Idaho appeals ballot initiative ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to put on hold a court order forcing the state to count online signatures for an initiative…
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$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Oneida County
For the second time in as many days, luck has found Idaho. …
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Rising coronavirus cases spark more action from Eastern Idaho Public Health
Board members outlined a proposed program for the region during an online meeting on Tuesday…
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Census takers to visit homes that have not responded
Thousands of census takers are about to begin the most labor-intensive part of America’s once-a-decade headcount: visiting the 56 million households…
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Idaho Falls firm named DOE Business of the Year
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected MarCom LLC, of Idaho Falls, for its Small Business of the Year Award for Fiscal Year…
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Ammon fiber costs among lowest in the world
The city of Ammon’s monthly fiber utility monthly cost is the lowest in the United…
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Man arrested after domestic dispute
An argument over a phone led to violence and the arrest of Lambert Peterson, 28, of New Mexico by Idaho Falls Police at around 1 a.m. Sunday.…
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Man arrested peeping into windows
A Utah man was arrested last Friday in the 700 block of Northeast Bonneville Street after a resident saw a man creeping around the yard with a…
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SIPH reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, EIPH reports 23 new cases
Local health officials say the COVID-19 cases are quickly climbing. Bonneville County was identified Tuesday as a weekly hotspot.…
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Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate
Idaho healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it’s the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.…
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SIPH concerned about Idaho’s rising cases
Officials are determining what conditions would cause southeast Idaho to rollback…
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Ammon Days to take place with modifications
The City of Ammon is going to hold Ammon Days this year, but things are going to be a little…
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316 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, healthcare leaders plead for mask mandate
Idaho officials reported 316 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as Idaho healthcare leaders plead for a statewide mask mandate, saying it’s the best way…
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Hispanic population becomes a bigger part of Idaho’s base
There has been some significant shift in Idaho’s population base.…
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Idaho man charged with 5 felonies after deputy shot, wounded
An Idaho man was charged with five felonies after he allegedly fled from authorities and shot a police officer twice after being pulled over on a…
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TSD 401 Board reviews draft plan to reopen schools
The Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees reviewed the first draft of a plan created by the district’s administrative team Monday.…
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FAA: Landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho can crack
U.S. officials say the nose landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho and flown all over the world could fail and cause the 10-seat aircraft to…
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Lucky for Life ticket sold in Bannock County wins $25,000 a year for life
One lucky Idaho Lottery player who purchased a Lucky for Life ticket in Bannock County for Monday night’s draw has won luck that lasts a lifetime. …
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Vendors announce East Idaho Fair Food Tour
Several local vendors have come together to plan the “East Idaho Fair Food Tour” to help meet fair food…
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Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Utah man killed in crash near Afton
A Utah man was killed Sunday morning when his car crashed at milepost 71 on US 89 near Afton,…
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Fuels reduction project enters new phase
The Bridger Teton National Forest will suspend dispersed camping on Phillips Ridge, east of the Snotel trail and temporarily close the Phillips Road…
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East Idaho groups to receive economic development funds
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding two $400,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants. …
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BTPO 6 year plan to improve Pocatello’s ADA access
People can now weigh in on how they’d like to use tax dollars to improve Bannock County’s…
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Police release identity of deceased wanted California man
UPDATE 6:00 p.m. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office of California has released the identity of a man wanted for felony…
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10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening
Governor Brad Little announced more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses…
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Police identify individuals
The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for help identifying these…
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D25 seeks input on 2020-2021 school year roadmap
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 released a draft of its roadmap for the 2020-2021 school year and is asking for community…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of…
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Opposition grows to EPA water management rule
A group of outdoor recreation and conservation advocates are challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule regarding Section 401 of…
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Yellowstone visitor numbers fall short
Yellowstone National Park is reporting 534,155 visits during June 2020. …
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Rangers rescue injured hikers
Grand Teton National Park staff rescued three injured hikers over the weekend.…
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Wyoming governor orders deep new budget cuts
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has approved more than $250 million in state budget cuts for the current 2-year budget cycle. …
