Idaho Legislature adjourns after Senate kills vaccine bills
The Idaho Legislature wrapped up the extended 2021 session after a Senate committee killed three bills having to do with COVID-19 vaccine…
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Amber Alert canceled, 4-year-old found in Nevada
The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a missing or kidnapped child…
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Tyler Carter sentenced for death of Bobette Wilhelm
The man accused of a hit and run crash that killed a Pocatello biker was sentenced…
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Gov. Gordon signs special session bill supporting pushback on federal vaccine mandates
Governor Mark Gordon has signed HB1002 – Federal COVID vaccine mandates-prohibition and remedies-2.…
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Trump endorses GOP rival of Idaho incumbent governor
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin over incumbent Republican Gov. Brad Little in the 2022 race for…
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Idaho public health officials confirm first COVID-19 child death
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest District Health (SWDH) have confirmed the first death of an Idaho child due to…
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Wanted man arrested for drug, weapons offenses
An Idaho Falls Police officer was on a routine patrol Friday when they noticed a vehicle in a hotel parking lot that matched a vehicle that had been…
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Idaho Falls Fiber expands service provider network
Idaho Falls Fiber announce Friday it is expanding its service provider network, adding even more low-cost internet choices for customers on Idaho’s…
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Trial for former Idaho candidate ends with hung jury
The trial of a former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate charged in the killing a 12-year-old Colorado girl has ended with jurors unable to reach…
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Idaho adult dies from rabies infection
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Central District Health are reporting the first human case of rabies and subsequent death reported in…
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2 more arrested in connection to shooting incident at Hurricanes Bar
Idaho Falls Police detectives served two arrest warrants Tuesday…
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Plane crashes near Rexburg
Two passengers on a crashed plane in Rexburg walked away with minor injuries Wednesday around 8…
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Update to officer involved shooting, shooting incident outside Hurricanes Bar
Early Wednesday morning, Idaho Falls Police officers arrested Juan Gonzalez in connection to a shooting incident that occurred on Sept. 11, 2021,…
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Coroner IDs suspect in Boise mall shooting that killed 2
Family members have identified one of the victims who was shot and killed at Boise mall on Monday as Jo Acker, a security guard who they said died…
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Fort Hall man sentenced to more than 27 years for murder
A Fort Hall man was sentenced to 327 months in federal prison for the second degree murder of Austin…
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Details released as police investigate incident in Lemhi County that resulted in man’s death
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office reports an incident occurred Tuesday in a remote part of Lemhi County which resulted in the death of an adult…
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Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says
The FBI’s Denver office said Thursday that remains found a day earlier in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, who disappeared last…
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Suspected human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, FBI says
The Sarasota County Medical Examiner and a cadaver dog were called on Wednesday to a Florida park where authorities found several items belonging…
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FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both COVID-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any…
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Inmate identified as suspect in inmate’s death, officials say
On Friday at approximately 4 p.m., there was an incident in the Madison County Jail.…
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Amber Alert canceled, child found safe
An Amber Alert has been issued for a…
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Press club drops contempt request against Idaho Lt. Gov.
The Idaho Press Club has dropped its request that a judge hold Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin in contempt of court over refusing to turn over public…
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Ex-Idaho lawmaker charged with rape booked into Boise jail
A former Idaho lawmaker charged with rape has been booked into a jail in…
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Infant dies following crash in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Police officers and Idaho Falls Fire & EMS responded to the area of 2200 N Yellowstone Highway for a report of a vehicle collision with…
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Information sought on mule deer left to waste
On Friday morning, an adult mule deer doe was shot and left to waste near the Old Leesburg Road, west of Salmon.…
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2 arrested after investigation into August shooting incident
An investigation into an August shooting incident has lead to the arrest of two Idaho Falls…
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Idaho hospital says crush of COVID-19 patients getting worse
The Northern Idaho hospital that was the first in the state to institute health care rationing due to surging COVID-19 cases says the situation is…
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Idaho governor repeals political rival’s executive order
The Idaho governor has issued an executive order repealing his political rival’s executive order from the previous day involving COVID-19 vaccine…
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Idaho National Guard boss shuns lt. governor border request
The commanding general of the Idaho National Guard has told Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin that she can’t activate troops to send to the…
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Woman suffers significant thermal burns in Yellowstone
A 20-year-old woman from Washington suffered significant thermal burns between her shoulders and feet Monday afternoon in the vicinity of Fountain…
Continue Reading Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin’s contempt hearing set for Oct. 13
Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin will face a hearing next week on whether she should be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with a…
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Rexburg getting second LDS temple
The Rexburg North Idaho Temple will be the eighth temple in…
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Masks now required in Bonneville School District 93
This means students and employees are required to wear face coverings over their mouth and nose “when physical distancing cannot be…
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New report confirms Charles Vallow’s death caused by gunshot wounds
