ISP issued 233 seat belt citations during last 2 weeks of May followed by tragic Memorial Day weekend
Idaho State Police Troopers wrote 233 citations to motorists for not wearing seat belts during the last two weeks in May.
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Bill Gates company to build reactor at Wyoming coal plant
Business and government officials say a next-generation small nuclear plant will be built at a soon-to-be retired coal-fired power plant in Wyoming in the next several years.
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Portneuf Medical Center expands primary care offerings
Portneuf Medical Center is expanding its primary care offerings by welcoming the team from Specialized Family Medicine to Portneuf Medical Group.
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Annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest begins
Idaho Fish and Game says it is extremely important you respect all closure signs and not enter posted areas.
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Earthquake swarm near Stanley
Stanley has experienced a lot of seismic activity lately.
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Avoid summer diseases spread by insects
As the weather around the state beings to warm, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering advice to help families avoid some potentially serious insect-related diseases associated with the summer months.
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IDA kicks off new, nonstop American Airlines flights June 3
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will kick off two new, daily American Airlines flights beginning Thursday.
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Ammon Splash Pad to open Saturday
The Ammon Splash Pad is set to officially re-open Saturday during the summer kick off party.
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Abandoned campfire results in a 300-acre fire
The Taber Fire grew to 338-acres before fire crews could get a solid line around its perimeter, according to the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center.
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100 Deadliest Days off to bad start, ISP urges caution
At least 10 people died in 8 separate accidents statewide during the 3-day Memorial Day weekend, according to Idaho State Police.
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Boise attorney appointed to Idaho Supreme Court
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday he appointed Boise lawyer Colleen Zahn to the Idaho Supreme Court, replacing Justice Roger Burdick, who is retiring June 30.
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Idaho ranks 23rd in US for most teen-involved crash deaths per capita
Idaho currently ranks 23rd in the country for most per-capita crash fatalities involving teen drivers.
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Water line installation starts June 1 on Jefferson Avenue, detours planned
Crews from the City of Pocatello Water Department will begin replacing the water main line on Jefferson Avenue on Tuesday.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths over the weekend.
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Local organizations receive donations from D.L. Evans Bank
D.L. Evans Bank has announced the 2021 Employee Directed Donation Initiative.
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Shots of Swag: A Hole Community Vaccination Campaign
Beginning Tuesday, the Teton County Health Department is launching the Hole Community Vaccination Campaign called Shots for Swag.
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Make-A-Wish Idaho launches Wish Heroes Campaign
The Wish Heroes Campaign kicked off Tuesday, celebrating 35 years of Make-A-Wish Idaho.
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Wyoming WIC Program benefits get temporary boost
Monthly benefits for the families participating in the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) operated Wyoming WIC Program ill see a significant temporary boost over the next few months.
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INL program matches prospective business partners with lab experts
Companies can now apply for Idaho National Laboratory’s Mentor-Protégé Program.
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Wildlife officials: Wyoming still free of invasive mussels
Wildlife officials believe Wyoming remains free of invasive zebra mussels three months after the mollusks turned up in aquarium products shipped into the state.
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Man to face charges for shooting at UTV
A 62-year-old man will soon face charges for shooting at two people driving off in a UTV.
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New trial court administrator appointed for Idaho’s Third Judicial District
The Idaho Supreme Court has appointed a new trial court administrator for Idaho’s Third Judicial District.
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Idaho family says teacher had students push girl down stairs
Parents of a Twin Falls middle school student have filed a tort claim against the school district, contending the girl was injured after a teacher instructed his students to push her down concrete stairs as part of a reenactment of a Shakespeare play.
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Expansion of Idaho Canal Trail project begins Tuesday
Construction on the Idaho Canal Trail project starts Tuesday near 25th Street and S Holmes Avenue, progressing along the Idaho Canal north toward Garfield Street.
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.18/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Hazardous heat this week for parts of Montana, Wyoming
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather notice for parts of Montana and Wyoming as temperatures are expected to climb sharply higher this week.
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Park Avenue to be temporarily closed
Park Avenue will be temporarily closed on June 2 and June 3.
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Rexburg street to be blocked off to overnight parking starting June 2
Starting June 2 at 12:00 a.m., College Avenue will be blocked off to all overnight parking.
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Crash near Sugar City kills Idaho Falls man
An Idaho Falls man was killed when his pickup crashed on U.S. 20 north of Sugar City Monday afternoon.
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Air ambulance transports 1 to hospital after crash on I-84
Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash westbound on Interstate 84 at mile marker 197, east of Hazelton Monday around 2:49 p.m.
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Brady Chapel opens to public for Memorial Day, fundraising efforts continue
People got a taste of Pocatello history, as the Brady Chapel opened to the public on Memorial Day.
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18th annual Idaho Thunder Run
The Pocatello POW*MIA Awareness Association is commemorating Memorial Day this year with the 18th Annual Idaho Thunder Run.