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INL breaking ground for research microscope Thursday
The Idaho National Laboratory is preparing to install a Spectra Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies…
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ISU student places second nationally for research poster
An Idaho State University senior won second place for her research poster at the POLY Industrial Advisory Board sponsored Undergraduate Research in…
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Rexburg man charged after domestic argument
A 41-year-old Rexburg man is in custody after a domestic argument with his girlfriend in the Lyman area. …
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12-year-old rescued after 4-wheeler accident
Multiple emergency agencies worked together to rescue a 12-year-old boy in the Heise back country…
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Online education funding initiative is underway
Reclaim Idaho has launched an online petition drive for its “Invest in Idaho” education initiative.…
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Bald eagle exhibit opens at Zoo Idaho
Zoo Idaho in Pocatello has officially opened its new bald eagle exhibit. …
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Gas prices stay relatively steady
Idaho’s gas prices rose about 1.8 cents per gallon in the past…
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Police investigate death along Idaho Falls greenbelt
Police blocked off a portion of River Parkway in Idaho Falls Sunday afternoon to investigate the death of…
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397 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday
Idaho officials reported 397 new COVID-19 cases on…
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A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in the Gem State.…
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5 year anniversary since DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared
Friday, July 5 is the 5 year anniversary of one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in the state of Idaho. The disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz…
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Idaho officials reported a record 500 new COVID-19 cases on…
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DeOrr Kunz Jr. Timeline
Friday, July 5 is the 5 year anniversary of one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in the state of Idaho. The disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz…
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ISP charges 56 drivers with DUI over the July Fourth weekend
Between July 1 and July 7, ISP located and charged 56 drivers with violations related to impaired…
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Trail crew members save visitor’s life
In recent weeks Grand Teton National Park employees have responded to several emergency medical and rescue situations, including park trail crew…
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1 hospitalized as police investigate shooting sparked by road rage
UPDATE 10:40 a.m. Idaho Falls Police have released an update regarding Friday morning’s…
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Technology protects children from hot car deaths
Heatstroke is the number one cause of death for kids left in cars. 2018 and 2019 were the deadliest years in history for child hot car…
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Idaho prosecutors question governor’s plan for federal funds
Prosecutors from more than half of Idaho’s counties questioned whether Gov. Brad Little’s plan to use $200 million in federal aid for property tax…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of…
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WYDOT offers construction update
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will stop work on the Flat Creek Bridge on West Broadway in Jackson by Saturday morning.…
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Man arrested after attacking vehicle with baseball bat
Idaho Falls Police officers arrested 39-year-old Idaho Falls resident Wednesday after he attacked an occupied vehicle with a baseball bat and made…
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US-95 at slide south of Riggins to remain closed
The Idaho Transportation Department reports massive boulders came down Thursday night at the U.S. Highway 95 slide south of Riggins (milepost 188).…
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FCSAR Demolition Derby fundraiser canceled
Fremont County Search and Rescue (FCSAR) has canceled its annual Demolition Derby fundraiser for 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns.…
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Eastern Idaho Public Health releases regional COVID-19 plan
Eastern Idaho Public Health is looking for public comment on the regional response to the Coronavirus pandemic.…
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Telegraph Fire now 100% contained
Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center crews have declared the Telegraph Fire 100% contained as of 8 p.m. Thursday. …
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Idaho officials reported 459 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading Idaho to remain in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4
Governor Brad Little announced Idaho did not meet the criteria over the past two weeks to advance past the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds…
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Idaho schools get OK to open to students this fall
Idaho’s 300,000 schoolkids in grades K-12 can return to schools this fall but with flexible learning strategies to protect them and their communities…
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Wildfire preparedness: Aid for homeowners
Now is the time for homeowners to protect their property from fire dangers, and aid is…
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Protestors and some businesses oppose possible mask ordinance
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The debate of mask mandates got several protestors outside the Idaho Falls City Annex building. The Idaho Falls City…
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Hurst family hurt in house fire gets community support
The community is coming together to raise funds for one of its…
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Keeping your home energy efficient this summer
“A lot of us are spending a lot more time at home than maybe we have in the past few years. So our energy use could look a little bit different this…
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Idaho to appeal 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling
Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Thursday he will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court a ruling rejecting his request to put on hold a court order forcing the…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has nine new confirmed cases of…
