Two injured in crash north of Lava Hot Springs
Both were transported to a local hospital by air ambulance.…
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Ashton woman helps active-duty military with paperback books
Jennifer Cecil an Ashton resident was looking for a way to serve members of her community when she came across operationpaperback.org. As she found…
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Volunteers cut down trees along City Creek trail
Volunteers from the Pocatello community gathered at the Upper City Creek trailhead on Saturday to help cut down one tree at a…
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Liz Cheney says Russian strike on Ukraine train station that killed civilians ‘clearly is genocide’
By Veronica Stracqualursi, Daniella Diaz and Katie Bo Williams, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming on Sunday said Russia’s missile…
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Idaho Falls Zoo receives local and international help at clean-up event
much-needed help at Saturday’s clean-up…
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Arco man dead after crash
The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the…
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Released court documents offer a picture of the Rigby school shooter
During that time, she used her phone to research, guns, school shootings, and gunmen in school shootings. She also downloaded “numerous” images on…
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Idaho Supreme Court temporarily blocks new abortion law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a new state law that would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and…
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Highly poisonous death cap mushroom identified in Boise
The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) in Idaho was recently reported to the Idaho Division of Public Health.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 53 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 53 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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Eastern Idaho Public Health names new director
The Eastern Idaho Public (EIPH) Board of Health (BOH) has chosen a new director to lead the agency.…
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2022 Bingham County Mayors Scholarship recipients announced
The Bingham County Mayors Scholarship Selection Committee will award 46 applicants a total of…
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$1.4 million awarded to build public health programs across Idaho
The Institute of Rural Health at Idaho State University announced it has received a Public Health AmeriCorps grant of $1.4 million from AmeriCorps,…
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BYU-Idaho student ‘lucky to be alive’ watches husband graduate
Alexa Lovell recovered enough from a recent car accident to watch her husband, Mitch, walk in Brigham Young University-Idaho’s graduation on…
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Idaho Power faces $1 million fine after reporting violations
Idaho environmental officials are proposing a $1 million fine as part of a settlement agreement with Idaho Power involving pollution permits at 15 of…
Continue Reading In Washington’s Covid-19 outbreak, new variants flout old ‘close contact’ rule
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Washington, DC is coping with a cluster of high-profile Covid-19 cases after a series of public events exposed high-level…
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Local drumline has high hopes for World Championship
The youth ensemble group North Star Independent has a chance for international recognition at the world championships in Dayton,…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces birth of cotton-top tamarin
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced the birth of a cotton-top tamarin on…
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Farmer Merchant Community Banquet Award winners
The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2022 Farmer Merchant Banquet…
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DEQ seeks comment on proposed Idaho Power Company settlement
On Thursday, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) filed complaints in Ada, Gooding, Jerome, Owyhee, Power, Twin Falls, and Valley…
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April 14 spring job fair in Caldwell features outdoor jobs
Treasure Valley employers with a variety of jobs — several outdoor-related — will be looking for workers at Idaho Labor’s job fair Thursday,…
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Bannock County Sheriff, Humane Society urge dog owners to remain safe on trails
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock Humane Society, is reminding the public to remain vigilant as the weather…
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Idaho Fraternal Order of Police announces endorsement of Governor Little, Scott Bedke
The Idaho Fraternal Order of Police announced today their endorsement of Governor Brad Little in the upcoming May 17 Republican Gubernatorial…
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Winter Olympic medalist returns to Driggs
Teton Valley is preparing a warm homecoming event for a local Olympian.…
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Time’s running out to apply for property tax relief
Monday, April 18, is the last day for certain homeowners and veterans with disabilities to apply for relief from their 2021 property taxes. They must…
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Construction advances on ICCU Bengal Alumni Center
Construction continues on Idaho State University’s $11.5 million donor-funded ICCU Bengal Alumni…
Continue Reading US life expectancy continues historic decline with another drop in 2021, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Life expectancy in the United States took another hit in 2021, furthering a dramatic decline from 2020 that was the largest…
Continue Reading Should you get your fourth booster shot now?
