Judge: Legislature can intervene a little in abortion case
A federal judge says the Idaho Legislature can intervene in the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit targeting Idaho’s total abortion ban, but only…
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Bannock County Coroner identifies deceased in fatal motorcycle crash
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the…
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Gas prices are falling, but is it enough?
Gas prices are starting to decline nationwide, and in Idaho, the state average is coming down to $4.67 per gallon which is a drop of nearly 50 cents…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 593 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 593 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths over the weekend.…
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Winners announced for second 2022 Super Hunt drawing
The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been…
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Bingham County Sheriff urges drivers to pay extra attention as school starts
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers school will be starting soon for all of county school districts.…
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5 new fires in Salmon-Challis National Forest
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had five new fires in the last…
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Idaho gas prices fall nearly 10 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 9.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.67/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Moose Fire evacuation status eases
The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 78,729 acres and is 34%…
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School zones will be busy again starting Tuesday, here’s how you can keep them safe
As school starts up again there’s some things to keep in mind when driving and walking in school zones.…
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IDOC seeks walkaway from Boise worksite
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a Treasure Valley Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from his job in the…
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ISU alumnus wins Jefferson Science Associates Thesis Prize
A Idaho State University alum’s work while on-campus has netted him one of the most prestigious awards from the Department of Energy’s Thomas…
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Triathlon directors recognize Rod Hutchins for completing event despite physical limitations
An Idaho Falls man found a new way to compete in the Great Snake River Triathlon, despite his physical limitations.…
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Fire prevention top priority for IDL and DEQ
As the temperatures have risen over the past couple of weeks, so has the fire danger, with all of Idaho currently under a High or Very High fire…
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Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon
This class will fill up quickly, so register now before it’s…
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35 paraprofessionals awarded full-tuition scholarships to become certified teachers
More than 35 paraprofessionals working in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 are set to receive full-tuition scholarships awarded by the Idaho…
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North Wind Group establishes second scholarship endowment at ISU
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students at Idaho State University are getting a helping hand from a leader in the construction,…
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U of I researcher drums up success as scientist through music
Pam Hutchinson draws a parallel between identifying weeds in a potato field and wowing a crowd with a drum…
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ISU now location host for Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center’s OSHA Classes
Idaho State University Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) signed an agreement with the Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center at the…
Continue Reading Idaho Supreme Court won’t block strict abortion bans
Idaho’s strict abortion bans will be allowed to take effect while legal challenges over the laws play out in court, the Idaho Supreme Court ruled on…
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Man arrested after multiple vehicle burglaries
During the past few weeks, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies have responded to multiple vehicle burglaries at boat ramps in the Swan Valley area…
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Idaho man overcomes extreme physical odds to compete in marathon
A familiar local hero is returning to the race that started his journey halfway across the world.
Rod Hutchins was 34 when he was diagnosed with…
DICK’S Sporting Goods to open in Idaho Falls this weekend
DICK’S Sporting Goods will host a Grand Opening Celebration for its new store located in the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho…
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Little appoints leaders from Shoshone and Clayton to Serve Idaho Commission
Gov. Brad Little appointed two new commissioners to Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 753 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 753 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Friday.…
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Air Quality Advisory lifted for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
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Woodtick and Norton fires continue to grow
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire has burned 5,538 acres, and the lightning caused Norton Fire has burned 420…
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Moose Fire evacuation notice reduced
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 75,481 acres and remains 21%…
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Boise multi-employer job fair set for Aug. 18
More than 30 Treasure Valley employers from several industries will be looking for workers at a job fair Thursday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m.…
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Chief Justice Bevan Joins Board of State Court Leaders
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan has joined the board of directors of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ), an organization…
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Hope man sentenced to 138 months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
Sean Robert Wathen, 50, was sentenced in United States District Court for conspiracy to distribute…
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INL interns show off what they’ve learned
The next generation of groundbreaking scientists are getting their start at the Idaho national lab.
