New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies
Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as…
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New interactive map to track wildfires
Keeping track of how a wildfire progresses is getting easier.…
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opens in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls has a new grocery…
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Lucky 13 Race fundraiser brings out all the scavengers
The College of Eastern Idaho hosted it’s 13th annual Lucky 13…
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Changes to Curative COVID-19 testing sites begin Saturday
Beginning Saturday, the two COVID-19 testing sites in Teton County, Wyo. operated by Curative will no longer provide tests at no cost to everyone.…
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Things to do this weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.…
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Effort to grow Rexburg doesn’t pass, to be revisited
After a second public hearing it has been decided that a propsal to include parts of Salem into an impact zone of Rexburg. With the possibility of…
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Food-conditioned black bear euthanized at Stoddard Creek Campground
Fish and Game captured and euthanized a young male black bear at Stoddard Creek Campground Thursday after it had received multiple food rewards from…
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Testimony reveals what happened before 2 Pocatello police officers were shot
The man charged with shooting two Pocatello police officers will be heading to…
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Idaho Republicans poised to reject 2020 election results
The Idaho Republican Party will consider 31 resolutions at its three-day convention starting Wednesday, including one already adopted by Texas…
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US solicits help as it defines old growth and mature forests
U.S. officials on Thursday solicited outside help as they craft definitions of old growth and mature forests under an executive order from President…
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Search warrant served and drugs seized
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 797 E. 2700 N. Monteview located in Jefferson…
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Officials suggest pipeline company hid problems after spill
Federal prosecutors suspect a Wyoming company of potentially concealing problems with a pipeline that broke and spilled more than 50,000 gallons of…
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FBI encourages cyber security partnerships in the western United States
The FBI held a conference on Thursday, in Salt lake city, to discuss cyber crimes and trends that could affect both private citizens and businesses.…
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit looks for possible changes after first month
After being in service for one month, the Greater Idaho Falls is looking to reflect on what it has learned within the past month to provide better…
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Rocky Mountain Power proposes increase to energy efficiency charge
Rocky Mountain Power filed a proposal July 8 to increase the charge for all customer classes (except tariff contracts) from 2.25% to 2.50% of each…
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BLM conservation easement enhances outdoor recreation, helps protect wildlife habitat and water quality
The Bureau of Land Management has purchased a conservation easement that enhances public access to outdoor recreation opportunities and helps…
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Rigby City Park bears new name, honoring a local legend
The Rigby City Park has bore that name for many years. Now the park will honor local hero and legend, Larry F. Wilson. Wilson is a Hall of Fame…
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Power outage in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Power reports a power outage is impacting around 1,400 customers Wednesday evening.…
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Grand Teton fire danger has increased to high
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the…
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Pay It Forward: Pocatello Senior Activity Center
Their mission is to take care of our elderly. The seniors need socialization and a healthy meal. Here’s how this place does…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,484 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 1,484 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Ammon looks to slowly move on to a new pool
Their current pool is 55 years old and was built back in…
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Risch, Portman lead bill to combat crisis at the southern border
U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Government…
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Rebuild of I-86/I-15 System Interchange in Pocatello begins
Preliminary work on Idaho Transportation Department’s project to rebuild the I-86/I-15 System Interchange is beginning this week.…
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Grassy Arena at Teton County Fairgrounds to close for 2 weeks
In preparation for the 66th Annual Teton County Fair, the Teton County Fairgrounds Grassy Arena will be closed for the next two weeks.…
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Help prevent wildfires this season
Teton County and the Town of Jackson have experienced significant wildfire seasons over the last quarter century and recent years have proved no…
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Counties in Idaho with the most pre-war homes
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most pre-war homes in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Volunteers needed to help clean Idaho Falls Friendship Garden
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help take care of Idaho Falls Friendship…
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Idaho Fish and Game stocks Gem lake
Idaho Department of Fish and Game began stocking fish in Gem Lake on Wednesday. The department plans to stock Gem lake with 3,000 catchable (10 to…
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Water line repair on N Woodruff Avenue begins Thursday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 600 block of N Woodruff Avenue between Garfield Street and Kearney…
