Owyhee County Man arrested for sexual Exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Owyhee County man…
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Botched execution of serial killer in Idaho puts focus on capital punishment secrecy laws
This week’s botched execution of a death-row inmate in Idaho highlights the secrecy around capital punishment.…
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State Highway 32 closed due to weather
State Highway 32 is closed due to weather conditions.…
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Community response to Tom Magro being let go at Lemhi County Humane Society
One of the citizens of Salmon we spoke to about the troubles of the Lemhi County Humane Society wanted to respond to us after hearing the news that…
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ITD to remove houses on Iona and Hitt
There is a big road project in the works on Hitt Road in Bonneville…
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Autopsy rules Christopher Tapp’s death homicide
Christopher Tapps’ autopsy confirms the cause of his death is homicide from blunt head…
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Kids on social media – Not all eyes are innocent
Social media can be great, but also dangerous especially for…
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WATCH LIVE: VIPIR Radar of winter storm crossing the area
A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are in effect for eastern Idaho and western Wyoming through Saturday…
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Pomerelle Kid’s Day competition rescheduled
Cold temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday has caused Pomerelle Mountain Resort’s popular Kid’s Day Competition to be…
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State Board of Education approves middle grade math recommendations
The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday approved recommendations for improving instruction and student performance in fifth through ninth…
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GETTING ANSWERS: Executive director no longer employed at Lemhi Co. Humane Society
Former workers there and the community of Salmon together are reporting of several issues that have arose in the past year. Local News 8 decided to…
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Eight local teams advance to semifinals in Boys Basketball State Tournaments
One-third of Friday’s semifinal squads are from East Idaho, as eight local teams punched their tickets to the semis…
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Could Thomas Creech face the firing squad? IDOC director shares next steps after failed execution
“I’m sure some will question or disagree with the decision not to proceed, but I’m confident my decision won’t be criticized by anyone who would have…
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Florida man charged with burglarizing Challis gas station
A Florida man is being held in the Custer County Jail for breaking into a gas station and taking money from a…
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Defense rests in the Brad Compher murder trial; Closing arguments set for Monday
The Brad Compher murder trial continued in Pocatello on…
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Upgraded Vote Idaho website launched
“The new version of the website reflects our commitment to transparency and accessibility and will serve as a valuable resource for voters,…
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Prosecutor seeking death penalty in Jeremy Best murder case
The state has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case against Jeremy Best, the father accused of killing his infant son and…
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FAFSA processing delay gives students opportunity to apply for scholarships
“Take this time to be laser focused on applying for…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen serves 1 millionth meal
The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen, which has been serving the community for nearly 40 years, will celebrate the serving of its one millionth meal on…
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New ITD Division Administrator of Engineering Services named
Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes has appointed Michael Johnson as the new Division Administrator of Engineering…
Continue Reading Idaho halts execution by lethal injection after 8 failed attempts to insert IV line
Thomas Eugene Creech will be executed by lethal injection today at 10 a.m. at the South Boise Prison…
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Things to know about Idaho’s botched execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech
For nearly an hour, Thomas Eugene Creech lay strapped to a table in an Idaho execution chamber as medical team members poked and prodded at his arms…
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Cancelled execution has Idaho lawmaker considering changes to firing squad law
The canceled execution has one lawmaker reconsidering how firing squads should be used in…
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Judge delays decision on trial date for Bryan Kohberger
The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students likely won’t go to trial for at least another…
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Licensed big game outfitter, guide from Challis indicted for violating Lacey Act
A federal grand jury sitting in Pocatello returned a six-count indictment on Tuesday charging a licensed big game outfitter and licensed big game…
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A hearing in the Idaho student killings case focuses on genetic genealogy. Here’s why that may be important
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A hearing Wednesday in the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho…
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Defense to call former suspect, 2 convicted murders to testify in Brad Compher trial
Updates on the Brad Compher murder trial taking place at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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Mackenzie River Pizza owners ordered to pay $319K for wage violations
An Idaho Falls restaurant has been ordered to pay a total of $319,000 for illegal tip sharing, child labor, and overtime violations.…
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Shelley, Firth fire departments get much needed upgrade to better serve community
For the past 50 years, members of the Shelley Firth Quick Response Unit (QRU) have strived to provide emergency medical care to the community.…
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House passes bill criminalizing pornographic AI images of people
A bill criminalizing sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence images of real people is now heading to the Idaho…
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Lawmakers fighting for suppressors to be regulated like guns
Gun owners in Idaho are one step closer to having easier access to protect their ear…
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Gov. Little signs bill to support public charter schools
Governor Brad Little signed the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act…
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Driver killed after suffering medical emergency, striking building in Wendell
