Pocatello Animal Shelter operating at full capacity
The Pocatello Animal shelter is packed and staff is reaching out ti the community to help find many cats and dogs a new…
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Winter tourism spike helps West Yellowstone areas
The heavy amounts of snow that has been seen this winter season has led to a good season of tourism in West Yellowstone areas, and Island Park is…
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Idaho drivers paying 15 cents more to fill up on average
Idaho drivers are feeling pain at the pump this week.…
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INL director named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director John Wagner has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).…
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WMAs closed in Southeast and Upper Snake Regions to protect wintering wildlife
Beginning Feb. 3, several Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in southeast and east Idaho were closed to all public…
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Idaho Fish and Game initiates winterfeeding action in Bear Lake County
Winter conditions in the southeast corner of the region, specifically areas of Bear Lake, Caribou and Franklin Counties, have been particularly…
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Mountain America Center sees success going on 3 months of business
It’s been a little more than two months since the Mountain American Center opened to the public for the first…
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Idaho students to present at World Literacy Summit in Oxford, United Kingdom
“This is an incredible opportunity for these…
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Anthony Klotz, who coined the term “Great Resignation,” to speak at ISU
Dr. Anthony Klotz will offer a free presentation to the public Wednesday, Feb.…
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3 things to know this morning – February 6, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Air Quality Advisory lifted for Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the Air Quality Advisory for Franklin…
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Snow showers and gusty winds continue overnight into the early morning
We currently have lots of snow showers in the region this afternoon that are expected to continue all the way into Monday morning dropping another…
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Fire in Swan Valley destroys private business
A late night fire in Swan Valley, completely destroys a private…
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Man killed in single vehicle accident
Idaho State Police are investigating single vehicle crash on Sunday, February 05, 2023, at 1:21 p.m., on Thousand Springs Grade Road, South of…
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Fire and Ice fest capped with a fire show and fireworks
A day full of celebration and finding your inner fire within the icy winter came to an end Saturday evening after a long day of activities people…
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Governor’s 2023 Prayer Breakfast to feature Anne Beiler
Tickets are sold on a first come first serve…
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Rocky Mountain Power announces new grants focused on community enhancement and environment
Six grants totaling $27,600 were given to Idaho…
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DEQ awards nearly $52 million to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $51,335,442 in construction grants to six drinking water and wastewater…
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Local student mathletes to compete in southeast Idaho math contest
A total of 160 mathletes from 16 local schools will…
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Annual celebration of Fire and Ice takes place in Lava Hot Springs
Lava Hot springs is hosting their annual celebration of warmth and freeze, as their annual Fire and Ice Festival is taking place Saturday. The day…
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Chinese spy balloon shot down over Atlantic Ocean
NATIONAL NEWS (KIFI)-The Chinese surveillance balloon seen traveling across the US this week has been shot down in U.S. airspace, according to a…
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Malo first to win five consecutive stages at Pedigree Dog Stage Stop Race
DRIGGS, Wyoming (KIFI)-When Anny Malo crossed the finish line in Driggs, Wyoming she became the first person in the Pedigree Stage Stop Race’s…
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Gov. Little declares February STEM Matters Month
“From logging to computer science, mining to healthcare, or teaching to business, the skills that STEM education fosters will propel Idaho students…
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Public can comment on big game season proposals beginning Feb. 8
Open houses will be held in each region for hunters to weigh in on the season-setting…
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DEQ awards nearly $192,000 to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
“Families, farmers, ranchers, and all Idaho residents rely on clean, efficient water and wastewater systems. These systems are not only a crucial…
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2023 Specialty Crop Grant application period open
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the application period for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants is now open.…
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Risch welcomes spring interns to Washington, D.C. office
U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed four interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for Spring 2023.…
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US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies
U.S. wildlife officials have taken the first step to lift federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the…
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Cold weather drives elk to area farmlands
Any given winter brings a host of challenges for farming communities like Niter in Caribou…
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Idaho Falls security camera catches burglar
A home security camera helped catch a burglary early Friday morning in Idaho…
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2 Idaho Falls individuals sentenced to 20 years trafficking methamphetamine and fentanylÂ
Ernestine Delafuente and Simon Martinez of Idaho Falls were sentenced to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine,…
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Jackson ski instructor, former Marine killed in Ukraine shelling while doing humanitarian work
A retired U.S. Marine who lived in Jackson Hole in early 2000 working as a ski instructor at several mountain resorts was killed doing humanitarian…
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Voters to consider renewal of PCSD 25’s Supplemental Levy in March
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, local voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Supplemental…
