Rare human case of pneumonic plague detected in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has announced the detection of a rare but serious case of pneumonic plague in a northern Fremont County…
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Construction projects underway in Bonneville, Madison and Fremont counties
The Idaho Transportation Department will continue and begin new work on multiple highway projects throughout the region from now until late fall.…
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Wyoming seeks state management of grizzly bears
Governor Gordon announced Thursday the State of Wyoming is seeking state management of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).…
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IFPD, FOP and IDOC partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of Police are partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program…
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Gabby Petito’s father makes public plea for information about missing daughter
The father of Gabby Petito, who was reported missing over the weekend, made a public plea Thursday for information on the disappearance of the…
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Petito Family Attorney reads statement and takes questions
A Florida woman who vanished while on a cross-country trip in a converted camper van with her boyfriend is the subject of a nationwide…
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EIRMC releases statement on Crisis Standards of Care
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical released the following…
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Boundary Fire grows to 60,979 acres
he lightning caused fire has burned 60,979 acres and is 48%…
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Risch welcomes fall interns to Washington, D.C. office
U.S. Senator Jim Risch announced the selection of three interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for fall 2021.…
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Madison County burn ban to end Thursday
Due to an increase in fuel moistures, relative humidity and a positive weather outlook, the burn ban currently in place will end on…
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ISU scholarship campaign reaches $13 million
One month after the public launch of the Idaho State University Scholarship Campaign, Idaho State Bengals have raised $13.25 million, more than half…
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Police hold press conference on missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Laundrie returned back to Florida alone on September 1.…
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Cheney’s pro-Trump opponent runs on undermining 2020 results
By Alex Rogers, CNN If Rep. Liz Cheney is purged from the Republican Party, it likely will be at the hand of Harriet Hageman. Hageman, the former…
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Thursday is Idaho School Zone Safety Day
Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Thursday, September 16 to be Idaho School Zone Safety Day, a reminder to the driving public to watch for kids on…
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Lawmakers express their outrage at Biden’s vaccine mandates
Senators and representatives from District 30 and 33 met together today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Idaho Falls. Their main topic of choice was the…
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EISF sets new records
Nearly 250,000 people came through the fair gates, making it the most attended Fair ever, with a grand total of 249,892 people. The fair set…
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Vandalism in PCSD25 bathrooms
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is asking parents and guardians to talk to their students about a current trend on social…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,315 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 55 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,315 new COVID-19 cases and 55 new deaths…
Continue Reading Awards to community partners address learning loss and behavioral health supports to children
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced 61 facilities represented by 35 organizations in Idaho that are helping Idaho’s children…
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Racines, Balow to make history, compete in Wyoming’s One shot Antelope Hunt
State Auditor Kristi Racines and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow will compete in the 2021 Wyoming One Shot Antelope…
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Refugee organization: Idaho to welcome 400 Afghan nationals
Officials with the International Rescue Committee in Boise say roughly 400 Afghan refugees will resettle in Idaho over the next fiscal year.…
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Governor Gordon: Biden’s federal overreach has gone too far
Governor Mark Gordon announced Wednesday a two-pronged plan to combat the federal overreach of the Biden Administration in proposing to mandate…
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US: Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting
The Biden administration says federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the western U.S. after Republican-led states made it…
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Attempt by far-right to reconvene Idaho House fizzles
An attempt by far-right lawmakers to form a quorum at the Statehouse that they say would have allowed them to force the Legislature to reconvene and…
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15th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center hosted the 15th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in Idaho…
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Boundary Fire grows to 60,979 acres
The Boundary and Scarface Fires merged and are being managed as a single incident.…
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Gov. Little held town hall Wednesday
Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen will answer questions from the public about COVID-19 during an…
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Hailey reinstates mask mandate effective immediately
HAILEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Hailey Mayor Martha Burke signed Hailey Public Health Order 2021-06 on Tuesday reinstating a mask mandate within the Hailey…
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EIRMC earns Idaho’s only ACR Accreditation for Radiation Oncology
The Idaho Cancer Center at EIRMC has been accredited for radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the nation’s oldest and…
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WCW 2021 Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year announced
The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) announced Sara Flitner of Jackson as the winner of the 2021 Wyoming Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award this…
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COVID-19 surge pushes much of Idaho toward medical rationing
Idaho’s public health officials say crisis standards of care are imminent for the state’s most populated region as hospitals continue to be…
