Idaho Falls drug trafficker pleads guilty in federal court
A 54-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 358 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 358 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Washington state recommends vaccinated wear masks indoors
Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington state will follow federal guidance and recommend that those who are are vaccinated wear a mask in public indoor…
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Sheriff: Boy says he killed father, body found in Wyoming
Investigators say they found a man dead in Wyoming after a boy allegedly told authorities in Montana he killed his father.…
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Search continues for missing 5-year-old Fruitland boy
Police in a rural western Idaho town continued to search Wednesday for a 5-year-old boy who has been missing since Tuesday evening.…
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Family voiced suspicions about Lori Vallow-Daybell accused in 4 killings
Relatives of a woman whose estranged husband was fatally shot two years ago in Arizona voiced their suspicions to investigators about whether she was…
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Idaho lawmakers introduce bill to manage forests, reduce wildfire risk
Idaho’s U.S. officials introduced new legislation to reduce tribal and county reliance on federal land managers to reduce wildfire…
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Chinook Salmon fishing closes on South Fork of Snake River
The South Fork Salmon River Chinook Salmon fishery is officially closed for the 2021…
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Gov. Little takes flight over Snake River Complex
The Snake River Complex fires have burned almost 109,000 acres of…
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Teton County man dies after chase
A man is dead after a situation and a car chase in Teton…
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Officials: At least 3 dead after jet crash near Lake Tahoe
Authorities say at least three people died in a twin-engine jet crash near a golf course in the Lake Tahoe area.…
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Oregon health officials recommend wearing masks indoors
In response to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Oregon and updated national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly…
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CDC recommends masks for schools as East Idaho districts in fall planning process
School districts are in the process of updating their Covid-19 policies for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, just as the CDC is now encouraging…
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Gov. Little joins other governors in urging Biden, Canadian prime minister to open US-Canada border
Idaho Governor Brad Little is joining the governors of Montana, North Dakota and others to urge President Joe Biden to restore normal movement…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 318 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 318 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Man identified after drowning in Henry’s Fork
Officials have identified a Hailey man who drowned in the Henry’s Fork…
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CDC changes mask guidance in response to threat of Delta variant of Covid-19
By Kaitlan Collins, John Harwood, Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Diamond and Kate Sullivan, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Pickup truck runs over, kills man at Cheyenne Frontier Days
A pickup truck ran over and killed a man during Cheyenne Frontier Days.…
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ISP asks for your vote in “Best Looking Cruiser” contest
Idaho State Police have entered a photo of its iconic patrol cruiser as part of the annual American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking…
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CDC updates mask guidance for fully vaccinated individuals
With the emergence of the highly contagious Delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidance.…
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Tickets for Pocatello Temple open house now available
You are invited to the open house of the newly constructed Pocatello Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
Continue Reading LDS Church General Conference Saturday evening session to continue
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter Tuesday to leaders of the faith around the…
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Oregon governor signs ambitious clean energy bill
Oregon’s clean energy bill, which is one of the most ambitious timelines for eliminating carbon dioxide emissions in the country, was signed by…
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Coroner identifies man who was shot, killed by Boise police
The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified a man shot and killed by Boise police last weekend as 31-year-old Forest T.…
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August fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
With the summer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go…
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Flash floods hit southern Utah town, causing major damage
Flash floods have caused extensive damage in Cedar City and led the mayor to declare a state of emergency.…
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Flags lowered to half-staff for former US Senator Mike Enzi
Former United States Senator Mike Enzi passed away Monday night from injuries suffered in a bicycle accident in…
Continue Reading Read: Rep. Liz Cheney’s opening statement before the January 6 select committee
Rep. Liz Cheney, one of two Republicans on the new select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, said Tuesday that the panel needs to…
Continue Reading Former US Sen. Mike Enzi dies at 77 after bicycle accident
By Paul LeBlanc Former US Sen. Mike Enzi has died following a serious bicycle accident last week, according to a statement posted on his official…
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Mud Lick emergency road closures expanded
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has expanded the Mud Lick Fire Emergency Road Closures, Order Number:…
Continue Reading Drought contributing to harsher allergies, poor air quality
The drought much of the Northwest is experiencing is affecting East Idahoans breathing in more ways than one.…
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Tips for all road users
Idaho is a beautiful place to explore, and one of the best ways to see and enjoy Idaho’s byways and communities is by…
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At least 8 killed in 22-car pileup in Utah during sandstorm
Utah Highway Patrol says at least eight people died when 22 vehicles were involved in a pileup crash during a sandstorm.…
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Court ruling halts northern Idaho logging project
