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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Playground equipment can be dangerous this summer
It is hot outside. For the next week, we expect temperatures in the 90’s. So it’s time to take precautions.…
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Rexburg looks ahead to its future updating comprehensive plan
Rexburg is rapidly growing, causing the Planning and Zoning team in the city to come together to create much needed updates to the Comprehensive Plan…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,913 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,913 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths Wednesday.…
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Chubbuck Movies in the Park kicks off Friday
The City of Chubbuck’s Movies in the Park kicks off on Friday, July 8 with Sing…
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Imagine Idaho Foundation working to increase internet speeds across the state
Imagine Idaho Foundation needs Idaho residents to complete speed-tests across the state to prove to government more funding is needed for broadband…
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New Blackfoot fire chief sworn in
Bryon Howell has been unanimously approved to be the new fire chief for…
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Great Salt Lake is ‘in trouble’ as level falls to lowest on record for second year in a row
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The Great Salt Lake in Utah has dropped to its lowest level on record for the second time in less than a year as a climate…
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Governor Little appoints commissioners to Serve Idaho
Gov. Brad Little appointed two new commissioners to Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.…
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Passport processing delays continue
Teton County residents who are planning international travel and need a passport or renewal are strongly encouraged to start planning sooner rather…
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ICCU donates $100k for Portneuf Greenway Trail
The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) as a major sponsor of the upcoming new trail being built in conjunction…
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Rollover crash on Hiline Road
The Pocatello Police Department is currently investigating an injury accident on Hiline…
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Pocatello police seek witnesses to a disturbance
Pocatello Police Department officers are seeking witnesses to a physical disturbance that occurred at 420 North Main Street during Revive on June…
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Intoxicated man arrested after fleeing fiery crash
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to a vehicle accident last Friday evening just before 7 p.m. on N. 5th W.…
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Court ruling limits how Idaho Falls can respond to homeless
For weeks, a homeless camp has sheltered under the gazebo of the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Many residents of Idaho Falls have called for the city…
Chubbuck man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Chubbuck man on…
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Businesses in Island Park still healing from Yellowstone Flooding
Though Yellowstone National Park is once again open to the public but businesses in the gateway communities to the park are still seeing some…
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Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo hosting Mutton Bustin Qualifier
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up’s Mutton Bustin’ Qualifier event is set for on July…
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Idaho gas prices average $5.24
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.24/g Tuesday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Walton Levee to temporarily close
A popular recreation spot along the Snake River will be closed to the public for approximately two…
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Officers on the lookout for drunk drivers
As Idahoans hit the road this summer, the Pocatello Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Idaho to keep roads free from…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff through July 9
At the direction of the President Joe Biden, United States are to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the…
Continue Reading 647 people drown each day. Here’s how to avoid being one of them
By Forrest Brown, CNN On Good Friday 2017, Wyatt Werneth got a call from his wife, who had gone grocery shopping with their daughter: The car’s…
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Highlights from Pocatello 4th of July Parade
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – On Monday, the City of Pocatello hosted its annual 4th of July Parade in downtown. Thousands of people lined the streets…
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Rigby’s Hot Classic Nights is more than just your regular car show
Saturday July 9 will bring new sounds to the heart of the city as the Annual Hot Classic Nights will fill Rigby City Park with Cars, boats, trucks…
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Tips and reminders to protect your vehicle from theft
A vehicle is stolen every 39 seconds, with passenger vehicles making up 74% of all stolen…
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DEQ awards nearly $83,000 to 3 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $82,467 to three drinking water and wastewater systems to help the…
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US testing new fire retardant, critics push other methods
U.S. officials are testing a new wildfire retardant after two decades of buying millions of gallons annually from one supplier, but watchdogs say the…
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Diabetes prevention program continuing after successful start
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to offer a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to…
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Rexburg celebrates the Fourth of July
The city of Rexburg celebrates the Fourth of July with parties, a parade and…
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Thousands line streets of Idaho Falls for 4th of July parade
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thousands of people lined the route of the Idaho Falls Independence Day parade this morning to celebrate the holiday.…
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Ammon starts July 4 with traditional flag raising ceremony
Lloyd Capson says he enlisted to fight for our country in Vietnam.…
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Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan out for public review and comment
The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) identifies opportunities in outdoor recreation and allows the state and partners to…
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Attorney General warns Idahoans about summer paving scams
