Gov. Little: 2020 like a tornado, but state is strong
Gov. Brad Little on Monday described 2020 like a damaging and deadly tornado, but said Idaho is strong heading into the new year with strong finances…
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Idaho company to block Facebook and Twitter for censorship
An internet provider based in northern Idaho, says it will block Facebook and Twitter from its WIFI service for some customers due to claims of…
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Bonneville County officials sworn into office
Two new leaders were sworn-in as Bonneville County leaders Monday.…
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Official: Boise area might gain 1 legislative district
Population estimates suggest the Boise metropolitan region will gain another legislative district at the expense of rural Idaho, a state official…
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432 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 432 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Idaho officials reported 977 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 1,085 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,085 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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ISP made 127 DUI arrests over holiday season
Idaho State Police troopers joined their partner law enforcement agencies throughout the state to remove DUI drivers from Idaho roadways during the…
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Idaho Lottery debuts new Pick 4 Draw game on Sunday
The Idaho Lottery will unveil a new, twice daily Draw Game on…
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Idaho lawmakers sue House speaker over coronavirus concerns
Two Democratic lawmakers in Idaho filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Legislature and the Republican speaker of the House contending the…
Continue Reading 1,067 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,067 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths on…
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Potato sales show continued growth
More consumers are buying potatoes than they have in the last five years.…
Continue Reading 1,263 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,263 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho vaccination plans
An 87-year-old south-central Idaho man has filed a federal lawsuit against Republican Gov. Brad Little and the state’s health department seeking…
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1st group for Idaho vaccinations should be done this month
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says coronavirus vaccinations for 130,000 front-line health care workers and long-term care residents should be finished by…
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Idaho US Rep. Fulcher says he’ll object to Electoral votes
One of Idaho’s four congressmen says he will object to the Electoral College count from some swing states, siding with President Donald Trump and…
Continue Reading 1,538 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,538 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…
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Idaho group recommends ways to bolster salmon, steelhead
A group brought together by Idaho Gov. Brad Little to find ways to bolster faltering salmon and steelhead populations has agreed to encourage habitat…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine press conference set for Tuesday
Governor Brad Little will join Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch to offer…
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Rigby Police Department seeking community support with jam and jelly drive
During the month of January, Rigby Police will be doing a jam and jelly drive.…
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Local seniors get their first COVID-19 shot this week
Residents of Independence Home in Pocatello were buzzing with excitement Monday while receiving their first dose of the Covid-19…
Continue Reading 798 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 798 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…
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US issues new rules for Idaho potato field quarantines
U.S. officials have released a new plan involving methods to deal with a microscopic pest in southeastern Idaho that threatens the state’s…
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Statehouses could prove to be hothouses for virus infection
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the crisis created by the pandemic, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses…
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Idaho officials reported 308 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Late-night earthquake hits southeast Idaho
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was felt in southeast…
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Idaho officials reported 1,122 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 1,213 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 33 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,213 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 1,340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,340 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…
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Idaho group to try for recreational marijuana in 2022
Groups of Idaho activists are renewing the effort to legalize marijuana, both for medicinal and recreational…
Continue Reading 1,514 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,514 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…
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Police recover stolen gun made to look like a toy
Idaho Falls Police recover a stolen gun that was made to look like a toy…
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Girl Scouts launch digital cookie program
For the first time, Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered before New…
Continue Reading 795 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 795 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Local pharmacies preparing for next phase of vaccine rollout
Ed Snell’s Pharmacy Shop in Pocatello expects to have their first 2,000 doses of the vaccine in hand by the end of January.…
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Fungal infection likely caused duck deaths near Salmon
Over 100 mallard ducks found dead near Salmon may have died from acute fungal infection, Idaho Fish and game biologists…
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$1,000,000 Raffle winning ticket to be announced Monday night
The Idaho Lottery will announce the winning ticket for the $1,000,000 Raffle Monday night at 10 p.m.…
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Idaho officials reported 428 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading 554 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 554 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 1,248 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,248 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 1,391 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,391 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…
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Pebble Creek Ski Area delays opening
INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pebble Creek Ski Area is hoping a Saturday snow storm will be enough to let them open on Sunday. Dana Kmetz, Marketing…
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BLM to hold public meeting on proposed phosphate mine
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District is preparing an environmental impact statement to address a mine and reclamation plan…
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Idaho Falls Fiber is recognizing 1,000th customer
Idaho Falls Fiber-optic network celebrated Tuesday morning to mark the milestone of their thousandth…
Continue Reading 1,717 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,717 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…
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Governor: Idaho in a race to get residents vaccinated
Idaho is in a race to get people vaccinated against the coronavirus while simultaneously limiting its spread long enough to avoid running out of…
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Traffic Alert: Highway 32 closed
Traffic separate accidents has caused blockage on two Idaho highways. …
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COVID-19 vaccines distributed and going well so far
We are told all 975 doses delivered to Eastern Idaho Public Health have been distributed to all 6 hospitals in our…
Continue Reading 917 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 917 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths on…
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Health insurance sign-up deadline extended
The “Your Health Idaho” board of directors has voted to extend the open enrollment deadline for the first time this year.…
Continue Reading 891 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 891 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
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Idaho officials reported 851 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Elks Lodge distributes food boxes
Idaho falls elks lodge 1087 and friends are helping feed our…
Continue Reading ‘Mad scramble’: Unlikely places stocked Idaho virus supplies
