Details released on Idaho Return to Work bonuses
Additional program details were made available Wednesday on the Idaho Return to Work…
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Bear Lake County Fair 2020 canceled
The Bear Lake County Fair 2020 is canceled due to COVID-19…
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Increased rain and vegetation pose a threat for wildfires
Consistent rain across southeast Idaho is sprouting an increased risk to our fire season.…
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Official canvass finalizes Idaho primary election
After a nearly 37% turnout, Idaho’s primary election results are…
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New committees formed to address fall school reopening and digital divide
Governor Brad Little announced the formation of two new committees to create a plan for reopening public schools this fall and a plan to address the…
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Men’s Health Month: What preventative care men should be taking
Maintaining a healthy body is important for both genders, but also taking the time to bring awareness to common health issues that are more common in…
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Idaho prosecutors seek death penalty for shooting suspect
Boise County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against an Idaho man accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy in…
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Question of the Day: What is your cheapskate story?
“I don’t believe in spending money on something you’re just going to throw away, such as toilet paper.” Every morning, our morning team wants to hear…
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Winter survival estimates for mule deer, elk above average
Idaho Department of Fish and Game report after a relatively mild winter, 73% of radio-collared elk calves and 63% of mule deer fawns survived through…
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How COVID-19 will impact your visit to Jefferson County Lake
“Make sure you want to be around a lot of people because there will be a lot of…
Continue Reading Idaho letter carriers ask for your help to prevent dog attacks
The number of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,803 in…
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Bingham County ropes in Idaho High School Rodeo Championships
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The battle of two counties over who will host the state’s high school rodeo championship is over. Bingham county…
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Governor Little gives OK to lift more virus restrictions
Governor Little will host a press conference regarding Stage 4 of Idaho Rebounds at 10 a.m. MT Thursday.…
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Grandparents of J.J. visit where the remains of their grandson were found
“It’s torn up so many people, it’s destroyed. It’s torn up hope, homes, and there’s no need for this. I’m not coming in hostility in any way. I come…
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Mobile medical unit helps Fort Hall prepare for a possible second COVID-19 wave
A new medical facility is on the move to improve health care in Fort Hall.…
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Unauthorized person interrupts Public Charter School Commission meeting
Idaho Public Charter School Commission virtual Zoom meeting was canceled Thursday after an unauthorized person joined the meeting virtually and…
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Idaho ‘Economic Reboot’ conference set for 1 p.m., open to the public
A community meeting is helping local businesses get back on their feet after being shut down for more than a month due to the…
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Pay It Forward – Soldiers of Hope
This awareness group says more people are overdosing and relapsing during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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US delays repairs for Idaho road in grizzly bear habitat
U.S. officials will delay the repair of an impassable northern Idaho road in important grizzly bear habitat near the Canadian border because of a…
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A look back on missing Rexburg children
It’s been a long and winding road to get to this point.…
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Magnitude 4.1 aftershock hits Central Idaho
The United States Geological Survey reports a magnitude 4.1 quake hit Central Idaho Tuesday…
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Coronavirus causing massive backlog in jury trials
Hundreds of people in the Sixth District Court are waiting for a jury…
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Bannock County property values keep rising as assessments go out
Property assessments were sent out on June 1.…
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Cold temperatures cause concern for spud farmers
Potato farmers are limited in their defense against Monday night’s forecasted cold…
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Police identify body of man found in the Snake River
Idaho Falls Police have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Snake River…
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Reclaim Idaho sues for more time to collect signatures
The backers of a proposed ballot initiative to increase Idaho’s public education funding are suing the state in federal court, contending emergency…
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Idaho leverages federal relief funds to cover public safety costs
Governor Brad Little is traveling threw Idaho, county to county, with some good…
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Idaho Supreme Court considers State Superintendent lawsuit
Idaho’s Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical on Friday about whether the Legislature can legally shift some duties previously handled by one…
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2.5 million jobs were added to the market in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
In May the national unemployment rate fell to 13.3% and employers added 2.5 million jobs to the market, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
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Idaho National Guard bound for Washington D.C. to support local law enforcement
The Idaho National Guard is sending members to Washington D.C. to assist in guarding monuments, buildings, and other property throughout the National…
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Meat-rendering company where worker died fined by OSHA
The owner of an Idaho meat-rendering plant where an employee died earlier this year has been fined more than $63,000 by the federal Occupational…
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Idaho offers $1,500 bonus for people return to work
Governor Brad Little on Friday announced a plan for people to receive a one-time bonus of up to $1,500 to return to…
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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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Idaho National Guard sends personnel to Washington D.C.
