Idaho governor signs bill setting minimum marriage age at 16
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation setting 16 as the minimum age for a person to get…
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Wyoming governor hints COVID-19 limits may go beyond April 3
Hair and nail salons, massage parlors and tattoo shops shut down in Wyoming on Wednesday in response to Gov. Mark Gordon’s latest order to control…
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Little vetoes roads funding bill due to coronavirus concerns
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed a transportation funding bill citing his concern that it takes money that might be needed elsewhere at a time of…
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Jackson Hole health officials issue strong recommendations
Teton County, Wyoming Health Officer Dr. Travis Riddell has released new recommendations aimed at containing the COVID-19 virus. …
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Pine Creek Bridge construction to begin
Work begins Wednesday on construction of the Pine Creek Bridge on Idaho Highway 31 near Swan Valley. …
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Pocatello closing city playgrounds
The city of Pocatello is closing playgrounds in the city’s park system beginning Wednesday. …
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‘I’m making masks in avoidance’: Pocatello woman sewing for those in need
For Linda Davies of Pocatello, quarantine is a chance to sew masks for those in need. Davies, 71, is normally involved in estate liquidations and the…
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Curbside meals for seniors draws a crowd
The Pocatello Senior Activity Center is used to offering lunch for their members, but not curbside…
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Experts say to practice ‘physical distancing’ not ‘social distancing’
“It’s so important that we change in our mindset and make a distinction between social distancing and physical…
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2 COVID-19 cases reported in Jefferson County
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming two cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County.…
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Yellowstone and Grand Teton are closed to until further notice
Effective immediately, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are closed to all park visitors until further notice.…
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Idaho Falls golf courses open with COVID-19 restrictions
The City of Idaho Falls public golf courses are open for use to the public beginning Tuesday with restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of…
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Montana grandmother pleads not guilty in boy’s beating death
A Montana woman has pleaded not guilty to charges she beat and tortured her 12-year-old grandson to death at their home.…
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Gov. Little talks strategies during statewide teleconference
We are getting more answers into the statewide response to the growing…
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‘Open4Biz’ helps alert customers to local businesses still open
Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 has organized a new website to alert customers with local businesses. …
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Idaho landlords propose rent deferral plan
Apartment landlords have a plan that could help renters affected by COVID-19…
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Idaho Falls Police, Idaho Falls Animal Shelter make adjustments in due to COVID-19
The Idaho Falls Police Department and the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter are implementing adjustments in conjunction with the world-wide effort to stop…
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Snake River Animal Shelter open by appointment only
In an effort to keep staff and community members healthy, Snake River Animal Shelter is currently closed to the general public.…
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Shelley man running for Bingham County Sheriff
Saying the office should not be political, Jake Johnson has announced he will be a candidate for Bingham County Sheriff as an Independent. …
Continue Reading Idaho governor’s deadline to veto any bills is March 31
The deadline Gov. Brad Little has given himself for possibly vetoing two anti-transgender bills sent to him by the Legislature is March 31, his…
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18-year-old dies after being ejected from vehicle during crash
UPDATE 12:00 p.m. Idaho State Police report 18-year-old Dallin Johnson of Pocatello died in a crash on Pocatello Creek Road, just east of Pocatello…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel makes plans to reopen
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has announced it will close its gaming floor, food outlets, and hotel until April 3. …
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Man arrested for shooting 18-year-old over ongoing noise complaint issues
The Soda Springs Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 300 block of Ashland Drive Monday around 8:30…
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Idaho state board orders 4-week school ‘soft closure’
The Idaho State Board of Education has directed all public school districts and charter schools to immediately implement a “soft closure” of all…
Continue Reading More than 5 dozen Idaho residents confirmed to have COVID-19
With more than five dozen confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Idaho Monday, agencies, businesses and schools continued to work to slow the spread…
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Pocatello Police revise response protocol
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pocatello Police are making some changes in the way officers handle certain types of…
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Jackson and Teton County worry national park activity could endanger the community
Authorities in Teton County believe park visitor operations could affect the health of local…
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One person killed in Highway 33 crash
A St. Anthony man was killed at around 6 p.m. Monday in a two vehicle crash on Idaho Highway 33, at milepost 118 east of…
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Internet providers help ease the financial burden
Internet service providers are trying to make it a little bit easier for customers to deal with the increased demand for data.…
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Senior Activity Center to serve curbside lunches
Starting Tuesday, March 24, the Senior Activity Center will be doing curbside lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…
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Gov. Little: “Stay home if you are sick”
Governor Brad Little will host a press conference Monday to update Idahoans on the proactive measures the State is taking to help citizens.…
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Bingham County fire departments will deliver groceries, medications and health care items
Fire Departments throughout Bingham County are banding together to help the vulnerable population with the delivery of groceries, medications and…
