New COVID-19 case in Power County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Power County.…
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Lawsuits filed to protect tenant eviction rights
The American Civil Liberties Union and Idaho Legal Aid Services have filed a lawsuit Monday against the state of Idaho to enforce tenants’ rights…
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Police identify body of man found in the Snake River
Idaho Falls Police have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Snake River…
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Blackfoot School District summer food program begins June 15
Blackfoot School District 55 Summer Food Service Program begins June…
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50 new Idaho COVID-19 cases reported since last update
Idaho officials reported 50 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Reclaim Idaho sues for more time to collect signatures
The backers of a proposed ballot initiative to increase Idaho’s public education funding are suing the state in federal court, contending emergency…
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Blackfoot Mayor donates $1,000 award to Blackfoot Bandits Special Olympics
Last year, Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll was one of the 68 mayors across the state of Idaho who successfully completed the challenge of averaging…
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Yellowstone Avenue construction project to begin
DePatco Construction will begin repaving Yellowstone Avenue between the intersections of Cedar Street and Flandro Drive June 16. …
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Idaho leverages federal relief funds to cover public safety costs
Governor Brad Little is traveling threw Idaho, county to county, with some good…
Continue Reading 2 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho…
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Wolf headaches persist for ranchers in elk-rich Jackson Hole
A large elk population continues to lure wolves to cattle ranches in Jackson Hole.…
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Gas prices on the rise
Idaho gas prices rose 3.8 cents per gallon over the past week to an average $2.21 per gallon on Monday, according to a Gas Buddy survey of 802 gas…
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9 rescued from Henry’s Fork float trip
Nine people were rescued from a cabin below Stone Bridge, northeast of Ashton, after their inner-tubes toppled in the Henry’s Fork of the Snake…
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High speed chase ends with police PIT maneuver
A Pocatello woman is being held in jail following a high speed chase Sunday morning.…
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Dirt bike rider killed in highway crash
Norman C. Nix, 53, of Las Vegas, Nevada was killed Saturday after losing control of his motorcycle.…
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Two killed, deputy injured in Cassia County crash
A Cassia County Sheriff’s Deputy was flown to Portneuf Medical Center Saturday, after a head-on crash that left two other people dead.…
Continue Reading 28 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 28 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading 5 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…
Continue Reading 57 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases on…
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UPDATE: Amber Alert activated for 2 children believed to be in imminent danger
An Amber Alert has been activated for 6-year-old Leo Isador Hiibel-Cloutier who was abducted in Rathdrum,…
Continue Reading Nursing homes account for 60% of Idaho COVID-19 deaths
More than 60% of Idaho’s coronavirus-related deaths are among residents of long-term care facilities like nursing homes, according to numbers…
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Flood Warning and Flood Watch for the Teton River and Henry’s Fork
(KIFI/KIDK) With rising water levels in the Upper Snake River Plain and Teton Valley, the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a warning…
Continue Reading 3 new COVID-19 cases in Bingham County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Bingham County.…
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Idaho Supreme Court considers State Superintendent lawsuit
Idaho’s Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical on Friday about whether the Legislature can legally shift some duties previously handled by one…
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Local artists find new ways to grind during pandemic
The Gem supports local artists by giving them a place to perform but the venue shut down when the pandemic…
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2.5 million jobs were added to the market in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
In May the national unemployment rate fell to 13.3% and employers added 2.5 million jobs to the market, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
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Idaho National Guard bound for Washington D.C. to support local law enforcement
The Idaho National Guard is sending members to Washington D.C. to assist in guarding monuments, buildings, and other property throughout the National…
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2 new COVID-19 cases identified at Ft. Hall
The Fort Hall Tribal Office of Emergency Management reports two newly identified COVID-19 positive cases on the Fort Hall Reservation. …
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Idaho to release COVID-19 records for Long Term Care facilities
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will publish a weekly report regarding COVID-19 for long term care facilities.…
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Minnetonka Cave to open June 13
the Minnetonka Cave will open on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest June 13. …
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Upper Snake water supply looks good
The June Water Supply Outlook projects snowpack will be near or exceed normal snowpack in the Upper Snake…
Continue Reading COVID-19 mass testing results still being processed
More than 1,300 people were tested at a COVID-19 active disease mass testing event with Emerg-A-Care and Jackson Hole Fire/EMS on May…
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Driver OK after train avoids hitting pickup that crashed on tracks
Idaho Falls Police report a driver received only minor cuts and scrapes in a single-vehicle accident where the vehicle had stopped on the train…
Continue Reading 57 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new cases in Southeast Idaho
Idaho officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Idaho offers $1,500 bonus for people return to work
Governor Brad Little on Friday announced a plan for people to receive a one-time bonus of up to $1,500 to return to…
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Suspect arrested after two-state pursuit
A variety of law enforcement agencies participated in arresting a driver running from police in Montana. …
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Recovered COVID-19 patient leaves EIRMC after 55 day stay
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced a 54-year-old Jackson, Wyoming man was discharged Thursday after recovering from COVID-19.…
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More than 150 bikes awarded to students with perfect attendance
After two years, Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello is bringing back its Pass Program for students in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…
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Idaho National Guard sends personnel to Washington D.C.