Idaho government officials spent $162,500 at a women’s clothing store called Fantazia Apparel in Los Angeles last spring. Another $8,500 went to…
Continue Reading 1,340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,340 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…
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Governor Little speaks on vaccines, upcoming Legislative Session and election
Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the…
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Idaho to pay more than $26K in lawyer fees over election lawsuit
Idaho will pay more than $26,000 in lawyer fees to a former congressional candidate who successfully sued to extend a deadline to apply for primary…
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Superintendent Ybarra announces new SDE transportation director
Kyle Rahn, a law enforcement officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Boise, will join the State Department of Education Dec. 30 as…
Continue Reading 1,426 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 28 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,426 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Some states say Pfizer vaccine allotments cut for next week
Several states including Idaho say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of…
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Lawsuit seeks to stop Idaho forest project near Yellowstone
Conservation groups have sued to stop a U.S. Forest Service project west of Yellowstone National Park the agency said is needed to maintain wildlife…
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Long-haul trucking during the pandemic
While many of us are experiencing the pandemic through a local lens, Idaho Falls truck drivers have been exposed to restrictions, reactions, and…
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Idaho school district replaces Indians mascot, keeps colors
A school board in Idaho has unanimously approved a new mascot to represent its school after it retired the Indians moniker earlier this…
Continue Reading 1,433 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,433 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…
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Ongoing vandalism costing Portneuf Wellness Complex thousands
There’s an ongoing vandalism problem at the Portneuf Wellness…
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Postal service says it faces heaviest mailing season ever
Getting those precious holiday gifts to loved ones this year may be a little more…
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ISP warns of phone scams targeting Idahoans
Idaho State Police have been made aware of another round of telephone scams targeting Idahoans.…
Continue Reading 1,802 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,802 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths on…
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New center to help probation and parolees change behaviors
Those on probation or on parole have a new resource to get their lives back on track through the new Connection and Intervention Station.…
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Idaho governor will wait turn to get coronavirus vaccination
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will wait his turn in line to get a coronavirus vaccination, a spokeswoman for the 66-year-old Republican governor said…
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SD25 picks Thunder for new Pocatello High School mascot
School District 25 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to replace the Pocatello Indians with the Pocatello…
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Idaho health board rejects regional mask, distancing order
A proposed public health order that would have included a mask mandate for Idaho’s most populated region was voted down on Tuesday as hundreds of…
Continue Reading State officials deliver $52.5 million to Idaho schools
State officials on Tuesday presented Idaho’s public schools with a ceremonial check for $52.5…
Continue Reading 1,038 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,038 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths on…
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Former FBI official pleads guilty to receiving bribes, falsifying tax return
Former Federal Bureau of Investigation official James Heslep, 51, of Gainesville, Virginia, pleaded guilty to receiving a bribe by a public official…
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LDS Ward to perform remote holiday program for seniors
A local ward with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came up with a holiday solution for our…
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Idaho attempting to recover overpaid unemployment benefits
The state of Idaho is trying to recover overpaid unemployment benefits disbursed as part of an effort to mitigate the economic impact of the…
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New INL Director officially assumes position
Newly named Idaho National Laboratory Director, John Wagner Ph. D., officially assumed the position…
Continue Reading 547 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 547 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Find Santa near you
COVID-19 and the word pandemic has made it difficult for many families to find a Santa Claus near…
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Ten Distinguished Under 40 award winners being recognized for contributions to our community
Every year, the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce honors ten young professionals who have gone above and beyond to accomplish outstanding feats…
Continue Reading 1,022 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,022 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…
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Plan your posts carefully this holiday season
Easily sharing exciting news is one of the things we all love about posting to our social media accounts. But sharing when your house will be empty…
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Shop-With-A-Cop event brings Christmas to 21 families
On Saturday morning, law enforcement officers from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, and Idaho State Probation…
Continue Reading Snake River Valley residents have access to new outpatient COVID-19 treatment
Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 have a new treatment option that could reduce their chances of needing to be hospitalized because of…
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Amber Alert Cancelled
An Amber Alert for a missing Idaho Falls boy has been cancelled.…
Continue Reading 1,582 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,582 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…
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Gov. Little increases Idaho National Guard response to battle COVID-19
Governor Brad Little authorized an increase in Idaho National Guard support from 100 to up to 250 personnel serving on active duty in an effort to…
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Idaho health leaders OK crisis health care rationing rule
Idaho’s top public health leaders on Friday cleared the way for state officials to impose crisis standards of care if the number of COVID-19 patients…
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Stay warm while spending less on heat this winter
Winterizing your home can save you money on your power bill and keep you warm throughout the…
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Operation Safe Holiday: Don’t drive impaired
The holidays are here, and while celebrations may look different this year, keeping our communities safe remains a top priority. That is why law…
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Idaho store closes after group of mask-less customers enter
An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store’s…
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Hospital beds continue to be close to capacity in Eastern Idaho
The Chief Operations Officer at Idaho Falls Community Hospital says their Intensive Care Unit can handle 35 COVID patients. …
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Pocatello TSA agent wins national title
Pocatello has one of the smallest airports in the nation but they just brought home one of the biggest awards.…
Continue Reading 1,825 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 33 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,825 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Idaho remains in Stage 2
Governor Brad Little announced Thursday Idaho will remain under the Stage 2 statewide public health order.…
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Gov. Little joins with Idaho GOP in supporting Texas lawsuit on election integrity
Governor Brad Little announced Thursday he proudly stands with the Idaho Republican Party in supporting Texas in its efforts to ensure American’s…
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Live Christmas nativity comes to Idaho Falls
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is putting on a live nativity scene at the temple grounds Thursday at 6…
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Major sponsor visits Salmon gym
The principal sponsor of the new high school gym in Salmon, is keeping a close eye on the project as it meets major…
Continue Reading Record 2,298 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths
Idaho officials reported a record 2,298 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths on…
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