More people can now get second COVID-19 booster shots after federal health officials announced they are allowing a broader group to get fourth doses…
Continue Reading NASA’s next moon rocket gets final repairs ahead of mission launch
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Artemis I mega moon rocket will undergo some tweaks before NASA’s next attempt at a crucial prelaunch test. The…
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Documents shed light on Rigby Middle School shooting
Sevy then “observed (shooter) retrieve a firearm from a backpack, and fire several times in the hallway. She appeared to aim at several students and…
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Pocatello hosts 3D printing competition
On Friday, Idaho State University’s Eames Complex hosts IDX 2022, the annual Idaho Exhibition of Ideas…
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Deadwood Fire estimated at 45 acres
Several fire agencies are working together to protect structures from a brush…
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Antigovernment activist Bundy sentenced to 10 days in jail
Idaho gubernatorial candidate and antigovernment activist Ammon Bundy has been fined $3,000 and sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court.…
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Coroner identifies deceased following Tuesday’s 3 vehicle collision
On April 6, 2022, Idaho State Police reports the male driver from California passed…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
The Senate is set to hold a key vote Thursday to advance President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, toward a final…
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Pot hole season is back: What cities are doing to help fill them
Its the time of year where pot holes are popping up all over the roads. These craters come in all shapes and sizes. But some of them may be a big…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of…
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Bear-human conflict management plan
Federal and Wyoming state wildlife officials are working together to come up with a plan to mitigate bear conflicts around Yellowstone National…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 61 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 61 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths…
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Risch, Crapo oppose Jackson confirmation
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) issued the following statement regarding his vote opposing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the United…
Continue Reading US likely to see a surge of COVID-19 in the fall, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on Wednesday he thinks there will be an uptick in…
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You can own a piece of Holt Arena’s history
As the renovation project moves forward inside Idaho State University’s Holt Arena, a number of the venue’s old seats will be made available for…
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Grizzly bear suspected to have killed livestock in North Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game officers suspect a grizzly bear attacked and killed a llama and a sheep on private land in the Panhandle Region on the evening of…
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Lamb of God production comes to our area just in time for Easter
Some of southeast Idaho’s best musical talent has come together to present a spiritual program based on the final days of the life of…
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Select Yellowstone National Park roads open April 15
Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for the season, weather permitting. On Saturday,…
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Rexburg City Council approves plat change for Brigham’s Mill
Brigham’s Mill co-owner Ryan Nelson explained their reasoning, saying there is a surplus of housing for students, and not enough for the rest of the…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers say a plan for updating COVID-19 shots is needed
The future of COVID-19 vaccines — including when and how often booster doses might be needed — remains unclear and “complex,” according to advisers…
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JHMR to begin construction of phase 2 of Powderhorn employee housing in mid-April
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced construction of the second phase of its Powderhorn employee housing development will commence this…
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USDA Forest Service is hiring recreation and archaeologist positions
The Forest Service is hiring hundreds of positions in recreation and archaeology across the nation.…
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SDE awards $1.88 million for learning programs beyond school hours
Eight Idaho school districts and three community organizations will receive new grant awards ranging from $98,000 to $175,000 to provide youth…
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Chubbuck street sweeping began Monday
The Chubbuck Street Department will start sweeping the city streets on Monday, April 11, 2022.…
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High schoolers take on Reality Town
Students from high schools in Jefferson, Madison, Ririe, Shelley, and District 93 met at Reality Town at the College of Eastern…
Continue Reading This incredibly potent planet-warming gas just set another record for the second year in a row
By Rachel Ramirez A potent planet-warming gas set a record for the second year in a row, scientists reported Thursday, just as the UN’s panel…
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East Idaho Drumline heading to International competition
The Northstar Independent drumline will get the chance to show the world what eastern Idaho is made…
Continue Reading People believe their friends will protect them from Covid — but the opposite is true
By Jen Christensen, CNN Your good friends may be able to help you get out of a jam. They may be good listeners and they may be good at keeping you…
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Top NBA draft picks from Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of highest drafted NBA players in Idaho using Basketball…
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Idaho Falls TSA officer named national TSA Officer of the Year
This was a big day for a special TSA agent at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport, and she was singled out for a big…
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Chubbuck Farmer’s Market opens
Is the nice weather making you want to get out and plant…
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Pocatello man convicted by federal jury for failing to register as sex offender
A federal jury sitting in Pocatello convicted a Pocatello man on Tuesday for failure to register as a sex…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 24 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 24 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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New BMX track coming to Sandy Downs
BMX riders now have a new venue at Sandy Downs thanks to a partnership between the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department and the Snake River…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport expects sharp increase in summer travelers
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is serving more passengers than ever…
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Idaho experts predict water shortages in southern Idaho
More than half of Idaho is in a severe drought, and an Idaho water expert says that’s likely to worsen in the coming…