A new report has been released revealing new details on the death of Charles…
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Victor Mayor issues modified mask order
Victor Mayor Will Frohlich has issued a modified mask…
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Cause of death determined for Shoshone Lake canoer in Yellowstone, search and recovery continues for brother
An autopsy has been completed on a 67-year-old whose body was found on the east shore of Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park Monday, Sept. 20.…
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Ex Idaho lawmaker charged with rape is arrested in Georgia
A former Idaho state lawmaker charged with rape earlier this month has been arrested in Georgia.…
Continue Reading 3 individuals sentenced in southeast Idaho methamphetamine distribution case
Three individuals were sentenced to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M.…
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Hunters shoot charging sow grizzly in Island Park
A sow grizzly with cubs charged two hunters in the Stamp Meadows area…
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Criminal investigation into Downard Funeral Home underway
Pocatello Police say detectives can confirm that the case is being treated as a criminal…
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Student in custody for bringing firearm to Rigby Middle School
Jefferson County Sheriff’s office says a student is in custody for bringing a firearm to Rigby Middle School this morning.…
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“Palisades Pete” bones identified
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Teton County Sheriff’s Office in Wyoming and Othram Inc. have worked together to identify human remains…
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Courts adopt renewed COVID-19 measures to protect health and safety
The Idaho Supreme Court Wednesday ordered a number of COVID-19 precautions in courtrooms across the state, citing the current surge in cases and…
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Teacher shortage shuts down Idaho school district
A south-central Idaho school district with about 1,600 students is temporarily closing its schools due to not having enough teachers or substitute…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 65 and older
The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it would grant emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in…
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Search continues for missing man at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone
UPDATE 9/22/21: Park search and rescue personnel continue to look for Crumbo by foot, helicopter and boat at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National…
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Federal jury convicts Rigby man of attempted sexual exploitation of a child, possession of child pornography
After a five-day jury trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found a 39-year-old Rigby man guilty of sixteen counts of attempted sexual…
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Mule deer buck illegally killed with pellet gun in Pocatello
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a mule deer buck in…
Continue Reading Former lawmaker not yet arrested 2 weeks after rape charge
A former Idaho state lawmaker has not yet turned himself in to face a rape charge despite a warrant being issued nearly two weeks ago.…
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Autopsy confirms remains found in Wyoming are Gabby Petito’s, FBI says
Autopsy results have confirmed that the remains found Sunday in the Bridger-Teton National Forest are those of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old woman who…
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Remains recovered of bow hunter who went missing in 1968
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office recovered the remains of a bow hunter who went missing in…
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Idaho’s COVID-19 outlook is dire as cases continue to climb
Health care workers are exhausted and angry.…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 25 years for sexual exploitation of a child
A 21-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr.…
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Gov. Gordon activates Wyoming National Guard to provide hospital assistance
Governor Mark Gordon has activated guardsmen who have stepped forward to provide temporary assistance to hospitals throughout the…
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Man arrested for arson after trailer fire
Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a residence in the Pinewood Estates on Whispering Pines Drive for a report of a man who was threatening to…
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UPDATED: Body found in search area for missing woman
Teton County Coroner Brent Blue was seen arriving in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. …
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IF Symphony cancels park concert due to COVID-19 surge
After months of planning and the growing anticipation of the Idaho Falls community, the Idaho Falls Symphony regrets to announce the cancelation of…
Continue Reading Police continue Downard Funeral Home investigation
Detectives are continuing to work with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses to identify cremated remains from Downard Funeral…
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Woman suffers significant thermal burns in Yellowstone
At Old Faithful early Thursday morning, park rangers provided initial care to a 19-year-old woman from Rhode Island with second- and third-degree…
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D93 moves to yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 is moving to the Moderate/Yellow Phase next week (Sept. 20 to Sept.…
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EIRMC releases statement on Crisis Standards of Care
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical released the following…
Continue Reading Governor Gordon: Biden’s federal overreach has gone too far
Governor Mark Gordon announced Wednesday a two-pronged plan to combat the federal overreach of the Biden Administration in proposing to mandate…
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2 more bodies identified from Downard Funeral Home, police seek help identifying 1 more
Pocatello Police report two more bodies have been identified from Downard Funeral Home.…
Continue Reading 3 more bodies identified from Downard Funeral Home, police seek help identifying 3 more
The Pocatello Police Department and the Bannock County Coroner’s Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying the remains of six…
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Truck vs train collision in Bannock County
Idaho State Police Troopers are investigating a collision between a truck and a train that occurred Friday afternoon at approximately 1:38 p.m. in…
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Police investigate shopping thefts
During the past few weeks, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Ammon Division have taken several calls of theft and use of…
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Shooting in Jefferson County
Jefferson County deputies responded to a family dispute at 4134 E. 100 N. located in Jefferson County Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. …
Continue Reading Fetuses discovered in Downard Funeral Home identified
he fetuses recovered last week from Downard Funeral Home have been positively identified as remains that were donated to Idaho State University for…
