Idaho STEM Action Center executive director appointed
Governor Brad Little appointed Caty Solace as executive director of the Idaho STEM Action…
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Former Bingham Sheriff sentenced to 10 days in jail
Former Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland was sentenced on aggravated assault charges Tuesday to 10 days in jail and serve probation for 3 years…
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ISU opens reactor control training lab
The next generation of nuclear engineers, reactor operators, and technicians are getting their start at Idaho State University. Idaho State…
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Haunted Science Lab opens to public Oct. 29
A haunted attraction that showcases the not-so-spooky side of science returns this…
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Sheriff’s office recommends families check sex offender registry before Halloween
There are approximately 300 registered sex offenders in Bannock County, and the sheriff’s office wants parents to know which houses their children…
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Local food bank receives more than 40,000 pounds of food
The Family Crisis Center in Rexburg received a huge bonus to its food bank Tuesday…
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Special needs trunk or treat set Oct. 29
Camp Hayden is hosting its 3rd Annual Special Needs Trunk or Treat at the Brickyard Event Center in Ammon on Oct.…
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BLM’s Challis Field Office welcomes new manager
Josh Travers as the new field manager for the Challis Field Office. His official starting date was Monday, Oct. 17.…
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Idaho nuclear lab gets $150M to upgrade infrastructure
The Idaho National Laboratory in the eastern part of the state will receive $150 million for infrastructure improvements to boost nuclear research…
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Sage-grouse illegally taken in southeast Bingham County
There is no open hunting season for sage-grouse in or near the vicinity of where the carcasses were…
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Search continues for overdue hunter
The search continues for an…
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Police investigate crash that hospitalized 2
Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 7:38 p.m. Monday at US 91 near Tyhee Road north of…
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ISU Institute of Rural Health to offer suicide intervention trainings
The Institute of Rural Health at ISU is hosting suicide intervention trainings in October and…
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Bannock County Veterans Services asks public to share memories of Pearl Harbor attack
Bannock County Veteran Services is asking the public to share their memories of the fateful attacks on Pearl…
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Robbery suspect arrested
More that $200 cash has been recovered as a suspected robber is taken into custody Monday evening.…
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Wyoming hunter shoots self while fighting off grizzly attack
A hunter accidentally shot himself in the leg while trying to fight off a grizzly bear attack in west-central Wyoming — the second such attack in a…
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Town hall Tuesday to help combat illegal drugs including fentanyl
This meeting is to define the problem, provide education to the public and set the table for future…
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Local bank embraces the spirit of giving
The local branch of the WAFD bank in Rexburg found a way to embrace the spirit of giving. From now until December 19th the bank’s branch will be…
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Yellowstone reduces fire danger to moderate
Yellowstone decreased the parkwide fire danger level from high to…
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Idaho finds another deer with chronic wasting disease
The first confirmed case this year of chronic wasting disease has been detected in a deer in Idaho County in north-central Idaho, state wildlife…
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Idaho gas prices still falling amid global recession fears
Prices in Idaho are 4.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 68.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.…
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Idaho opioid abatement funds now exceed $26 million
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced Idaho has received more than $26 million in opioid settlement funds following the state’s final 2022…
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‘Nation’s Report Card’ results released Wyoming students
ading and mathematics, with the exception of eighth grade reading, where Wyoming student scores were statistically even with the national average in…
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‘Nation’s Report Card’ results are in for Idaho students
The latest scores in the National Assessment for Education Progress (NAEP) provide some encouraging news for Idaho as schools continue working to…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 1 new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one new fire in the last…
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Idahoans receive awards for volunteerism and philanthropy
Volunteers and philanthropists from across Idaho will be honored at the Idaho Philanthropy Day virtual award ceremony on Nov.…
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Record fish caught in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of fishing records in Idaho from Land Big…
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Free health screenings offered
Eastern Idaho Public Health and Southeastern Idaho Public Health offices are offering free health screenings to anyone 18 years or…
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A dogwalker caught an alligator in rural Idaho
A person walking their dog in rural Idaho was in for quite a surprise when they encountered an alligator, hundreds of miles from the coast where the…
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Stay safe while working in the yard
As the leaves turn, fall weather arrives in the Mountain…
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Teton County Trash Bash reminds people of the importance of recycling
The Teton valley community rolled out the red carpet to remind others of the importance of recycling. It was the return of the annual Teton valley…
Continue Reading Rep. Liz Cheney on Trump testimony: He’s ‘not going to turn this into a circus’
By Aaron Pellish, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, vice chair of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, said the…
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Halloween Mutt Strut set Oct. 26
The Snake River Animal Shelter is bringing back its beloved Mutt Strut after more than three years and is aiming for a record-breaking event with…
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NeighborWorks Pocatello to break ground on apartment complex for low-income senior citizens
NeighborWorks Pocatello will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, Oct. 25 at 5:15 p.m. for a new 49-unit apartment complex for low-income senior…
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DEQ releases 2023 IPDES Permit Issuance Plan
