5 reasons you should take a nap
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you feel like calling it a day and dozing off for a bit, don’t feel bad — Monday, March 14, is National Napping…
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Modern history makes its way to Ammon Idaho
After a long process a piece from a steel beam, from the World Trade Center has made its way to Ammon Idaho. The piece of steel has now made the…
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Historic Downtown hosts 11th annual Gate City Brewfest
Good times and good brews flowed through the streets of Pocatello on Saturday.…
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Local shelter needs a shelter of its own
Organizers of “Superhero Animal Rescue” say they’ve found homes for more than 400 feral felines during their 3 years of operations. But now they’re…
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Police: Ammon Bundy arrested in trespassing case
The arrest concerned a child-welfare case involving a 10-month-old determined to be “suffering from severe malnourishment.”…
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How gas prices have changed in Boise in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Boise using data from…
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Update on Chad and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder trial
An update in the Chad and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder…
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Gabby Petito’s parents sue Laundrie’s parents over killing
The parents of Gabby Petito claim in a new lawsuit in Florida that Brian Laundrie told his parents he had killed her before he returned home alone…
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3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Stanley
A small earthquake struck north of Stanley Friday…
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Idaho Governor Brad Little announces run for re-election
Governor Brad Little submitted his Declaration of Candidacy Friday to the Idaho Secretary of State and announced his intent to run for re-election…
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Iona Cookie Momster talks about business, giving back to the community
Olsen says she wouldn’t be where she is without the support she’s gotten from friends, family, and customers. Especially after she had to move back…
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AAA: For most Americans, $4 per gallon is the pain threshold
New AAA research finds that 59% will modify their lifestyle at $4 mark, 75% at…
Continue Reading Property tax bill dead this session
Republican leadership announced Friday a House bill that would make sweeping changes to Idaho’s property tax will not move forward this…
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 8 bills Friday
Governor Mark Gordon has taken action on eight bills on Friday.…
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Idaho Senate approves full-day kindergarten legislation
Lawmakers in the Senate have approved legislation to boost reading skills among young students with full-day kindergarten.…
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City Creek trails reopen, free wood available
Beginning Friday afternoon, City Creek reopens to unrestricted non-motorized use, and as a bonus, free wood is available for community…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 870 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 870 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
Continue Reading If you’re living with chronic aches and pains, this activity could bring relief
One benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic is that people are focusing more on their health and wellness. And a growing part of this focus involves…
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Tax rebates coming later this month
Ready for your tax rebate?…
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Idaho Falls BLM partnership and employee receive national awards
A Bureau of Land Management partner and Idaho Falls District employee received national recognition Thursday during the 87th North American…
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ISU student selected for prestigious John Hopkins Pharmacy Internship Program
Idaho State University second-year pharmacy student Kristen Morse has been selected for one of approximately 20 spots for the John Hopkins Pharmacy…
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Apply now to join Special Supreme Court Committee
Idahoans are invited to apply for a unique chance to shape their future…
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Budget writers pass on McGeachin request for legal fees
The Legislature’s budget-setting committee has passed on a request by Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin for extra money to pay a private attorney…
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Relight the Night shines bright again in Historic Downtown Pocatello
Another neon sign can now be seen lit up in Historic Downtown…
Continue Reading NASA will send your name around the moon. Here’s how to sign up
By Megan Marples, CNN You may have a slim chance of traveling to outer space, but at least your name can go. NASA is collecting names to be put on a…
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Switch to daylight saving time puts focus on sleep and safety
AA urges drivers to watch for school kids in the morning, clean up cloudy…
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IDOC seeks walkaway from Payette County worksite
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a South Idaho Correctional Institution resident who walked away from her job in the…
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Deadwater ice jam is out: Grab your steelhead gear and head down river
The Deadwater ice jam on the upper Salmon River below North Fork slowly went out during the week of March 7. …
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Rare wolverine sighting in Yellowstone was captured on video
A wolverine was captured on video by a tourist in Yellowstone National Park this week — an impressive feat considering a research survey conducted…
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual clean-up day
In preparation for the opening of the Idaho Falls Zoo for the 2022 season, zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the…
Continue Reading US consumer sentiment fell more than expected
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business American consumers are getting pummeled from all sides: Supply chain constraints and high demand mean delays for…
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McGrane endorsed by former governors, secretary of state
Republican Ada County Clerk Phil McGrane has officially announced his candidacy for Idaho secretary of state and picked up the endorsements of former…
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Hunchback of Notre Dame coming to Rigby
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The bells of Notre Dame are ringing and 15th century France is taking over Rigby. The Huncback of Notre Dame will be opening…
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Incarceration rates demographics in Idaho
Stacker compiled a statistics about incarceration demographics in Idaho according to the Sentencing…
