COVID-19 UPDATES: 600K fully vaccinated
Idaho officials reported Thursday 600,070 people are fully vaccinated.…
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AAA warns about hot car dangers
Temperatures are rising across the Gem State, and AAA reminds parents to bring their children with them into air-conditioned buildings to prevent the…
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New vehicle registrations now available online
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicles is adding another option to its online DMV services.…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest moves to high fire danger
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved to High Fire Danger due to weather and fuel conditions.…
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Input sought on salmon/steelhead changes for 2022-2024
Anglers who fish in Idaho’s Clearwater Region are encouraged to participate in a survey about potential changes to salmon and steelhead fishing…
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Idaho misses first coronavirus vaccine goal
As the country celebrated reaching 50% of American adults vaccinated, Idaho missed its first vaccination goal by just…
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Former Chief Justice Charles McDevitt dies at 89
Former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles F. McDevitt has died. He was…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Rec unveils newsletter
The free publication offers information of community events such as movies in the park, sports team sign-ups, and more.…
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TSA, Idaho Falls Airport officials prepare for busy travel season
Rick Cloutier, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport manager, says people are just ready to…
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UPDATED: Wanted man found in Denver
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for Deon Waynewood.…
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CEI releases design concepts for Future Tech building
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has released the latest design concepts for its new Future Tech building.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 173 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 173 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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ISP issued 233 seat belt citations during last 2 weeks of May followed by tragic Memorial Day weekend
Idaho State Police Troopers wrote 233 citations to motorists for not wearing seat belts during the last two weeks in…
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Annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest begins
Idaho Fish and Game says it is extremely important you respect all closure signs and not enter posted…
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Avoid summer diseases spread by insects
As the weather around the state beings to warm, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering advice to help families avoid some potentially…
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IDA kicks off new, nonstop American Airlines flights June 3
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will kick off two new, daily American Airlines flights beginning Thursday.…
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100 Deadliest Days off to bad start, ISP urges caution
At least 10 people died in 8 separate accidents statewide during the 3-day Memorial Day weekend, according to Idaho State…
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Boise attorney appointed to Idaho Supreme Court
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday he appointed Boise lawyer Colleen Zahn to the Idaho Supreme Court, replacing Justice Roger Burdick, who is…
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Idaho ranks 23rd in US for most teen-involved crash deaths per capita
Idaho currently ranks 23rd in the country for most per-capita crash fatalities involving teen…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the…
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2 vehicle fatality crash near Fairfield
Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash on US Highway 20 near milepost 142, west of Fairfield Tuesday around 1:00…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho launches Wish Heroes Campaign
The Wish Heroes Campaign kicked off Tuesday, celebrating 35 years of Make-A-Wish…
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INL program matches prospective business partners with lab experts
Companies can now apply for Idaho National Laboratory’s Mentor-Protégé Program.…
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New trial court administrator appointed for Idaho’s Third Judicial District
The Idaho Supreme Court has appointed a new trial court administrator for Idaho’s Third Judicial District.…
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Idaho family says teacher had students push girl down stairs
Parents of a Twin Falls middle school student have filed a tort claim against the school district, contending the girl was injured after a teacher…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.18/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Air ambulance transports 1 to hospital after crash on I-84
Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash westbound on Interstate 84 at mile marker 197, east of Hazelton Monday around 2:49…
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Brady Chapel opens to public for Memorial Day, fundraising efforts continue
People got a taste of Pocatello history, as the Brady Chapel opened to the public on Memorial…
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End of Watch Ride to Remember to honor Deputy Maser
The Beyond the Call of Duty – End of Watch Ride to Remember will be stopping at the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday in honor of Deputy…
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2 hospitalized after crash near Inkom
Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 61, north of Inkom Monday around 11:25…
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Idaho State Law Library reopens June 1
The Idaho State Law Library in Boise will reopen June 1 after a 14-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Idaho Supreme Court ordered…
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Motorcyclist dies after crash with tractor that crossed road
A man from Hazelton is dead after his motorcycle crashed into a tractor.…
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Memorial Day marks start of 100 deadliest days of driving
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer season with BBQ’s, camping trips and family vacations which leads to busier roads and an increase in…
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2 killed in crash near Richfield
Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash on Highway 26 at milepost 187, north of Richfield.…
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Spokane man flees troopers in high-speed chase in Idaho
A Spokane man was tased Sunday following a high-speed chase in northern Idaho.…