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JOANN stores offer a community project to support hospitals
The store is giving out free kits to make protective non-surgical masks and gowns at…
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Hailey steps up isolation practices
Hailey Mayor Martha Burke is asking employers to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to employees and their…
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Pocatello US District Courthouse to close after positive COVID-19 test
The federal courthouse in Pocatello will close for two…
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Fremont County enacts Emergency Declaration
Fremont County Commissioners have enacted an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19…
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BYU-Idaho cancels on-campus classes and students want their housing contract terminated. Here’s what the housing association is considering
“We have lots of things to consider as complex owners, financial and other obligations, that we have the students are foremost on our minds”…
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2 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County.…
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Rexburg Council adopts emergency declaration
The Rexburg City Council adopted an emergency declaration Monday to help the city deal with COVID-19…
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SBA offers new loans and deferments on old ones
The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering low interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Idaho small businesses. …
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Rexburg LDS temple among almost 90 others temporarily closed due to COVID-19
The following temples are temporarily closed due to COVID-19…
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Bronco Bus Bites supply Blackfoot students with lunch
The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school…
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Red Cross needs donors, assures safe blood donations
American Red Cross reports blood drives are being canceled at an alarming rate across the country due to fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Continue Reading Idaho is currently reporting 47 cases
As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Idaho is currently reporting 47…
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Gas prices drop to lowest level since 2002
As the Coronavirus destroys oil demand, the world is seeing the lowest oil prices in 18 years, according to…
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Pocatello water and sewer service flowing smoothly
The city of Pocatello is assuring residents the city’s water supply is safe.…
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Idaho Falls man arrested after multi-state pursuit
An Idaho Falls man is in custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday morning.…
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Man with travel-related COVID-19 first to die in Utah
Utah has reported its first death related to COVID-19. Authorities say a man over 60 had been hospitalized for two days before he died.…
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Grocery stores hanging “help wanted” signs to meet COVID-19 demand
Some stores that are remaining open during the outbreak are offering a little financial relief for those laid…
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Local grocery stores take a stance on shoppers over-purchasing
Starting this week at least 5 local markets are taking steps to reduce shoppers…
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Tips to help reduce coronavirus anxiety
It can be hard to escape the constant influx of new, often upsetting, information about the new…
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Teton County health officials advise self-isolation
Teton County, Idaho, Teton Valley Health, and the cities of Tetonia, Victor, and Driggs are recommending…
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Bingham County man investigated for murder of his father
Kayden Ford, 23, is being held on $100,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing on first degree murder…
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Fall River to close front offices
Fall River Electric Cooperative is restricting access to each of its front offices in Ashton, Driggs, and West Yellowstone in response to state and…
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Second case of COVID-19 reported in both Teton and Madison Counties
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming two more cases of COVID-19 in its health district.…
Continue Reading Stores designate shopping hours for senior citizens
Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for…
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Intersection improvements to N 4100 E on ID-48 to begin Monday
Construction will start on Monday, March 23 and continue through March 27 to make improvements to the intersection of ID-48 & N 4100 E.…
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Governor Little and state health director address COVID-19 concerns
News anchor Todd Kunz talks with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dave Jeppesen, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare about the current COVID-19…
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Self-isolation order issued for Blaine County
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has released its Order to Self-Isolate affecting all Blaine County jurisdictions.…
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Idaho is currently reporting 32…
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‘I thought it was all hype’ Pocatello doctor says we need to act now
Some people in southeast Idaho may feel like we’re watching the coronavirus unfold at a distance. However, one Pocatello physician is sounding the…
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Bonneville County creates website to address COVID-19
The county will continue to update the website with new information and…
Continue Reading UPDATE: Details released on first confirmed COVID-19 case in Bingham County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bingham County at 5:00 p.m. Friday.…
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3 steps to staying in business during COVID-19 outbreak
Businesses are quickly feeling the global impact of the coronavirus, but there could be a glimmer of…
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Most LDS missionaries to return to their home nations, missionary training centers will not receive new missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major temporary changes within its missionary…
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Buy A Bag, Feed A Pet
The Snake River Animal Shelter not only provides food for the dogs and cats at the shelter but also to the community pet owners in need.…
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Crash involving more than 27 vehicles closes Interstate 80
A crash involving multiple vehicles occurred in the eastbound lanes near milepost 331 on Interstate 80 east of Laramie Friday.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 case confirmed in Canyon County