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Rexburg Children’s Choir performs O, America!
We want to share with you the patriotic song O, America! as performed by the 100 member Rexburg Children’s Choir from the steps of the Rexburg Tabernacle.
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End of Watch Ride to Remember to honor Deputy Maser
The Beyond the Call of Duty – End of Watch Ride to Remember will be stopping at the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday in honor of Deputy Sheriff Wyatt Maser.
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2 hospitalized after crash near Inkom
Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 61, north of Inkom Monday around 11:25 a.m.
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Idaho State Law Library reopens June 1
The Idaho State Law Library in Boise will reopen June 1 after a 14-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Idaho Supreme Court ordered Friday.
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Motorcyclist dies after crash with tractor that crossed road
A man from Hazelton is dead after his motorcycle crashed into a tractor.
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Memorial Day marks start of 100 deadliest days of driving
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer season with BBQ’s, camping trips and family vacations which leads to busier roads and an increase in traffic accidents and deaths.
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Fall River Electric members to elect 3 board members in June
Fall River Electric members will be electing three board members in June from a slate of seven candidates.
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2 killed in crash near Richfield
Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash on Highway 26 at milepost 187, north of Richfield.
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Spokane man flees troopers in high-speed chase in Idaho
A Spokane man was tased Sunday following a high-speed chase in northern Idaho.
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Company tests new Bluetooth tech for cattle on Wyoming ranch
New technology that tracks health data and other critical information about cattle is being tested on a ranch in Wyoming.
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Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade continues Memorial Day tradition
The Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade will be honoring those who have gone before by playing at the Madison County Cemeteries this Memorial Day.
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Jiu jitsu summit takes place in Pocatello
People from all over came to Pocatello to practice the art of self-defense.
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Grill fire does more than $30,000 of damage
The backyard of an Idaho Falls family was destroyed by a fire that started on the grill.
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2 survive plane crash near Bear Lake
Two Utah residents are lucky to be alive after crashing their small plane near Bear Lake Saturday.
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Former Idaho gubernatorial candidate to undergo psychological evaluation before trial
Pankey is accused of taking Jonelle from her Greeley home while her family was away sometime before 9:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 1984, and killing her with a gunshot wound to the head.
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Four killed in crash near Marsing
Investigating troopers say evidence on scene indicates a Honda Civic traveling northbound collided with a GMC Sierra pickup traveling southbound.
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Trahant, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the car and died at the scene.
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Bicyclists take part in Jay Anderson Memorial Tour
On Saturday, bicyclists from across the region came out for the 24th-annual Jay Anderson Memorial Tour of the Marsh Creek Valley.
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Idaho man sentenced for distribution, possession of child pornography
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered Barclay to serve 25 years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
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Grill and sun safety for Memorial Day celebrations
Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer, which means time with family and friends in the sun.
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Labor Direct Job referral program begins June 1
A new Department of Labor referral program will result in more customized matches between job seekers and Idaho employers.
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Gov. Little rescinds mask mandate prohibition put in place by Lt. Gov. while he was out of state
Idaho Governor Brad Little has rescinded a mask mandate prohibition put in place Thursday by the lieutenant governor while he was out of state.
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Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument unveiled
Our fallen heroes here in Idaho are being honored for their ultimate sacrifice.
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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial opened Friday
The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial at Century High School in Pocatello started off the weekend of events with a dedication ceremony Friday morning.
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Idaho Falls 9th Annual Field of Honor Memorial
Another Memorial Day weekend tradition continues at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls.
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Solo hiker injured by bear in Yellowstone
A 39-year-old male sustained injuries from a bear while hiking on the Beaver Ponds Trail at Mammoth Hot Springs Friday morning.
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Memorial Day weekend begins the “100 Deadliest Days” on Idaho roads
This Memorial Day weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (OHS) reminds drivers to take caution during the “100 Deadliest Days” on Idaho roads.
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Idaho officials reported 135 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths Friday.
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Idaho Museum of Natural History to open new exhibit Saturday
The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) on the Idaho State University campus is set to open a new exhibit on Saturday.
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Inaugural flight to Portland from Idaho Falls takes off
The Idaho Falls airport fire department sent them off with a traditional water salute.
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Rocky Mountain Power files rate request
Rocky Mountain Power filed a request Thursday with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to implement its long-term plan to modernize how the company produces, transports and delivers electricity to power Idaho’s future.
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Tips to get your vehicle road trip ready
AAA has offered some repair tips and busts a few common maintenance myths to help keep a summer road trip from turning into a nightmare.
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Spring Gulch Road to close next week
Drivers who regularly use Spring Gulch road throughout the day should plan to use an alternative route early next week.
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US Supreme Court asked to not consider Wyoming coal lawsuit
The federal government has argued the U.S. Supreme Court should not take up a lawsuit in Wyoming over a blocked coal export terminal because the company behind the proposal is bankrupt and won’t be building the project.