heir fields of interest. They presented the…
Aha Airlines launch inaugural flight to Reno through Idaho Falls
New flights are taking-off at the Idaho Falls regional airport. Today was the inaugural flight from Idaho Falls to Reno for Aha…
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“Roaring Youth Jam” returns to Idaho Falls
There’s no lack of talent on display at this year’s “roaring youth jam” in Idaho Falls. The 3-day event along the greenbelt is especially for the…
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Recall effort for Pocatello City Council members
More trouble tonight for three Pocatello City Council…
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US launches process to set Idaho mercury pollution standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is developing proposed aquatic life water quality standards for mercury pollution in Idaho that could have…
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Water line repair on E 17th Street Thursday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 1500 block of E 17th Street, between St. Clair Rd and S Woodruff Ave,…
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Moose Fire remains 21% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 74,953 acres and remains 21%…
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SIPH needs to speak to individual who dropped off a bat
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) needs to speak to the individual who dropped off a bat at their facility in Pocatello on…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department conducts a live structure fire training learns how fire reacts in a home
If you were driving by community park in Idaho Falls Thursday you may have noticed smoke coming from a home near the park with fire engines in front.…
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Woodtick and Norton fires continue to grow
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire has burned 5,531 acres, and the lightning caused Norton Fire has burned 407…
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BLM announces new opportunity for partnerships to support management of wild horses and burros Â
The Bureau of Land Management is announcing new grants available to public and private partners to help support the agency’s mission to manage and…
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3 charged with COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
Three people were arrested Wednesday on criminal charges in three separate indictments filed in the District of Idaho.…
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Bannock County Sheriff’s Office issues citations for speeding during 100 Deadliest Days
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office officers joined with more than 50 other law enforcement agencies across Idaho during the last two weeks of July to…
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DEQ lifts Air Quality Advisory for Bonneville, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison and Teton
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Bonneville, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison and…
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See and smell smoke?Â
The Bonneville County/Idaho Falls Dispatch Center is receiving a lot of calls from citizens concerned about the…
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Rexburg Chamber of Commerce holds forum for new diverging diamonds coming to the city
The city of Rexburg is growing very rapidly and changes to Highway 20 exits 332 and 333. The solution coming to the city is two new diverging…
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Idaho-Wyoming natural gas pipeline needs environmental study
U.S. officials won’t approve a natural gas pipeline from Idaho to Wyoming until additional environmental studies are…
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Governor wishes troops well during deployment
More than 600Â members of the Idaho National Guard are being…
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Arco water test come back clean, boil order lifted
People in Arco need to boil the water after tests come back showing E. coli in the water…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,010 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,010 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Wednesday.…
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IDGOP names new chairwoman
The Idaho Republican Party is pleased to welcome Dorothy Moon as its new Chairwoman.…
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Fatality crash near Burley
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle collision which occurred on Tuesday at 2:28 p.m. on eastbound I-84 at mile marker 206.1, in…
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Moose Fire 21% contained
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 74,470 acres and is 21%…
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IFFD to conduct live burn structure training Thursday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting live burn training on the east side of Holmes Avenue, just south of Home Depot on Thursday from…
Continue Reading Justice Department asks judge to pause Idaho abortion ban
The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge this week to bar Idaho from enforcing its near-total abortion ban while a lawsuit pitting…
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Police search for 2 missing juveniles
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports two juveniles were reported missing Tuesday morning around 7 a.m.…
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Competition beefing up at Bonneville County Fair
Events are in full swing at the Bonneville County Fair, and the beef show has been a big…
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Teachers learn the SMART ways to teach reading
Idaho’s upcoming school students may be reading sooner than before.