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the 2023 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (IPDES) Permit…
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Scouts collect 7,500 pounds of food
The local Boy Scouts of America are helping feed the less fortunate with this year’s Scouting for Food event. Scouts from all over Southeast Idaho…
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Ammon’s Pumpkin Walk returns bigger than ever
The pumpkin displays are back at McCowin Park in Ammon, and with over 40 displays, organizers say this year is their biggest Pumpkin Walk…
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Driver killed in accident on Hitt Road
A rollover accident claimed the life of one person Friday…
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UI Extension joins project to start maple syrup production in West
The U.S. Forest Service estimates Idaho has at least 2.1 million bigtooth maple trees of sufficient size to be tapped, with the best stands spanning…
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Largest U of I freshman class in recorded history contributes to increased enrollment
The freshman class entering University of Idaho this fall is the largest in the recorded history of the…
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Children can be harmed by lead exposure
Young children are more likely to experience lead’s negative effects because their bodies are still…
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October is Idaho hunger awareness month
Nearly 9% Idahoans – more than 152,000 people – are facing food…
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UPDATE: US Marshals find armed and dangerous local fugitive
The US Marshals need help to find an armed and dangerous man who they say may be in the…
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Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday
The annual City of Ammon Pumpkin Walk kicks off Saturday, Oct.…
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Structure fire under investigation
The Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire Friday located at 160N. 1s t W. #12, Twin Pines Manor apartments in…
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Teton County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena closed for the season
The Teton County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena is now closed for the season due to a change in weather and to begin preparing it for winter…
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Idaho ISAT scores back on the rise for 2022
The latest statewide results for the Idaho Standards Achievement Test show students’ scores in English language arts are back at pre-pandemic…
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Idaho’s September unemployment rate upticks slightly to 2.8%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up from 2.7% in August to 2.8% in September – the eighth consecutive month the state rate has…
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Teton County Aquatics Center to temporarily close on weekends
Weekend closures of the aquatic center will remain in effect through the Thanksgiving…
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IDWR Director issues new moratorium order on Snake River water rights
IDWR has issued a new order that cuts off any new water rights from using groundwater or surface water in the Snake River…
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Idaho grants tax relief to victims of Hurricane Ian
The Idaho State Tax Commission is extending the deadlines to file and pay taxes for victims of Hurricane Ian.…
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Idaho’s teacher shortage persists
The Idaho State Board of Education learned Thursday the number of vacant teacher openings statewide are about a tenth of what they were last spring,…
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Gordon celebrates Wyoming’s first veteran-focused skilled nursing facility
The first skilled nursing facility dedicated to veterans in Wyoming will provide long-term care to veterans, their spouses and Gold Star…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain Power proposes rate modernization plan for residential customers
Rocky Mountain Power has proposed updated rates for residential customers to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for its review and…
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Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle on-sale now
The Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is one of the most widely anticipated games from the Idaho Lottery every…
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What manufacturing workers make in Idaho
Get It Made compiled statistics on manufacturing pay in Idaho using data from the Bureau of Labor…
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Ashton/Island Park Ranger District to conduct fall prescribed fires
Weather permitting, fire crews plan to burn slash piles in several areas across the Ashton/Island Park District starting as early as Saturday,…
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Cardiovascular endowment established at Portneuf Health
Heart patients in southeast Idaho will benefit thanks to the generosity of a Portneuf Medical Center Heart and Vascular…
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Bannon gets 4 months behind bars for defying 1/6 subpoena
Steve Bannon has been sentenced to serve four months behind…
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Pocatello Police arrest 2 in connection with church vandalism
The Pocatello Police Department Street Crimes Unit on Thursday located and arrested two…
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Winter weather and hazardous driving conditions expected in Yellowstone
Due to expected winter weather and hazardous driving conditions in Yellowstone National Park over the next few days, visitors should anticipate…
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Pocatello police determine incident was not attempted abduction
Pocatello Police are looking for a suspect who may have been involved with a possible juvenile abduction.…
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Teton students need help to race to the moon
Some local elementary students are racing to the moon. About 130 students at Teton Elementary School biked, walked, or used scooters to earn miles to…
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Fuel spill quickly contained
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a fuel spill located at the 1500 block of E…
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Spring Gulch Road open after gas leak
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office has closed Spring Gulch Road due to a gas…
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Idaho Falls city government comes to elementary students
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper met with third graders Thursday at Edgewood Elementary School.…
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Closed burning season ends for most of Idaho
“Closed fire season” which is otherwise known as the five months of the year that burn permits are legally required in Idaho ends Thursday,…
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Scouting for Food food drive to be held this weekend
You are invited to participate in the annual “Scouting for Food” community food drive Saturday, October…
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WDE, PTSB sign teacher apprenticeship standards