The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health have confirmed two additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kootenai…
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Ammon declares local disaster emergency
City of Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti has signed a Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency in response to the possible COVID-19 impact on the Ammon…
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Don’t flush wipes and other disposables
As more Idahoans stay home, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding you to only flush toilet paper to avoid costly damage to…
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Governor Brad Little, Dept. of Health Director Answer Covid-19 Questions
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen answer questions on the COVID-19 status in the state.…
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Investigation into small piece of bone found where DeOrr Kunz went missing
In early June 2019, the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office recovered a small piece of bone in the area where DeOrr Kunz went…
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Testing people with mild COVID-19 symptoms is straining healthcare systems
The demand for testing by people who have mild symptoms is putting a strain on healthcare systems, Southeastern Idaho Public Health reports.…
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Stuck inside? Send letters, drawings to assisted living residents
Local assisted living centers are asking for letters, cards or colored pictures for the residents to help lift their spirits.…
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32-year-old man charged with arson
The Blackfoot Police Department and the Blackfoot Fire Department were dispatched to a fully engulfed residence on fire in the 800 block of South…
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Bonneville County issues a Disaster Declaration
The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.…
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SIPH recommends strict adherence to public health guidance
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is not recommending food establishments close at this…
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Idaho House adjourns, ending 2020 legislative session
The Idaho House ended the 2020 legislative session on Friday after balancing fears of spreading the coronavirus with potential vetoes of several…
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Superintendent talks about district changes due to COVID-19
Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent of Bonneville School District #93 talks about the recent challenges of closing schools due to the COVID-19…
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Idaho Senate calls it quits, but House says not so fast
The Idaho Senate called an end to the 2020 legislative session on Thursday, but the House isn’t quite ready to be done and only adjourned until…
Continue Reading Pocatello Police procedural changes in response to COVID-19
Social distancing can be challenging if you’re a first…
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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center looks to help those in need
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more people staying at home due to COVID-19, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls…
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Gov. Gordon and State Health Officer issue statewide closure order for public spaces
Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the…
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Idaho could have 9-plus patients for every bed in outbreak
An Associated Press analysis of data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid shows Idaho has about 2,280 hospital beds statewide, and…
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$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
One store advertised hand sanitizer at $60 a bottle. Another was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt. Chain stores offered $26 thermometers and face…
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D91 launches grab ‘n go food program on March 23
Idaho Falls School District 91 is launching a “Grab ‘n Go” food program to support families impacted by the school closures necessitated by the…
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Rexburg businesses are being impacted by the lack of students
Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held…
Continue Reading More details about Jackson Hole COVID-19 case released
Teton County Health Department officials say the county’s first case of COVID-19 was not a case of community…
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Over 22 thousand Idahoans were part-time workers last year
New federal statistics indicate Idaho’s real unemployment rate in 2019 was 6%, significantly lower than the 7.2% national…
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Man arrested in hit-and-run death of Pocatello woman
Bannock County Sheriff Nielsen announced Thursday during a press conference 38-year-old Tyler D. Carter has been arrested and booked into the Bannock…
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Bill banning texting while driving heads to Idaho governor
Legislation banning texting while driving but allowing hands-free uses such as talking or using the navigation function of an electronic mobile…
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USPS to fill 80 positions in Idaho and Utah
The United States Postal Service is looking to fill 80 positions in Utah and Idaho…
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Idaho lieutenant governor leaves Statehouse to return home
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has left the Statehouse and returned to Idaho Falls, leaving Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill to preside over the Senate…
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Blackfoot School District launches free grab n’ go meals for children
he Blackfoot School District has launched a program “Bronco Bus Bites” to distribute sack lunches to all children ages one to 18 via bus routes.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases jumps to 11
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed two additional cases of novel…
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Pocatello Mayor self-quarantines following travel, says he’s not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is taking the advice of health experts and is in self-quarantine after a trip to New York City.…
Continue Reading Bill limiting Idaho whistleblower lawsuits heads to governor
Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation is heading to the governor.…
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Truckers experiencing a hard road due to COVID-19
It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.…
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BYU-Idaho Spring Semester to be held remotely and online
With the ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Spring Semester 2020 courses at Brigham Young University Idaho will be held remotely and online.…
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