New Wyoming State Forester named
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Kelly Norris as State…
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DEQ hosts 2023 triennial review workshop
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a public workshop on the agency’s triennial review of Idaho’s surface water…
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Yellowstone to host Yellowstone Revealed 2023 at Madison Junction Aug. 10-12
Yellowstone National Park will host for a second year Yellowstone Revealed, a collaborative effort with Mountain Time Arts.…
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Portneuf Medical Center implements virtual nursing program
Portneuf Medical Center announced it has partnered with care.ai to implement virtual nursing and care.ai’s AI-powered ambient monitoring…
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Child severely injured in private property accident
Emergency personnel responded to a residence on W. 17th S. at approximately 9:38 a.m. Friday to a child who was injured.…
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Felony drug arrest
An 18-year-old St. Anthony woman has been booked into the Bonneville County Jail after a felony drug arrest…
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Disaster loans available for damage from May 23 flooding
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Idaho businesses and residents affected by the flooding caused by extreme and excessive rainfall…
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Hayden Fire grows to 24,489 acres
The Hayden Fire has grown to 24,489 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down…
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Black bear shot and killed by Montana man in his living room after break-in
A Montana man shot and killed a black bear he encountered in his living room after waking up to the sound of a barking dog in the middle of the…
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Idaho average gas prices hit $4 for the first time this year
On Friday, Idaho drivers are feeling the misfortune of gas prices hitting the $4 mark for the first time this…
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First human infection of West Nile virus in Idaho this year
Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) infection this year was identified in a Washington County resident over the age of 50 on Thursday.…
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Rain won’t dampen the action at Idaho’s oldest rodeo
Idaho’s oldest rodeo and the Bonneville County fair are in full swing amid this week’s light drizzles and heavy…
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2023 Chubbuck Days Celebration on August 11-12
The 2023 Chubbuck Days Celebration has been released as…
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“Do the math. Save a life.” New math program teaches safe driving and data science
A coalition of math educators from across Idaho developed a series of lessons, called “Do the math. Save a life,” that use Idaho Office of…
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Suspect in Idaho student stabbings says he was out for a solo drive around the time of the slayings
Attorneys for the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death last year say he was on a long drive by himself around the time…
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ISU forensic investigation begins on Bear Lake remains
The investigation into the human remains discovered at Bear Lake continues but now at Idaho State…
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Idaho Falls woman arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls woman on…
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3 things to know this morning – August 4, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Rexburg police officer drowned in Lake Mead
A Rexburg police officer drowned in Lake Mead…
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Idaho Falls Zoo euthanizes camel calf
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced Thursday its Bactrian camel calf Humphrey had to be…
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Bonneville County Fair begins
The Bonneville County Fair is underway Thursday and runs through August…
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Grand Teton seeks input on proposed backcountry camping permit rate and fee structure change
Grand Teton National Park is seeking public input on a proposed rate change for backcountry camping…
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Fish and Game Commission orders fish salvage at Mackay Reservoir
Effective August 4, 2023, and continuing until Oct. 31, 2023, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission has ordered all size and number limits are suspended…
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Police shoot and kill a man in Boise who they say called for help, then charged at officers
Police officers shot and killed a man in downtown Boise, Idaho.…
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Governor’s Water Summit to discuss trends, investments in statewide water supply
Governor Brad Little is set to discuss Idaho’s water supply trends with leaders and stakeholders at the Governor’s Water…
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Little declares August as inaugural Idaho Farmers Market Month
Governor Brad Little declared August as Farmers Market Month in the State of Idaho to showcase the bounty and diversity of Idaho…
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Ammon Days kicks off Friday
The City of Ammon will hold the annual Annual Days celebration this…
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Hayden Fire grows to 24,429 acres, 66% contained
The Hayden Fire has grown to 24,429 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down…
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S Boulevard improvements underway
The installation of new curb, gutter, as well as improvements to storm water drainage and multi-use pathways are underway on S Boulevard near…
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Harmful algal blooms identified in Hells Canyon and Brownlee Reservoirs
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) issued health advisories for Hells Canyon and Brownlee Reservoirs, urging the public to use caution…
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Thinking about holiday travel? Now is the best time to book
AAA explains why flights and desirable destinations will fill up…
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Marshall Public Library collecting supplies for in-need PCSD25 students
If you’re out shopping for school supplies for your student this year, the Marshall Public Library staff hopes you’ll consider picking up a few…
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Nonnative brook trout discovered in Soda Butte Creek in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Custer Gallatin National Forest, will resume the Soda Butte Creek…
