2023 City of Chubbuck Christmas lighting contest winners
The City of Chubbuck is aglow with festive cheer as the winners of this year’s holiday decoration contest are announced.…
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ISU community to celebrate President Kevin Satterlee’s successes at farewell reception
When Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee retires from the University at the end of the year, he will have checked off most of his top…
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Rep. Simpson applauds passage of NDAA
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the conference deal for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…
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Avoid holiday mishaps with these tips
The holidays are just around the corner, and AAA is sharing tips to keep the season merry and…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service offers free holiday tows for drunk drivers
Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc. will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to…
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‘Tis the season to prevent drunk driving
“We hope that people can make the decision to not drive impaired ahead of…
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A judge may rule on Wyoming’s abortion laws, including the first explicit US ban on abortion pills
A judge is set to decide whether to strike down, affirm or hold a trial over Wyoming’s abortion…
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Winter travel restrictions to begin Friday on Palisades Ranger District
Friday, Dec. 15 marks the start of the winter travel restrictions on many areas of the Palisades Ranger District on the Caribou-Targhee National…
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3 things to know this morning – December 14, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Rexburg forum discusses Open Primary Initiative, allows people to hear both sides of the arguments
The Rexburg area chamber of commerce hosted an open forum on the continuing debate on the Open Primary Initiative and Ranked Choice voting. The forum…
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Mass layoff prompts Department of Labor to act
Intermountain Packing in Idaho Falls laid off more than 100 employees…
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Police release footage of shooting in car dealership’s lot
Idaho Falls Police released footage and more details of what happened when a suspect shot toward police outside a hotel on Pancheri…
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Criminologist says “20% of law enforcement calls are mental health related”
The case of Jeremy Best, the Victor man accused murdering his pregnant wife and kidnapping his 10-month old child, has sparked animated…
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2 new degrees approved at CEI
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved requests by the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the College of Western Idaho (CWI) to begin…
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IOGA holds annual conference in Idaho Falls for first time
The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is helping people prepare for the great…
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Pay It Forward: Help Jack Give Back
A tragic accident ends with a young boy creating his own idea to Pay iIt…
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Wyoming makes historic investment to expand high-speed internet access
“This is the single-largest broadband investment in Wyoming history.”…
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Rexburg winter parking restriction begin Thursday
Rexburg is reminding people there is no overnight parking on city streets or alleys staring Thursday…
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EBR-I open for limited hours on Dec. 20
There is no cost for the tour, and this year, a free bus from Idaho Falls will be available for the first 50 people to…
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Winners of the 2023 Holiday Card Contest
Two Idaho students will have their artwork featured on the Idaho Department of Education’s 2023 holiday card…
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Yellowstone’s winter season begins Dec. 15
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Friday, Dec.…
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State Board of Education to interview ISU president finalists
The Idaho State Board of Education will conduct interviews on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 with the five finalists for president of Idaho State…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport seeks public input for ongoing master plan process
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport invites the public to discuss the airport’s future as part of the ongoing master planning…
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Prescribed fires on Salmon-Challis National Forest continue
Prescribed fire activities may take place during the months of December through…
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How to keep your pets happy and healthy during the colder months
Winter is here, which means shorter days and colder temperatures. That could pose some problems for dog owners trying to keep their four-legged…
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Firearm found at Thunder Ridge High School
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A report of a firearm found at Thunder Ridge High School in Bonneville County. Principal Doug McLaren sent out…
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Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Department of Labor is hosting a local job fair
You can expect to meet multiple employers at the Department of Labor’s job fair in Idaho Falls Wednesday.…
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NeighborWorks Pocatello kicks off Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge
NeighborWorks Pocatello is taking part in the 12th Annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge during the month of December. …
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‘Elk on the shelf’ busts into Wapello Elementary
Most of us have heard of the shenanigans of the elf on the shelf, but if you think those are bad, wait until you see the wild…
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Winter season road closures in effect
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone seasonal road closures in our backcountry are now in effect.…
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3 days left to enroll in 2024 Health Insurance
Yous need to act now or will have to wait another year to enroll in coverage through Your Health…
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Battelle Energy donates $730K to support United Ways of eastern Idaho
“The annual United Way campaign is vital to families and individuals throughout eastern Idaho who work hard every day to make ends…