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Standoff in Jackson ends peacefully
A peaceful end to a police standoff in…
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Fall leaves could be delayed
The autumn season is just starting to approach us this year. Although the leaves are starting to now change colors, there are some concerns about a…
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Far-right bid to reconvene Legislature called grandstanding
Some Idaho lawmakers say a proposed meeting by far-right House members hoping to form a quorum at the Statehouse and force the Legislature to…
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Third candidate quits after Trump endorsement in Cheney race
A Wyoming state legislator is no longer running against Liz Cheney in 2022. State…
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Downard Funeral Home owner’s licenses revoked
he Idaho Board of Morticians has completed its investigation into the situation where a dozen decomposing bodies and dozens of preserved fetuses were…
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20 years since Amber Hoopes disappeared
September 14 marks 20 years since Amber Hoopes…
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Wall That Heals comes to Blackfoot
he Wall that Heals was escorted through downtown Idaho Falls Tuesday…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1, 657 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,657 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Idaho using data from U.S. Department of Health & Human…
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Daughter of fallen US Marine born Monday
On Monday, the daughter of a fallen US Marine was…
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Search for missing woman who was in Grand Teton National Park
A family is pleading for help in finding their daughter. …
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Yellowstone has busiest August on record
Yellowstone National Park hosted 921,844 recreation visits in August 2021, making it the most-visited August on record.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 spike in Fort Hall connected to fair
On its Facebook page Tuesday, the Shoshone Bannock Tribes say its COVID-19 contact tracers are seeing a spike in positive cases from the Eastern…
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Museum of Idaho to extend Body Worlds Exhibit through December
The Museum of Idaho (MOI) announced the extension of its Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out special exhibit through December 5.…
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Law enforcement busy during Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Blackfoot Police Department and Bingham County Sheriff’s Office are breathing a sigh of relief as the extremely busy fair week has come to a…
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Boundary and Scarface Fires merged, will be managed as single incident
Marty Adell’s Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 took over management of the Boundary and Scarface Fires…
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Chubbuck City Hall Ribbon Cutting
Governor Little will deliver remarks at the Chubbuck City Hall Ribbon Cutting Tuesday at 3:15…
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COVID-19 surge pushes much of Idaho toward medical rationing
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy cancels school due to COVID-19 outbreak
School is canceled the remainder of the week for Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy in Fort…
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100 Deadliest Days fatalities up from last year
Idaho has seen an increase in fatalities during the busy summer months known as the 100 Deadliest Days…
Continue Reading 2 more bodies identified from Downard Funeral Home, police seek help identifying 1 more
Pocatello Police report two more bodies have been identified from Downard Funeral Home.…
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Collision with school bus sends 4 students to hospital, kills Ammon man
UPDATE 5:30 p.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the pickup driver.…
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President Joe Biden visits national fire center in Boise
President Joe Biden will be in Boise, Idaho Monday to visit the National Interagency Fire Center.…
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Open house begins for Pocatello Idaho Temple
A media briefing about the Pocatello Temple has been set for Monday at 10…
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Woman arrested for aggravated battery with a knife
Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Whitney Street for a report of a physical disturbance involving a knife…
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Baby red pandas named
Earlier this summer, the Idaho Falls Zoo welcomed two new baby red…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,713 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho officials reported 2,713 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths over the…
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Idaho leaders push Biden on Afghan refugee resettlement security protocols
Governor Brad Little and the entire Idaho congressional delegation told President Joe Biden in a letter Friday Idaho expects the federal government…
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New members appointed to Idaho Economic Advisory Council
Governor Brad Little appointed three new members to serve on the Idaho Economic Advisory Council this…
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Dust abatement activities on Moose-Wilson Road begin Tuesday
The unpaved section of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park will be temporarily closed for seasonal dust abatement beginning 4 a.m.…
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Superintendent Ybarra: Federal approval of Idaho’s state plan releases remaining $146 million in American Rescue Plan funds for Idaho schools
Monday’s U.S. Department of Education approval of Idaho’s plan for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) under the American…
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Software switch powers energy savings equivalent to 3 homes at Pocatello Regional Airport
A software change is leading to some big energy savings at Pocatello Regional…
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Boundary Fire grows to 50,963 acres
The lightning-caused Boundary Fire has burned 50,963 acres and is 48%…
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Crowds gather to protest President Joe Biden’s Idaho visit
More than 1,000 protesters have gathered in Boise, Idaho, ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden to express their displeasure about his coronavirus…
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Scarface Fire grows to 7,806 acres
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 7,806…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 1 new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected one (1) new fire since the last fire summary dated September 6,…
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When will Idaho, US gas prices finally start to drop?