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Anny Malo takes back the yellow bib withe fastest time on Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5
Anny Malo won Stage Five, a 35-mile out-and-back trail along the Upper Green River near…
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho to host 3rd annual Virtual 5K Your Way
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho is hosting its 3rd annual virtual 5K Your Way from Feb. 17-25.…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Franklin County of degraded air…
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3 things to do this weekend – February 3, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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No one injured in structure fire
Just after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Teton County Fire & Rescue was notified of possible residential structure fire on Thistle Creek Drive north of Victor.…
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Drought levels look to be improving but not enough to get out of drought
All of Eastern Idaho is seeing precipitation above normal which is helping us to recover from our previous years of…
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Idaho lawmakers begin bill to expand Idaho
The Idaho State Legislature began work on the Greater Idaho Bill in committee on…
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Interior: $580M headed to 15 tribes to fulfill water rights
Fifteen Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million in federal money this year for water rights settlements, the Biden administration…
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Gov. Little notifies Biden Administration of Idaho’s intent to sue on grizzly delisting
Governor Brad Little notified the Biden Administration Thursday of his intention to sue the federal government for its failure to uphold the law and…
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Montana man charged with attempted murder of 2 teenagers
A Montana man was charged with attempted murder and attempted rape Thursday following a violent assault on two teenagers in a rural area bordering…
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Alix Crittenden wins Stage 4 of Pedigree Stage Stop Race
The Yellow Bib which has rested on Anny Malo’s shoulders every stage except one since last year, dramatically moved to Alix Wednesday.…
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Wyoming lands world’s largest vertical farming research facility
The project will support the retention and creation of nearly 200 high-paying jobs in the…
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Idaho joins $22.5 million multistate securities settlement against Nexo Capital
The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) announced Thursday it has issued a consent order against, Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo).…
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City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification
City of Rocks National Reserve has received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).…
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Potato retail sales on the rise
Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October to December 2022 compared to the same…
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Nominations wanted for 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year
The State Department of Education is now accepting applications for Idaho’s most prestigious award in teaching, Teacher of the…
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Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in southeast and east Idaho
Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast or east Idaho?…
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Many Idahoans eligible for free e-file
Many Idahoans are aware they can e-file their tax returns, but few know it might be free.…
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Idaho bill would move state audit agency under GOP control
Lawmakers in Idaho have introduced a bill that would eliminate the state’s only bipartisan legislative committee and place an independent auditing…
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Valentines wanted for seniors
JustServe Idaho Falls is looking for those who want to share the love this Valentine’s Day…
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Homeowners clear damage after Lemhi River floods
In the aftermath of Monday night’s flood near Lemhi county, residents are working to clear the…
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Trio of child predators held accountable in east IdahoÂ
In the past week, two east Idaho men were sentenced and one man was convicted at trial, in cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, U.S.…
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City of Pocatello migrates to new domain
Starting February 2023, the City of Pocatello has changed its domain, including email addresses, from its Pocatello.US domain to its…
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According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is back above the national average after spending about 10 days below…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 704 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 704 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last week.…
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Canceling school is not an easy task when it comes to Idaho weather
Recent cold temperatures, and school cancellations have sparked a lot of conversation with students and families about what it took for schools to…
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East Idaho Crime Stoppers expands
East Idaho Crime Stoppers is expanding even more this…
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Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued Wednesday
During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, states were not allowed to remove anyone from Medicaid unless they moved out of the state, asked…
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Simpson delivers for City of Grace Project in FY23 Omnibus
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of a wastewater collection and treatment systems improvement project for the City of Grace…
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Malo wins Stage 4 of Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Cool temperatures and hot finishing times Tuesday.…
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WDE releases 2021-22 graduation rates
Wyoming’s graduation rates have remained statistically strong – above 80% since…
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Camouflaged critters class for kids offered in Pocatello
This camouflaged critters class will feature hands-on activities, games and even an edible camouflage-inspired art…
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Idaho’s wolf population has dropped by about 13%
Surveys between 2021 and 2022 show 206 fewer wolves…
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Is the Idaho housing market finally cooling down?
