Man arrested for trafficking meth, nearly 100 hydrocodone pills
A 51-year-old Idaho Falls resident has been arrested for trafficking meth and nearly 100 hydrocodone pills.
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1 hospitalized after crash on I-15
A 30-year-old McCammon woman was hospitalized after a crash on Interstate 15 south of Pocatello Wednesday.
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Man arrested for DUI, leaving the scene of a crash
A 60-year-old Idaho Falls was arrested for felony driving under the influence and eluding an officer in a motor vehicle, as well as misdemeanor resisting and obstructing and leaving the scene of an accident.
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Motorcyclist dies after crash
A 64-year-old Iona man died due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Tuesday.
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School Closure 9/9/2020
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The following schools are closed for Wednesday classes. SNAKE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT #52
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Crews continue to restore power lost due to high winds and gusts
UPDATE 4:50 p.m. Idaho Power crews are continuing restoration work on widespread outages in eastern Idaho caused by the high winds last night.
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EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another death due to COVID-19.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.
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Chubbuck Police cancel 2020 Trunk or Treat event
The Chubbuck Police Department has canceled the 2020 Trunk or Treat event scheduled for October.
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Earthquake damage threatens stability of Idaho monument
An earthquake in March is threatening caves at the Craters of the Moon National Monument, officials said.
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School Closures 9/8/2020
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The following schools/districts are closed due to weather and power outages. BINGHAM ACADEMY BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY IN FORT HALL SNAKE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT SHO-BAN JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL will have a 2-hour delay start time Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have a
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Multiple COVID-19 cases confirmed in D93
Bonneville School District 93 reports the following confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in its schools:
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Multiple power outages in the area
UPDATE: Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 72 outages in Idaho affecting 5,053 customers.
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Downed power lines near intersection of Lincoln and Woodruff
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department is responding to downed power lines near the intersection of Lincoln and Woodruff.
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Daybell lawyer wants trial moved
Chad Daybell’s attorney has filed a motion to change the venue of his pending court trial.
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Northbound traffic on I-15 near Fort Hall
Idaho State Police reports northbound traffic on Interstate 15 between mileposts 73-93 is currently at a standstill.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bingham County.
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Police arrest man after stabbing
A 30-year-old man was arrested for felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon Thursday.
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Bannock County rescinds COVID-19 emergency declaration
The Bannock County Commissioners rescinded the COVID-19 emergency declarations during its regular business meeting Tuesday.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another death due to COVID-19.
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Reward offered after 2 doe mule deer shot and left to waste near Elk Bend
Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of two doe mule deer shot and left to waste near Elk Bend, south of Salmon.
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EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another death due to COVID-19.
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EIPH lifts orders of restriction in Clark and Lemhi Counties
At the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board last Thursday, action was taken to lift Public Health’s Orders of Restriction for Lemhi and Clark Counties.
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Missing 11-year-old safely located
UPDATE 11:48 a.m. Idaho Falls Police report Connor has been safely located.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 2 more COVID-19 related deaths
Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported two more COVID-19 deaths in EIPH’s region.
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200 US Army soldiers deployed to help fight wildfires
Officials with the National Interagency Fire Center say about 200 active duty U.S. Army soldiers are being mobilized to help fight wildfires across the western United States.
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53 inmates, 5 staff test positive for COVID-19 at Bingham County Jail
Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland reports 53 inmates and 5 staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
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AMC Theater in Chubbuck reopens its doors
Chubbuck, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- For the first time since March, the AMC CLASSIC Pine Ridge 11 Theater in Chubbuck is open for business. The theater is offering multiple price options for its guests depending on the type of movie they watch. Films previously released such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Spiderman: Homecoming” are $5.00
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Butte County Commissioners raise COVID-19 risk level to high
In July, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Board of Health adopted the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan for the eight-county region.
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EIPH confirmes 2 more COVID-19 deaths, Fremont County mandatory face coverings and other restrictions rescinded
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of two females due to complications of COVID-19.
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Idaho State Board of Education approves temporary change to attendance rule
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a proposed and temporary rule change for how Average Daily Attendance (ADA) is reported by Idaho public schools Wednesday.
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Man in custody after escaping State Hospital South
UPDATE 4:40 p.m. The Blackfoot Police Department reports the man has been found and is in custody as of 4:40 p.m. Wednesday.
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Police investigate after high-speed pursuit ends with rollover
Police are searching for an individual who fled from a high-speed pursuit that ended with a rollover.
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Idaho lawmakers abandon meeting amid unruly spectators
One person was taken into custody Tuesday and lawmakers abandoned the room after spectators at a House committee meeting at the Idaho Statehouse became disruptive.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bingham County.