WDE will begin conversations with interested school districts statewide in the fall of 2023 for apprentices who will be applying for the spring of…
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Idaho COVID-19 Fraud Task Force launched
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the formation of the District of Idaho’s COVID‑19 Fraud Task Force and highlighted the District of Idaho’s…
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Idaho Falls Zoo extending season into November
The Idaho Falls Zoo is extending its regular season into November to give visitors more chances to enjoy the best little zoo in the…
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Prescribed fire operations on Pine Creek Pass delayed
These projects will reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife…
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Gordon’s leadership on wildlife migration results in partnership with USDA and funds for private landowners supporting conservation
Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership in protecting private agricultural lands and migratory big game populations was recognized by the U.S. Department…
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An Old Fashioned Harvest Festival to save historical park
The North Bingham County Historical Park in Shelley, lost access to water last spring. Now volunteers are holding “An Old-Fashioned Harvest…
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Bull moose removed from neighborhood in American Falls
A large moose has been relocated after it was found wandering around an American Falls neighborhood…
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ISU’s fall enrollment continues improving trend
Idaho State University saw an increase in both enrollment and student retention for the Fall 2022…
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Be on guard this open enrollment period
Open enrollment for health insurance is here, and while you may need to adjust your plan or keep things the same, it is important to be on guard for…
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Boo at the Zoo starts Thursday
The little ghost and goblins are getting ready to visit the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus…
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How to avoid current frauds and scams
The Federal Trade Commission and AARP of Idaho are reaching out to Idahoans to prevent fraud before the…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 726 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 726 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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Idaho adds another easement to protect working timberlands
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other statewide elected officials have approved a northern Idaho conservation easement as part of a program that has…
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Public meeting on South St. Anthony Interchange set Wednesday
An interchange at Exit 344 south of St. Anthony has been in the ITD’s plans since the early 1980s when US20 was constructed in its current location…
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2 Idaho Falls City Council members appointed to statewide advisory councils
Two Idaho Falls City Council members have been appointed to two statewide councils that give representation for Eastern Idaho in important policy…
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Pocatello CDBG Program helps fund community projects
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program helps support community development and expand economic opportunities for Pocatello residents…
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Surveys: Parent and staff satisfaction is up, students in grades 3 through 8 are more engaged
The latest State Department of Education survey results show the satisfaction levels of Idaho parents has increased since 2021, as has the level of…
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Gordon’s Gas and Diesel Working Group report offers ideas for reducing pump prices
Record-level inflation over the last year has hurt many hard-working Wyoming families, forcing difficult financial…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney says January 6 committee will issue Trump subpoena ‘shortly’
By Annie Grayer, CNN GOP Rep. Liz Cheney said the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol will issue a…
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Big Game hunters – know the rules for motorized travel in some big game hunting units
It’s a hunters’ responsibility to know and understand the motorized hunting rule when hunting big game in certain game management…
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Idaho Supreme Court won’t weigh legality of child marriage
A legal loophole in Idaho that allows parents of teens to nullify child custody agreements by arranging child marriages will remain in effect,…
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College wrestler saves teammate from grizzly bear mauling
A college wrestler from a small Wyoming school helped his teammate survive a grizzly mauling over the weekend by trying to wrestle the massive bear…
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Storms ahead for weekend with a big chill
Breaking down the ridge of high pressure over us will be a slow process, but once Pacific lows slide in, we’ll have a dramatic change in the weather…
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What to do with your leaves this fall
Idaho Falls residents will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 24.…
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Telephone town hall on fraud and consumer protection Wednesday
Chuck Harwood will speak to Idahoans about current trends regarding fraud and identity theft and how to avoid becoming the next victim of a costly…
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Green fuelwood available with permit
Free personal-use firewood gathering, on Salmon-Challis National Forest system lands, up to four cords, is available for the 2022 calendar…
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Final time Gabby Petito was seen alive
Newly-released surveillance video shows Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in what investigators believe was just hours before she was…
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Local law enforcement reminds us to be respectful as elections approach
Midterm elections are approaching, and many people choose to place political signs in their yards to voice their support for a…
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Online resource helps with information on political candidates
The League of Women Voters in Pocatello are encouraging local voters to go to www.VOTE411.org, an online election information…
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Waterfowl season opens Wednesday for most of Southwest Idaho
Duck hunters in Southwest Idaho are reminded the 2022-2023 waterfowl season opens Wednesday, Oct. 19, excluding Valley County, where the season has…
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Elk hunters should find plenty of elk in most of the state
Elk herds continue to thrive in Idaho, and hunters are reaping the…
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Grand Teton boat permits to increase
Boaters in Grand Teton National Park will see an increase in the cost of an annual park boat permit to $25 for non-motorized boats and $75 for…
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