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Electric car sales and demand are increasing
Despite only having a 3.2 percent of all passenger vehicles being electric, multiple dealerships are investing a lot of money and effort into the…
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Hiker charged by moose on Gibson Jack Trail
On Wednesday morning, a hiker was charged by a moose on Gibson Jack trail south of Pocatello in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. …
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It’s not just pain at the pump that will be hurting the pocketbook
As we continue to see gas prices to rise we may start to see the tab at the grocery store start to rise as well. David Barrus an economics professor…
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Teen killed in multi-vehicle collision on I-84
Idaho State Police continue to investigate a multi-vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday morning on Interstate 84 in Jerome County where a…
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Proposed Idaho law would protect coronavirus unvaccinated
Legislation preventing most private and public entities in Idaho from discriminating against people who haven’t received the coronavirus vaccine has…
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Gov. Little petitions to have grizzly bears removed from Endangered Species Act
Idaho Governor Brad Little submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove grizzly bears in the “Lower 48” United States…
Continue Reading Over 2.5 million students were current users of tobacco products last year, survey shows
By Michael Nedelman, CNN About 1 in 8 US high school students — more than 2 million total — said they had used tobacco products in the…
Continue Reading Coronavirus wastewater data, CDC guidelines can give mixed signals on whether to mask
The federal government has taken clear steps toward a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks: The Biden administration released the…
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Medical professionals talk about COVID-19 as Idaho marks 2 years since the first confirmed case
Sunday marks two years since the first case of the coronavirus was reported in Idaho. Making it the 49th state to have a confirmed…
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Gov. Gordon signs 2 bills, vetoes 1 bill Thursday
Governor Mark Gordon has taken action on 3 bills on Wednesday.…
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Boise woman sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
A Boise woman was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for distribution of…
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Gov. Little proclaims today “Solidarity for Ukraine Day”
Reinforcing Idaho’s already strong support for the democratic nation of Ukraine against Russian aggression, Governor Brad Little proclaimed…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,028 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,028 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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Bill would lift Idaho’s hair braiding license requirement
An Idaho lawmaker has introduced a bill that would lift the licensing requirements for professional hair braiders after three women filed a federal…
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Space heater cause of deadly fire
New details have been released on what caused a deadly fire in Salmon on…
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Close call almost took out deputy in Palisades area
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New Day Parkway remains closed until March 18
New Day Parkway will be closed for vehicular traffic between Industry Way and Whitaker Road beginning Monday, February…
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Crapo: Now is the time to tap energy resources at home, not diminish them
In the wake of President Biden’s ban on Russian fossil fuels and recent diplomatic discussions between the US and Venezuela, US Senator Mike Crapo is…
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Pomerelle to host annual Kids Day Competition Saturday
All skiers and riders ages 12 and younger are invited to take part in Pomerelle’s Kids Day Competition…
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Irrigators in Salmon Region asked to contact Fish and Game before turning ditch water on this spring
To keep fish out of irrigation ditches, irrigators who divert water from local rivers and streams are asked to contact Idaho Fish and Game’s…
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Woman sentenced to 21 months for bank fraud
An Illinois woman was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for bank…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to more than 10 years for possessing child pornography
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for possession of child…
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2 hospitalized after crash north of Atomic City
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. Wednesday on US 20-26, north of Atomic City, in…
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East Idaho Hockey announces 3 team name finalists
East Idaho Hockey President Kevin Greene announced Thursday the Name the Team Contest will resume at 12 p.m. Thursday with three…
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Idaho Falls reminds residents of tree trimming requirements
The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department reminds residents now is a good time to trim your…
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Alturas Academy students raise almost $7K for Community Food Basket
Alturas Academy fourth and fifth graders raised $6,800 for the Community Food Basket – Idaho Falls that distributes food across the street from the…
Continue Reading Strangers are leaving strollers, car seats, winter coats and toys at the Polish border for Ukrainian refugees
By Alisha Ebrahimji, AnneClaire Stapleton and Anna-Maja Rappard, CNN Hundreds of thousands of children are among two million refugees who have fled…
Continue Reading She left Ukraine for a business trip. Her family are still trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol
By Rebecca Wright and Olha Konovalova, CNN When translator Yulia Karaulan left Ukraine for a business trip to Italy on February 20, she thought she…
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Idaho Cutthroats join Northern Utah League
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays now have a local rival. The Idaho Cutthroats will be looking to make a splash in the Northern Utah League…
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Dangerous Wind Chills today
Wind Chill Warning through 9am for northern counties: northern Butte County, Clark County, northern half of Fremont County. We’ve also registered…
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School closures for Thursday, March 10
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The following schools will be closed Thursday, March 10. *Teton School District…
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Fort Hall man sentenced to nearly 4 years for assault with machete