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Missing Jefferson County woman found safe
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help locating 40-year-old Genevette Garner of Jefferson County.…
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin OKs big pay boost for Idaho GOP official
Lame-duck Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has given a big pay boost to an administrative assistant who is also a top Idaho Republican Party…
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93% of Yellowstone roadways, 88% of backcountry will be open July 13
Yellowstone National Park announced Tuesday the reopening of Slough Creek to overnight backcountry use on July…
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Little, Risch comment on new dam removal reports
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a draft report Tuesday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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No injuries reported in Pacific Recycling Fire
A large fire at a recycling plant in Pocatello poured thick black smoke into the air and shut down a highway for a couple of…
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Firewood available on Pinedale Ranger District
The Bridger-Teton National Forest’s Pinedale District will be opening the gates for public access to those that have valid firewood permits July…
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Idaho Power and GeoBitmine clash over energy rates
In May, the University of Idaho entered into a partnership with the crypto company Geobitmien to study crypto server heating in the University’s…
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Wreaths Across America makes a stop in Idaho Falls
Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibit made their first stop in Idaho. Idaho Falls was their first location and are heading to Pocatello…
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Idaho has seen a 48.8% increase in gas prices since last year
Routific investigated gas price changes in Idaho during the last year using data from…
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Missing Pocatello man’s family says his body found in Owyhee County
A body was found Sunday night in the vicinity of a missing man’s truck in Owyhee County near Black Canyon, the sheriff’s office…
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Suicide lifeline service expanded to full-time, Wyoming-based coverage
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the state’s suicide lifeline services have been expanded and improved to offer full-time, Wyoming-based coverage…
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Pancheri Drive gas line to be connected Tuesday
Intermountain Gas will be connecting a gas line along Pancheri Drive, near the S Utah Avenue intersection, beginning…
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Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan approved, what’s next?
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved the Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan during a regular meeting on July 5.…
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UPDATE: Pocatello Police involved in SWAT standoff, nobody found inside apartment
Pocatello police say no one was inside the apartment involved in a SWAT standoff, late Monday evening.…
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IDFG investigates killing, decapitating of geese and goslings near Bloomington
BEAR LAKE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking the public’s help in solving a particularly unusual wildlife case near the…
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Fatality crash near Fort Hall
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 6:10 p.m., southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 84.2, near…
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Couple thankful for new home after Lavaside Fire
Ron Rauschenbach and his wife Natalie lost their home last April due the Lavaside fire in Firth, and the fire took out everything in its…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,203 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,203 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
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Applications required for free and reduced price meals for 2022-2023 school year
This summer, families who need assistance paying for school meals will be required to submit an application for free and reduced price school meals…
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Idaho gas prices start to slide
After weeks of watching gas prices fall in other parts of the country, Idaho drivers finally saw a little bit of relief when they filled up this…
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Boat capsized on Blackfoot Reservoir
A story that could have ended in seven drownings serves as a strong reminder for boating…
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1 arrested after officer-involved shooting
An Oklahoma man is in the Bannock County Jail after allegedly shooting at police officers Saturday…
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2 hospitalized after crash north of Rigby
Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday on U.S. 20 at milepost 325, north of…
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Blasting operations to begin July 15 in Ashton
As part of the construction work at the intersection of US-20 and SH-47 in Ashton, the contractor will be blasting rock under the roadway.…
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Hot Classic Nights brings entire community out to support Rigby seniors
Rigby City Park was filled with cars ripped from the history books and brought to life, by hot rod owners from all…
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Gold Cup qualifiers bring BMX Bikers from all over to Sandy Downs
Sunday Morning just behind the Sandy Downs Rodeo Arena BMX riders from all over the NorthWest United States came to Idaho Falls to race for the next…
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Idaho Farm Bureau discusses increase in farming costs
For our farmers here in Idaho, the cost to due business is not what it used to…
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Deadly head-on crash north of Driggs
DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) – A man is dead after a head-on crash north of…
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Rigby Broulim’s raises money to improve local school security
People lined up for classic grilled hot dogs and fried food outside Brolum’s in Rigby on Saturday.
