Yellowstone flooding rebuild could take years, cost billions
Created in 1872 as the United States was recovering from the Civil War, Yellowstone was the first of the national parks that came to be referred to as America’s best idea.
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Created in 1872 as the United States was recovering from the Civil War, Yellowstone was the first of the national parks that came to be referred to as America’s best idea.
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The floodwaters that overran Red Lodge, Montana, left streets full of debris and many homes damaged.
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The US Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization on Friday for both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for young children.
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Beginning July 6, the Idaho Transportation Department will commence work on two projects at Ashton.
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A bubbling excitement is starting to build as tourists in the city of west Yellowstone begin to anticipate the reopening of Yellowstone national park. The park is scheduled to reopen this Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 8 am. Though the north loop and entrance in Gardiner will remain closed three of the park entrances will reopen including the one in west Yellowstone, the one through Cody, and the one through Jackson and the Tetons.
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Saturday members of the Pocatello branch of the NAACP held an early Juneteenth celebration. uneteenth is incredibly significant for African Americans. June 19, 1865, is popularly known as emancipation day, or “the end of slavery.”
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The LGBTQ+ community in Pocatello stood proud in celebration of pride month on Saturday. Dozens gathered at Caldwell park for a colorful day of party and praise.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a decision to enable the Idaho Army National Guard to conduct military training on an additional 44 square miles of Federal and State land located west of Mountain Home and adjacent to the existing Orchard Combat Training Center.
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Summer visitors to Hayden Pond, south of Salmon, are asked to be patient while the bridge spanning Hayden Creek to the popular fishing pond is replaced.
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After more than three decades on the Idaho State University campus, a fixture in the Mathematics and Statistics Department is calling it a career.
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Idaho State University announced the new Bengal Pharmacy Manager is Rikki Trussel, a 2012 ISU alumnus from the Pharmacy program.
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The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Avail Valley Construction will begin paving operations on US 26/89 through the Snake River Canyon from mileposts 127 to 132.
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The devastating flooding that occurred along the Yellowstone River this week constitutes a 1 in 500-year event, according to a US Geological Survey (USGS) news release.
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The much anticipated trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell and her husband Chad Daybell is still months away.
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Yellowstone continues major flood recovery efforts in the north while repairing damage and preparing for reopening in the south.
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A tasty traffic jam is feeding minds and bodies in Idaho Falls Friday.
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Science fiction and art are coming together in St. Anthony this summer at the Idaho Art Lab
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June is men’s health month. It is aimed at raising awareness and encouraging both men and boys to make healthy life decisions.
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A Caldwell man pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine.
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The inaugural Southeastern-Idaho Pride celebration will kick off on Saturday at Caldwell Park in Pocatello, and a whole day worth of excitement is on the way.
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Idaho State Police is on scene of a vehicle fire on westbound US20 at mile post 314 near Ucon.
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Idaho public health officials confirmed the first rabid bat of the season in the state in Bannock County.
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Joshua D. Hurwit was sworn in as United States Attorney for the District of Idaho Friday.
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Teton County Health Department announced Friday Teton County, Wyo. has moved into the Medium Community Level for COVID-19.
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Governor Brad Little signed a state disaster declaration today for Nez Perce and Idaho counties due to spring flooding.
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Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.5% in May, down from April’s rate of 2.6%.
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The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees announced plans this week to pay its current bond off early, which will save D91’s patrons and taxpayers millions of dollars.
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On Friday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 383 on Interstate 80 east of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Just before 9 p.m. Thursday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies, Idaho Falls Ambulance and Swan Valley Fire responded to the area of Campbell Rd. just off Highway 31 for a one vehicle rollover crash.
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Idaho officials reported 881 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths Friday.
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Amid heavy criticism six days after leaving the country without telling his constituents, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office confirmed Friday he had gone to Italy with his wife but was briefed regularly about intense flooding that devastated a large swath of Yellowstone National Park and nearby communities.
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Interior Secretary Haaland is in Idaho Friday to discuss the issue of wildfires.
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Stampede Days kicks off Friday in Rigby.
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The Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized for emergency use in young children.
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The seasons are set to open Saturday, June 18.
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Several commercial recreation events are scheduled to take place on the Salmon-Challis National Forest through September.
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Fall River Electric is experiencing a large power outage in the Victor area impacting about 1,200 customers.
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River levels in Montana and Wyoming are expected to rise over the weekend.
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One hundred, sixty-eight days have passed since the Idaho Lottery announced the winning numbers for the sold out, Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle.
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As part of the aftermath of the closure of Monday’s closure of Yellowstone National Park, many business owners in the region nearby the park are reminding people that there’s still plenty to discover in the region. Such is the case for Mike Wilson the owner of the Drift lodge and Fly shop and president of the Yellowstone/Teton territory tourism.
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Extreme rainfall rates and rapid snowmelt prompted the flash flooding in Yellowstone National Park early this week, washing out roads and bridges in the park and causing “significant” damage to the town of Gardiner, Montana, at the park’s entrance.
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Two New Mexico residents are in custody following a pursuit on Tuesday.
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National Park Service Director Chuck Sams has released the following statement on the flooding in Yellowstone National Park.
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The Nez Perce Tribe and U.S. Forest Service have signed an agreement allowing the two to team up on projects in the 6,250-square-mile Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in north-central Idaho.
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Construction starts in earnest on Driggs’ new low-income housing development this week. The Depot Square project broke ground on May 6, after over two years of planning.
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Police in a small southwestern Idaho town shot and killed a 39-year-old man Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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Idaho travelers now have a faster way to get to the state capitol.
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Investigators from the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have determined the cause of a fire that consumed the New Plymouth Baptist Church on May 15, 2022.
