklin County resident accidentally hit and killed a large canid with his vehicle on Highway 36 between Williams Creek and the parking lot at Emigration Summit In the early morning hours on Friday.
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Trump administration supports Idaho transgender sports ban
A recently passed Idaho law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports – the first such law in the nation – received support from the Trump administration on Friday.
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3 charged with kidnapping in ongoing investigation
The Blackfoot Police took an initial report of a possible aggravated battery and kidnapping that occurred near the 1300 block of S. Broadway in Blackfoot on June 12.
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Man drowns while fishing the Henrys Fork
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports a 58-year-old Utah man drowned when he was on the river fishing the Henrys Fork Wednesday.
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12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases.
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2 women sentenced for Yellowstone National Park violations
Federal District Court Magistrate Judge Mark L Carman sentenced 31-year-old Tara L. Davoli and 30-year-old Sarah A. Piotrowski, both of Philadelphia, for being off-trail in a thermal area.
Continue Reading Idaho coronavirus spread linked to infected bar patrons
Health officials in southwestern Idaho say a coronavirus outbreak linked to patrons at six Boise bars has spread to 34 confirmed cases.
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4 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has four new confirmed cases.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has three new confirmed cases.
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Idaho Falls man arrested after road rage incident and aggravated assault
Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a hit and run incident and possible attempted assault on Saturday around 2:00 a.m., IFPD reported Tuesday.
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Chad Daybell pleads not guilty
Chad Daybell has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence.
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First COVID-19 related death confirmed in Bonneville County
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the first death associated with COVID-19 in a resident of Bonneville County.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has three new confirmed cases.
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Drug bust at Fort Hall Casino
Fort Hall Police Dispatch received a call from the Fort Hall Casino in reference to casino staff locating a pipe on the floor Monday.
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Multiple individuals arrested for drug paraphernalia and stolen gun
Fort Hall Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Eagle Road in Fort Hall on a vehicle with no license plates Wednesday around 7:15 p.m.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has five new confirmed cases.
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Health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at Pocatello restaurant
Southeastern Idaho Public Health reports customers of Perkins Restaurant in Pocatello may have been exposed to COVID-19 on June 2 or 3.
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Grandparents: Human remains are J.J. and Tylee
The two sets of human remains found on Chad Daybell’s property have been confirmed to be 8-year-old Joshua “J.J.” Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan, according to the missing children’s grandparents.
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Chad Daybell hearing scheduled for Wednesday
The Rexburg Police Department announced Chad Daybell has been booked into the Fremont County Jail.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has four new confirmed cases.
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Chad Daybell arrested after human remains found at his property
Chad Daybell, 51, was booked into the Fremont County Jail on a felony charge of destruction or concealment of evidence Tuesday evening.
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2 arrested on felony drug and aggravated assault charges
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports two individuals were arrested Saturday.
Continue Reading New COVID-19 case in Power County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Power County.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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UPDATE: Amber Alert activated for 2 children believed to be in imminent danger
An Amber Alert has been activated for 6-year-old Leo Isador Hiibel-Cloutier who was abducted in Rathdrum, Idaho.
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Nursing homes account for 60% of Idaho COVID-19 deaths
More than 60% of Idaho’s coronavirus-related deaths are among residents of long-term care facilities like nursing homes, according to numbers released by the state on Friday.
Continue Reading 3 new COVID-19 cases in Bingham County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Bingham County.
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Recovered COVID-19 patient leaves EIRMC after 55 day stay
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced a 54-year-old Jackson, Wyoming man was discharged Thursday after recovering from COVID-19.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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Arrest made after vandalism at the Idaho Statehouse
During an otherwise peaceful demonstration Wednesday night, Idaho State Police arrested an 18-year-old Boise woman for spray painting on the front of the Idaho State Capitol.
Continue Reading October 2020 LDS General Conference to be virtual only
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following letter about the October 2020 general conference.
Continue Reading 4 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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Simpson wins 2nd District GOP primary
Mike Simpson has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Jordan to face Risch in Idaho’s U.S. Senate race in November
Paulette Jordan, who garnered national attention in 2018 amid hopes from supporters she could become the county’s first Native American governor, on Tuesday won Idaho’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
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Teton County, Idaho election results
Two contested races were decided by Teton County, Idaho Republicans Tuesday.
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Bannock County election results
Ernie Moser is the apparent winner of the Bannock County republican nomination for County Commissioner. Moser had 3,659 votes to Joel Jolley 2,589.