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Be avalanche aware: What to know and how to be best prepared in our region’s backcountry
The Colonial Theater played host to a different kind of event Tuesday…
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What goes into ‘winterizing’ the roads
Plows have done a great job to keep the roads clear in Idaho Falls once the snow hits, but public works also does preparation before hand to make the…
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Bridger-Teton National Forest Plan Symposium scheduled Jan. 16
You are encouraged to attend the symposium in person or…
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Rising costs make hauling recyclables impractical for Idaho Falls
Due to a significant increase in fees associated with the recycling process, the Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will no longer provide recycling…
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Teton County to host second event on Draft Water Quality Management Plan
Teton County would like to remind the public there is still time to provide feedback on the draft Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) via the…
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Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Idaho Agriculture Water Symposium held in Pocatello
Water was the hot topic in Pocatello on…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held at the Pocatello Community Recreation Center
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday in Pocatello to celebrate the start of a major renovation to the Community Recreation…
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Clean up at Idaho Falls stockyards could be coming
A cleanup effort at the old stockyards in Idaho Falls could be underway soon, but first, the city has to decide who’s paying for the…
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Mark Bent sentencing postponed
A man who was to be sentenced Monday for first degree murder will have to…
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Wyoming Rocky Mountain Power customers to see rate increase
Wyoming Rocky Mountain Power customers will see a rate…
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CWD detected in new Wyoming elk hunt area
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in Elk Hunt Area 122.…
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City Halliday set Dec. 12
The event is free to the…
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2 Idaho students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
Two high schoolers have been selected to represent Idaho at the prestigious 62nd annual United State Senate…
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Pocatello city officials receive $20K grant for completing collaborative program
This program provides expertise and funding to help build healthier…
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Counties in Idaho with more precipitation over the past year than average
Using National Centers for Environmental Information data, Stacker identified counties in Idaho that saw more precipitation in the past year than…
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Recent fatal accidents reminding people the importance of wearing a seatbelt
A recent fatal accident that happened south of Rigby this weekend is reminding us to wear a seatbelt when in a moving…
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Idaho gas prices slide another 12 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.77/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of…
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Electrical malfunction causes house fire
A house in Rigby is severely damaged after a fire Sunday…
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BLM seeks input on southeast Idaho proposed Burnstone Quarry
The proposed high-grade calcium carbonate limestone quarry would be in Bingham County, approximately 20 miles northeast of Blackfoot. …
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Idaho Falls Power community initiative to warm homes and hearts
Here’s how you can warm homes and hearts in the…
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2 killed in crash on US 20 near Rigby
A driver and passenger were killed in a crash Sunday on US 20 at milepost 318 in Jefferson…
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St. Vincent de Paul replaces store truck with grants and donor funds
Thanks to three grants and multiple individual donations, the Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Social Services was able to procure a ‘new’…
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Big game population surveys to occur through early January throughout the Magic Valley Region
Residents may see low-flying helicopters during big game survey…
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School delay Dec. 11, 2023
Jefferson School District 251 will have a 2 hour delayed start time…
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Annual Shop with a Cop event starts bright and Early in the Upper Valley
Not everyone had the ability to sleep in Saturday December 9th, as a parade of lights went down Main Street in Rexburg, where they had breakfast at…
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Tubing Hill in Ryder Park open as families create new memories this winter
A new Tubing hill in Idaho Falls has opened up in Ryder Park, near Sunnyside. The hill is completely open and promises a lot of fun but some have…
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Fee schedule transition at Teton County Recreation Center
Current facility rental rate increases will take effect on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, and facility admissions and new facility rental rates will take…
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PCSD 25 seniors named as Semifinalists for 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced seven local seniors earned recognition as 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program…
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What to do if your vehicle breaks down
Here are some tips from AAA if you experience car…
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Beware of online purchase scams
The Idaho Department of Finance urges Idaho consumers to exercise heightened caution when purchasing cars, recreational vehicles, farm equipment and…
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Fall River Electric expands food drive to area high schools
Non-perishable food items are wanted and needed including items such as pasta, cold cereal, canned fruit and other canned…
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Stretch of Highway 20 closed due to accident; expect detours and delays
A crash on U.S. Highway 20 near the Jefferson and Bonneville County line has blocked all lanes headed Westbound.…
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Two dead following single-vehicle crash in Idaho Falls