Around this time last year, the housing market in Eastern Idaho was hot in a seller’s market, but that has since changed a little…
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Ice jams cause Lemhi River to flood
Ice jams are backing up water from the Lemhi River near some homes in the Baker…
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Mountain lion killed after killing family dog
During the morning hours Monday, Idaho State Police, Teton County Sheriff and Idaho Fish and Game were dispatched to a Viktor home after a mountain…
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Subzero temperatures are unsafe for outdoor pets
The Bonneville Humane Society wants to remind pet owners subzero temperatures are unsafe for outdoor…
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Highland area residents offered voucher to dispose of juniper trees at landfill for free
The City of Pocatello and CR Fence LLC (contractor) continue to make progress in removing junipers from the gullies in the Highland…
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Preliminary work begins on new Snake River Bridge and WYO 22 and WYO 390 intersection
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Ames Construction, Inc., will begin extracting gravel and clearing trees in…
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Police apprehend aggravated assault suspect
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies took Matthew L. Roberson into custody on his outstanding warrants Tuesday…
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ICF grants, scholarships available in east and southeast Idaho
The Idaho Community Foundation has grants of up to $25,000 available for nonprofits, schools and other qualified organizations that serve east and…
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Nominations open for 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Awards are open.…
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Idaho National Laboratory adds new electric motor coach
Idaho National Laboratory adds an electric bus to its fleet of 85 coaches that transport workers to and from the…
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School closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31
Below is a list of school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31,…
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Petito family lobbies for ‘lethality assessment’ law in Utah
The mother and father of a woman killed by her boyfriend in 2021 joined Utah lawmakers to lobby for the passage of a law to require police statewide…
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Union Pacific cleans up another train derailment
Union Pacific is cleaning up another train derailment in the Pocatello rail yard from Sunday…
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A 41-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 960 months in federal prison for production and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 3 postponed
Pedigree Stage Stop Race — Stage Three, hosted by the town of Pinedale, was postponed Monday due to adverse weather conditions.…
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Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions
The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events.…
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Power lines down, avoid N Yellowstone Highway
The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Transportation Department responded to N. Yellowstone Highway just…
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Frozen waterlines and pipe bursts
The City of Ammon posted to Facebook alerting residents about a main line break. Because of this, the city has shut off water to residents on Geneva…
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Returning champion Malo finishes first in Stage 2 of Pedigree sled dog race
Anny Malo turned in a winning time of 2:26:02 to finish Sunday’s 35-mile out-and-back course ahead of Cathy Rivest (2:30:17) and Alix Crittenden…
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Idaho gas prices up a nickel, but cold weather may freeze demand
Idaho gas prices are on the rise, but drivers here continue to pay less than many of their counterparts…
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LVE asks customers in Town east of Gros Ventre St reduce power consumption as possible for next 6 hours
With the bitterly cold temperatures and damage to power infrastructure, LVE is dealing with high loads on the system.…
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Lee Brice concert set June 23
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Lee Brice will perform live on stage at our outdoor concert venue on Friday, June 23,…
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Free webinar offers tips for filing 2022 income taxes
Filing income taxes doesn’t have to be…
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Cold weather may not stop classes from taking place at the university level
With temperatures below zero Monday Morning many of the region’s school districts have cancelled school, BYU-Idaho sent a message to their students…
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Holt Arena seat sale rescheduled
The Holt Arena seat sale scheduled for Jan. 30 has been rescheduled due to cold…
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How to protect your car in negative temperatures
With more subzero temperatures expected, it’s important to know how to protect your car to avoid being stranded in the…
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Extreme cold may result in additional road closures
As extreme cold continues in East Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department is asking motorists to plan ahead and check the 511.idaho.gov website…
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Idaho students sought for 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
Idaho students are invited to explore the future of the U.S. Constitution as part of the 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics…
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Several displaced following house fire on Falls Drive
No one was injured following a house fire last night in Idaho Falls; however, officials say several were displaced from their home.…
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