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Bonneville County election results
Two closely watched races in Bonneville County were settled by republican voters Tuesday.
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Judge dismisses case challenging Idaho’s initiative process
A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ballot initiative process as unconstitutional because it requires signatures from multiple legislative districts has been dismissed, potentially clearing the way for lawmakers to make the initiative process much more difficult.
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ISU to resume in-person instruction, adjusts fall schedule
Idaho State University announced plans to resume full campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, which will include in-person instruction.
Continue Reading 7 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho – 3 in Bannock County, 3 in Bingham County, and 1 in Caribou County.
Continue Reading Increased COVID-19 cases confirmed in Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Region
As restrictions have been loosened and the State is re-opening, an increase in COVID-19 cases, along with a death in a neighboring health district, have been documented throughout Eastern Idaho over the past week.
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Shelley man sentenced after hiding grandmother’s death
Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers announced 25-year-old Harley Howell of Shelley was sentenced Monday to a guilty plea of failure to report a death to law enforcement official and a coroner, which is a felony punishable by 10 years and up to $50,000.
Continue Reading 3 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
Continue Reading First COVID-19 death in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the first death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County.
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18-year-old sentenced for aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon
Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers announced 18-year-old Isabelle Jolley pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday on one count of aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon.
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Pocatello man killed in crash
Idaho State Police report a 37-year-old Pocatello man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Buckskin Road at Parks Road, east of Pocatello Saturday at 12:01 a.m.
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Bear attacks hiker near Henrys Lake Outlet
An adult male was attacked by a bear while hiking along the Outlet Overlook Trail at Henrys Lake State Park late Friday afternoon.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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Idaho Republican joins transgender sports lawsuit fight
Idaho Republican Party Chairman Raul Labrador has signed on to represent two college track athletes who want a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a new state law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
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Gas leak repaired
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a gas leak on E Lincoln road between N 35th E and N 45th E.
Continue Reading New COVID-19 case in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County.
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Police seize 2 pounds of meth in suspicious USPS package
Idaho Falls Police responded to a residence in Idaho Falls for a report of a suspicious package on May 15.
Continue Reading 2 new COVID-19 cases identified in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County.
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Supreme Court won’t put transgender inmate surgery on hold
The U.S. Supreme Court won’t put an Idaho transgender inmate’s gender confirmation surgery on hold while a lawsuit over the procedure moves forward.
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Deputy Wyatt Maser funeral details
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released funeral details for Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Wyatt Maser.
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Flags to fly at half-staff to honor Deputy Wyatt Maser
Idaho Governor Brad Little has ordered the state’s flags to fly at half-staff from now through Saturday, May 23 at midnight.
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Voters break records with ballot requests for May Primary Election
Based on the number of statewide ballot requests, the 2020 May Primary Election is on track to have the largest voter turnout of any non-gubernatorial primary election in Idaho history, with the largest absentee request ever recorded.
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Woman injured after approaching bison in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park announced a female visitor was knocked to the ground and was injured by a bison in the Old Faithful Upper Geyser Basin after approaching the animal too closely Wednesday afternoon.
Continue Reading Idaho official improperly released private addresses 9 times
The Idaho Secretary of State’s office says it improperly released the protected addresses of 55 people to several groups and individuals that requested voter information.
Continue Reading UPDATE: Funeral details for deputy killed in Monday morning incident released
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the deputy killed Monday.
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LDS Church provides guidelines for safely returning to meetings and activities
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have authorized a phased return to some of the faith’s weekly worship services and activities.
Continue Reading Blackfoot man to serve more than 10 years for role in carjacking
U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced a 23-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to more than 10 years (130 months) in prison for carjacking and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
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BASR releases update on dogs involved in fatal crash
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue has released an update about an accident on Interstate 15 that killed two people and more than a dozen dogs when a box truck transporting 48 dogs for a rescue group crashed Friday.
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2 hospitalized after being ejected from vehicle
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that hospitalized two men Sunday around 6:40 p.m.
Continue Reading New COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County.
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Grizzly sow and cub in Island Park captured, relocated
Idaho Department of Fish and Game staff captured a sow grizzly and her yearling cub in the Yale Creek area of Island Park after the bears were seen getting into garbage.
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Grizzly attacks antler hunter in western Wyoming
A grizzly bear attacked a man looking for antlers in western Wyoming.
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2 people, 14 dogs killed in crash
Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that was reported at 6:00 a.m. Friday on Interstate 15 at mile marker 105, west of Shelley.