Teachers in the Bonneville school district were in the classroom themselves…
New roundabout hopes to ease future traffic problems
The City of Rexburg is planning ahead for its future growth and increased traffic as it builds a roundabout at the intersection of West 7th South and…
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US sued in bid to force decision on Rockies wolf protections
Wildlife advocates sued federal officials Tuesday after the government missed a deadline to decide if protections for gray wolves should be restored…
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Youth Jam to kick off this week
Youth Jam returns to Idaho Falls this week – A free event for kids to dive in to…
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Aug. 11 employer seminar focuses on Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Idaho Falls area employers are invited to discuss Registered Apprenticeship Programs in a free seminar Thursday, Aug. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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Moose Fire Virtual Community Meeting set Tuesday
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 72,710 acres and is 21%…
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SIPH adds Novavax to COVID-19 vaccine options
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is adding the two dose Novavax vaccine to their clinic beginning…
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Woodtick and Norton Fires grow
Fire officials released an update on the Woodtick and Norton Fires on…
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Idaho artists awarded fellowship in visual arts
Three Idaho artists have been awarded Fellowships in Visual…
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most born and bred residents in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Income guidelines for 2022-2023 free and reduced price lunch applications released
Families interested in applying for free and reduced price meals can now view income guidelines and apply for the 2022-2023 school…
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Serve Idaho announces $375,000 in funding for AmeriCorps planning grants
Idaho nonprofit, educational, community and faith-based organizations, Indian tribes and local governments are eligible to apply for federal funding…
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Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race starts this Friday
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club will host the 31st annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race this weekend. Pre-race activities begin Friday, Aug.…
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Former TV Engineer honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
NPG of Idaho’s former Chief Broadcast engineer received a big honor this past…
Continue Reading Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 683 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 683 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
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Rigby High School will be playing on a new field this season
After some hard work and the donations of an excited community, the Rigby High School will be playing on a new football field once the first home…
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Idaho celebrates Farmers Market Week
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is highlightinf Governor Brad Little’s proclamation of August 7-13, 2022, as Idaho Farmers Market…
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Nampa man sentenced to 10.5 years for distribution of methamphetamine
A Nampa man was sentenced to 126 months in federal prison for distribution of
methamphetamine.…
Content Standards review for social studies, arts and humanities starts Tuesday
Committees of subject-area experts from across Idaho will hold virtual meetings Tuesday, Aug. 9, beginning the process of reviewing and revisingthe…
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Woodtick and Norton Fire update
Fire officials released an update on the Woodtick and Norton Fires on…
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Idaho gas prices fall 11 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 11.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.77/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Moose Fire grows to 68,771 acres
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 68,771 acres and is 16%…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one new fire in the last…
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Flagship Homes annexation on Ammon P&Z’s agenda Monday
The city of Ammon will hold a public meeting Monday regarding a possible annexation and rezoning for residential and commercial use.
The city has…
Idaho Falls City Council approves tentative budget for 2023
he Idaho Falls City Council tentatively approved a more than $3 million budget to be distributed between the city’s 11 departments with six…
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Motorcyclist airlifted after accident
About 30 emergency responders teamed up to help a motorcyclist out of the backcountry after an…
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Police investigate semi vs car crash
A semi and car crash happened just after 5 p.m. Saturday on US 20 in Fremont…
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Intensive comprehensive aphasia program reaches rural Idaho
Idaho State University Speech-Language Pathology online graduate students have completed a two-week intensive clinical experience specifically…
Continue Reading Scientists expand study on air quality impact on health
Scientists at the Oregon Institute of Technology were recently awarded a $1 million grant from the federal government that could result in research…
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Ammon’s first balloon rally cleared for takeoff
Perhaps an unusual sight in the early hours of a Sunday morning, McCowin Park was filled with excited spectators, for many it was a chance to see a…
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Ammon Days 2022
A little rain couldn’t stop the fun at Ammon Days today. The city hosted its annual celebration in McCowin park on…
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ISU School of Nursing works to meet increased need for mental health care
Idaho State University’s School of Nursing is seeing increased enrollment in its Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program, helping…
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2023 Arts grants announced
The Idaho Commission on the Arts announced its Fiscal Year 2023 annual grants, totaling $645,592Â to 81 organizations and schools spanning 27…
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Early season elk hunts are great options, but come with challenges
Idaho’s early season antlerless elk hunts have started, and hunters are already heading outdoors to take advantage of what looks to be a great…
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Fires banned at some Idaho Power campgrounds due to high fire risk
Plenty of summer camping days remain, but campfires are now banned at some locations due to high fire…
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Chip sealing in Idaho Falls begins Sunday
HK Contractors will be chip sealing, brooming and fog coating city streets over the next month.…
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Idaho officials reported 956 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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31st Annual Idaho Bighorn Sheep lottery tag drawn
The Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation held the 31st Annual Bighorn sheep lottery tag drawing on July 29, and Paul Donaldson out of Montana is the lucky…
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Seats available in trapper education course Aug. 13 in Salmon
Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on August…
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Pocatello City Council gets heated over alleged racism comments
Shouting and hard statements were heard at the Pocatello City Council meeting Thursday…
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Woman accused in death of deputy pleads guilty
We now have a plea from the woman once accused of causing the death of a Bonneville County Sheriff’s…
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