Two men are dead following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Highway 20 on…
Continue Reading Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation winter service levels update
As Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation transitions into winter services, the Parks Department would like to explain the complex process that…
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Annual grants available for artists, arts education and arts organizations
Applications are due by Jan. 31,…
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Idaho Department of Education seeks input on Idaho’s early literacy assessment
The survey will close on Dec.…
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Itchin’ for some fishin’? Now is a great time to go after this ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity
Never say “Ahh, it’s just a whitefish” again. Take advantage of this overlooked and underhooked fishing opportunity with a pretty tasty…
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3.6 magnitude earthquake near Tetonia
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 7.4 miles away from Tetonia…
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New apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints named
Elder Patrick Kearon is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
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Judge decides to keep Chad Daybell trial in Ada County
There is an update in the murder case against Chad…
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Snowy conditions across east Idaho
The snow has been coming down pretty hard across east Idaho Friday…
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Lawmakers hold Town Hall with voters, lingering questions remain
It was a packed town hall meeting in Idaho Falls…
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Stinking Springs, Egin-Hamer areas closing to all access for winter to protect wildlife
The closure area includes lands east of the Stinking Springs Trailhead and southwest of Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.…
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SH-36 reopens in both directions
The Idaho Transportation Department has closed SH-36 in both directions from mile marker 0 to mile marker 26.…
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Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo wins Small Market Rodeo of the Year
Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo, one of the attractions each year at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, has been named the 2023 PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year.…
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IPUC approves certificate for eastern Idaho water utility to provide water service to Atomic City
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a certificate of public convenience and necessity that will allow Atomic Water Company to provide…
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Free opioid reversal medication vending machines installed in northern Idaho
Since Narcan was established, Idaho has seen a 46% reduction in opioid overdose…
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Pocatello creates panel to address concerns regarding proposed changes to sign code
The City of Pocatello has created a panel to address concerns regarding the proposed changes to sign…
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Free learn to ski or ride day at Pomerelle
Calling adventurous Idahoans who have never skied or snowboarded.…
Continue Reading Fall 2023 Idaho Reading Indicator results show steadyimprovement over previous years
Recent three-year cohort data from Idaho’s early literacy test, the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI), suggests Idaho students are starting each school…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to hold 36 hour Adopt-a-Thon
The Snake River Animal Shelter is holding its first 36 hours Adopt-A-Thon, a three day event to highlight the shelter pets in need and offer the…
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Coroner identifies person killed in officer involved shooting
The Bonneville County Coroner has identified the person killed in an officer involved shooting on…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell pleads not guilty to Arizona murder conspiracy charges
A woman sentenced to life in an Idaho prison for murdering her two youngest children and another woman pleaded not guilty to Arizona charges of…
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Remains found identified as missing Bannock County man
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Bannock County Coroner’s Office and Idaho State Police Forensic Services have confirmed remains found earlier…
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Missing teen identified as search continues
We now know the name for the person being searched for at the Mc Tucker…
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3 things to do this weekend – December 8, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Continue Reading WYO 22 Teton Pass scheduled to close Friday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Friday, Dec. 8 at 3 a.m. for avalanche…
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Victor community holds candlelight vigil for Kali Randall and Zeke Best
The Family Safety Network and the Mental Health Coalition are holding a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday evening to honor the lives of the pregnant…
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East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens
The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is officially open for the 2023-24 season.…
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Wyoming holds off on auctioning huge piece of pristine land inside Grand Teton
Wyoming’s governor and other top leaders decided Thursday to hold off on auctioning a big chunk of state-owned land within Grand Teton National Park,…
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WYDOT reminds skiers to be wary of causing avalanches
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) would like to remind winter recreationalists to be cautious of skiing near Wyoming State Highway 22…
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Former Pocatello mayor passes away
The City of Pocatello is mourning the loss of former mayor Roger…
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Local symphony prepares for Christmas concert
This concert is a collaboration with the ISU concert choir and the community Camerata Singers with chorus master Scott…
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Idaho Falls Fire responds to single vehicle accident; avoid the area
Idaho State Police and the Idaho Falls Fire Department remind all travelers to “slow down and use extreme caution” while driving, after a single…
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