Idaho nuclear waste treatment plant hit with more problems
Officials say a nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho had two unanticipated shutdowns this year, continuing a lengthy history of setbacks.
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Catherine Smith returns to Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation’s (IFDDC) Board of Directors announced Monday Catherine Smith has rejoined the downtown organization as Executive Director.
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Garage deemed total loss after fire
The Franklin County Fire District reports firefighters from Preston and Dayton responded to a fully involved garage fire in Banida Monday evening.
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New art exhibit Portrays Hole in the Rock Trek
Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Jacob Spori Art Gallery will open its doors on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. for a unique exhibit of fine art and Latter-Day Saint history.
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Anglers: Remember these regulation changes as you break out the fishing gear
As the winter weather subsides and anglers start to think about hitting their favorite fishing holes this spring, keep in mind that new fishing regulations were adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission last fall and went into effect on Jan. 1.
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Challis Public Library awarded grant to offer Telehealth
The Challis Public Library received a $23,500 grant for the purchase and installation of a privacy pod that will be used as a Telehealth space within the library.
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Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts closes April 30
A reminder to big game hunters that Saturday, April 30 is the deadline to apply for any moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts.
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Highest paying jobs in Boise for high school graduates
Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs in Boise for high school graduates, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Fish and Game’s first K-9 officer Pepper retires
After 11 years of service to the Idaho Fish and Game Department across the state, Pepper, the agency’s first K-9 officer has officially retired from service.
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Catalytic converters stolen from Teton Stage Lines
The theft happened sometime between Thursday night and Saturday afternoon at Gas & Grub on Lindsay Blvd in Idaho Falls.
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ISU Political Science Club to host “The Future for Ukraine”
It can be hard to understand the war in Ukraine and effects both globally and here in our area.
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Blackfoot releases boil order update
The City of Blackfoot has released an update on the boil order.
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Boise accountability office releases 2017 shooting report
The recently formed Office of Police Accountability for the city of Boise has released a report on a 2017 shooting that found the six officers involved acted in self-defense.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 125 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.
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Avian flu causes nation wide egg shortage, local farmer says thankfully all is well
Ben Carlos and his family run the small family farm in St. Anthony called Black Bear Family Farms. As a farmer with Chickens and Turkeys our favorite flightless aviators, he has to keep a close eye on his flock of nearly 50 birds.
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Idaho hit by record gas prices
Idaho drivers continue to feel the pain at the pump.
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Pocatello Downtown Development Plan divides area into 5 districts
The City of Pocatello is moving forward with its Downtown Development Plan.
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ISU’s College of Education is hosting appreciation lunches for all PCSD25 employees
Idaho State University’s College of Education will serve lunches to more than 1,400 faculty and staff at the district’s 26 schools in April and May.
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New Thousand Springs Visitor Center to provide more opportunities, convenience to visitors
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will oversee the April 28 opening of the new Visitor Center that will enhance the guest experience at Thousand Springs State Park and the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument by putting rangers and resources in a single location.
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ISU Music Department welcomes new Director of Bands
Idaho State University’s Music Department welcomes Dr. Patrick Young as the new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Low Brass.
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen to resume in-person dining on May 1
e hungry in the Idaho Falls community with to-go lunches, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen is excited to announce a return to in-person service on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
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New Pocatello Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations selected
Current Pocatello Fire Department Battalion Chief Shane Grow has been promoted to Assistant Chief of Operations.
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Mountain America donates $5,000 to Idaho Foodbank
Mountain America Credit Union is donating $5,000 to the Idaho Foodbank in partnership with Idaho State Athletics for the Roar for More Food Drive.
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Little endorses Bedke for Lieutenant Governor
Governor Brad Little is endorsing Scott Bedke to become Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor.
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Dog park at Teton County Fairgrounds to be removed for season
The Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPRD) will be taking down the temporary dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds on the morning of Thursday, April 28, 2022.
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PCSD 25 announces Chubbuck Elementary, Irving Middle School principals
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Kirk Thomson as the Principal of Chubbuck Elementary School and Stuart Johnson as the Principal of Irving Middle School.