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On June 9, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 80 on Wyoming 220 west of Casper, Wyoming.
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Motorists should anticipate delays this week as Teton County begins paving a section of Spring Gulch Road.
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Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest unemployment in Idaho using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Want to know what your property tax bill might be this year?
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Aerial assessments conducted Monday by Yellowstone National Park show major damage to multiple sections of road between the North Entrance (Gardiner, Montana), Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley and Cooke City, Montana, near the Northeast Entrance.
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Jackson residents may be impacted by a higher amounts of tourists due to Yellowstone National Park shutting down.
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The forces of fire and ice shaped Yellowstone National Park over thousands of years. It took decades longer for humans to tame it enough for tourists to visit, often from the comfort of their cars.
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Governor Mark Gordon will issue an emergency declaration in response to historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas.
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Two Treasure Valley men, were sentenced for the unlawful taking of a golden eagle without permission.
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is issuing a temporary closure to all camping except for hard-sided vehicles up Teton Canyon due to an aggressive black bear in the area.
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With all the flooding in Yellowstone and the Island Park area and our recent rain, many are wondering if this will make a difference in the drought.
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Trains are moving down the tracks in Pocatello again after two separate derailments in just more than a week.
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A 24-year-old man is behind bars for felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Monday brought a boom to many of the different businesses in the area. Though the closure of Yellowstone National Park has continued to bring down some of the heavy business that many will see during the summer season.
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Idaho officials reported 894 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths Wednesday.
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The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved a list of 16 legislative ideas that could become formal bill proposals introduced during 2023 legislative session.
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By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jen Christensen, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Biden’s chief medical adviser, has tested positive for Covid-19, the institute said Wednesday. Fauci, 81, has mild symptoms and has been boosted twice, the institute said in a statement. The institute told CNN
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Due to new information released by Yellowstone National Park regarding the status of flooding and infrastructure damage and the inability to reopen the park in the immediate future, the decision has been made to close the Teton County Fairgrounds to overnight camping and recreational vehicles (RV) beginning Wednesday night.
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Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday in favor of expanding the emergency use authorization for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to include younger children.
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Construction of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park is delayed due to supply chain, staffing shortages and an overwhelmed construction industry locally.
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Dr. Joel Wilson as the Principal of Greenacres Elementary School.
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Construction is underway at the Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center as part of the Recreation Center’s expansion project.
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When it comes to music, composition is one problem that has always vexed computers.
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The third annual Poky Paddle will be held Friday, June 17, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Centennial Park in Pocatello.
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Check out this shocking video out of Montana Monday as flooding hit much of the area in and around Yellowstone National Park hard following this weekend’s rain.
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The family of Robert Gray, who died whitewater rafting, is asking for help in recovering his body.
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Yellowstone National Park has released Tuesday some aerial video and photos of the raging floodwaters in Yellowstone National Park.
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The United States District Court entered judgment against Nurse Practitioner Kenneth Lowther for violating the Controlled Substances Act and ordered him to pay $30,000 in fines.
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Monday brought an interesting change to many families hoping to see the sites of Yellowstone National Park. Jim Bass and his family were no different. When the evacuation order was given he and his family were waiting for the eruption of Old Faithful.
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In coordination with the Town of Jackson, Jackson Police Department, Teton County and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, the Teton County Fairgrounds will again be available Tuesday to those impacted by the closure and evacuation of Yellowstone National Park.
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Governor Greg Gianforte declared on Tuesday a statewide disaster due to severe flooding in Carbon, Park and Stillwater counties, as well as flood warnings in other parts of the state.
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Jackson Hole Fire/EMS (JHFEMS) will be conducting a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training this week and is asking the public to refrain from calling 911 if they see what appears to be a multi-vehicle accident or first responders in the area of the Southpark Boat Ramp.
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Idaho Falls and surrounding areas may be seeing a lot of tourists around town due to Yellowstone National Park closures.
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People looking for a new job or career change can explore immediate openings with more than 50 local employers at Caldwell’s summer job fair.
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Idaho State University recently received a major donation from Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) to benefit the Idaho State Family Medicine Residency (FMR) program.
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Educators from throughout the state are convening at Idaho State University’s Eames Complex this week to learn STEM content and network at a workshop staged by the Idaho STEM Action Center.
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Nearly 700 owner-members of Fall River Electric Cooperative turned out in-person at Teton High School in Driggs on Saturday to participate in the Cooperative’s annual energy expo and business meeting.
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The Idaho Music and Wildflower Festival at Pebble Creek is set for Saturday, June 18.
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Idahoans living in remote, rural areas in southwestern Idaho can now get help finding a job in 21 Idaho Department of Labor mobile locations throughout southwestern Idaho.
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Effective immediately, all entrances to Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed due to substantial flooding, rockslides and mudslides on roadways from recent unprecedented amounts of rainfall and flooding.
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As hate speech targeting LGBTQ people increases among some far-right influencers and others online, experts are warning that extremist groups may see the rhetoric as a call to action.
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The Pocatello Police Department said an arrest was made Monday in connection to a drive by shooting on Friday.
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 33-year-old Andrew Albert Skaar.
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Idaho drivers continue to face brutal prices at the pump.
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A small change in Head Start policy is going to make a big difference in the lives of Idaho families with babies and young children.
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The Idaho Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments on whether the state’s constitution gives a governor the power to veto a state commission’s clemency decision for a death row inmate, but held off making a ruling.
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Due to current, HIGH COVID-19 community level in Teton County, Department of Interior policy requires masks are required for everyone in all park buildings in Grand Teton National Park, regardless of vaccination status.
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The heavy rain over the weekend has caused flooding in areas of Island Park.
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A popular recreation area in Power County will close this week to camping and UTV use.
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Idaho officials reported 705 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.
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