COVID-19 death toll climbs by 3 in southeast Idaho
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health District has confirmed three new deaths due to COVID-19 within the health district.
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When and how to quarantine
“Do I need to quarantine?” It’s a question Southeast Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 hotline employees are answering hundreds of times a day.
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Pocatello confirms new City Clerk
The Pocatello City Council has confirmed Mayor Brian Blad’s appointment of Konni Kendell as City Clerk.
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Paulette Jordan holds campaign event in Pocatello
After Sen. Jim Risch’s appearance on Tuesday, Paulette Jordan came down to Pocatello this evening for a campaign event at Caldwell Park.
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Early voting underway in Bannock County
The Bannock County Elections Office has opened up early voting at its headquarters.
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Pocatello treated more than 30 miles of road in 2020 paving year
The City of Pocatello Street Operations has wrapped up its 2020 paving year.
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Idaho State-Civic Symphony to present free virtual concert Oct. 16
You can tune into the Idaho State-Civic Symphony’s free, virtual concert from anywhere and on any device on Friday.
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Possible consolidation between Pocatello and Chubbuck could affect local libraries
The Portneuf District Library Board of Trustees are concerned with the proposed consolidation between the two cities, which would create challenges for the library and its patrons going forward.
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Idaho Fish and Game are testing deer samples for CWD
The Idaho Fish and Game have set up stations for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing in the southeast region of the state. CWD is a contagious and always-fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose.
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Local children’s museum officially opens in Chubbuck
Two local moms are celebrating after accomplishing their dream to open a children’s museum.
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Senator Risch stops in Pocatello on Tuesday
Current Republican U.S. Senator Jim Risch toured the Gate City and visited many groups responsible with the progress made in the community.
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Pocatello airport recovering from COVID-19 shutdowns
The air travel industry has taken a hit from the pandemic. Even small airports, like the Pocatello Regional Airport, felt the impacts.
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Historical tour and scavenger hunt at Mountain View Cemetery set for Oct. 24
The City of Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission is inviting you to learn about Pocatellans from years gone by.
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Indigenous Peoples Day at ISU goes virtual
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, Idaho State University is hosting a week of virtual events.
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Police stop wanted man with pit maneuver
Pocatello Police used the pit maneuver to capture a man wanted on outstanding warrants.
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Deadline for absentee voter registration October 9
Today is one of the deadlines for Idaho voters hoping to cast an absentee ballot in the November election.
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Bengals invited to participate in Holt Arena History Walk
All Bengals and the public is invited to commemorate 50 years of the most iconic building on Idaho State University’s campus with the Holt Arena History Walk.
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Old Town rebrands to Historic Downtown Pocatello
When referencing downtown Pocatello, you may be calling the town by a different moniker.
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SIPH COVID-19 Hotline closed Monday
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on Monday, October 12 to observe the Columbus Day holiday.
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Pocatello City Clerk plans retirement
Pocatello City Clerk Ruth Newsom has announced plans to retire from the post October 30.
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COVID-19 impact leads to football cancelations
Local sporting events in eastern Idaho are being disrupted due to COVID-19.
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Police are currently investigating two separate shooting incidents in Pocatello
Police are still looking for suspects in two different shootings that occurred in Pocatello last week.
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Census count continues in Southeast Idaho
Despite the turmoil of 2020, census takers are still trying to count every person in Idaho.
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Mental Health Fair takes place in Old Town Pocatello
Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training held its second annual Mental Health Resource Fair in Old Town Pocatello.
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Southeast Idaho law enforcement attend crisis intervention training
Law enforcement officials in Southeast Idaho spent the last week learning from mental health professionals.
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New athletic fields for Pocatello Schools
On September 15, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a 5-year facilities plan recommended by PCSD 25’s Outdoor Athletics Facilities committee.
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New Aid for Friends Shelter to help homeless
An iconic Pocatello building is once again going to be making a difference in the lives of the people living in the city.
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Idaho State University campus COVID-19 cases nearly double this week
Idaho State University campus health officials are reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases this week.
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Pocatello City Council amends “Animal Services” ordinance
The Pocatello City Council has amended the “Animal Services” section of City Code to add a section that prohibits citizens from feeding or attracting wildlife except for certain birds and squirrels in city limits.
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ISU hosts opening ceremony for Eames Complex
The Idaho State University’s College of Technology are hosting a building dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate the $22 million renovations on the William M. and Karin A. Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovations Complex.
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Fall Used Book Sale planned for Oct. 2 and Oct. 3
For the first time in its history, The Friends of the Marshall Public Library’s Fall Used Book Sale is headed outside.
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United Way launches RiseUp for Southeastern Idaho at opening event
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho held their opening ceremony at their new office at 101 N Main St.
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Police release name of suspect shot by officers
Pocatello Police are releasing the name of the person who was shot by officers on Friday night.
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East Idaho fires burned less acres, more started by humans
In a typical fire season, about 106 fires in east Idaho will burn about 80,000 acres.