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Former Idaho gubernatorial candidate to undergo psychological evaluation before trial
Pankey is accused of taking Jonelle from her Greeley home while her family was away sometime before 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 1984, and killing her with a…
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Four killed in crash near Marsing
Investigating troopers say evidence on scene indicates a Honda Civic traveling northbound collided with a GMC Sierra pickup traveling…
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Trahant, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the car and died at the…
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Idaho man sentenced for distribution, possession of child pornography
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered Barclay to serve 25 years of supervised release following his prison sentence.…
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Labor Direct Job referral program begins June 1
A new Department of Labor referral program will result in more customized matches between job seekers and Idaho…
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Gov. Little rescinds mask mandate prohibition put in place by Lt. Gov. while he was out of state
Idaho Governor Brad Little has rescinded a mask mandate prohibition put in place Thursday by the lieutenant governor while he was out of…
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Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument unveiled
Our fallen heroes here in Idaho are being honored for their ultimate…
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Memorial Day weekend begins the “100 Deadliest Days” on Idaho roads
This Memorial Day weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) reminds drivers to take caution during the “100…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 135 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 135 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Inaugural flight to Portland from Idaho Falls takes off
The Idaho Falls airport fire department sent them off with a traditional water…
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Rocky Mountain Power files rate request
Rocky Mountain Power filed a request Thursday with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to implement its long-term plan to modernize how the company…
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Idaho college first Hispanic-Serving Institution in state
A radio station reported the College of Southern Idaho has become the first in the state to be a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.…
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Minidoka National Historic Site Visitor Center summer hours begin Friday
On Friday, May 28, the Visitor Center of Minidoka National Historic Site will be open for summer…
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State Board approves construction of ISU Alumni Center, U of I plan to establish daily flights near campus
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved proposals Thursday from Idaho State University and the University of…
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Emergency drill held at Idaho Falls Airport
The Idaho Falls Airport took part in a full-scale exercise…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 139 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 139 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin, acting governor, bans mask mandates
Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin on Thursday issued an executive order banning mask mandates statewide among state political entities.…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
Now’s the perfect time to drop a line in your local fishing…
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Idaho high school students named national cyber scholars, awarded scholarships
After participating in a rigorous 48-hour cybersecurity competition, the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation has named 10 Idaho high school…
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Idaho WIC temporarily increases food benefits
Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will see…
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Committee names to vet IPTV general manager candidates
The Idaho State Board of Education’s executive director has formed a screening committee to interview candidates interested in becoming the next…
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I-15, US-20 Interim Project underway
The Interstate 15 and U.S. 20 interchange at Exit 119 is undergoing an interim makeover for safety. A bigger project is down the…
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Annual fifth grade bike ride returns for District 93
After being canceled the last two years, this year’s ride was scheduled for last Friday but was pushed back due to…
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COVID-19 outbreak at Idaho high school
A new COVID-19 crisis is rising in Coeur d’Alene’s Lake City High…
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Mike Edmondson to lead Governor’s Office of Species Conservation
Governor Brad Little announced Mike Edmondson will take over as administrator of the Governor’s Office of Species Conservation…
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Little, Wasden praise spent fuel milestone
Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden issued the following joint statement Wednesday praising the completion by the U.S. Navy of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 192 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 192 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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IDWR sends curtailment notices to 129 water users with junior water rights
More than a hundred junior groundwater right users in eastern Idaho and the Magic Valley have been given notice they could see their water cut off as…
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Idaho Falls, Pocatello Texas Roadhouse locations to host hiring event
As local diners return to their favorite restaurants, Texas Roadhouse is staffing…
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Chinook fishing on Lower Salmon River closes Friday
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest…
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Motor Vu Drive-In to open Friday
Following major renovations and upgrades, the Motor Vu Drive-In is officially reopening for the 2021 summer season on Friday with a double-feature on…
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Police identify body found in Chubbuck
The Chubbuck Police Department has identified a body found in a field Saturday as Karl…
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Idaho’s historic waste disposal site to close after receiving final shipment
Environmental Management (EM) crews recently placed a final radioactive waste shipment into the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site’s largest…
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Filer man killed after hitting house on Idaho highway