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Progress made on the Rexburg Airport Improvement project
It’s been five years since the news of a new airport would be coming to the Rexburg Area. In the five years since the city of Rexburg has been conducting a study to assess just how feasible is the possibility of building the new airport. Now that study is complete. Keith Davidson the City of Rexburg Public Works Director says “so right now, we’re just waiting for their, (the Federal Aviation Administration), review of the document. And if they approve the new or the alternate site for the airport, then the next step would be going through an environmental evaluation of that site.”
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East Idaho Period Project holding fundraiser to help end period poverty
The nonprofit has been having students at east Idaho schools fill out forms of what products they need, in an effort to provide a three-month supply to last over the summer break.
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Pocatello hosts annual Running with the Big Dogs
It was barking with excitement at Ross Park for the 25th-annual Running with the Big Dogs.
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Fire destroys Bonneville County home
(BONNEVILLE COUNTY – KIFI ) Fire crews worked to extinguish a Saturday night house fire just outside the Ammon city limits. Firefighters were called just before 10:30 p.m., to a home at the corner of Moonstone Drive and Greenwillow Lane. The home appears to have suffered severe damage throughout the structure, with the worst damage
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Salmon-Challis National Forest offices re-open for visitors
Beginning Monday, Salmon-Challis National Forest offices will re-open to members of the public.
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Maintenance to Wilson Boat Ramp set for Monday
Routine maintenance to the Wilson Boat Ramp will limit parking and access to the boat ramp early next week.
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Shelley residents clean up East Idaho with Just Serve
The City of Shelley kicked off its second annual Spring into Service clean-up event early Saturday morning.
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Ukrainian native takes trip to Poland to help refugees
Pocatello resident Lena Contor recently traveled to the Poland/Ukraine border to assist her mother and other Ukrainian refugees.
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JHMR winter 2022–23 season passes on sale Monday
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will launch its Spring Sale for Winter 2022–23 Season Passes Monday.
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ISU distinguished teacher and researcher honored with legacy endowment
Idaho State University distinguished teacher and researcher Dr. Jim Aho was honored with a legacy endowment in his name.
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Wanted man arrested after attempting to elude officers
Idaho Falls Police officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies determined a wanted person, 39-year-old Nathon Powell, was in the area of Pinewood Estates, near 1700 N Pinewood Drive on Thursday.
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Fundraiser to help families whose children need organ donations Saturday
After Payton died in August of 2015, the family decided to keep the tradition going and help other families waiting for a transplant.
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Zero COVID-19 in-patients at EIRMC
A big milestone for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area Friday when it comes to the pandemic.
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2 Idaho counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack designated Bannock County as a contiguous disaster area due to the recent drought affecting the state.
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Water preservation urged ahead of summer
“It’s going to be one of those efforts that’s going to take the collaboration of a lot of different people, cities, to come together to save the water in our region.”
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Law enforcement concerned with growing fentanyl problem in the area
Local law enforcement is very concerned with the amount of fentanyl coming into the area.
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1 hospitalized after crash on Arbon Valley Highway
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-vehicle rollover that occurred on Arbon Valley Highway on Thursday.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 195 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 195 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Friday.
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Yellowstone partners with Yellowstone Forever on new sustainability efforts
In celebration of Earth Day, Yellowstone Forever and Yellowstone National Park announced new sustainability efforts to meet the challenges of the future while setting the standard for resource conservation and stewardship worldwide.
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Teen convicted in Lewiston shooting, father awaiting trial
Jurors in north-central Idaho convicted a 17-year-old boy of first-degree murder after about three hours of deliberation on Thursday.
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CEI celebrates Earth Day with campus clean up
The College of Eastern Idaho’s science club committed to cleaning up the school this Earth Day. With the help of the campus student senate and several Biology instructors, they were able to organize the second school clean-up. This year they focused on a section of the school often overlooked.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky and Rep. Liz Cheney named JFK ‘Profile in Courage’ award recipients for ‘defending democracy’
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming are among this year’s recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award for the “courage they’ve shown protecting democracy in the United States and abroad.” Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Arizona Republican House Speaker Rusty Bowers
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Motorists reminded to “Give Wildlife a Brake” during spring migration
Teton County and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation (JHWF) would like to remind drivers to ‘Give Wildlife a Brake’ on the roadways this spring; a time of year which is peak migration season for many wildlife species.
