Utah to scrap body measurements from transgender sports bill
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The sponsor of a Utah proposal to create a commission to make eligibility decisions about…
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Child marriage becomes a legal loophole in custody fights
The Idaho Supreme Court is considering a case where one parent allowed a teen to marry, rendering custody agreements moot.…
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Idaho lawmakers seek to end investments in Russia
Idaho Lawmakers are considering legislation seeking to dump investments in Russia following that nation’s invasion of Ukraine.…
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Rexburg City officials gauging public interest in a future recreation center
The City of Rexburg is conducting a virtual meeting for a Recreation Center Feasibility Study to determine the possibility of a Community Recreation…
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ISU mask requirement lifted Wednesday
Because of the reduction of COVID-19 cases, there are some big changes coming to Idaho State…
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Pocatello High School signs will stay even though they violate historic preservation code
The Pocatello High School Thunder signs are causing some sparks to fly in the Downtown Historical…
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Senate panel OKs keeping Idaho Powerball with new nations
Legislation allowing the Powerball lottery and its huge jackpots to continue in Idaho is headed to the full Senate.…
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State Controller Brandon Woolf announces reelection bid
Idaho State Controller Brandon Woolf announced his run for…
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Teton County Health Department updates dashboard, guidance
With these changes, the Teton County District Health Officer is rescinding Recommendation #12, which recommends mask wearing in specific…
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Gov. Little, 23 other Republican Governors comment on Biden’s State of the Union address
Governor Brad Little and 23 other Republican Governors released a joint statement tonight commenting on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union…
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ISU students bring home top prizes at 3MT competition
Idaho State University graduate students brought home both a first place and a People’s Choice award at the statewide 3 Minute Thesis competition…
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Idaho Foodbank launches 2022 Idaho Kind campaign
The Idaho Foodbank is kicking off the Idaho Kind fundraising and awareness campaign for the second year in a…
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Here are the companies pulling back from Russia
By CNN Business staff Dozens of the world’s biggest companies have abandoned or scaled back their operations in Russia in response to its…
Continue Reading Hawaii is ending certain Covid-19 safety precautions for domestic travelers later this month
By Paradise Afshar and Travis Caldwell, CNN Hawaii’s Safe Travels program, established to slow the spread of Covid-19 through safety…
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New local truck driving school opens amid driver shortage
A new trucking school with potential impacts on the national truck driver shortage opens in Idaho…
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Judge OKs central Idaho trail, but work remains on hold
A federal judge has rejected a request by wealthy landowners in central Idaho to stop construction of a public trail crossing their ranch to connect…
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“Ashes on the Go” during Ash Wednesday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Congregations across Eastern Idaho will be gathering today to offer “Ashes on the Go” this Ash Wednesday, Ash Wednesday…
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Watch Biden’s State of the Union address here
President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver his first State of the Union address Tuesday night at the US…
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Police investigate crash at Holmes and 17th Street
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently on scene at a vehicle collision that occurred in the intersection of Holmes and 17th Street.…
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Gov. Little signs “Empowering Parents” grants into law
Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1255 into law Tuesday, putting $50 million toward the new “Empowering Parents” grants.…
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Russian vodka pulled from shelves
The Idaho Liquor Division is taking steps to protest the conflict in…
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Wyoming Legislature honors Rylee McCollum, 21 other fallen service members
The Wyoming House and Senate came together Tuesday afternoon to honor Marine Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum and 21 other military service members…
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Pocatello man sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a Bannock County man was sentenced Monday for provider…
Continue Reading MLB is postponing Opening Day after owners and players cannot agree on labor deal
Major League Baseball (MLB) is postponing its March 31 Opening Day and canceling the first two series of regular season games, Commissioner Rob…
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Gov. Gordon appoints Director of Wyoming Department of Health
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Stefan Johansson as Director of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…
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Troopers arrest man after spotting him in stolen vehicle
Idaho State Police has arrested a man on multiple charges after a trooper spotted him at a rest stop in a stolen vehicle.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,574 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,574 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…
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Semi-truck crash in Blackfoot
On Tuesday, Idaho State Police responded to a semi-truck crash along U.S. 26 near…
Continue Reading ISU to host State of the Union watch party, Ukraine presentation
Idaho State University is sponsoring two events this week to facilitate community discussion of national and international…
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Jackson ice rinks closed until further notice
Due warmer temperatures and deteriorating ice conditions, the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Ice Rinks will be closed until further…
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Panel kills bill allowing public money for private education
A House panel has rejected legislation backers say would improve Idaho education through competition but that opponents say would harm education by…
Continue Reading Dementia linked to entering menopause before age 40, study says
Entering menopause before age 40 is linked to a 35% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a preliminary study…
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Another successful season in books and still no progress on lawsuit, Labelle Lake Ice Palace says
The last day of the Labelle Lake Ice Palace was Monday evening. Jim Youngstrom the owner of the company behind the Ice Palace says it was “a really…
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COVID-19 cases improving but not where they need to be
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…