A U.S. District Court judge has temporarily halted a northern Idaho logging project in grizzly bear habitat following a lawsuit contending the Forest…
Continue Reading Montana issues air quality warning due to wildfire smoke
By Steve Almasy and Dave Alsup, CNN Smoke from the Western wildfires has prompted officials in Montana to issue air quality warnings in a dozen…
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Caribou County Sheriff issues online scam warning
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an online…
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2 injured in trailer fire
Two people are recovering after a camp trail caught fire over the…
Continue Reading Lake Powell hits lowest level on record in climate change-fueled water crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Jon Passantino, CNN Plagued by climate change-fueled drought and increasing demand for water, Lake Powell, the second largest…
Continue Reading Utah grandma, 83, receives karate black belt from Chuck Norris
By Ashley Imlay Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — Carole Taylor may be 83, but she now has a…
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S Holmes Avenue road Closure set Tuesday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 400 block of S Holmes Ave, between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street,…
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Body of juvenile recovered at Pillar Falls
The body of a 15-year-old Twin Falls girl was recovered Monday morning at Pillar…
Continue Reading Pilot dies in small plane crash in western Idaho
Authorities say one person died when a single-engine airplane crashed and started on fire at an airport in western Idaho.…
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Bike accident hospitalizes former Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi
Recently retired U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, of Wyoming, was hospitalized after a bicycle accident.…
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Pocatello seeks input on proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and fees
The Pocatello City Council is looking for your input on the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and…
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Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron Fire updates
Crews continue to fight the Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron…
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Driver inattention investigated as possible cause for fatal crash near Cheyenne
A fatal crash occurred around milepost 24 on Wyoming 211 northwest of Cheyenne Sunday. …
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Idaho officials working on hemp plan for federal approval
Idaho officials are working on a hemp plan to submit to federal officials this fall so that farmers can grow hemp next year.…
Continue Reading See what Liz Cheney had to say about McCarthy
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) blasted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) decision to pull all Republicans from the select committee investigating…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Dust abatement activities on Moose-Wilson Road July 27-29
The unpaved section of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park will be temporarily closed for seasonal dust abatement beginning 4 a.m.…
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Jensen’s Grove Pond back to normal
A popular destination in Blackfoot has a familiar look.…
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Latest on fires burning in Salmon-Challis National Forest
In total, 760 men and women are fighting the fires, which includes 19 crews, 23 engines, eight water tenders, six helicopters, two heavy equipment…
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Police: Boise cops fatally shoot person who pointed gun
Police say the officers walked down an alley and approached someone who was lying on the ground. Police say they asked him to show his hands and he…
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Drought causing American Falls to have low water levels
The lack of precipitation this summer is having a significant impact to one of our local reservoirs. …
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2 LDS Missionaries killed in New Mexico accident
Two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were killed in an accident Thursday. A missionaries from Roberts, also was…
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Messy Grand Teton camp draws bear; Idaho woman fined $5.8K
A judge has ordered an Idaho woman to pay over $5,800 for leaving trash out that attracted a grizzly bear to her campsite in Wyoming’s Grand Teton…
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Benefit concert set for Friday to help Champ’s Heart
Champ’s Heart is an organization that provides free healing horse encounters to kids with special needs and veterans with…
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Fight Against Aggressive Driving Campaign Starts Today
The Idaho State Police combined with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Police announced that today they would begin their…
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Yellowstone to close rivers and streams to afternoon fishing due to high water temperatures
Yellowstone National Park’s rivers and streams will close to fishing in the afternoon and evening due to high-water temperatures and unprecedented…
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Wanted man found during traffic stop
A suspect wanted for several crimes was arrested Thursday. Jorge M. Melendez was wanted by Bonneville County Sheriff’s office for multiple stalking…
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Delta Variant Identified in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health report the discovery of a confirmed case of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Bannock…
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Aid for Friends’ new facility opens on Monday
After two years of waiting, a local nonprofit has a new place to call home.…
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J.R. Simplot Co. to pay penalty for pesticide safety violation
The Environmental Protection Administration has ordered the J.R. Simplot Co. to pay a $65,250 penalty for pesticide safety violations south of the…
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Fire season expected to continue during summer months
We are in the middle of fire season here in Eastern Idaho, and the impact has been lower than anticipated.…
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LOCAL LINKS: Mac n’ Kelly’s Pub & Grill
While many businesses struggled through the pandemic, a classic car dealership made a pivot, opening a new restaurant in Idaho Falls called Mac n’…
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Lusk Fire burns over 1,600 acres in Arbon Valley
The Lusk fire is estimated at 1620 acres Thursday morning. …
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Officials talk about hot car dangers
Albright also says if you think there’s time, call for help, but always…