A 51-year-old Jerome mane was killed after suffering a medical emergency and crashing a 2023 Ford bucket truck towing a trailer into a building on…
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Kick-off meeting set for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 6…
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SIPH to hold free suicide prevention trainings for health care providers
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care…
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How to protect yourself from pickpocketing
More than 400,000 pickpocketing incidents happen every day, says…
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Pocatello police investigate residential burglary
The Pocatello Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that happened on Friday.…
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Eligible homeowners can apply online for property tax relief
You might qualify for some property tax…
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DNA testimony begins in Brad Compher murder trial as expert witnesses take the stand
Court opened Tuesday morning in the Brand Compher murder trial with more fingerprint…
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Nearly 100-year-old Blackfoot theatre undergoes restoration
In early January, the Nuart Theatre in Blackfoot was selected by the Idaho Heritage Trust to receive $49,000 in funding to support the restoration of…
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Idaho Falls Zoo accepting applications for Jr. Zoo Crew
Idaho Falls Zoo is accepting applications for the Jr. Zoo…
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7 vehicle pileup shuts down SH-33 for 3 hours
A Rigby man was hospitalized after a seven vehicle pileup on SH-33 Monday…
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Marsh Valley School District working to bring charter school to Lava Hot Springs
Making up most of rural Bannock County, the Marsh Valley School District has seen a significant change in their enrollment numbers the past few…
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2 arrested for string of Inkom car burglaries
Two people are in jail after a string of vehicle burglaries in…
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Highways 32 and 33 are closed due to blowing snow
The Idaho Transportation Department has closed State Highways 32 and 33.…
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Body of missing Montpelier woman found, Christine Passey Parker’s family asks for privacy
The body of a missing woman out of Bear Lake County has been found, according to her family.…
Continue Reading 4 co-conspirators sentenced for distributing fentanyl, meth in Magic Valley
Four members of a drug trafficking conspiracy were recently sentenced to federal prison for distributing large quantities of fentanyl and…
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Fentanyl drug traffickers now required to serve mandatory minimum sentence, Gov. Little signs HB406 into law
Mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl charges in Idaho have now become law.…
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Eagle Rock Middle School celebrates Black History Month with African-American community members
“[The students are] loving it! They’re asking great…
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Idaho gas prices jump 11 cents in a week
Gem State still trails the national average, but the gap is…
Continue Reading Second week of testimony in Brad Compher murder trial underway
The jury trial of Brad Compher is back underway Monday morning in the second week of…
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Mental Health Monday: What is depression?
Nearly 34% of Idahoans report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, which is above the national average of 32% according to…
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Snowmobiler airlifted after accident on Chesterfield Reservoir
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reports a 47-year-old woman was airlifted to a local hospital after a snowmobile accident on the Chesterfield…
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4.9 magnitude earthquake rattles western Idaho
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook a portion of western Idaho Monday morning.…
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Coroner identifies double fatality crash victims
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following a double fatality…
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Local elementary school finds ways to encourage students to read more
South Fork Elementary School in Rexburg is having some unique ways to encourage their students to…
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Many Idahoans can get free income tax help
You might be able to get free help preparing your income tax return at volunteer tax preparation sites throughout Idaho.…
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Pocatello seeks feedback on Downtown Historic District at March 1 open house
During the March 1 First Friday Art Walk, the City of Pocatello’s Historic Preservation Commission is hosting an open…
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Brackets are set for this year’s boys basketball state tournaments in the Boise area
Boys state basketball tournaments tip off Thursday in the Boise area, and 13 local teams head west to chase a state title this…
Continue Reading Idaho is set to execute a long-time death row inmate, a serial killer with a penchant for poetry
For nearly 50 years, Idaho’s prison staffers have been serving Thomas Eugene Creech three meals a day, checking on him during rounds and taking him…
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24 local wrestlers and two teams score state championship victories in Pocatello
Holt Arena was jumping for joy Saturday for the wrestling finals in the 2024 state tournaments, featuring a plethora of local…
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U of I receives donation to study biodiversity in Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
The donation will fund research into four native Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) animal…
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Free seminar opportunity for Idaho businesses
Idaho businesses will learn about the Idaho Human Rights Commissions’ services on…
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Snake River Animal Shelter wins “Home 4 the Holidays” contest
For the first time ever, an Idaho shelter has won the national Home 4 the Holidays…
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Hunter and trapper education courses coming up in Salmon
Do you know someone that needs to take a trapper or a hunter education…
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Idaho pushes for settlement with Feds on grizzly delisting
“This settlement provides both a deadline and legal direction for Idaho to avoid burdensome ESA regulations that are simply unnecessary for grizzly…
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New Challis-Yankee Fork/Middle Fork Deputy Ranger selected
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has recently selected John Runkle as the new Challis-Yankee Fork/Middle Fork Deputy District…