The Idaho National Guard will provide approximately 400 personnel to assist in guarding monuments, buildings and other property throughout the…
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New insight on police conduct from Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming law enforcement agencies invited community members to participate in a dialogue designed to share thoughts and answer questions…
Continue Reading 12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…
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Arrest made after vandalism at the Idaho Statehouse
During an otherwise peaceful demonstration Wednesday night, Idaho State Police arrested an 18-year-old Boise woman for spray painting on the front of…
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Teton County investigates vandalism
The Teton County, Idaho Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism of the County Courthouse in Driggs this week.…
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Do you feel confident using your gun during an emergency situation?
Shooting at a still target is great practice, but may not always apply in an emergency situation.…
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Wyoming Governor orders steeper cuts
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is instructing state agencies to take immediate action to further reduce spending and prepare for deeper cuts in the…
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New Idaho unemployment claims drop
Idaho unemployment claims for the week ending May 30 dropped 22% from the previous week. …
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Costco construction “on track” despite challenges
Costco is now accepting applications for their new location in Idaho Falls, even as construction of the new store continues on the corner of Lincoln…
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Federal grant could help local law enforcement hire new recruits
A federal grant may be helping take the load off of local law enforcement. The Dept. of Justice is awarding nearly $400 million to agencies across…
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4th of July Parade canceled in Jackson
The Jackson Hole Chamber has canceled the 4th of July Town Parade for…
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ISU lays out plans to resume in-person class in the Fall, no tuition increase
Classes, on-campus housing and sporting events will return in the fall, but they will function differently in accordance with CDC…
Continue Reading Yellowstone reports zero positive COVID-19 tests in first round of employee testing
Yellowstone National Park tested 43 non-symptomatic employees for COVID-19 on May 28 and 29. All test results came back negative.…
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Wyoming unemployment filings decline, still way up from 2019
Applications for temporary unemployment assistance in Wyoming declined during the week ending May 30 as the U.S. economy continued to struggle with…
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Cutthroat trout rebounds on Blackfoot River
The Upper Blackfoot Confluence (UBC) reports success in improving cutthroat trout habitat on the Upper Blackfoot River.…
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Vote count reverses District 35 race
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office has changed the final count in an upper valley legislative race. …
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Swan Valley school wins grant to address lead contamination
The Swan Valley Elementary School in Bonneville County has been awarded an $8,395 low-interest drinking water loan from the Idaho Department of…
Continue Reading October 2020 LDS General Conference to be virtual only
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following letter about the October 2020 general…
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Simpson co-sponsors “Great American Outdoors Act”
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is co-sponsoring legislation to help address public land maintenance…
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Jackson area law enforcement hosting dialogue today
Teton County, Wyoming law enforcement agencies are inviting community members to participate in a dialogue designed to share thoughts and answer…
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Hundreds gather in Pocatello for “Kneel For Nine: Unity March”
Hundreds gathered in the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello Wednesday for the “Kneel For Nine Unity…
Continue Reading Amy’s Kitchen confirms employees test positive for COVID-19, working with SIPH to ensure safety
Amy’s Kitchen confirmed on Wednesday that an employee at the Pocatello plant tested positive for…
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Soldiers of Hope needs support during pandemic
A local overdose awareness group says more people are overdosing and relapsing during the pandemic.…
Continue Reading Local health districts report multiple new Idaho COVID-19 cases as state numbers near 3,000
Idaho officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Madison County commissioner wins seat in the House in District 34
After serving as a Madison County commissioner for the past 12 years, Jon Weber is heading to state…
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Ron Nate wins against incumbent Britt Raybould
A familiar face is heading back to represent the State. Ron Nate beat the incumbent Britt Raybould in the race for District 34 Seat B in the…
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4 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…
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Bingham County Assessor to step down end of June
Bingham County Assessor Ron Simmons is planning to resign his office at the end of this month.…
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Thousands attend vigil at Idaho Statehouse in Boise
Thousands of people attended a vigil in front of the Idaho Statehouse to protest the killing of George Floyd in a largely peaceful…
Continue Reading Health officials say social gatherings have a big impact on COVID-19 cases
Social gatherings are a common denominator in the rise of cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho, according to Southeastern Idaho Public Health…
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Boy Scout resident camps closed for the year