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Man arrested for burglary of 2 Ammon businesses
A 27-year-old Ammon man has been arrested for two counts of burglary.
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Kanye West qualifies for Idaho presidential ballot
Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Idaho’s presidential ballot this November as an independent candidate, the Idaho Secretary of State’s office said Tuesday.
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Lone Star Fire grows to 763 acres, 0% contained
The lightning-ignited Lone Star Fire reported on Saturday is now estimated at 763 acres and is spreading to the northeast, away from the Old Faithful area.
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Kanye West misses deadline for presidential ballot in home Wyoming
Rapper and music producer Kanye West has missed a deadline to submit signatures to get on the presidential ballot in his home state of Wyoming.
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Spectators shatter glass door to get into lawmakers’ session
Angry spectators who couldn’t get into the Idaho House of Representatives for a special session to deal with the coronavirus pandemic Monday shattered a glass door and rushed into the gallery that had limited seating because of the virus, including at least one person carrying an assault-style weapon.
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Idaho restrictions remain; governor touts food banks
Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Friday he will keep the state in his fourth and final stage for reopening the economy for at least another two weeks as coronavirus infection rates and hospitalizations continue to exceed established metrics.
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DEQ issues Air Pollution Forecast and Caution
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an air pollution forecast and caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bingham, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Power and Oneida Counties of degraded air quality.
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District announces athletic event spectator guidelines
With athletic events set to kick-off on Friday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced Thursday the guidelines it will be requiring for athletic events and activities for the 2020-2021 school year.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health reported another death due to complications from COVID-19 in Bonneville County.
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Bannock County Jail confirms 4 inmates test positive for COVID-19
In a press conference Thursday, Manu confirmed four inmates tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
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Pocatello man arrested after early morning stabbing
Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a residence on the 1100 block of Kortnee Drive for a report that someone had been stabbed around 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
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INL Director Peters accepts new job at Battelle
Idaho National Laboratory Director Mark Peters has accepted a job as executive vice president for Laboratory Operations at Battelle Energy Alliance.
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D91 Board to discuss delaying start of school during special meeting Thursday
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Compass Academy Auditorium to discuss modifying the 2020-21 school calendar and delaying the start of school until Sept. 8.
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Teen mother charged with felony murder in death of toddler
A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on felony murder and other charges in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, whose disappearance prompted a search across three states.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
Continue Reading Special legislative session to address election, civil liability during the pandemic
Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation Wednesday outlining the issues to be considered by the Idaho Legislature during a special legislative session convening on Aug. 24.
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Michaud Creek Fire mapped at 72 acres
UPDATE 6:00 p.m. Firefighters expect to contain the Michaud Creek Fire by 10:00 p.m. Tuesday.
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Judge stops Idaho from enacting ban on transgender athletes
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction to stop Idaho from enacting a law banning transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports while a legal challenge moves forward.
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Idaho reports 1st case of inflammatory pediatric syndrome
An Idaho hospital is reporting the state’s first case of a pediatric inflammatory illness associated with the coronavirus.
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Pocatello woman dies after crash west of Pocatello
A 53-year-old Pocatello woman died after a single-vehicle crash on City Creek Road west of Pocatello Monday.
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Idaho Falls, Rexburg temples among 19 temples moving to Phase 2
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces phased temple reopenings each week.
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Custer County campground shooting investigation continues
Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force members are investigating a shooting that involved an off-duty officer over the weekend.
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Idaho Falls man arrested for Walmart burglary
Idaho Falls Police officers were called to Walmart on 500 S Utah for reports of a burglary in process Sunday shortly before 4 p.m.
Continue Reading High-speed crash sends 1 to hospital
Idaho State Police investigated a crash in Pocatello around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Continue Reading Multiple Bonneville County Jail inmates test positive for COVID-19
The results of testing in that housing unit returned to the sheriff’s office administration late Tuesday and indicated multiple inmates showing positive for COVID-19.
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District 25 modifies plan to start school
At Tuesday’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved PCSD 25 administration’s recommendation to start the 2020-2021 school year with a blended, conservative approach.
Continue Reading Lane open after crash on I-15 lane south of Pocatello
UPDATE 12:40 p.m. Idaho State Police report the left lane of southbound I-15 is open.
Continue Reading No one injured in crash north of Malad
UPDATE 5:10 p.m. Idaho State Police reports all lanes are now open.
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Judge: Anti-transgender birth certificate law violates order
Idaho officials’ latest attempt to ban transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificates violates a court order issued two years ago, a federal judge said.