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Police seek suspect car involved in shooting incident
Chubbuck Police have released a surveillance picture of the car they believe was involved in a shooting incident early Tuesday morning.
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Vandals topple over iconic statue at Marshall Public Library
The Marshall Public Library confirmed that someone toppled over the iconic statue of a boy outside the library.
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Concrete ramps put in on Portneuf River for floaters
As part of the City of Pocatello’s initiative to revitalize the Portneuf River, four new concrete ramps were installed along the river.
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Pocatello taxpayers to see one-time tax relief on December 2020 tax notice
Taxpayers in Pocatello will be seeing a one-time tax relief on their December 2020 tax notice.
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“Completely out of the blue;” local woman shares story of postpartum heart attack
Bridget Klassen never had a heart issue before 2020.
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Pipeline maintenance at Pocatello trail areas
You could see a little maintenance happening in two popular Pocatello places beginning Monday.
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Eyewitnesses say suspect wasn’t complying with police before shooting
Kathy and Scott Sievert were working at the Outback Golf Park Friday night when police shot at a suspected thief they had been looking for.
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ISU COVID-19 cases jump
Idaho State University saw a big jump in COVID-19 cases this week, almost doubling the numbers from last week.
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Haunted History Walking Tours to begin in October
Whether you are a history buff or just love a good scare, Old Town Pocatello has something that will do the trick.
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D25 recall effort gaining ground
An effort is gaining ground to recall three board members from the Pocatello/Chubbuck school board.
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PCSD 25 to release COVID-19 weekly case status report
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has introduced a weekly COVID-19 case status report on its website.
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New equipment could shrink turn around time for COVID-19 tests in Eastern Idaho
Waiting a long time for COVID-19 test results may be a thing of the past.
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Chamber of Commerce clean up Hiline Road ahead of fall event
The Pocatello and Chubbuck region may be getting a bit of a makeover.
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Pocatello Animal Services to address stray cat problem with trap and release
The Pocatello Animal Services is taking a new approach to an age-old problem: stray cats.
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The Pocatello Fire Department had quite an eventful day on Monday.
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Police seek help locating circuit breaker thieves
The Pocatello Police Department is requesting your assistance locating circuit breaker thieves.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact felt in Eastern Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) -Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have been small in stature, but her death has resonated around the country and here in Idaho. “I think about this tiny little lady and all of the impact that she has made on all of us,” said former Idaho State Senator Diane Bilyeu. “It’s bigger than life,
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Health officials warn Southeast Idaho hospitals nearing high capacity
The biggest threat Covid-19 poses to our healthcare system is the potential that hospitals will fill up.
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New Pocatello Planning and Development Services director named
Brent McLane is now the head of the City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Department.
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Pocatello fire causes ISU Eames Complex to evacuate Monday
A brush fire is burning east of Pocatello near Alvin Ricken Drive.
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Free breakfast, lunch for all PCSD 25 students
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food Service has been approved for a USDA waiver allowing all learners enrolled in the district to receive free breakfast and lunch.
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Unhappy parents mount school board recall effort
Immediately after Friday morning’s Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 board meeting finished, Jessie Ward, Troy Sutton and Brandi Clark, members of a group called Concerned Parents of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, went to the elections office and filed the paperwork to recall three of the five school District 25 board members.
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Share a memory of a favorite teacher on social media to raise money for student scholarships
We all have memories of that favorite teacher who made learning come alive for us.
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Construction zone crashes on the rise
Idaho State Police said construction zone crashes are happening more often because people are not paying attention.
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Idaho State University is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 this week.
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PCSD 25 moves forward with new mascot selection
Pocatello High School is now undergoing a selection process to identify a new mascot.
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D25 to continue current school schedule
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees held a special meeting Friday to reassess the Roadmap to the 2020-2021 School Year.
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Air quality in the Pocatello region registers in yellow zone
Southeast Idaho remains a safe place to be outside.
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Portneuf River Vision seeks public input on park updates
The Portneuf River Vision is looking for your input on the future of a pair of Pocatello parks.
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Local Trump supporter catches sign thief on camera
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – A local Trump supporter says vandals are targeting his yard, stealing political signs.
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Locals rally to support full class, sports, optional masks
Locals attended a rally at the Portneuf Wellness Complex on Wednesday to share their grievances with the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District’s handling of the pandemic.
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Board of Trustees vote to change Pocatello mascot
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Another school in Idaho is transitioning from a Native American nickname. At Tuesday’s Pocatello/Cubbuck School District meeting, the board voted 4-1 in favor of changing the name of the Pocatello High School mascot. The board decided that Pocatello will remain as the Indians for the duration of the academic year. The
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BLM’s ‘Very Large Air Tanker’ used in East Oregon fires
The tanker can reach to Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and East Oregon where Barnes said it was dispatched to the other day.
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New bus stop completed in Pocatello
Pocatello Regional Transit has put the finishing touches on a new stop at the intersection of West Day Street and North Grant Avenue.