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Harmful algal blooms in Fremont County
Eastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a health advisory Thursday for Henrys Lake and the…
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Victor mayor issues statements about recent anti-mask protest, spike in COVID-19 cases and Crisis Standards of Care activation
“I fully support an individual’s Constitutional right to a peaceful protest, but when it is done in front of someone’s home in a residential…
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Trump endorses GOP challenger to Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed a Wyoming attorney in his bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, one of his most vocal Republican…
Continue Reading Remains of another individual identified as Pocatello funeral home investigation continues
The Pocatello Police Department reports the remains of another individual have been positively identified. At this time, six individuals have been…
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Idaho hospitals reach critical point in COVID-19 care, ask for community support
Hospitals throughout the region are currently experiencing COVID-19 hospitalization rates exceeding those of the peak surge in December 2020.…
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West Nile virus activity rising across the state, health officials say
Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as well as positive mosquito pools and infections in horses are on the rise in Idaho.…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon delivers additional support to Wyoming healthcare workers, facilities
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is taking steps to address staffing challenges at Wyoming healthcare facilities amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases and…
Continue Reading Remains of 5 individuals identified, 50 fetuses found as Pocatello funeral home investigation continues
At this time, the Pocatello Police Department reports the remains of five individuals have been positively identified.…
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Fatality crash east of Swan Valley
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, fatality crash, on US26 at milepost 395, east of Swan Valley Tuesday around 6:54…
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Fire danger increases to high for Teton Interagency area
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the…
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Deceased climber discovered on Teewinot Mountain identified
Park rangers responded Saturday to a report from a climber ascending Teewinot Mountain of a deceased male at the base of the Black Chimney climbing…
Continue Reading Victor city attorney insists mayor’s face mask order is lawful and school district must comply
Victor City Attorney, Herb Heimerl, penned a memorandum to the Mayor and City Council insisting the Mayor’s recently issued Order requiring all…
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Drowning victim identity released
Fort Hall Fire & EMS were dispatched at 9:50 a.m. Thursday to Siphon Road on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation at the bridge for a reported drowning…
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Mask order extended by Teton County Commissioners
During a special meeting on Thursday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to extend the current Teton District Health Officer…
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Man arrested for meth trafficking
Idaho State troopers have arrested a California man and charged him with trafficking methamphetamine after 20 pounds of meth was found in his…
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Wyoming native among Marines killed in Kabul
Governor Gordon has issued the following statement after learning a Marine from Wyoming was one of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the…
Continue Reading Local hospitals increasingly burdened due to influx of COVID-19 cases
With COVID-19 cases increasing in Idaho due to the circulation of the highly contagious Delta Variant, hospitals throughout the state are becoming…
Continue Reading Fatality crash on US 93 just south of Salmon
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on US 93 at milepost 301, just south of Salmon Friday around 1…
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Pocatello City Council decides not to reinstate face covering ordinance
At Tuesday’s City Council special meeting, Pocatello councilmembers decided not to reinstate the City’s face covering ordinance at this…
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UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled for two Utah children
Idaho State Police is issuing a shared Amber Alert for two missing/abducted children who are considered endangered.…
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UPDATED: Missing child found after murder-suicide in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – (Update) The 12-year old boy reported missing after a murder-suicide in Pocatello has been found safe. Pocatello Police say…
Continue Reading ISDA confirms multiple equine West Nile cases
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses.…
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Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
A 39-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez,…
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Bikes & Brews, Concert on the Commons canceled due to COVID-19
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), in partnership with Teton Village Association (TVA), announced Friday the cancelation of two upcoming outdoor…
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Teton County, Wyo. changes COVID-19 risk level system to align with CDC, now in high risk level
To provide clarity and reduce confusion in the community, Teton County Health Department is adjusting its COVID-19 Risk Level Metrics to align with…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm
A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 27 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm, Acting…
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Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series Champions
The Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series…
Continue Reading National Park Service implements national mask requirement
The National Park Service (NPS) is immediately requiring visitors, employees and contractors to wear a mask inside all NPS buildings and in…
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Holt Arena to undergo major renovation project
Idaho State University’s Holt Arena will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation to upgrade the facility and improve the fan experience.…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 5 years for trafficking LSD
A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for trafficking lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Acting U.S. Attorney…
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Latter-day Saints asked to mask up, get vaccinated
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked its members Thursday to help limit the spread of COVID-19 variants by wearing a mask when…
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Police still seek public’s help locating escapee
UPDATE 8/12/21: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking escapee Elias Daymon Diego-Bradley, who fled from work detail at the jail…
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