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and AAA is reminding drivers to keep their focus on the road through its annual safety campaign,…
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Wear blue Friday to raise child abuse awareness
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we are seeing some familiar reminders going up around our…
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Pocatello Arctic Circle torn down
People driving down Yellowstone in Pocatello might be surprised to see a decades-old landmark is no…
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Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty
A wind energy company has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay more than $8 million in fines and restitution after killing at least 150…
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Chicks may be cute but can spread ugly disease
As the time of year arrives when the “cheep, cheep” sound of cute chicks becomes more common, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is…
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8 vehicles now involved after troopers make arrest in a shooting incident
The Idaho State Police and a Critical Incident Task Force are investigating after an early morning pursuit that followed several citizen reports of…
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ISU professor first woman in Idaho to be inducted into Athletic Training Hall of Fame
In April 2022, Idaho State University professor Dr. Dani Moffit was inducted into the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame for her…
Continue Reading Tenants at BYU-Idaho housing complex scrambling to find housing after being told to prepare to leave
Tenants at Brigham’s Mill were told via email on March 22 to be prepared to move out by April…
Continue Reading Long COVID-19 may remain a chronic condition for millions
COVID-19 has become a chronic condition for tens of millions of people — and an expensive one, as…
Continue Reading BA.2, where are you? Dominant strain hasn’t shown signs of starting a surge
Maybe BA.2 really is the “stealth…
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D91 musical back for 40th production after COVID-19 pause
There will be no lonesome polecats when Idaho Falls District 91 puts on its district-wide musical this…
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Alec Baldwin wants Wyoming defamation lawsuit dismissed
Alec Baldwin is asking a federal judge to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by a Wyoming woman who said she received hateful social media messages…
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‘Reality Town’ comes to CEI
The Idaho Falls Community Transition team is looking for volunteers to help out with their upcoming project.…
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K9 teams pass Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training
We have a couple new K-9 teams to…
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Idaho Falls Community Policing Facility groundbreaking scheduled
The Idaho Falls City Council approved the bid award for the Idaho Falls Community Policing Facility to Ormond Builders on…
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Wind topples Spud Drive-In screen
The wind has caused a lot of damage the last few…
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Portneuf Medical Center rewarding staff after difficult stretch during pandemic
Portneuf Medical Center is stepping up in a big way to help reward their staff for their hard work the last two…
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Volunteers needed this weekend across east Idaho
Cleaning up nature seems to be the theme for this…
Continue Reading Governor highlights $50M investment in behavioral health
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and other state officials are highlighting one of the state’s largest-ever investments in behavioral health care.…
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EICAP partners with the IFRM to ensure Haven Shelter’s future
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) announced it is partnering with the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission (IFRM) to ensure the Haven Shelter…
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Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon seeks re-election
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is seeking re-election.…
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Rexburg Situation Room to take place Sunday
A new event in support of Ukraine is planned for Sunday April 10, 2022 from 5-6 at the Rexburg Tabernacle. The event was put together by Yohan…
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Kamiah man sentenced to more than 19 years for second degree murder
A Kamiah man was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for second degree…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 76 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 76 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
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Volunteers needed to help trim trees on City Creek Road Saturday
City Creek Road tree trimming volunteers are needed on April 9 anytime between 11 a.m. and 4…
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Avoid the area of Hitt and Derald Ave.
Idaho Falls Police Department asks you to avoid the area of S 25th E and Derald Ave. near Johnny…
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Bird flu found in western Wyoming
A strain of bird flu has made its way into western Wyoming.…
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Burn ban issued Tuesday
The Pocatello Fire Department said due to strong winds Tuesday, no burning should be taking place outside.…
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Emergency Management Preparedness Theme for April: Cybersecurity
Did you know that by the end of 2025, it’s estimated that more than 75 billion devices will be connected to the internet?…
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Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee announces 2022 projects
The Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee approved 16 projects for almost $685,000 in funding at their March 24 meeting.…
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Magistrate Judge applicants for Caribou County
The Sixth Judicial District Magistrate Commission will be selecting a magistrate judge to replace the Honorable David R. Kress, who will be retiring…
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Idaho youth continue growing through Idaho Job Corps
Idaho Job Corps is now readily accessible to Idaho’s youth in four locations across the…
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Pocatello hiring fair scheduled for April 8 and May 14
If you’re in the market for a seasonal job or career, the City of Pocatello wants…
Continue Reading Satellite pollution is threatening to alter our view of the night sky
By Kristin Fisher, CNN The night sky has been a source of information and wonder since the dawn of humankind — and it looks almost the same now…
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Jury awards $8M to woman in 2017 Amtrak train derailment
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A federal jury in Tacoma has awarded $8 million in damages to a woman hurt in the 2017 Amtrak train derailment that spilled…
Continue Reading What does the future of COVID-19 boosters look like? FDA advisers to discuss this week
Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration are scheduled to meet Wednesday to get a clearer picture of what the future of COVID-19 booster shots…
Continue Reading Ivanka Trump meets virtually with House January 6 committee
By Ryan Nobles, Annie Grayer and Zachary Cohen, CNN Ivanka Trump, the daughter of former President Donald Trump and a former White House senior…
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