The Idaho National Guard will provide approximately 400 personnel to assist in guarding monuments, buildings and other property throughout the…
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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…
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Do you feel confident using your gun during an emergency situation?
Shooting at a still target is great practice, but may not always apply in an emergency situation.…
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Idaho woman kills 5-year-old son and self, authorities say
A mother killed her 5-year-old son and then herself at their home in Idaho, police…
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Federal grant could help local law enforcement hire new recruits
A federal grant may be helping take the load off of local law enforcement. The Dept. of Justice is awarding nearly $400 million to agencies across…
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US designates Northern Idaho county as drug-trafficking area
Federal officials on Thursday announced that a northern Idaho county with a drug-trafficking problem will be included in a regional enforcement…
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ISU lays out plans to resume in-person class in the Fall, no tuition increase
Classes, on-campus housing and sporting events will return in the fall, but they will function differently in accordance with CDC…
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IFPD reaches out to the public to bring peace
The department says they are aware of the conversations dominating our Nation right…
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Hundreds gather in Pocatello for “Kneel For Nine: Unity March”
Hundreds gathered in the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello Wednesday for the “Kneel For Nine Unity…
Continue Reading Amy’s Kitchen confirms employees test positive for COVID-19, working with SIPH to ensure safety
Amy’s Kitchen confirmed on Wednesday that an employee at the Pocatello plant tested positive for…
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Madison County commissioner wins seat in the House in District 34
After serving as a Madison County commissioner for the past 12 years, Jon Weber is heading to state…
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Ron Nate wins against incumbent Britt Raybould
A familiar face is heading back to represent the State. Ron Nate beat the incumbent Britt Raybould in the race for District 34 Seat B in the…
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Thousands attend vigil at Idaho Statehouse in Boise
Thousands of people attended a vigil in front of the Idaho Statehouse to protest the killing of George Floyd in a largely peaceful…
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Governor Little appoints Aaron von Ehlinger to District 6 House Seat
Governor Brad Little announced the appointment of Aaron von Ehlinger to fill the Idaho House of Representatives seat for Legislative District…
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Tax Commission customer-service counters open as June 15 deadline nears
The Idaho State Tax Commission’s customer-service counters have reopened in time to help taxpayers navigate the June 15 deadline for state income…
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Simpson wins 2nd District GOP primary
Mike Simpson has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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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…
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Fulcher wins 1st District GOP primary
Rep. Russ Fulcher has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 1st Congressional…
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Bingham and Oneida election results
Results are now in for Bingham and Oneida…
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Teton County, Idaho election results
Two contested races were decided by Teton County, Idaho Republicans…
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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…
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Two closely watched races in Bonneville County were settled by republican voters…
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Power County election results
Four people were vying for the Republican nomination for Sheriff in Power County. …
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Jefferson County election results
Three republican races were settled in Jefferson County…
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2 Lemhi County Commission seats decided
Two Lemhi County Commission seats were decided…
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Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem
Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem across…
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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…
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Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening
Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…
Continue Reading 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.…
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Neighbors come together to peacefully protest in Idaho Falls
Those who attended said they were there to bring justice to George Floyd by bringing awareness to the nation-wide issue of police…
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Idaho higher education’s plan for the fall semester
With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to be active for the foreseeable future, our colleges and universities are now focused on the fall semester and…
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Bannock County cancels PRIDDAHO and state rodeo championships
Bannock County Commissioners revoked access to county facilities for two upcoming…
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Results for Idaho’s first mail-in primary due late Tuesday
Idaho is holding its first mail-in primary because of the coronavirus pandemic, and a federal court ruling is allowing voters an extra week to…
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Spider season is upon us
Our new seasonal risk at home is a lot bigger than any virus. It’s pest…
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Experts say you should always be ‘bear aware’
A possible bear encounter should always be in the back of your…
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Idaho cities continue population growth in 2019
Idaho’s cities continue to be magnets drawing population from outside the state and from Idaho’s rural areas, according to the Idaho Department of…
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Fluor gift supports Idaho Red Cross during COVID-19