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Slope of Hope shows a free day of fun at Kelly Canyon
Brick House Recovery is hosting the first annual Slopes of Hope Recovery Day at Kelly Canyon Ski…
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6th District Court welcomes new Treatment Court Manager
There’s a new face at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
Continue Reading Want your property taxes reduced in 2022 See if you qualify
You might qualify for some property tax…
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Yellowstone National Park turns 150 March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park.…
Continue Reading Blinken condemns Russia for killing civilians in Ukraine
By Zachary Cohen, Kylie Atwood and Jeremy Herb, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Russia for killing civilians in Ukraine, raising…
Continue Reading As the CDC shifts masking guidance, Americans are split on path forward
Most adults in the United States are getting back to some degree of pre-pandemic normalcy, but they’re divided over concerns and expectations for…
Continue Reading Here’s how sanctions on Russia will actually cost you more
As the United States and Europe ramp up their sanctions on Russia, Western consumers will soon face rising…
Continue Reading 4 things to watch in Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first State of the Union address at the Capitol on Tuesday evening, a chance for him…
Continue Reading Over a third of parents believe CBD and marijuana are the same, a new report says
Some 80% of parents say they know little to nothing about CBD products, according to a new poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on…
Continue Reading Demand for COVID-19 testing is falling, but experts caution it’s as important as ever
As the United States emerges from the Omicron wave, COVID-19 testing has slowed to a fraction of what it was at the beginning of the…
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Allegiant brings new flight to Idaho Falls Airport
Travelers in Idaho Falls can soon hop on a cheap non-stop flight to the Golden State.…
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Multi-agency investigation into overnight shooting in Shelley
A multi-agency investigation is underway after an overnight shooting involving a Shelley Police…
Continue Reading Pocatello man still in Ukraine as war rages on
It’s estimated that more than 422 thousand people have evacuated Ukraine. But a Pocatello man was not one of them.…
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Idaho’s largest solar farm proposed for Power County
Idaho’s largest solar farm could be built in southeastern…
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New precincts in Bannock County
The Bannock County Elections Office is unveiling the new legislative map that re-draws boundaries based on the most recent census…
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After more than 30 years, Lieutenant Colin Erickson is hanging up his badge
It’s been a long road to this point but now former Rexburg Police Lieutenant Colin Erickson is hanging up his badge and retiring. Monday afternoon…
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Gov. Gordon to lift Public Health Emergency declaration
Governor Mark Gordon has announced he has begun the process to end Wyoming’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration effective March…
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New drug to prevent COVID-19 now locally available
A new medication is now available locally for those who have a compromised immune system to help defend from…
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McGeachin delivers taped speech to white nationalist meeting
Idaho Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin and Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene were among the speakers at a white nationalist…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,526 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,526 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness fell quickly for kids during Omicron surge but still offered some protection against severe disease
The effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for children waned quickly during the Omicron surge, especially among children ages 5 to…
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Idaho House OKs some cybersecurity records remaining secret
Lawmakers in the House have approved exempting some government cybersecurity records from public disclosure in a measure backers say is needed to…
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Idaho gas prices hold steady while US average soars
Idaho fell three places this week, and now ranks 23rd in the country for most expensive…
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BBB warns against fake charity scams
As the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict intensifies daily, the Better Business Bureau is reminding us to take the time to be extra cautious and safe if we…
Continue Reading Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pledge to match donations for Ukrainian refugees up to $1 million
Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are promising to match every donation up to $1 million for refugees fleeing war in Ukraine, the couple said on…
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Idaho bill eyes using public money for private education
Backers say a plan to create education savings accounts will help students in kindergarten through 12th grade, but opponents say it’s just another…
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Fatal crash north of Buhl
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Friday at approximately 1:23 p.m., at 4500 N and 1600 E, in Twin…
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Crash west of Jerome
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle, injury crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 4:00 a.m., on I-84 near milepost 155, west of…
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Idaho universities gain exclusive access to Idaho National Laboratory supercomputer
Students and faculty at Idaho’s three public research universities will soon have exclusive access to one of the nation’s fastest academic…
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Fire leaves inside of building in ruin
A fire in Lava Hot Springs leaves the inside of a building burned and…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney calls out fellow House Republicans for associating with White nationalist event
By Eva McKend, Melanie Zanona and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming called out two members of her conference who…
Continue Reading ‘I’ve got morons on my team’: Romney blasts fellow GOP members for attending White nationalist event and supporting Putin
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah on Sunday blasted his fellow GOP members who attended a White nationalist event and those who support Russia…
Continue Reading FDA doubles dosage of COVID-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody against COVID-19 for…
Continue Reading Meltdowns may be normal, but there is a way to help your kids better process their feelings
As Shirley Oldale tucked her 3-year-old son into bed, he said, “I am sad because I wanted to play, and I don’t want to go to…
Continue Reading Having certain health conditions in adolescence may be linked with faster aging in adulthood, study says
If you were obese, smoked or had a psychological disorder in adolescence, you might age faster than your peers as an adult, new research has…
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2021 Festival of Trees brings some warmth to Development Workshop Inc.