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Local businesses feeling the hurt from construction
Construction on the intersection of 17th and Woodruff has created more than just traffic…
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112th War Bonnet Round Up kicks off this week
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is gearing up to kick off their 112th year of rodeo festivities Wednesday…
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Rigby Rockets the next generation of Rocketeers
Middle and elementary school students gathered at Rigby High School for the Rigby rockets summer camp, a one week day camp to learn about principles…
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Ducks successfully wade into Idaho Falls
The ducks have made their way to Idaho Falls and arrived at the Development Workshop Inc. for the 32nd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck…
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Hayden Fire grows to 21,977 acres as evacuation zones change
The Hayden Fire has grown to 21,977 acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber…
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DEQ agrees to joint stipulation regarding Island Park Water Company complaint
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has agreed to a joint stipulation with Island Water Park Company (IPWC), Inc. related to the…
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Idaho health care providers can refer patients for abortions out of state, federal judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that it would violate Idaho medical providers’ free speech rights to sanction them for referring patients to out-of-state…
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Eligible homeowners can now apply online for property tax deferral
You might qualify to have your property taxes deferred under Idaho’s Property Tax…
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Pennal Gulch Access Area near Challis to close temporarily Aug. 10-14
Boaters should use alternative launch-take out…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell arrives at prison to begin serving life sentence
Lori Vallow-Daybell is now in…
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Tourism is main driver for economic diversity in Teton Valley
The Teton Valley area thrives on its tourism for both the summer and winter seasons.…
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Madison County Transfer Station opening delayed
The Madison County Transfer Station has delayed its reopening by another two weeks.…
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Arrest made in ‘suspicious’ barn fire case
MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – A man has been arrested in connection with a barn fire in Madison County. 30-year-old Tyrell Fisher has been charged…
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IFPD invites community to National Night Out
The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out Tuesday, August 1.…
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Water service repair on Lomax Avenue Wednesday
Motorists should expect minor traffic delays as the Idaho Falls Water Division repairs a leaking waterline on Lomax Avenue beginning at 9 a.m. on…
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Fire officials urge caution as most of Idaho is under very high or extreme fire danger
Hot summer temperatures across the state have resulted in drier conditions and an increased fire danger, with nearly all lands under Idaho Department…
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Boise State Men’s Basketball will play a game in Idaho Falls this season
Bronco hoops is coming to Idaho Falls this season, as Boise State will host Saint Mary’s Dec. 1 at the Mountain America…
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Pocatello police dispatch non-emergency number is not working
Pocatello police dispatch non-emergency phone number 208-234-6100 is currently not…
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Deadline approaching for veterans exposed to toxic substances to apply for benefits
Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances in recent wars are encouraged to file for expanded benefits before…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County lifted
The Idaho DEQ has lifted the Air Quality Advisory for Lemhi County (North of…
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Hayden Fire 47% contained
The fire is 47% contained, and the cause is…
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Full and partial closures of Bear Valley/Stanley Landmark and Dagger Falls/Boundary Roads
During the 2023 summer boating season, traffic to and from the Middle Fork of the Salmon River will be impacted by road and access improvement…
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Registration open for Idaho Falls’ Kids Tri Harder Triathlon
The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Kid’s Tri Harder Triathlon, Idaho’s largest kids’ triathlon, on…
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WYDOT to meet with Teton County Commission, gather public input on projects
The public is invited to attend, and public comment will be included. …
Continue Reading Black bears lethally removed after attacking man at his Teton Valley home
A Teton Valley man was attacked and injured by a sow black bear with a cub as he opened the garage door of his home in the Henderson Canyon area near…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell sentenced to life in prison for murders of her 2 children and conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife
Idaho mother Lori Vallow-Daybell has been sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday in the murders of her two youngest children and a…
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Plans on schedule to welcome learners back to Highland High School and other SD25 schools on August 23
Demolition of the fire-impacted facilities at Highland High School began earlier than expected Friday morning due to an emergency approval granted by…
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West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool confirmed in Bear Lake County
No WNV human cases have been…
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Deputies rescue dog pinned in boat
A dog was rescued Sunday after being pinned between an overturned boat and…
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Hayden Fire grows to 18,085
The fire has grown to 18,085 acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber…
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Idaho gas prices rise as crude oil returns to $80 mark
The Gem State’s average price may top $4 before the end of…
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Repairs begin on South Fork Teton River Bridge in Rexburg
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin resurfacing the South Fork Teton River Bridge on State Highway 33 Monday, with repairs expected to…