Fluor Corporation has given the Red Cross of Idaho a $10,000 gift to support the organization’s work during the COVID-19…
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Visit EBR-I this summer with free virtual, online tours
The Experimental Breeder Reactor (EBR-I) typically welcomes visitors from around the world during the summer months.…
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The Idaho State Tax Commission is offering some tips to make filing taxes easier as the June 15 state income tax deadline…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week averaging $2.13/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…
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Idaho movie theaters now open
There’s nothing like a fresh bag of popcorn and watching your favorite movies on the big screens, and now across Idaho, you finally…
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Dealing with the new normal: How restaurants are rebounding
When the Pandemic first started, we checked in with Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant and The Firehouse Grill. Both restaurants have their dining room…
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Unofficial graduation draws hundreds to Portneuf Wellness Complex
Students and parents gathered at the Portneuf Wellness Complex Friday to celebrate graduating seniors. Graduates walked down a flagged path near the…
Continue Reading Idaho newspaper plans lawsuit over COVID-19 records denial
A southwestern Idaho newspaper on Friday said it will file a lawsuit against the state Department of Health and Welfare if the agency doesn’t turn…
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Latinos increasingly affected by COVID-19 in rural Idaho
New data shows a recent spike in coronavirus cases has hit Latinos in rural Idaho, an already disproportionately affected community that makes up a…
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What to consider before you take out a payday loan
Payday loans in Idaho can have an interest rate of up to 652…
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Governor Little OKs additional lifting of restrictions
Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding Stage 3 of Idaho Rebounds at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.…
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Vandalism and bad behavior on the increase at a Pocatello park
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A wave of vandalism is hitting a popular park in Bannock County. There has been record attendance at the Portneuf…
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D91 extends Grab ‘n Go Program through June 30
The school year is coming to an end, but Idaho Falls School District 91’s Grab ‘n Go Breakfast/Lunch program will continue through June…
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Movies are back: theaters plan to reopen after Governor gives OK
Royal Theaters plan to open the Blackfoot Movie Mill and the Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls on Saturday.…
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Idaho gets 14K more absentee ballot requests after extension
The state of Idaho has received another 14,000 absentee ballot requests after a federal court extended the deadline for the primary election because…
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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…
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Residents told to ‘stay indoors’ as a precaution after an unused gas line ruptures in Pocatello
An incident in Bannock County prompted fire officials to tell residents to stay inside their homes…
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Idaho State Police enforces move over lawÂ
With warmer weather and the stay at home order being lifted, more people will be on the roads, but this poses a problem for Idaho State…
Continue Reading High school rodeo state champs to be held in Pocatello
While other events planned for the event center, like the Hairball concert, are canceled, Moser said the rodeo is a different…
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How is COVID-19 impacting Eastern Idaho’s economy?
“Each county in Idaho when you compare the economies of each county they’re very different from each other.…
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Adding color to gloomy times
Faces masks are becoming a real fashion statement for Miss Shoban. Stormie Perdash is using her eye for style to produce custom masks for people…
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State and local public health experts created a new guidance document to assist with decisions about gatherings during the COVID-19…
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Idaho State Police cracking down on drunk driving
Liquor stores are one of the few beneficiaries of the pandemic, but we may be paying a big price for rising alcohol…
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Meat Madness: local vendors, restaurants impacted by meat supply chain
Prices rising, restaurants nixing menu items, and animals going to waste: the state of the supply chain in a nut…
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Idaho voters had until Tuesday to request absentee ballots
Idaho voters will now have until Tuesday to request their absentee ballots, according to a new Idaho federal court ruling Friday…
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COVID-19 triggers decrease in people getting vaccinations, CDC says
A vaccine tracking system for the Center for Disease Control is indicating a decline in pediatric vaccinations since a week after the national…
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Idaho State track athletes want transgender lawsuit tossed
Two female athletes at Idaho State University want a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a new state law banning transgender women from…
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Annual Thunder Run for POW*MIA to visit veterans’ home
For the 17th year in a row, Annual Idaho Thunder Run is parading through southeast Idaho to commemorate Memorial…
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“Just want to put Pocatello on the map:” new podcast spotlights local entrepreneurs
Ward features a different community leader in each episode to talk about their trials and successes in the business…
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What the Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade’s annual Memorial Day performance means
The timeless tradition of bagpipers at memorials can’t be stopped by a pandemic.…
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Police: Man killed in fight and shooting in Idaho community
One person is dead following a shooting in a small Idaho community, authorities…
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