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Costco is bringing back a pre-pandemic staple: Food samples. The warehouse chain announced that it’s “beginning a phased return to full sampling” early next month after a 14-month hiatus. Roughly 170 US locations will bring back food samples in the first week of June with “most of the remaining locations” returning toward the end of
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Idaho college first Hispanic-Serving Institution in state
A radio station reported the College of Southern Idaho has become the first in the state to be a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell found not competent to continue with court proceedings, may face Arizona charges
Lori Vallow-Daybell has been found not competent to continue with court proceedings, according to court documents regarding a psychological assessment.
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Idaho Falls hosts law enforcement conference
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA) partnered with the City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Police to host this year’s Idaho Law Enforcement Conference: Building Diversity, Strengthening Our Communities.
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Free breakfast for all veterans, active military personnel and their families Friday
There is a special event Friday to start the Memorial Day Weekend.
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Minidoka National Historic Site Visitor Center summer hours begin Friday
On Friday, May 28, the Visitor Center of Minidoka National Historic Site will be open for summer hours.
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Concrete slab falls off semi
The already congested interchange at Interstate 15 and Highway 20 got even more congested Thursday.
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State Board approves construction of ISU Alumni Center, U of I plan to establish daily flights near campus
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved proposals Thursday from Idaho State University and the University of Idaho.
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Emergency drill held at Idaho Falls Airport
The Idaho Falls Airport took part in a full-scale exercise Thursday
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WYO 22 speed limit changes
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be changing the speed limit for the WYO 22 corridor between Spring Gulch and Emily’s Pond.
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Brush Canyon Fire contained
The Bureau of Land Management reports the Brush Canyon Fire was reported at 11:17 a.m. Thursday.
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Idaho officials reported 139 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Thursday.
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Kenneth Jones in court Thursday
The man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Stephanie Eldredge is back in court Thursday.
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin, acting governor, bans mask mandates
Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin on Thursday issued an executive order banning mask mandates statewide among state political entities.
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IDA to celebrate Allegiant Airlines flight to Portland with water salute Friday
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will celebrate the inaugural flight of Allegiant Airlines from IDA to Portland (PDX) with a traditional “water salute” on Friday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m.
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
Now’s the perfect time to drop a line in your local fishing hole.
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Idaho high school students named national cyber scholars, awarded scholarships
After participating in a rigorous 48-hour cybersecurity competition, the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation has named 10 Idaho high school students as national cyber scholars.
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Weather-permitting, Beartooth Highway to open Friday
Weather-permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will open Friday at 8 a.m.
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Idaho WIC temporarily increases food benefits
Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will see a temporary increase in their June through September benefits for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Biologists set to begin grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone
The U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, says pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to begin within Yellowstone National Park.
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Idaho House Speaker Scott Bedke announces candidacy for Lt. Governor
Scott Bedke announced his candidacy fort Lt. Governor Thursday.
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It’s Memorial Day Weekend. What’s safe to do?
As the United States marks Memorial Day Weekend and the start of summer, so many people are planning to travel to places they haven’t been in a year, see friends again, and go to baseball games, concerts and more.
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Pocatello Chief Civil Deputy Attorney to retire
After 40 years of practicing law, City of Pocatello Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Kirk Bybee will be retiring.
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SIPH offers free HIV, Syphilis testing during June
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free HIV and Syphilis testing to at-risk individuals throughout the month of June in all their county locations.
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Committee names to vet IPTV general manager candidates
The Idaho State Board of Education’s executive director has formed a screening committee to interview candidates interested in becoming the next general manager of Idaho Public Television.
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Chad Daybell, Lori Vallow-Daybell appear in court Wednesday
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell are scheduled to appear separately in court Wednesday facing multiple felony charges related to the deaths of Tylee Ryan, Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tammy Daybell.
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I-15, US-20 Interim Project underway
The Interstate 15 and U.S. 20 interchange at Exit 119 is undergoing an interim makeover for safety. A bigger project is down the road.
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Burley man found guilty in 1995 cold case murder
A decades-old cold case has finally come to an end.
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Annual fifth grade bike ride returns for District 93
After being canceled the last two years, this year’s ride was scheduled for last Friday but was pushed back due to weather.
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Biden orders flags be flown at half-staff through May 30
At the direction of the President of the United States to honor the victims of the tragedy in San Jose, Calif., Governor Brad Little and Governor Mark Gordon ordered both the U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset May 30.
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COVID-19 outbreak at Idaho high school
A new COVID-19 crisis is rising in Coeur d’Alene’s Lake City High School.
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Little, Wasden praise spent fuel milestone
Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden issued the following joint statement Wednesday praising the completion by the U.S. Navy of a major milestone in the Idaho Settlement Agreement, which addresses the handling of spent nuclear fuel at the Idaho National Laboratory.
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Jackson Recreation Center reduces hours due to staffing constraints
The Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center will be reducing operational hours effective June 1 due to staffing constraints.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 192 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 192 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Wednesday.
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