Fire reported on Fort Hall Reservation deemed suspicious
The fire is reported to be suspicious in nature and is currently under…
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ISDA confirms first equine West Nile cases of the year
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed multiple cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV) in three horses in Canyon…
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Trial for Idaho college killings suspect Bryan Kohberger delayed indefinitely
The main suspect in the University of Idaho murders case waived his right to a speedy trial in a court hearing…
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Highland students return to school for the first time since April fire
It is a significant day for Highland High School as students return for the first time since a fire destroyed part of the school in…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 4 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…
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Water levels remain above average close to September
Water levels across East Idaho remain above average heading into late…
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Central Fire District makes recommendations to prevent garage fires
Garage fires may not seem like a public safety hazard, but fire stations across Eastern Idaho are prepared to face such situations.…
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Clean-up and decommissioning of Pit 9
Another step is complete in the clean-up and decommissioning of a pit that held radioactive and hazardous waste for 56…
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ITD to add bus on SH-48 near railroad tracks in Rigby
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will add a bus lane on State Highway 48 from Yellowstone Highway to Clark Street in Rigby on…
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Personal use fuelwood available from Hayden Fire
Approximately 20 cords of personal use fuelwood is available by permit in the Hayden Fire…
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US Congressman Mike Simpson visits Cyber-Security Lab on ISU and U of I campus in Idaho Falls
Cybersecurity and protecting our online footprint is an ever-growing concern. Idaho State University is working hard to ensure cybersecurity…
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Hayden Fire closure terminated
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has terminated the Hayden Fire…
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Melaleuca helps the people of Maui
A local company is helping the people of Maui after the devastating…
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Local teachers receive $10,000 donation and supply kits
New numbers show more than 92% of classrooms have students whose families cannot afford to purchase school…
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Task forces crack down on methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution networks
Two multi-faceted, large-scale Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations have resulted in the federal indictments of 25…
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Milk tanker crash in Butte County injures juvenile
An injury crash that occurred on Monday at approximately 3:44 p.m., at Grand Ave. and US 20-26, in Arco is under…
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Students in Madison School District #321 return to school
The first bell of the 2023-2024 school year has rung for students in Madison School District #321. As students return to school, nerves, and…
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D93 hosts nationwide teacher conference
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is making it easier for its teachers, and those from around the region, to hear from professional education…
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Disney On Ice is coming to Idaho Falls
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to Idaho Falls for the first time.…
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Seeing orange? – Why Idaho Falls is seemingly covered in road construction
It seems as though everywhere you look in Idaho Falls you see orange – Orange cones, orange vests, orange fencing. Construction is clearly in full…
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Madison School District prepares for new school year
For students in Rexburg, the final minutes of summer break are ticking away.…
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Idaho Arts Commission appoints new Executive Director
The Idaho Commission on the Arts appointed Laura von Boecklin Curry as the agency’s new executive…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Driver of fatal crash on US 20 arrested
Police say the 19-year-old Honda driver from Mattawa, Washington, was arrested for felony vehicular manslaughter.…
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Driver assistance systems could save 250,000 lives over 30 years
New AAA Foundation study highlights safety benefits of advanced vehicle…
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Water line installation begins Monday in Pocatello
The project is anticipated to take six weeks to…
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DEQ seeks nominations for Pollution Prevention Champion award
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pollution Prevention Champion…
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Distinguished Under 40 nominations have opened for 2023
Nominations for the awards are currently…
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U of I research team identifies polar bears using DNA found in paw prints
University of Idaho researchers have found a unique, non-invasive way to identify polar bears in the Arctic by scraping DNA from a bear’s paw…
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American Idol auditions for Idaho residents on Monday
American Idol holding virtual auditions for Idaho residents on…
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Bear activity is picking up, taking precautions at camp and home can help avoid problems
Proper food and garbage storage is especially important to avoid…
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Idaho authorities join forces for safer roads
According to data gathered by OHS, 39% of all fatal crashes in Idaho are impaired driver…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter to hosts Nigel’s Birthday Bash fundraiser
Adults, families and leashed dogs are welcome to attend.…
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Idaho Fish and Game proposes new mountain lion management plan
Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants your input on its proposed mountain lion management…
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Nails spilled onto I-15 causes mayhem for drivers
The Idaho Transpiration Department reports debris is scattered over southbound on Interstate 15 between milepost 99-107 near Shelley.…
