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Pocatello Fire Department wraps up week-long arson investigation training conference

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Pocatello Fire Department wrapped up a week-long conference on Friday where private and public fire officials trained in arson investigation techniques. The conference included classes for fire professionals in basic arson investigation and in-depth training in evidence collection and fire

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Wyoming moves ahead with selling land in Grand Teton National Park to federal government for $100M

Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming officials voted Thursday to proceed with selling a spectacular, pristine piece of state property within Grand Teton National Park to the federal government for $100 million and end decades of threats to sell it to the highest-bidding private developer. The 3-2 vote by the state Board of Land

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Why county offices, businesses are lit up green in Bannock County

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)– Bannock County offices, businesses, and homes are lit up green for the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. ‘Operation Green Light for Veterans’ is a nationwide initiative headed by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. According to Melissa Hartman, Veteran Services Coordinator for

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An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first

AP Health Writer A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health

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Jefferson County Prosecutor files a civil lawsuit against the Teton County Commissioners

TETON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The state alleges the commissioners, along with the Wildlife Advisory Committee and the Waterways Recreation Committee, violated Idaho’s open meeting law.  Teton County Commissioners push back by calling the Jefferson County Prosecutor a “lame duck” and arguing that the suit is a political move. The civil suit follows a six-month

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How to Preserve Your Pumpkin

Idaho Falls (KIFI)- Jason Spahr from Survival Garden Seeds visited the studio this morning to talk about how to keep pumpkins looking fresh this Halloween. Survival Garden Seeds started in 2020 to help people start their own gardens and become self reliant. Recently they donated 20% of their profits to key organizations helping victims of

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