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans about individuals and companies going door-to-door in Treasure Valley neighborhoods offering…
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Spring Gulch Road further improvements could cause delays
Teton County, in collaboration with the Jackson Hole Airport, has completed the resurfacing of Spring Gulch Road from Sagebrush Drive to the County…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
July is the perfect time to grab the family and go…
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Do not drink and drive this holiday
This Fourth of July holiday, the Wyoming Highway Patrol is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety…
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Public safety and lost child reporting during Independence Day celebrations
The City of Idaho Falls would like to remind community members to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day…
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Rules for reserving or staking off areas for Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations
Estimates indicate Idaho Falls more than doubles in size as we celebrate Independence Day with parades, food, fun, music, games and the Melaleuca…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day events road closures, public safety information
With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures,…
Continue Reading Cheney says January 6 committee could make multiple criminal referrals, including of Trump
By Kevin Liptak, Morgan Rimmer and Aaron Pellish, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection could make multiple…
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Lightning blamed for sparking house fire in Bonneville County
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office…
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Idaho Power files Customer Generation Study
At the direction of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), Idaho Power has filed a study analyzing the benefits and costs of on-site customer…
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WIC income guidelines updated to allow more participation
Newly updated income guidelines may help a few more families to be eligible for the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department…
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All day fun in the Big Top Tent
The Teton County Fair Big Top Tent is back in full swing for the 2022 Fair, offering all day fun and entertainment throughout Fair week.…
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2022 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2022 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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Snake River draft horse show
The second ever snake river draft horse show went off without a hitch Saturday. Draft horses were originally bred for farming, and were even used in…
Continue Reading 4 dead after boat capsizes in an Idaho river
Four people are dead after the boat they were in capsized this week in an Idaho river, authorities said…
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One man taken into custody after crashing vehicle on a bridge
(IDAHO FALLS-KIFI) An SUV caught fire after a driver crashed into the side of a bridge, just north of Idaho Falls, Friday evening The accident…
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Notice to avoid and report possible harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Wyoming waters
With summer upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, officials want to remind the public to avoid and keep…
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July fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 29,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch)Â trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region…
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Idaho State University College of Business reaccredited by AACSB
After an extensive review process, the Idaho State University College of Business was reaccredited in both its business and accounting programs by…
Continue Reading NRCS Idaho and Simplot teaming up to help Idaho agriculture
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the J.R. Simplot Company signed a memorandum of agreement on June 28, outlining ways they…
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Judge won’t dismiss parent lawsuit in Gabby Petito slaying
A Florida judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit in which the parents of Gabby Petito claim that Brian Laundrie told his parents he had killed her…
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1 killed in boating accident
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office reports an 80-year-old Salmon man died in a boating accident…
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Idaho State Police release 2021 crime report
Idaho State Police completed a 2021 Crime in Idaho Report, primarily detailing statistics collected from police…
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U.S.S. Idaho to be christened with Idaho water
Construction continues on the future…
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National Guard activated to assist with flooding after Lingle Canal Breach
Governor Mark Gordon has mobilized the Wyoming National Guard and multiple state agencies to provide assistance to the residents of Lingle and Goshen…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,116 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,116 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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AP source: Rudy Gobert traded by Jazz to Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge…
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Celebrate with a plan and be responsible, drive sober this holiday weekend
As Idahoans hit the road this weekend to celebrate Independence Day, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will be joining law enforcement…
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Operation Dry Water: Stay safe while boating over holiday weekend
Grand Teton National Park will participate in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide awareness effort to promote boating safety, this weekend, July…
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Recreation program address access on north end of forest
With the 4th of July holiday and many stakeholders planning forest visits over the long weekend, the Recreation Program has issued access updates…
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Idaho’s 2021 wages average $23.05 per hour
Idaho’s 2021 average wage for all occupations was $23.05 per hour, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’…
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ITD now taking comments for all upcoming projects
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking for input on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program…
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Sandy Fire estimated at 99 acres as Incident Management Team arrives
The Sandy Fire is burning on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National…
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Missing vulnerable adult located safely