The 47th Edition of the Idaho Falls Festival of Trees (FOT) was back in person last November and the community came back in droves to support this…
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DEQ awards $30,000 to the city of Teton in Fremont County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded a $30,000 wastewater planning grant to the city of Teton in Fremont…
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Dora Erickson Elementary closed Monday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Dora Erickson Elementary School in Idaho Falls School District 91 is closed Monday, February 28 because of an issue with…
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Ukrainian-Russian Conflict close to home
Ukrainians in the Southeast Idaho Region came to the bridge on Memorial Drive in Downtown Idaho Falls. They came to voice their concern and worry…
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Pocatello hosts indoor putt-putt tournament
The Bannock Civitan Club hosted their 33rd annual Putt-Putt Indoor Golf…
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Utah orders removal of Russian alcohol from state-run stores
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s governor has signed an executive order requiring the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to immediately…
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Late-night fire in Idaho Falls
At 12:23 a.m. on Feb. 26, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a structure fire at Riverside Senior…
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Idaho nuclear lab, University of Utah expand research deal
The Idaho National Laboratory and the University of Utah have announced a five-year agreement on research collaborations between students, faculty…
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Aid for Friends is at full capacity with COVID-19 protocols in place
One homeless shelter is feeling the effects of the cold and pandemic in southeast…
Continue Reading Need for affordable housing runs up against Utah zoning laws
A growing chorus of experts say middle housing, a class of multifamily housing options that falls between single-family homes and large apartment…
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Idaho Falls hires public information officer, chief of staff positions
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has hired former City of Idaho Falls Public Information Officer Bud Cranor as her new Chief of Staff and Eric…
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New hours at Jackson recreation center
Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center users can expect an increase in facility operating hours starting next…
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Police release identity of snowmobiler killed
The Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a snowmobile accident involving a fatality near West Yellowstone Wednesday.…
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Gordon appoints new District Court Judge for Fourth Judicial District
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Darci Phillips to be a District Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial District serving Sheridan County.…
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Jackson Police investigate after ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found
The Jackson Police Department began investigating a call about ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found at May Park in east Jackson Friday around 7:50 a.m.…
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Side-by-side to be raffled off for homelessness
A new campaign to raise funds for an Idaho Falls shelter has…
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Jefferson School District seeking $80 million bond
Jefferson School District 251 is asking for voters to approve a new school bond, which would fund several proposed…
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Idaho Falls YMCA cuts ribbon at new playground
The local YMCA officially opened the new “Christina Anderson Playground and Outdoor Basketball Court”…
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Superintendent Ybarra’s Prevention and Support conference comes to Boise
The 28th annual Idaho Prevention and Support conference, “Peace, Hope, and Healing During Challenging Times,” is set for April 11-…
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Governor Gordon appoints state engineer
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Brandon Gebhart as Wyoming State Engineer.…
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Construction on Pocatello Booster Station and Transmission line begins Monday
The City of Pocatello recently awarded IMCO General Construction, Inc. to construct a new Booster Station and Transmission line off of Pocatello…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,051 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,051 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading New CDC COVID-19 metrics drop strong mask recommendations for most of the country
New metrics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that about 28% of people in the United States live in a county where they…
Continue Reading Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to the Supreme Court
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter As President Joe Biden rifled through binders filled with pages of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s…
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Construction update on Mountain American Center
Construction on the $62 million Mountain America Center is moving along, right on…
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Caldwell woman sentenced for bank fraud
A Caldwell woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for bank…
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Grand Teton helicopter goat shoot fells 50 invasive animals
Contractors hired by Grand Teton National Park have killed 50 invasive mountain goats this week in a campaign to protect the park’s herd of native…
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Simplot donates to community programs in southeastern Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello’s J.R. Simplot Co. employees presented a ceremonial check in the amount of $122,242 Thursday that…
Continue Reading How travel is being impacted by the Ukraine invasion
Ukraine’s airspace is currently closed in the wake of the Russian…
Continue Reading Battle for Ukrainian capital underway as Russian troops seek to encircle Kyiv
Ukrainian forces fought Friday to hold back a Russian advance on the capital, Kyiv, amid warnings the city could fall within hours or days and as…
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Yellowstone road improvement projects in 2022
There will be three major road improvement projects in Yellowstone National Park beginning in 2022.…
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