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Heavy thunderstorms predicted for Salmon-Challis National Forest starting Sunday
Heavy thunderstorms are predicted for the Salmon-Challis National Forest starting Sunday, August 20, 2023, and are expected to remain in the area…
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Judge sets deadline for Bryan Kohberger’s alibi defense in University of Idaho killings
An Idaho judge on Friday gave Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys three weeks to submit evidence for the accused killer’s alibi if he plans on using that…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex to wrap up 2023 season August 20
The 2023 season for the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is almost in the…
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BLM issues plan to balance multiple uses of southwest Idaho public lands
The Bureau of Land Management issued a Record of Decision for the Four Rivers Field Office Resource Management…
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Man pleads guilty to kidnapping ex-girlfriend and transporting her to Idaho
A 41-year-old Lompoc, California man pleaded guilty to kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and transporting her from California to Idaho where she was…
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Gov. Little announces senior level staff changes
Governor Brad Little announced changes to key senior level staff positions in his office…
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Idaho’s July unemployment rate increases to 2.8%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate experienced a slight increase in July, rising from June’s rate of 2.7% to…
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New trial court administrator selected for Idaho’s Sixth Judicial District
The Idaho Supreme Court has appointed Jason Dye as the new trial court administrator for the Sixth Judicial District.…
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CEI Foundation’s annual Great Race for Education raises $100K
The College of Eastern Idaho raised more than $100,000 in scholarship money during the latest Great Race for Education…
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Federal appeals court upholds block of Idaho transgender athletes law
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a decision blocking Idaho’s first-in-the-nation ban on transgender athletes in girls and women’s…
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2 killed in accident near Arco
Their identities have not been released at this…
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash
The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening…
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BLM issues decision to protect Idaho’s American Falls Archaeological District cultural resources
o protect nationally significant Tribal and cultural resources dating back thousands of years, the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision…
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Idaho school superintendent addresses teacher shortage
Idaho’s new superintendent of public instruction, Debbie Critchfield, made a stop in Madison County ahead of the new school year.…
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Absentee ballot deadline nears for school bond and levy elections
School bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023.…
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Various Idaho Falls construction projects on schedule
Idaho Falls Public Works says most of the various construction projects around town are going well and on schedule, with several roads now…
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Extreme fire dangers warrant checking months old burn piles for smoldering material
Since much of Idaho now faces Extreme or Very High fire danger, Idaho Department of Lands fire managers ask anyone who burned large piles of…
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Extra officers patrolling for impaired drivers
If you see or suspect someone is driving while impaired, call your local law enforcement or *ISP (*477) to report it…
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Idaho Power application to expand optional clean energy offerings approved
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Idaho Power that will allow the utility to expand optional clean energy…
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Alarming discovery on banks of Salmon River
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said calls and emails came pouring in Tuesday reporting a shark washed up on the shores of the Salmon River…
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Man sentenced to 26 years for trafficking methamphetamine and guns in eastern Idaho
A 41-year-old California man was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for importing and distributing methamphetamine in eastern Idaho in exchange…
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Jefferson County Fair continues to grow
Many families in the Rigby area gathering at the fairgrounds this week for the Jefferson County Fair.…
Continue Reading Little appoints Fourth Judicial District judge
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Annie McDevitt as District Judge to the Fourth Judicial…
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Teton Geo Center: The starting point for your next Teton Valley Adventure
Located next to the Driggs City Hall on Main Street, the Teton Geo Center can serve as a leading off point for any tourist’s or local’s next…
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Día Del Museo making a return to the Museum of Idaho
Día Del Museo is coming back to the Museum of Idaho this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
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Idaho gas prices keep climbing
“For Idaho drivers, it’s been another week of rising gas prices, with no end in sight,” AAA of Idaho…
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12-year-old calls 911 to report fire
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but is under investigation by IFFD’s Fire Prevention and Investigation Division.…
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Fall 2023 prescribed fire on South Zone of Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed fire activity is highly weather…
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3 juveniles arrested after pursuit
No names will be released due to the suspects being…
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8 years ago DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared – Kunz family lawyer speaking out after former investigator gets involved again
On Tuesday, the father’s lawyer is speaking out about how his client is coping and how they feel about a former investigator getting involved…
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Endangered missing person alert canceled