A Filer man is dead after hitting a house on an Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 149 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 149 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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DHW’s Preston office to close in June, services continue to be available
The Department of Health and Welfare is leveraging a lease that expires at the end of June to permanently close a small office in Preston.…
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Grizzly bear video filmed southeast of Salmon in 2020 confirmed by F&G officials
Idaho Fish and Game officials recently received a video shot by a sportsman in spring of 2020 who believed the bear was a young grizzly near the…
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Memorial Day gas prices predicted to be most expensive since 2014
The unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season is just around the corner, but with surging demand for fuel, rental cars, airfare and hotel…
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Idaho Legislature hires own lawyers to defend new initiative
The Idaho Supreme Court has agreed to allow the state Legislature to intervene in two lawsuits that challenge the same restrictive voter initiative…
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Idaho Dept. of Finance warns investors about virtual currency
The director if the Idaho Department of Finance is warning people of the risks of investing in…
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Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship recipients announced
Governor Brad Little announced Monday the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Cup Scholarships to Idaho colleges and universities.…
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COVID-19 media briefing
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, May…
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$1,000 reward offered after Teton River access sites vandalized
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Fish and Game are asking the public for information regarding the recent vandalism of several access…
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Idaho woman sentenced to life for killing husband
An Idaho woman has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her husband, after the judge told her that her explanation for the man’s death did…
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Pocatello Mayor fears new property tax law will jeopardize growth
A new property tax law that aimed to lessen the burden on homeowners has city officials sounding the…
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Plan released for $440M in Idaho education rescue money
Idaho education officials say the state’s primary challenge in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is helping students make up lost ground due to…
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Idaho angler missing after boating accident on Salmon River
An Idaho man is missing after a weekend boating accident on the Salmon River.…
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New Idaho Democratic executive director
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Fred Cornforth announced Monday party has hired Jared DeLoof to serve as Executive Director heading into the 2022…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 329 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 580K vaccinated
Idaho officials reported 329 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading INL meets agreement to store used naval nuclear fuel ahead of schedule
One of the key provisions of the Agreement is that the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF), operated for the NNPP by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, would…
Continue Reading Idaho crash fatalities down in 2020
The number of fatal crashes on American roads increased in 2020, but AAA says Idaho was not part of the deadly…
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Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy runs for Idaho governor
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy is running to be Idaho’s next governor, according to documents filed Friday with the Secretary of State’s…
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Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020
Scientists say the outlook for the western U.S. fire season is grim because it’s starting far drier than 2020’s record-breaking fire year.…
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Local writers win IDeal education savings scholarships
Twelve young local writers were declared winners of the Idaho PTV PBS KIDS Writers Contest…
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2021 Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship winners announced
The 2021 Jackie Caivano Scholarship recipients have been selected. …
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Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft of new strategic plan
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council released the first draft of its strategic plan to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use…
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Advanced Test Reactor begins major overhaul to replace core components
The Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at Idaho National Laboratory is getting an overhaul that will shut it down for nine…
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Local hero teen who died saving girlfriend awarded Carnegie medal
A local hero is posthumously being honored for his…
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Community recovery meeting for Rigby school shooting happening Monday
Rigby Police are offering a “community recovery meeting” on Monday for the families affected by the shooting at Rigby Middle…
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Temporary road closures as unused railroad crossings get removed
East Idaho Railroad will be removing the unused railroad crossing at Park Avenue, south of W Broadway on Monday and Tuesday, May 24th and…
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Two arrested after altercation with police
According to the probable cause affidavit, it all started when police attempted to arrest 26-year-old Brendon Earl Nichols for failing to comply with…
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US 20 blocked near Island Park
The Idaho Transportation Department reports US 20 is blocked about three miles east of the Island Park…
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Parents, high school counselors using website to help students prepare for life after high school
By looking at which skills can lead to certain careers, users can then see what training is needed for that job McConnell…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 168 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 168 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Idaho’s April unemployment rate drops to 3.1%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.1% in April, dropping slightly from 3.2% in…
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