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Stolen vehicle and firearms recovered
The Chubbuck Police Department reports a 27-year-old Auburn Washington man was arrested Thursday after a stolen vehicle and firearms were recovered.
Continue Reading New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County.
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65-year-old dynamite found near Seven-mile Canyon
An off-duty United States Forest Service (USFS) discovered suspicious materials while hiking near Seven-mile Canyon outside of Salmon, Idaho in Lemhi County earlier this spring.
Continue Reading Official: Idaho virus outbreak linked to family gathering
A cluster of COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Washington County, leading to the voluntary shutdown of a food processing plant, Idaho health officials said Wednesday.
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Yellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18
Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18.
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Grand Teton to increase recreational access on May 18
Beginning Monday, May 18, Grand Teton National Park will open recreational access with limited services available to the public.
Continue Reading 3 new COVID-19 cases identified in Bingham and Power Counties
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed 3 new cases of COVID-19.
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Police seek help in graffiti investigation
The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to identify the individuals in these photos as part of an investigation into a recent string of graffiti in Idaho Falls.
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EIRMC modifies visitor restrictions
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its visitor policy due to the community’s current status.
Continue Reading Missing Idaho kids’ uncle died of blood clot in Arizona
An autopsy report has revealed that a pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of a woman being detained over the disappearance of her children.
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Judge allows lawsuit to ban bear baiting in Idaho, Wyoming
A lawsuit seeking to ban using bait for hunting black bears in national forests in Idaho and Wyoming can continue, a federal judge has ruled.
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Prosecutors object to Vallow-Daybell motion
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has asked 7th District Judge Michelle Radford Mallard to quash Lori Vallow-Daybell’s motion seeking investigative documents.
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Police standoff ends peacefully
Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen confirmed deputies are negotiating with a suspect found wandering in farm fields in the Downey area.
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Multiple power outages across east Idaho
Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 38 outages in Idaho affecting 716 customers.
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Part of I-15 closed due to low visibility, I-86, ID-32, ID-33 now open
Idaho State Police reports Interstate 15 is currently being shut down from Idaho Falls to Roberts due to visibility from the dust storm.
Continue Reading New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County.
Continue Reading Wanted man arrested for possession of meth and marijuana
A wanted 25-year-old Shelley man was arrested Tuesday.
Continue Reading Semi vs tractor crash blocks lanes on US 26
Idaho State Police report the eastbound lanes are currently blocked on US 26 at milepost 351 east of Idaho Falls.
Continue Reading 16 Idaho nursing homes hit by COVID-19, state mum on details
Idaho’s nursing homes have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with at least 150 cases at 16 different long-term care facilities in the state.
Continue Reading 3 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three additional cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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Idaho’s top school official sues lawmakers, education board
Lawmakers violated the state constitution, Idaho’s top school official said in a lawsuit, by approving two laws that are an attack on her office by reducing her ability to direct critical public school operations.
Continue Reading Injured man rescued in the Heise area
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies along with Jefferson Central Fire, Idaho Falls Fire and Air Idaho Rescue responded to Table Rock Road in the Heise area to a report of an injured man Saturday around 2 p.m.
Continue Reading Motor Vu Drive-In to open this summer
The Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In Theatre will be open this summer.
Continue Reading Dust storm between Chubbuck and American Falls causes road blockage
daho State Police and the Power County Sheriff’s Office investigated four crashes involving a total of five-passenger vehicles and eight commercial vehicles on I-86 between mileposts 47 and 49, east of American Falls Thursday.
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Stranded boaters rescued at Ririe Reservoir
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Volunteers rescued stranded boaters early Wednesday morning.
Continue Reading Multiple people arrested on active warrants and possession of illegal drugs
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple people were arrested on active warrants and possession of illegal drugs Thursday.
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Wyoming governor: Reopening decision to be ‘data-driven’
Testing ability and statistics rather than a schedule will determine when places in Wyoming ordered closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus will be allowed to reopen, Gov. Mark Gordon said Friday.
Continue Reading Hundreds defy Idaho’s stay-at-home order at Capitol protest
More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Friday afternoon in defiance of Gov. Brad Little’s extension of the statewide stay-at-home order.
Continue Reading Ammon man arrested for alleged lewd conduct with a child
An investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit has led to the arrest of an Ammon man, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced.
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State Board of Education approved criteria for schools to resume normal operations
The Idaho State Board of Education approved minimum criteria for public school districts and charter schools to use in deciding whether to resume normal operations prior to the end of the current school year on Thursday.
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