Continue Reading US appeals court declines to delay execution of one of nation’s longest-serving death-row inmates
A U.S. appeals court on Friday declined to delay Idaho’s scheduled execution next week of one of the nation’s longest-serving death row…
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“We’ve got to stop this:” What Congressman Simpson is saying about the U.S. border crisis
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson published an op-ed Thursday expressing frustration for the way the Biden Administration is handling the ongoing…
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Court hearings for suspects in Compass Academy parking lot murder are delayed
The two men arrested in a shooting incident at Compass Academy’s parking lot appeared in court Friday.…
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Hillcrest highschooler receives Congressional App Challenge Award
Hillcrest High School junior Victoria Djidjev was awarded Friday with a certificate and congressional coin for her innovative app called…
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BLM and partners finalize third travel management plan in southwestern Idaho
After extensive work with local partner organizations, the Bureau of Land Management finalized Friday the third of five plans that, taken together,…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony about the horrific way Nori Jones died in Brad Compher murder trial
Day three of testimony in the Brad Compher Murder trial continued Friday with expert medical witnesses taking the…
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Canyon County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of child
Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit investigators arrested a Canyon County man on Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation of a…
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Leap into a new career at Caldwell’s hiring event Feb. 29
Job seekers are encouraged to “leap into a new career” at a hiring event in Caldwell, Thursday, Feb. 29.…
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Missing man found safe
The Rigby Police Department reports Ronan Hogan has been located and is…
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Women working in trades and transportation are on the rise
More and more Idaho women are achieving financial stability by holding nontraditional roles in male-dominated industries – whether it be in…
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BLM Pocatello Field Office welcomes new Field Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Blaine Newman as the new Field Manager for the Pocatello Field Office.…
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New LEGO store to open in Ammon
A new store is taking people back in time, to remember the joy of spending a day playing with Legos.…
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Local mother shares her family’s challenges to inspire others in new book
For the Ternus family, it’s all about finding the magic in the journey, no matter how…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony, gets first look at police video in Brad Compher murder trial
Testimony is continuing Thursday in the Brad Compher murder…
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American Falls to begin flushing, inspecting sewer lines citywide
The American Falls City Water and Wastewater Department is getting ready to start flushing and inspecting the sewer lines…
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February is Career and Technical Education month
February is Career and Technical Education month in Idaho to raise awareness of CTE programs and the role they play in college and career success.…
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Garden City man sentenced to 30 years for producing child pornography
A 32-year-old Garden City man was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…
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How a construction shortage is fueling the cost of housing in Idaho
A national construction worker shortage is one of several factors behind Idaho’s rapid increase in housing costs, alongside the growing population…
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Man arrested for using tractor to damage property, farm equipment
A 39-year-old Challis man is in the Bonneville County Jail for felony burglary and malicious injury to property…
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Fentanyl traffickers could soon face mandatory minimum sentences in Idaho as House Bill 406 sits on Governor’s desk
Despite public scrutiny and concern, House Bill 406 has reached Brad Little’s…
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ITD crews repairing Ovid bridge
Single lane closures will be in place while work is being done.…
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EISF Grand Marshal nominees needed
The Eastern Idaho State Fair Board of Directors is looking for a Grand Marshal to represent the fair at the 2024 Opening Day…
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Healthy hotspots: The most physically active counties in Idaho
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from the CDC’s 2023 PLACES report and identified counties with the most physically active…
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Teton River Temple groundbreaking set for June 1
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River…
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Murder trial finally begins for Brad Compher accused of killing Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago
Jury selection is underway in Bannock County for a Pocatello man accused of murdering Nori Jones in…
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Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute to host Heart Ball on Feb. 24
This event requires formal/black tie…
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Chad Daybell’s lawyer asks for delay in upcoming trial
Could the upcoming trial of Chad Daybell in Ada County be delayed…
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“The state GOP doesn’t have clean hands in this” says Dan Cravens – Bingham County Republicans react to court ruling
The legal back and forth between the Bingham County Republican Central Committee and the Idaho GOP is costing thousands of dollars, and costs could…
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Girl Scout cookies are coming back!
America’s favorite cookies are making a comeback in Eastern…
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Idaho ranks sixth in biggest reading score drop from 2019 to 2022
“About a third [of parents] are worried and concerned about the long term impacts of the pandemic on…their child’s…
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Tibbitts resigns from Ammon City Council, mayor seeks replacement
The City of Ammon is looking to fill an empty seat on the city…
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Press conference held at Idaho State Capitol to discuss state’s unauthorized immigrant workforce
A press conference hosted by the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, and the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry…
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Police seek witnesses of hit and run in Twin Falls
Police are looking for witnesses of a hit and run Monday in Twin…
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