A Grand Teton Boy Scout Council task force has recommended the Council suspend all resident camps and Cub Scout Day Camp operations. …
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Governor Little appoints Aaron von Ehlinger to District 6 House Seat
Governor Brad Little announced the appointment of Aaron von Ehlinger to fill the Idaho House of Representatives seat for Legislative District…
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Gordon: Wyoming keeping Guard troops home, ready if needed
There are no plans to deploy Wyoming National Guard troops to quell riots in other states but they will be available in case they’re needed in…
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Tax Commission customer-service counters open as June 15 deadline nears
The Idaho State Tax Commission’s customer-service counters have reopened in time to help taxpayers navigate the June 15 deadline for state income…
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Regional legislative races decided
There were a few contested republican races for regional legislative seats in eastern…
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Final county results in: Madison, Franklin, Custer
There weren’t many races in Madison, Franklin or Custer County primaries, but most were close.…
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Simpson wins 2nd District GOP primary
Mike Simpson has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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Jordan to face Risch in Idaho’s U.S. Senate race in November
Paulette Jordan, who garnered national attention in 2018 amid hopes from supporters she could become the county’s first Native American governor, on…
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Fulcher wins 1st District GOP primary
Rep. Russ Fulcher has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 1st Congressional…
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Bingham and Oneida election results
Results are now in for Bingham and Oneida…
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Teton County, Idaho election results
Two contested races were decided by Teton County, Idaho Republicans…
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Bannock County election results
Ernie Moser is the apparent winner of the Bannock County republican nomination for County Commissioner. Moser had 3,659 votes to Joel Jolley…
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Two closely watched races in Bonneville County were settled by republican voters…
Continue Reading Power County election results
Four people were vying for the Republican nomination for Sheriff in Power County. …
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Jefferson County election results
Three republican races were settled in Jefferson County…
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2 Lemhi County Commission seats decided
Two Lemhi County Commission seats were decided…
Continue Reading 27 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 2,933 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 35 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Fremont County election results
Fremont County voters have selected Republican Blair Dance for County Commissioner in District 1.…
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Judge dismisses case challenging Idaho’s initiative process
A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ballot initiative process as unconstitutional because it requires signatures from multiple legislative…
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Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening
Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…
Continue Reading ISU to resume in-person instruction, adjusts fall schedule
Idaho State University announced plans to resume full campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, which will include in-person instruction.…
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Fundraiser for Guardian Angel Safety Lights to honor Deputy Wyatt Maser
To honor fallen Bonneville County Deputy Wyatt Maser and help ensure the safety of law enforcement officers, Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho…
Continue Reading 7 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho – 3 in Bannock County, 3 in Bingham County, and 1 in…
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Neighbors come together to peacefully protest in Idaho Falls
Those who attended said they were there to bring justice to George Floyd by bringing awareness to the nation-wide issue of police…
Continue Reading Revival gathering participants in Idaho Falls test positive for COVID-19
During the week of May 17-23, a revival took place at the Potter’s House church in Idaho Falls.…
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Black bear euthanized in Wyoming after attempted break-in
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has killed a black bear that was believed to be the subject of several complaints in northwestern Wyoming near…
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Idaho higher education’s plan for the fall semester
With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to be active for the foreseeable future, our colleges and universities are now focused on the fall semester and…
Continue Reading Increased COVID-19 cases confirmed in Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Region
As restrictions have been loosened and the State is re-opening, an increase in COVID-19 cases, along with a death in a neighboring health district,…
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Bannock County cancels PRIDDAHO and state rodeo championships
Bannock County Commissioners revoked access to county facilities for two upcoming…
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Yellowstone Park entrances in Montana opened to visitors
Three Yellowstone National Park entrances have opened in Montana after they were closed two months ago to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…
Continue Reading Results for Idaho’s first mail-in primary due late Tuesday
Idaho is holding its first mail-in primary because of the coronavirus pandemic, and a federal court ruling is allowing voters an extra week to…
Continue Reading 67 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 2,906 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 35 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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