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports Wright has been located safely and is no longer considered missing.…
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Take extra care with pets this Fourth of July as fireworks can scare animals
The City of Pocatello Animal Services Department is reminding citizens to take extra care with their pets during the Fourth of…
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Final amended consent judgments against Idaho Power Company available for public review
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is publishing notice the final amended consent judgments against Idaho Power Company (Idaho…
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Little declares July 2 Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day
Governor Brad Little has proclaimed July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter…
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Post-Roe, states struggle with conflicting abortion bans
In Arizona, Republicans are fighting among themselves over whether a 121-year-old anti-abortion law from the pre-statehood Wild West days, when…
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Cheney presses primary foe on Trump’s false election claim
The U.S. Capitol insurrection dominated Thursday’s debate in Wyoming among U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and her four Republican primary challengers, with…
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41st annual Teton Valley Balloon Rally takes flight
The annual Teton Valley Balloon Rally is ready to take off into the sky for this holiday…
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1 dead in Highway 20 accident
At 12:36 a.m. Friday morning, Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on westbound Highway 20.…
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Details in disappearance of Dylan Rounds
An FBI affidavit gives more details surrounding the disappearance of 19-year-old Dylan…
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Rexburg plans city wide party for Independence Day Celebration
The city of Rexburg is planning a big party to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. It all will kick off at 10 AM that Monday…
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Yellowstone to reopen north loop July 2 and suspend Alternating License Plate System
Yellowstone National Park will reopen the north loop on Saturday, July 2, to all visitors.…
Continue Reading Coroner requests help in locating next of kin
The Teton County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in
locating the next of kin of Michael Stephen…
Police locate juvenile
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Rashell Lindsey. …
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​Second visitor in 3 days gored by bison in Yellowstone
A 71-year-old woman from West Chester, Pennsylvania, was gored by a bull bison near Storm Point at Yellowstone Lake…
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Plane crash takes 2 lives in Valley County
The Idaho Division of Aeronautics alerted the Valley County Sheriff’s office of an overdue aircraft June 27.…
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Juvenile detention center named in honor of retiring judge
Bannock County gave a special honor Thursday to retiring Judge Bryan K.…
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Family-owned fireworks store draws customers from 3 states
Some of our neighbors are really going the distance for the fourth of July spirit… all the way to Wyoming, in…
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Officials remind us to respect bears to avoid conflict
Amid more reports of bear attacks, officials are asking us to respect and recognize how to deal with…
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Sandy Fire grows to 64 acres
The Sandy Fire is burning on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National…
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CEI Board of Trustees fill Zone 1 Trustee vacancy
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Amy Gardels to fill the Zone 1 Trustee vacancy during their regular…
Continue Reading Ammon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced Thursday investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Ammon…
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F&G biologists work to protect a popular Yellowstone cutthroat fishery from pelican predation
Blackfoot Reservoir, located about 40 miles east of Pocatello, is home to two divergent, yet symbiotic, conservation stories that have been playing…
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Additional families able to qualify for Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Program
Each year HUD determines income limits for HUD-funded…
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Pocatello Water Department releases 2022 Water Quality Report
The latest edition of the City of Pocatello Water Department’s Water Quality Report is available for the…
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Cheney to debate Wyoming GOP foes after Jan. 6 hearings
Liz Cheney is returning to Wyoming after a busy week of hearing public testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee to debate Republican primary…
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See how the breast and cervical cancer screening rates in Idaho compare nationally
HealthMatch compiled data on breast and cervical cancer screening rates in Idaho using data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney to Secret Service: ‘We welcome additional testimony under oath’
By David Wright, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming said she is “absolutely confident” in blockbuster testimony from former White…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue closed due to COVID-19
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue reports one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19, so the shelter will be closing to the public…
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Homeless camp near Japanese Friendship Garden
For several days, a group of people has camped under the gazebo at the Japanese friendship garden on the Greenbelt. The floor is dotted with towels,…
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North Bingham County Historical Park is looking to raise money for new water system
North Bingham County Historical Park needs to build a new water system to supply water to the…
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2 yearling moose captured and removed from Pocatello
Idaho Department of Fish and Game received reports Thursday of two moose in the vicinity of Mountain View Cemetery on the south end of 5th Avenue in…
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US agency to limit predator killing methods in Idaho
A U.S. agency responsible for killing wolves and other predators to prevent attacks on livestock has agreed to settle a lawsuit by completing an…
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Sheriff: Beacon led team to man mauled by grizzly in Wyoming
A distress signal initially thought to be from a crashed aircraft led searchers to a backpacker who’d been mauled by a grizzly bear in a remote…
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