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Jackson chef competing in competition hosted by James Beard Foundation
After teaching for a number of years Leah Dow-Sanchez took the dive and opened her mobile restaurant Down Home Eats.…
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1 dead after rollover, 1 arrested for vehicular manslaughter
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police are still investigating the…
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Drilling work may cause traffic impacts on Teton Pass
If the work goes well, crews should complete the job in roughly three…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort winter 2023-24 lift tickets on sale Aug. 1
In addition to the early bird lift tickets, all winter products and services will be available for purchase on Aug.…
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Teton County Fair in Jackson winds down
For the past week visitors to the Jackson area could participate in the Teton County fair. Sunday was the final day of the fair and people were…
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Insider tips to huckleberry picking
BONNERS FERRY, Idaho (KIFI)- Throughout Huckleberry season, the delectable fruit is ripe for picking. But the search for ‘berried treasure’ can be…
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2 hospitalized after rollover crash near McCammon
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that occurred on July 30th at 12:43 a.m. on Highway 30 near Sunnyside Road, just west of…
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Bridge repair on North 26th West bridge in Idaho Falls to begin Monday
The West 49th North Bridge over I-15 will close for two weeks starting Monday for…
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August trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
Before the kids head back to school, now is a perfect time to go…
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Crews to complete curbs, gutters and sidewalks on Pocatello Creek Road
This project is estimated to take approximately three…
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Teton County Property Tax Lien Sale set for Aug. 2
The Teton County Treasurer’s Office is seeking to spread the word about properties that currently have outstanding 2022 property taxes prior to the…
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Youth Shotgun Skills Clinic planned in Salmon
Clinic will provide great practice for upcoming youth pheasant hunt this…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest identifies proposed changes to recreation fees
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at developed recreation sites across the forest including campgrounds,…
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Structure fire results in $80,000 in damages
UPDATE ON STRUCTURE FIRE ON HALSEY ST. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)-Just before 10 p.m. last night, July 29, the Idaho Falls Fire Department was…
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Camp Hayden provides long-lasting memories
Camp Hayden is a non-profit organization that aims to provide families with children with special needs an adventure that will create memories that…
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Unattended children found in Idaho Falls reunited with parents
A two-year-old girl and a four year-old-girl have reunited with their parents, after authorities found them unattended near Adam and Eve Drive Sunday…
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No fatalities after head-on collision in Rigby
Central Fire and QRU, Idaho Falls Ambulance, Rigby City Police, Jefferson County Sheriff and Idaho State Police were dispatched to 641E 1st S in…
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Teton County works to mitigate GIS challenges
Teton County recognizes the transition to a new GIS platform, after using the previous platform for nearly two decades, will be a significant…
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Yard sales might qualify for sales tax exemption
Yard sales (or garage sales) are a popular way to declutter and make extra money. Before you start selling unwanted belongings, find out if you’ll…
Continue Reading Wyoming Stable Token Commission launches search for Executive Director
The Wyoming Stable Token Commission, which was established by the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 85 – Wyoming Stable Token Act, is now accepting…
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Yellowstone to host Lighting of Teepees
You invited to learn about the historic and continued presence of American Indian Tribes in the Yellowstone…
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ISU and Kootenai Health join forces to meet statewide demand for nurses
Nurses earning an accelerated bachelor’s of science degree will be ready to work in just 12…
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Wallace Lake Campground open for day-use
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has re-opened the Wallace Lake Campground for day-use…
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New information released after human remains found on Bear Lake shore
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a call Thursday around 11:42 a.m. from some people who were recreating on the shore of Bear…
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2 in custody after standoff at Idaho Falls hotel
Officers have cleared the scene at this time, and people are free to come and go from the hotel and the surrounding area.…
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E. coli testing prompts caution sign to be posted on Fish Creek
Sampling and analysis of surface water has prompted a caution sign to be posted near Hunt Bridge on Fish…
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New small and remote wildland fire in Yellowstone
A visitor to Yellowstone National Park spotted the remote Hitching Post Fire about 5.5 miles south of the park’s Northeast Entrance Road and…
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Hayden Fire evacuation zones
The Hayden Fire started on July 19 and is located in the Lemhi Range, 18 miles west of Leadore,…
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Daily and temporary road closures on the Seafoam Road
The Forest Service has been able to secure more than $12 million in funding to improve road conditions and access to public land over the next two…
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Idaho Falls considers removing downtown traffic signals
The City of Idaho Falls is exploring the possibility of removing traffic signals at two downtown intersections.…
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Pocatello Animal Services adopts innovative facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with owners
Pocatello Animal Services is proudly joining forces with Petco…
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