Police have issued an endangered missing person alert for an 85-year-old man.…
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Idaho Falls man indicted for possession with intent to distribute 70,000 pills containing fentanyl
A jury trial is scheduled for Oct. 10,…
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Henry’s Fork Watershed Council tour the Ashton Dam
The Henry’s Fork Watershed Council was first formed in…
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Bonneville Commons first homes nearing completion
NeighborWorks Pocatello is making significant progress with its Bonneville Commons subdivision at the site of the former Bonneville Elementary…
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Rigby woman killed in crash
Police are also investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that killed a Rigby woman late Monday…
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Most have heard of fire restrictions, but few know how they’re set
Many Idahoans have heard of fire restrictions during the summertime, but how decisions to implement restrictions are made, and who makes those calls,…
Continue Reading Juvenile charged for striking another with wrench
Names of the juveniles involved will not be…
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Lt. Governor Bedke to attend Greater Idaho Falls Chamber luncheon
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber will host Idaho State Lt. Governor Scott Bedke at a special luncheon which will occur on Sept. 12,…
Continue Reading Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 4 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…
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Hayden Fire mapped at 24,498 acres
The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,498 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy…
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Idaho DMV adds new features to online customer portal
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has added new features to the online customer…
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8 years ago DeOrr Kunz Jr. went missing – Now investigator Klein back on the case
After being off the case for many years due to a major falling out, former Investigator Philip Klien has been rehired by a family member to continue…
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Mediation scheduled for case against Downard Funeral Home owner
Bannock County Prosecutor Stephen Herzog announced Monday the state and defense have agreed to enter into mediation in the case against Lance Peck,…
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Hayden Fire 84% contained
been mapped at 24,447 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber…
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Martina McBride coming to Idaho Falls
The Mountain America Center announced Monday legendary country artist Martina McBride is coming to Hero…
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East Idaho Credit Union changes name
A big change is coming to a local credit…
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Idaho gas prices add more pain at the pump
For Idaho drivers, it’s been another week of rising gas prices, with no end in…
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Summer weather may impact your energy use – and your bill
Cooling systems worked overtime to keep homes and businesses comfortable this past…
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Raise the banner! Righteous Slice brings home 2 victories from their competition tour
Fans of Pizza in Rexburg can now say they have champion pizza makers in their…
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U of I offers Idaho’s first robotics certificates with industrial focus
Idaho’s first industrial robotics certificates are now available through the University of Idaho College of…
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Rigby FFA members named as national finalists
The Rigby FFA Chapter had 12 members qualify to compete in the proficiency awards program at the national…
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New pediatric gastroenterology center opens in Idaho Falls
The clinic will be the first full-time pediatric gastroenterology clinic based in Idaho…
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New Idaho Department of Water Resources director named
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Mathew Weaver as the new director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources…
Continue Reading Idaho Power updates status of long-range planning process
Idaho Power experts will discuss preliminary modeling results for its long-range plan at a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Aug.…
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10 local high school students receive scholarships from Idaho Falls Power
Idaho Falls Power sponsored 10 local high school students to attend a six-day leadership conference in…
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National Teacher of the Year to deliver keynote address at CEI fall in-service
The 2023 National Teacher of the Year will be the keynote speaker at the CEI fall semester Faculty and Staff In-service on Monday, August 14.…
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Man hospitalized after crashing into Papa Murphy’s
Alcohol is suspected to be involved in the…
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Proposed gravel pit in Bannock County has been denied
A proposal for a controversial gravel pit in Bannock County has been…
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Fire officials confident they can control Hayden Fire
The weather has been a big help for officials to greatly control the Hayden…
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Mudslides in Lemhi County are starting to get cleaned up
In the first weekend of August, portions of the Salmon-Challis National Forest received between a half an inch to an inch of…
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VA extends PACT Act deadline to Aug. 14 for backdated benefits after website issues
Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act…
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“My health has been better than it has in 25 years” – Local athlete Rod Hutchins tells story of recovery
Last year when we saw local athlete Rod Hutchins, he was walking with a cane and was on oxygen…
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Hayden Fire closure reduced
The Hayden Fire closure will be reduced…
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Anticipation grows for Funland grand opening
Funland is officially set to re-open at Tautphaus Park on Saturday with an official grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony.…
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Man arrested after standoff in Salmon
A man is in the Lemhi County Jail after a stand off in…
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