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USDA announces potato farmer assistance
Changes in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) could help Idaho’s potato industry.…
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Seniors targeted by fraud attempts
Boise Police and the Idaho Attorney General’s Office are reporting an increase in reported fraud attempts. …
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Wyoming to test all inmates for coronavirus
Wyoming corrections officials plan to test all inmates and employees for the…
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Wild horse auction set next week
The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse auction in Bruneau July 14-21.…
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If the city of Idaho Falls were to consider a face mask requirement, Idaho Falls merchants would not necessarily support…
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Costco intersection road work to begin
Construction crews will begin work next week on Lincoln Road near the Costco store in Idaho Falls.…
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The Great Race for Education officially canceled
The Great Race for Education scheduled for Friday, July 17 is officially canceled for…
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Victor requires face coverings in public
The Victor City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Wednesday to require face coverings in any indoor or outdoor public place when a…
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Teton County encourages absentee voting in August primary
Teton County, Wyoming voters are encouraged to vote by absentee ballot for the Wyoming 2020 primary election August 18. …
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Telegraph Fire grows to 2,154 acres
Fire crews are responding to two separate fires along Highway 20 Wednesday…
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Wyoming state agencies have submitted plans for 10% budget cuts that could eliminate services for children and the elderly and slash funding for…
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Idahoans file 4,924 new unemployment claims
Unemployed Idahoans filed 4,924 claims for benefits during the week that ended July 4, down 9% from the previous…
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Dog rescued from river
The King family witnessed a rescue in the works on the Greenbelt Wednesday afternoon.…
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Reclaim Idaho ready to begin online petition drive
Reclaim Idaho says it is ready to proceed with an online petition drive in favor of its K-12 Education Initiative.…
Continue Reading As Idaho COVID-19 cases spike, 430 new cases Wednesday
A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in Idaho.…
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Pay It Forward: God’s Home of Compassion
A small local food pantry helps people meet the challenges of the COVID-19…
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Sheriff’s Office encourages people to pay more attention on the roads
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With the recent crashes the Bonneville County, the Sheriff’s Office is encouraging people to pay more attention on…
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EIPH regional response plan to be unveiled soon
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more deaths, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Department is discussing different risk tiers in dealing with the…
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Idaho Falls and Pocatello consider face mask orders
City officials in Idaho Falls and Pocatello are considering the possibility of issuing masking orders, requiring the use of face masks in…
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Beauty industry adapts to COVID-19 challenges
When businesses and schools shut down due to the coronavirus, Paul Mitchell school in Rexburg fell into a gray…
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Police identify man killed in Bonneville County crash
UPDATE 5:20 p.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a 42-year-old Idaho Falls man who died in a car crash…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 16 new confirmed cases of…
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Health District launches COVID prevention campaign
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has launched a new prevention campaign aimed at fighting…
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U.S. ends sheep grazing in parts of Idaho wilderness areas
U.S. officials have permanently closed four sheep and goat grazing allotments in and near central Idaho wilderness areas that are important habitat…
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Rexburg’s first LGBTQ and Minority Resource Center is in the works
“It’s for everyone honestly so people can come here, ask questions. Parents of people that just came out like they can come, but overall a safe place…
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Idaho Supreme Court rejects age-related death row appeal
The Idaho Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a man who says he was too young to be sent to death row after he killed two people at the age of…
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Appeals court: Judge was right to revive grizzly protections
A U.S. appeals court said Wednesday that a federal judge was right to restore protections for about 700 grizzly bears in the Yellowstone region of…
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Elder L. Whitney Clayton to speak at online spring semester commencement ceremony
Brigham Young University-Idaho will broadcast an online commencement service to celebrate and recognize Spring Semester 2020 graduates.…
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BYU-Idaho prepares for fall registration
Registration for the fall semester at Brigham Young University-Idaho will open Tuesday, July 14. …
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Duck Race canceled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
Citing concerns over COVID-19, the Idaho Falls Rotary Club has canceled the 2020 Duck Race on the Snake River.…
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District 91 releases reopening plan for review
Idaho Falls District 91 patrons have until next Monday, July 13, to comment on the district’s new reopening plan.…
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Arco woman killed in 3-car crash
Idaho State Police is currently on scene of a crash at the intersection of US26 and N 25th E, northeast of Idaho Falls.…
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How to treat ‘Maskne’
Brower is referring to what is being commonly referred to as ‘Maskne’, acne from wearing a mask. It’s a condition affecting people across the…
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