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Iconic B-25 Bomber lands in Pocatello
One of the most iconic warplanes from World War II went on display at the Pocatello Regional Airport Monday.
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Election 2020: Important dates to know
With less than two months until the 2020 election, it’s important to have a plan to vote safely this year.
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Bannock County to hold public hearing on foregone taxes
Bannock County, along with the ambulance district and the abatement district, are planning to reserve about $1 million in foregone taxes.
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Club Charley’s reopens for belated Pocatello Pride
Despite “outstanding” losses from the mandatory bar shut down, Club Charley’s in Pocatello is finally reopening.
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American Falls students open a new show
American Falls High School students got to work early and are already opening a new show this fall.
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ISU reports low number of COVID-19 cases
Anti-pandemic efforts on the Idaho State University campus seem to be working.
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Pocatello Animal Shelter to close Monday for kennel installation
The Pocatello Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, September 14 while staff installs new cat kennels at the facility.
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20-Year master plan for Zoo Idaho discussed during city council work session
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — Big changes are in the works for one of Pocatello’s most popular landmarks. During Thursday’s city council work session, Parks and Recreation staff met with council members to discuss a 20-year master plan for Zoo Idaho. The zoo struggled during the early months of the pandemic, but have bounced back with
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New adult day care center comes to Pocatello
Pocatello has its first ever adult day care center.
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Decision upcoming for the Pocatello mascot debate
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — The Board of Trustees for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 met this morning to discuss the name change of Pocatello High School’s Indian mascot. Members of the local community got the opportunity to speak on what impact the name has had on the community. Those who spoke included people who were in
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ISU student co-authors book on mental health
COVID-19 has played a role in the lives of everyone in this country, whether it be directly or indirectly.
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Wind gusts rip 100-year-old trees from FMC Park
A Labor Day wind storm, with gusts of 110 mph in some areas, wreaked havoc on the FMC Park in West Pocatello.
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New skull exhibit at Idaho Museum of Natural History
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is getting ready for an exhibit that will feature some pretty spooky skulls just in time for Halloween.
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Meet the new CEO of the Portneuf Medical Center
Jordan Herget is returning to Idaho to take on the role of CEO of the hospital.
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D25 to continue current instruction model for at least 2 more weeks
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved PCSD 25 administration’s recommendation to continue the current instructional model for at least two more weeks during Friday’s special meeting.
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COVID-19 cases increase in Southeast Idaho
Southeast Idaho Public Health reported 140 confirmed new COVID-19 cases on September 1.
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Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan visiting south Idaho
During a tour through southern Idaho, Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan stopped in Pocatello Wednesday.
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2020 Festival of Trees suspended
The School District 25 Education Foundation announced Wednesday its Board of Directors has decided to suspend the 2020 Festival of Trees.
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Mortgage rates experience decline in Eastern Idaho
While the pandemic hit the economy pretty hard in 2020, one aspect that has changed is the buying power of the consumer.
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Idaho State hires new CIO
Idaho State University has hired Paula Renae Scott as its new chief information officer following a national search that launched in early 2020.
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Demand for Medical Lab Scientists booms due to COVID-19, ISU sees 100% job placement rate
The pandemic has brought a critical–and often forgotten–medical field to the forefront, and it’s benefitting some Idaho State University students.
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Main Line project on East Dunn St., South 3rd Ave. begins Tuesday
The City of Pocatello Water Department crews began replacing water main lines on East Dunn Street Tuesday.
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“Close the Gate” signs installed in West Fork Mink Creek area
There are some new, friendly reminders on the trail for your adventures in the West Fork Mink Creek area.
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Chubbuck asking for public input on plans for Downtown
The City of Chubbuck is asking the public to weigh in on their plans to create a downtown.
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Volunteers clean Portneuf River in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Members of the Pocatello community came together for a cleanup of the Portneuf River on August 29. The volunteers met at the Pacific Recycling Trailhead and split up into groups from from Raymond Park to the J.R. Simplot plant. They hoped to transform the river’s look and reputation in the community. “Cleaning
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Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on campus.
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Portneuf River Cleanup planned for Saturday
The Portneuf River Cleanup is set for Saturday, August 29.
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AMC Theater in Chubbuck reopens its doors
Chubbuck, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- For the first time since March, the AMC CLASSIC Pine Ridge 11 Theater in Chubbuck is open for business. The theater is offering multiple price options for its guests depending on the type of movie they watch. Films previously released such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Spiderman: Homecoming” are $5.00
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Relay for Life in Pocatello to be held virtually
The annual Relay for Life event in Pocatello will look a little different in 2020.
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Positive COVID-19 case causes Portneuf District Library to temporarily shut down
The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck announced on Monday that one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Idaho’s rate of positive COVID-19 cases are dropping, but not enough, health officials say
It appears social distancing measures and mask mandates could be reducing Idaho’s rate of Covid-19 transmission.
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D25 students return to school amid pandemic “went really well”
Students and teachers are back in the classroom after a long hiatus from the coronavirus.
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