The barbeque raised money for buzzer lock…
Scooper Bowl serves local charities
Hundreds of people in Idaho Falls joined in a sweet way to help the community. Scooper-bowl, sponsored by Local News 8, returned to Idaho Falls on…
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ISU Occupational Therapy partners with community organization to host Summer Camp for All
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Idaho State University is joining forces with local non-profit Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect…
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Moose-Wilson Road construction resumes Monday
The National Park Service will resume construction activities addressing infrastructure needs in the southern portion of the Moose-Wilson Road in…
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Get your heart pumping and give blood to help prevent a summer blood shortage
The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood in July.…
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Prehistoric lobster named after Idaho State University paleontologist
A prehistoric crustacean that roamed the seas almost 250 million years ago now bears the name of an Idaho State University…
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DEQ seeks grant applications for CAFO Improvement Fund program
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications for the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Improvement…
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Next round of Community Program grants available
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) announced the next application phase of Community Program grants is now open.…
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Permanent fixes from Yellowstone floods could take 3-5 years
It could take three to five years to replace roads damaged by flooding last month in Yellowstone National Park, but temporary fixes are expected to…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter recognized as no-kill shelter
Best Friends Animal Society has recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for…
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Be vigilant of scam callers targeting utility customers
The City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Power are reminding customers to be aware of scam callers and to not give any personal information over the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,763 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,763 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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Construction continues on Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center
Construction on the Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center is on track to be completed in spring…
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‘She needs to eat’ — Parents still grappling with baby formula shortage
For months now, parents have been searching for a basic necessity for their babies — formula.…
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Heise Hot Springs has new pool for this summer season
Additional features in addition to the pool include a new splash pad and changing…
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Biden orders flags be flown at half-staff through July 10
At the direction of the President of the United States, flags are to remain at half-staff until July 10 in honor and remembrance of former Prime…
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Institute of Rural Health to receive grant for suicide prevention
The Idaho State Department of Education has awarded the Institute of Rural Health with a $40,000 one-year grant to address suicide prevention…
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Federal officials visit Yellowstone to survey flooding damage and infrastructure repairs
US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz got a tour of the damage in…
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Officials investigate cause of Rexburg structure fire
The Rexburg Police Department reports fire crews are working a structure fire on S Yellowstone near 5th South St.…
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3 things to do this weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Want some ideas to beat the heat this…
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Box Elder County asks public to stop searching area for missing Dylan Rounds
The Box Elder County Sheriff’s Department is giving some insight into the search for Dylan…
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Officers seek information about 2 mule deer bucks shot and left to waste in Madison County
Conservation Officers with the Idaho Fish and Game are seeking information from the public regarding two mule deer bucks shot and left to waste…
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Inmate captured after escaping from Work Detail Crew
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Larry Mathew Robinson…
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Pocatello police ask for help identifying theft suspects
The Pocatello Police Department said on June 19, two suspects took more than $1,700 worth of…
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Getting a passport might take longer than you hoped
If you are planning to make any international travel plans it may be important to note that there will be delays in receiving your new or renewed…
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Bonneville County prosecutor prepares for trials amid attorney shortage
A large number of attorneys are leaving the Bonneville County Prosecutor’s…
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3 counties added to Yellowstone floods disaster declaration
Federal authorities on Thursday added three more Montana counties to a presidential disaster declaration issued following last month’s destructive…
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Costco raises some prices at its food court
Attention Costco shoppers: you may notice some price hikes at the food…
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Bannock County Veteran Service outreach event planned for South Bannock County
Filling for veteran benefits can be complicated. The Bannock County Veteran Services Department is here to…
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Work kicks up on project north of Hoback Junction
Work is underway again on the second half of the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) Jackson South reconstruction project, just north of…
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Make your home wildfire defensible
As the temperatures warm up and everything gets drier, there is a danger that keeps growing all around…
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Early reading test shows statewide gains from previous spring and fall
tatewide results from the spring Idaho Reading Indicator show more than two-thirds of all Idaho students in kindergarten through third grade were…
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Half-off cat and kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
You can add a cat or kitten to your family for half-price July 8 through July 23, thanks to The Friends of the Pocatello Animal…
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Reclaim Idaho submits signatures for K-12 funding initiative
Organizers of an education funding initiative turned in more than 100,000 petition signatures to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday…
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2 INL researchers selected as Women of the Year
The Idaho Business Review has selected Idaho National Laboratory researchers Johanna Oxstrand and Jagoda “Jaga” Urban-Klaehn as 2022 Women of the…
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Gale Lim Construction awarded contract for Fort Hall Mine Landfill cell expansion liner
annock County is expanding its capacity for household and commercial waste at the Fort Hall Mine…
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President Henry B. Eyring to speak at BYU-Idaho Spring Commencement
President Henry B. Eyring, a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address 2,841 graduates at…
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Gov. Little announces staff changes
Governor Brad Little announced two changes to his senior staff and the recent addition of a new press…
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Highest-earning counties in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the highest earning counties in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Yellowstone floods reveal forecasting flaws as world warms
The Yellowstone National Park area’s weather forecast the morning of June 12 seemed fairly tame: warmer temperatures and rain showers would…
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First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho
Idaho Division of Public Health and Central District Health are announcing the first probable case of monkeypox in an Idaho…
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