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IDL seeks experienced wildland firefighters
Idaho Department of Lands area office in Boise needs experienced wildland firefighters who can lead wildland fire engine crews.
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Madison Memorial achieves Pathway to Excellence designation
Madison Memorial has been awarded one of the most prestigious credentials in the healthcare industry: the Pathway to Excellence designation.
Continue Reading Boil order issued in Blackfoot
The City of Blackfoot has issued a boil order after E. coli was discovered in the city’s water.
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Police search for runaway juvenile
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile.
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Investigation results in felony drug charges for 2 Pocatello residents
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office detectives in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department conducted an investigation Tuesday that led to the arrest of two Pocatello people.
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Forest rangers remind campers of fire safety as camping season begins
Saturday marks the beginning of an early camping season for several Idaho campsites, including the Egin Lake site in St. Anthony.
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FBI warns farmers to be on lookout for potential hackers
The FBI is warning farmers to be on the lookout for potential hackers.
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Bug season is springing soon
The return of spring has bugs crawling out of hibernation to gain food to survive.
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US military OKs prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho.
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Power and Franklin Counties recognized for zero highway fatalities
At the Transportation Board Meeting held in Pocatello Thursday, the Idaho Transportation Department presented its “Zero Fatality” award to Franklin County and Power County.
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State Board approves public school funding rule
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a temporary rule Thursday extending an expired temporary rule that bases Idaho public school funding on student enrollment rather than attendance.
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Yellowstone contractor sentenced to 44 months on assault charges
40-year-old Gregory Michael Samuel Toth was sentenced for assault with intent to commit a felony at a sentencing hearing held before Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal on Monday.
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AARP launches online resource center to help protect veterans against rising fraud
Idaho’s 132,000 military veterans are at risk of being targeted by scammers.
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Idaho Water Board opens comment period on draft criteria for funding water projects statewide
The Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking public comment on draft criteria for two, new funding programs that the Board is rolling out for financing new water projects statewide.
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Egin Lakes Campground to open April 23
The Egin Lakes Campground will open on Saturday for the 2022 season.
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Garth Brooks talks with Jeff Roper
Country superstar Garth Brooks is coming back to Salt Lake City on June 18.
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Gov. Gordon criticizes amended National Environmental Policy Act regulations
Governor Gordon has responded to an announcement by the Biden Administration that it will amend the regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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Idaho Power seeks public input on customer generation study
Idaho Power is currently developing a study related to the costs and benefits of customer-owned generation sources, such as rooftop solar, and is set to host a public workshop for customers and interested stakeholders to provide feedback to the company.
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office to provide wellness app
To address mental health challenges among its staff, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has launched a customized, confidential wellness app that will be available to MCSO personnel and their families.
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Ammon man arrested for aggravated assault
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Ammon Division were called to an apartment complex in the 1400 S. block of Curlew to a report of a man with a gun just after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
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Law professor talks about next steps in Vallow, Daybell trials
A jury trial for Vallow is scheduled to begin in Ada County on October 11 with a finish date of December 16, according to paperwork filed Wednesday.
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Idaho lawmakers intervene in lawsuit against abortion ban
The Idaho Supreme Court is allowing state lawmakers to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law they passed earlier this year that would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
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State Board approves resident student fee increase, tuition remains flat
The Idaho State Board of Education approved student fee increases at Idaho’s 4-year institutions on Wednesday.
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$14 million donated to ISU College of Pharmacy for renovation
Idaho State University received a large gift to help renovate an 80-year-old building on the Pocatello campus.
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Local Idaho Falls Bakery “elevating” to lend a helping hand to Ukrainian refugees
David Kempner the owner of the Elevate Bake Shop in Idaho Falls, was moved by a desire to help those affected by the war in Ukraine. He says through a traditional easter bread he found a way to connect to the conflict.