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19-year-old dies after ejected from vehicle
A 19-year-old Idaho Falls man died from injuries sustained after his vehicle overturned down a steep embankment and he was ejected.
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Man arrested for arson in Jefferson County
A 57-year-old man was arrested for arson on Saturday.
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EIPH amends Bonneville County face covering and other restrictions order
Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Board of Health amended the Order of Restriction for Bonneville County Thursday.
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2 arrested for warrants, heroin trafficking
Idaho Falls Police officers arrested two Idaho Falls residents on Tuesday on various outstanding warrants and drug and other offenses.
Continue Reading Third COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 80s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.
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Idaho part of nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to red onions
Department of Health and Welfare officials are urging Idahoans to be aware of a national outbreak of Salmonella involving onions that has sickened at least 26 people in the state.
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Tornado warning canceled
UPDATE 6:23 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the tornado warning.
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Deputies investigate Fremont County incident
A Fremont County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speed on
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Gov. Little to call special legislative session
Governor Brad Little announced Wednesday he will call the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session the week of August 24.
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Fraudulent $20 bills located in the area
Pocatello Police report fraudulent $20 bills have been located in the area.
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Pocatello man sentenced to more than 19 years for receipt of child pornography
A 42-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 235 months in federal prison for receiving sexually explicit images of minors, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced Tuesday.
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2 arrested after Saturday search warrant
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports two were arrested after a search warrant was served in the 600 block Lawndale Dr. in Bonneville County Saturday morning.
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IEA: Schools in COVID-19 hotspots should begin with remote learning
Idaho Education Association President Layne McInelly has released a statement calling on all school districts in COVID-19 hotspots to begin the 2020-21 school year with remote learning.
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Motorcyclist dies after accident
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office responded to Highway 34 near MP84 for the report of a one-vehicle motorcycle accident Monday around 3:14 p.m.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 90s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.
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Grass fire contained
Idaho Falls firefighters were called to a grass fire near 6000 N. 25th East at around 3:11 p.m. Friday.
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Evacuations in place for gas leak
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department is on S. Bellin Road for a gas leak.
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Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to knowingly and fraudulently concealing assets in a bankruptcy proceeding
A 46-year-old Idaho Falls man pleaded guilty to knowingly and fraudulently concealing assets in a bankruptcy proceeding and agreed to immediately forfeit $25,000 to the United States, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced Thursday.
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Supreme Court halts Idaho online signatures for initiative
The U.S Supreme Court on Thursday ruled an Idaho group must stop collecting online signatures for an education funding initiative for the November ballot.
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Jefferson School District announces Rigby Virtual Academy
Jefferson Joint School District 251 has announced the opening of the Rigby Virtual Academy for students in grades K-8.
Continue Reading Power outage affects more than 15,000 customers
Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 14 outages in Idaho affecting 15,267 customers.
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Teton County Wyo. extends face-covering order through August 14
Due to a continued increase in COVID-19 cases in Teton County Wyo., State Public Health Officer Alexia Harrist has approved a request to extend the Teton District Public Health Order #20-6.
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Police renew request for help locating missing person
The Chubbuck Police Department is renewing its request for help from the community regarding a missing person.
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Idaho inmate becomes 2nd in US to receive gender surgery
An Idaho inmate became the second incarcerated person in the U.S. to undergo gender confirmation surgery while in prison following a legal dispute that went to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Continue Reading First COVID-19 case confirmed in Clark County resident, cases and hospitalizations of COVID-19 increasing throughout region
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming the first case of COVID19 in a Clark County resident.
Continue Reading 2 Yellowstone concession employees, 3 visitors test positive with COVID-19
Two Yellowstone concession employees and three separate visitors have recently tested positive for COVID-19 after being in the park.
Continue Reading 82 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 82 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.
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Pocatello requires masks at city buildings, facilities; Mayor issues proclamation encouraging you to “Wear a Face Covering”
Pocatello Mayor Blad is implementing face-covering measures for City employees and for citizens who enter City facilities and participate in programs and activities effective Monday, July 27.
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3 arrested after woman reports being held hostage and tortured
Three individuals have been arrested after a woman reports being held hostage and tortured.
Continue Reading More than 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area Thursday
Local health officials reported more than 50 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Grass fire near I-15 in Pocatello
There is a grass fire in the area of Interstate 15 southbound at milepost 67, in Pocatello.
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Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise
Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections, and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the pandemic for at least another two weeks.
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NPS seeks information after group damages historic hayfield
National Park Service investigators are looking for information related to activities that caused significant resource damage along historic Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park recently.
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Wanted Idaho Falls man arrested after home invasion
Idaho Falls Police have one man in custody after a home invasion early Tuesday.
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