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Early morning fire burns trees and brush east of Rigby
Downed power lines are being blamed to have caused a brush fire east of Rigby early Thursday morning.…
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Roar & Pour at Zoo Idaho set Saturday
Zoo Idaho Zoological Society is hosting its annual Roar & Pour on July…
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Summer heat will cause some trout mortality, but halting fishing won’t improve the situation
Trout are resilient and even extreme weather rarely has a long-term impact on…
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Sawtooth Fish Hatchery to close to public July 28 & 29
Public access to the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery south of Stanley will be closed July 28-29 in order to complete improvements to the Kid’s Pond…
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Smoke could impact milk production in cows according to U of I professor
In a study conducted by Skibiel and a coworker, they monitored about 20 dairy cattle during last year’s fire season. Focusing on a seven-day stretch…
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ISP trooper struck by car, 1 arrested after high speed chase
A 29-year-old Fort Hall man has been arrested after police say he struck an Idaho State Police trooper with a vehicle Tuesday while attempting to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 544 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 544 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…
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18-year old killed in I-15 accident
Idaho State Police report an accident on I-15 at milepost 81.…
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Passport processing times increased to 12 to 18 weeks
Teton County residents who are planning international travel and need a passport or renewal are strongly encouraged to start planning sooner rather…
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Deer collision causes vehicle fire
Blaine County Sheriff deputies responded to a vehicle fire on Idaho State Highway 75 near mile marker 103, approximately 1 mile north of the U.S. Hwy…
Continue Reading Affordable housing projects underway in Pocatello amidst tight market
Some relief may be coming to Pocatello’s housing crunch, as two affordable housing projects are getting started in the Gate…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 325 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 325 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
Continue Reading USDA offers disaster assistance to Idaho farmers, livestock producers impacted by drought
Idaho agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought.…
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Partnership improves sections of Teton Crest Trail
Grand Teton National Park in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working to improve sections of the Teton Crest Trail.…
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Salt Lake City mayor declares racism a public health crisis
Salt Lake City’s mayor has adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis and committing to dismantling racist policies.…
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F-14 jets fly by Jackson Hole Airport
The Jackson Hole Airport got a fly-by…
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IEA issues statement on Idaho’s record budget surplus
IEA President Layne McInelly has issued a statement regarding the record budget surplus of nearly $1 billion announced…
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Bedke dismisses claim that hearing is politically motivated
House Speaker Scott Bedke says Rep. Priscilla Giddings’ claim that an ethics investigation she’s facing is politically motivated is false.…
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Idaho Falls gears up for return of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo – The War Bonnet Round Up
Tickets are available online and at local ticket outlets as the City of Idaho Falls gears up for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, the 110th annual War Bonnet…
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Tango Fire grows to 101 acres
The lightning caused Tango Fire was reported the evening of July 17.…
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Powerball changes coming to Idaho on August 23
Powerball has some new changes coming as the game moves into its third decade in the Gem State. …
Continue Reading Mud Lick, Haynes, Iron Fire update
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is now managing three…
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Health officials warn about toxic algae blooms in Utah Lake
Health officials have warned that algae blooms are turning up in Utah Lake that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals.…
Continue Reading Coroner ID’s woman who was shot, killed by Nampa police
The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman shot and killed by Nampa police officers last week as 51-year-old Dawn…
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Utah sheriff to hold active-shooter training for teachers
The Utah County sheriff is offering an active-shooter training for teachers and it has filled up long before its start…
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RC Willey announces Idaho Falls location
RC Willey Home Furnishings announced Tuesday it is building a new retail store in Idaho Falls.…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces fall entertainment line up
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has announced the Fall 2021 Concert Events.…
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Woman dies on Snake River
Teton County Search and Rescue reports a 67-year-old woman died on the Snake River…
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Modified operations at marinas on Jackson Lake
Grand Teton National Park visitors, boaters and river users should expect impacts to some recreational activities, including modified operations at…
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Idaho lawmaker who shared rape accuser’s name faces hearing
An Idaho lawmaker who publicized the name of an intern who accused another state lawmaker of rape will face a legislative ethics hearing next month.…
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Bannock County Driver’s License temporarily closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak among the staff at the Bannock County Driver’s License is temporarily closing down the…
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Police investigate vandalism in parks
The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Department and the Idaho Falls Police Department are asking for public assistance to combat vandalism in city…
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Gov. Gordon signs temporary executive order to help alleviate fuel shortages
To help prevent potential gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel shortages, Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order (EO) that puts in place…
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