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Emergency medical services is Gov. Gordon’s focus for health care improvement in 2022
overnor Gordon’s Health Task Force and the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) have been working on ideas for improvements to the delivery of health care in Wyoming. A major focus in the early months is on emergency medical services (EMS).
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Idaho Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls man on Wednesday for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Idaho attorney general faces challengers in lively debate
Idaho’s Republican attorney general candidates sparred over the validity of public health restrictions, the merits of lawsuits challenging federal policies and other topics during a televised debate Tuesday night.
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Idaho Falls man killed in Jefferson County crash
Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatal crash at 111-130 Bassett Rd. in Jefferson County Wednesday around 9 a.m.
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Idaho officials reported 183 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Wednesday.
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INL announces partnership with CEI
Idaho National Lab directors met with College of Eastern Idaho officials Wednesday morning on the Idaho Falls campus.
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Wanted man arrested for possession of methamphetamine
A Bonneville County deputy encountered a wanted man who was found to be in possession of methamphetamine overnight.
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Forest urges visitors to use caution and prevent resource damage as they venture out this spring
With snow melting at lower elevations, the urge to get out on the forest creates the need for everyone to respect our natural resources through responsible outdoor behavior.
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Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship recipients announced
The School District 25 Education Foundation and the scholarship selection committee announced the recipients of the 4th annual Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship.
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Ed Foundation offers scholarships to D91 students
The D91 Education Foundation offers the William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation scholarship, the Odd Fellows scholarships, the Go Tigers! scholarship and the new Heart of D91 Go On Award to graduating seniors in District 91.
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First 2 artists announced for Summer Concert Series
The Summer Concert Series announced two artists will be kicking off the 2022 series at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre.
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ISU welcomes new Civic Symphony conductor
After a season of programming that featured guests and faculty conductors, Idaho State University welcomes Nell Flanders to serve as Artistic Director and Conductor for the Idaho State-Civic Symphony and ISU Chamber Orchestra. Flanders will also teach in various classroom and applied lesson settings for the College of Arts and Letters.
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ISU to offer new social media emphasis for communication degree
In an effort to meet the growing employment demands of social media positions, Idaho State University will offer a new option to students starting Fall 2022.
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Groundwater Atlas of Wyoming updated
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) updated its online Groundwater Atlas of Wyoming that now includes datasets involving oil and gas field water production and injection.
Continue Reading Judge enters not guilty plea for mom charged in kids’ deaths
We may see a major step forward in the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder trial this week.
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‘The Music Man’ brings live theatre back to Teton High School
It’s been more than two years since Teton High School has been able to put on a musical.
Continue Reading So you missed the tax-filing deadline. Now what?
Most people who are required to file 2021 tax returns will have done so by the official filing due date — Monday, April 18. Or they applied for an extension, giving them until October 17 to file their returns.
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Avian influenza detected in Jackson
The Teton Raptor Center has confirmed the highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found in Teton County, Wyoming.
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26 Governors announce creation of American Governors’ Border Strike Force
Governor Brad Little and 25 other governors announced the creation of the American Governors’ Border Strike Force Tuesday.
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Bedke gets NRA endorsement for Idaho lieutenant governor
Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke is being endorsed by the National Rifle Association for lieutenant governor ahead of the May 17 Idaho primary.
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Extreme Ballroom Dance Company trying to raise money for Ukrainian refugees
It’s been a successful year for the Extreme Ballroom Dance Company, with them winning gold for a major competition for the show that has now become the troupe’s year end showcase.
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How to track your tax rebate
Idahoans who qualify for the 2022 tax rebate can track their payment online at tax.idaho.gov/rebate.
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Powerball celebrates 30th anniversary in Idaho
Powerball celebrated its 30th Anniversary Tuesday during a public event at the luckiest Powerball store in America.
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Tobacco companies pay Idaho $22 million
ompanies as part of the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.
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Wyoming’s top baby names for 2021
While Olivia remained as Wyoming’s most common name for newborn girls in 2021, the very similar name of Oliver was the top choice for boys, according to Vital Statistics Services (VSS), part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
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Local airports end mask mandates
Both the Pocatello Regional Airport and the Idaho Falls Regional Airport have lifted their mask requirement in the facility and on outgoing flights.
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