A Fort Hall man was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for assault with a dangerous…
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Idaho committee kills bill expanding execution drug secrecy
A bill that would have increased the secrecy surrounding Idaho’s execution drug suppliers died in a Senate committee hearing Wednesday on a tie…
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Gov. Gordon takes action on 29 bills Wednesday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on 29 bills on Wednesday, March 9.…
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Idaho bill to fine, jail librarians appears dead in Senate
The top Republican in the Idaho Senate says a House-approved bill to fine librarians $1,000 and send them to jail for a year for checking out…
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Scholarship change for survivors of Idaho soldiers is law
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation prompted by the deaths of three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash…
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 May retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…
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Texas-styled Idaho abortion measure advances in House
A House panel of Idaho lawmakers has approved a bill that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy by allowing extended family members of the…
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Pay It Forward: Bannock Feral Friends
A local woman claims Pocatello has a feral cat problem and her newly-formed group is on a mission to stabilize and control the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,052 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,052 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths…
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BYU-Idaho students organize peaceful protest to show solidarity with Ukraine
Tensions and war with Russia and Ukraine continue to reach the Homefront. BYU-I Students gathered together Wednesday afternoon at Porter Park in…
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Seattle schools will drop COVID-19 mask mandate
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Public Schools says it will lift its COVID-19 mask mandate beginning Monday. Late last month Gov. Jay Inslee said the…
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Women sue Idaho over expensive hair-braiding license rules
Three Idaho women are suing the state in federal court over its expensive training requirement for professional hair-braiders.…
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Preston’s road diet is going away
An Idaho Transportation Department experiment will soon be reversed in the City of…
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Record-breaking housing sales shut doors to new renters
Rent prices have increased almost 18% nationally over the last 12…
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Jefferson School District bond fails
Jefferson County residents did not approve a proposed 80 million dollar bond Tuesday that would have funded eight different projects for the…
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New warming shelter open
The City of Pocatello finally has an overnight warming shelter for people without a home trying to survive in the…
Continue Reading Gordon calls for additional actions supporting homegrown energy after Russian invasion of Ukraine
“The President’s Executive Order banning the import of Russian oil is only half a…
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Lori Otter named 62nd Idaho Business Leader of the Year
Lori Otter, CEO of Idaho Women in Leadership, is the 62nd Idaho Business Leader of the Year.…
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Idaho National Laboratory to drastically reduce carbon emissions
Idaho National Laboratory continues its 70-year legacy of clean energy leadership Wednesday by committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by…
Continue Reading Nampa man pleads guilty to federal firearms violation
A Nampa man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 safety tips to consider as you return to work
As COVID-19 cases continue to fall and state and local governments lift remaining pandemic restrictions, many offices are asking employees to return…
Continue Reading Pfizer begins Phase 2 and 3 trial of COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid in children ages 6 to 17
Pfizer has begun a Phase 2 and 3 clinical trial of its COVID-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, in children ages 6 to 17, the company said Wednesday…
Continue Reading School closures for Wednesday, March 9
Ashton Elementary and North Fremont High school in Fremont Joint School District 215 are closed Wednesday due to blowing and drifting…
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School Election Results: Jefferson bond fails; Madison bond passes
A number of school districts held school bonds and levy elections on Tuesday, March 8. Below is a synopsis of what was on the…
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Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear sighting of 2022
On Monday, a pilot supporting Yellowstone National Park wildlife research observed the first grizzly bear of 2022.…
Continue Reading Burger King pulls support from its Russian locations
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Burger King is the latest fast food chain to pull corporate support from its businesses in Russia.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 824 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 824 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths…
Continue Reading Gov. Gordon takes action on 12 bills Tuesday
Governor Mark Gordon took action on 12 bills…
Continue Reading Jefferson County residents let their voices be heard on new $80 million school bond
Residents in Jefferson County, came out today to decide on whether or not they should approve a proposed 80 million dollar bond that would fund 8…
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Man sentenced for distributing and possessing child pornography
A Mountain Home man was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison for distribution and possession of child…
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Armed robbery suspect arrested
During the afternoon on Monday, Raymundo Enriquez was taken into custody in Weber County, Utah for an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to the…
Continue Reading Americans can now order four more free at-home COVID-19 tests
Americans can now order a second set of free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests from the federal…
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Public health disaster emergency declaration to end April 15
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday Idaho will end the public health emergency on April 15,…
Continue Reading Here’s how to get free antiviral medicine if you test positive for COVID-19
The rollout of the US government’s COVID-19 test-to-treat program is underway, with in-pharmacy clinics ordering shipments of COVID-19 antiviral…
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Fire at Sonic in Idaho Falls
An early morning grease fire at the Sonic on Yellowstone Highway.…
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