On Monday, Idaho’s average price for regular is $3.79 per gallon, the same as a week ago and two cents cheaper than a month ago. …
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Robots battle in FIRST® Robotics Competition
This weekend, robots built by 16 high school teams from Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and Montana competed in the inaugural Idaho Invitational…
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Idaho, Wyoming residents mark September 11 attacks
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Twenty years ago, the worst terror attacks on American soil unfolded in three spots across the nation, today America is…
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Final day of Eastern Idaho State Fair draws quite a turnout
It was a full house on Saturday for the final day of the Eastern Idaho State…
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Residents, tourists line the street to welcome home fallen Marine
Hundreds lined the streets, balconies, and roofs to welcome home Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum.…
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Senators Crapo, Risch release statements on 9/11 anniversary
Senators Crapo, Risch released statements on 9/11…
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Officer Involved Shooting sends suspect to hospital in critical condition
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) -Idaho Falls Police investigators say they received multiple 911 calls of gunfire in the area of Hurricane’s Bar on N…
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3 more bodies identified from Downard Funeral Home, police seek help identifying 3 more
The Pocatello Police Department and the Bannock County Coroner’s Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying the remains of six…
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Potato cellar fire
A couple of potato cellars were damaged in a fire Friday…
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Arrest warrant issued for ex-Idaho lawmaker on rape charges
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Idaho lawmaker who resigned in disgrace after a 19-year-old intern reported that he brought her to his…
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Flags be flown at half staff on Saturday in honor of Patriot Day
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon have ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide…
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Fallen Jackson Marine’s body returns home
The body of the Jackson Marine who was killed in Afghanistan last month will return to his hometown on…
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Bikers pay tribute to fallen Jackson Marine
Dozens of bikers cruised to the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel Friday morning.…
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BYU-Idaho students are back for move-in day
Today was move-in day for the students at BYU-Idaho. Students moved in today with into their new apartments for the next year. …
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Truck vs train collision in Bannock County
Idaho State Police Troopers are investigating a collision between a truck and a train that occurred Friday afternoon at approximately 1:38 p.m. in…
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Farm Bureau Insurance donates $7,500 to Make-A-Wish Idaho
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho raised $7,500 during its 10th annual Make-A-Wish® Summer Charitable Golf Tournament.…
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Idaho exploring legal action against Biden’s COVID-19 plan
Governor Brad Little issued the following expanded statement Friday regarding President Joe Biden’s plan to fine private employers with 100 or…
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Source of bad smell around Idaho Falls discovered
Officials have discovered what caused the bad odor that filled the air around Idaho Falls Thursday.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,574 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,574 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths…
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Gov. Little takes steps to expand pool of substitute teachers
With school districts across Idaho reporting substitute teacher shortages, Governor Brad Little announced today new steps he is taking to expand…
Continue Reading Governor Gordon: Wyoming is running a strong rental assistance program
Governor Gordon said. The Governor emphasizes that Wyoming has a strong rental assistance program and is meeting the needs of its…
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Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race field increased to 30 teams
Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race organizers announced the following teams are officially entered in the 2022 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race.…
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Scarface Fire grows to 7,241 acres
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 7,241…
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Boundary Fire grows to 49,784 acres
The lightning-caused Boundary Fire, less than two miles W of Boundary Creek Boat Launch, was detected on August…
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Maple Grove Campground near Pocatello to receive new boat ramp and docks
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pocatello Field Office (PFO) will be installing a new boat ramp and docks at Maple Grove Campground…
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Police investigate shopping thefts
During the past few weeks, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Ammon Division have taken several calls of theft and use of…
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Shooting in Jefferson County
Jefferson County deputies responded to a family dispute at 4134 E. 100 N. located in Jefferson County Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. …
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Flags be flown at half staff at Wyo. Capitol and in Teton County Friday
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming State Flags be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton…
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Wyo. Senators join State Superintendent to lead fight against Critical Race Theory in Wyoming
Wyoming Senator Ogden Driskill will introduce state legislation to fight back against Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Wyoming with Senate President Dan…
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Improved forest health, reduced wildfire risk will result from IDL easement purchase
At statehood, Idaho received a patchwork of 640-acre sections of land to support endowment beneficiaries like public…
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17th Annual John McCarthy Memorial breaks fundraising record
Lookout Credit Union representatives presented Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 high school administration and athletic directors with a $22,500…
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Idaho Army National Guard soldiers deploy this fall
Approximately 200 Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team will deploy this fall to Southwest Asia in…
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Wyoming governor says state will fight vaccine mandate
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon says he’s asked the state’s attorney general to be prepared to challenge President Joe Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine…
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