Water main valve repair on John Adams Parkway
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve at the intersection of John Adams Parkway and Fanning Avenue on Thursday…
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Record passengers taking flight from the Idaho Falls Regional Airport
The number of passengers at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is flying sky…
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Education and the legislature – Perspectives from Idaho’s Superintendent of public instruction
The 2025 legislative session continues, and one of the topics on every representative’s mind is the issue of school…
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Controversial proposal to challenge same-sex marriage moves to Idaho House floor
A proposal to challenge same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court level is now moving to the Idaho House…
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University of Idaho holding annual Potato Conference and Ag Expo
The University of Idaho is holding the 2025 Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building…
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School board votes to close Washington Elementary
With a three to two vote, the D25 school board passed a motion to close Washington Elementary School.…
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Water line repair scheduled Wednesday on Shoup Avenue in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water service line on the 500 block of Shoup Avenue, on Wednesday, Jan.…
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Body found inside parked vehicle near Bonneville County landfill
Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is investigating a body discovered near the Peterson Hill Landfill on E. Sunnyside Road.…
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17th Street bridge construction stirring trouble for neighboring businesses
If you have driven by the Grand Teton Mall or the Ammon Target the last couple of days, you may have noticed traffic is busier than usual.
17th…
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Prosecutor: 5 Teens behind the ‘boom’ sounds heard in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s office reported that five teenagers are responsible for creating the large boom heard in the county.…
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Netflix is raising prices after reporting its biggest-ever subscriber jump
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Netflix announced Tuesday it will raise prices on most of its subscription tiers in the US and Canada…
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Pocatello agency holding challenge in February to combat elderly loneliness
Local Area Agency on Aging uring people to reach out to their older friends and family.…
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Idaho Falls Rescue Mission supports those in need during extreme cold
Subzero temperatures are creating dangerous conditions across eastern Idaho and some of those most at risk are people without…
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One injured in 2 car crash north of Idaho Falls
One person was taken to the hospital after a car crash north of Idaho…
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President’s Executive Order halts Lava Ridge Wind Project
President Donald Trump signed an executive action Monday to stop the Lava Ridge Wind Farm project in the Magic…
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Idaho, Wyoming elected officials congratulate President Trump
Not long after the president was sworn in, Idaho’s and Wyoming’s congressional leaders issued statements supporting Donald…
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Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as secretary of state, first Trump Cabinet official to be approved
By Clare Foran, CNN The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, the first high-level Cabinet…
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Idaho State University honors MLK Day with its annual march
Idaho State University held their annual march and program in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on…
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Tendoy Elementary families and staff hold rally ahead of possible school closure
Some Tendoy Elementary School staff, students, and their families gathered Monday morning to show support for the school ahead of a possible school…
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Extreme Cold Warning thru 10am Tuesday
We continue under an extreme cold warning for a majority of our metro areas this morning, with wind chills already at -25 below for upper snake…
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Knowing your pet’s limits in the extreme cold
In extreme cold weather, you will likely need to take your dogs on shorter walks or find alternative indoor exercise for…
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Trump signs sweeping executive actions on immigration, launches fight to end birthright citizenship
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump began his term by taking a series of sweeping immigration executive actions…
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Biden issues preemptive pardons for Trump critics and Biden family members
By Kevin Liptak and Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Monday issued an extraordinary slate of preemptive pardons for…
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Governor Little introduces wildfire plans for the state
Governor Brad Little held a press conference today to update Idahoans on the many ways Idaho is working to ensure our state does not experience…
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Schools announcing closures due to cold temperatures on Monday, Jan. 20
The following schools/districts are closed on Monday, January 20 In response to the harsh cold. This list does not include closed schools in…
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Extreme cold conditions benefitting local ski resort
The fact the weather has consistently stayed cold has been great for the…
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Christmas trees set ablaze at Icy Inferno
People of all ages marveled at the sight of dozens of trees going up in flames.…
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Zoo Idaho hosts third annual ‘Poke Fest’
Visitors enjoyed bonfires, s’mores, music, and of course, warm beer and…
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Black ice and wrecks on I-86
Black ice covered the freeway around the I-86 and I-84 interchange east of Declo Friday…
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Drivers urged to slow down as elk collisions surge
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Fish and Game are warning drivers to slow down.
They report five elk have been hit by cars just this week in Fort…
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Speed limit being lowered near Rigby
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) on Thursday will be extending the limits of a lower 45 mph speed limit zone on SH-48 about two miles east…
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Idaho National Guard deployed to help with Presidential Inauguration
Approximately 350 Soldiers and Airmen from the Idaho National Guard left Boise Friday morning for Washington, D.C., to assist with the Presidential…
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Lane closure planned between Fort Hall and Chubbuck
The Idaho Transportation Department wants you to know that northbound and southbound lanes will travel on the same side of I-15 the week of Jan.…
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Trump’s inauguration to be moved indoors
CNN By Kate Sullivan, Alayna Treene, Kaitlan Collins and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be…
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Red Cross urging people to give blood during National Blood Donor Month
The American Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon are asking donors in the area to roll up their sleeves and give blood during National Blood…
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Community All-Stars: The brave men and women behind the badge
From patrolling, preventing crime, emergency response and so much more, those in law enforcement risk their lives every day to keep their communities…
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What cities do when pipes break
City water pipes tend to leak if they are old, broken, or freezing water expands them too…
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Red states can pick up the legal fight against mifepristone, judge rules
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Missouri, Kansas and Idaho can press forward with their lawsuit to restrict access to the abortion drug…
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Person hit by car in Idaho Falls parking lot
A car hit a person walking in an Idaho Falls parking lot Thursday…
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“Snow Daddy” set to hit the road with its new name chosen by local students
Franklin Middle School students named an area snow plow ‘Snow…
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Bannock County veterans asking for help to repair water damage in historic building
Bannock County veterans are asking for the community’s help to raise funds for repairs to the historic Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter receives large donation to build new shelter
Cevering says the goal is for the new facility to open in May…
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Dog rescued from icy Snake River in Idaho Falls
Some Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies took a polar plunge Wednesday afternoon in the Snake River to rescue a runaway…
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Health West to start construction on new Pocatello pharmacy
Health West announced they will soon begin construction on a new pharmacy located inside their Health West Pocatello…
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A ‘dangerously unacceptable breakdown’ led to errant or delayed evacuation warnings in LA. The rest of the US isn’t immune
If you work in one part of town and live in another, you might not get an evacuation warning if your home is in the path of…
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7-year-old injured in crosswalk accident
A 7-year-old girl crossing the street was hit by a car Thursday morning in…
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Woman rushed to hospital after being struck by car
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a vehicle accident where a pedestrian was hit near 45th East, Wednesday…
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Key lines from President Joe Biden’s farewell address
By Kevin Liptak, Jack Forrest, Aditi Sangal and Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — After four years in the White House – and a half-century in…
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Gov. Little’s “Keeping Promises” Initiative – Key takeaways for Southeast Idaho
Governor Little was in Idaho Falls Wednesday, highlighting his “keeping promises plan” for the 2025 Idaho…
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Idaho Falls mayor presents her last State of the City
Wednesday afternoon of January 15th 2025 Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper spoke at her last State of the City to address after 12 years of service as…
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Chubbuck Police need help in finding two teen runaways
Anevei Villasenor, 14, and Dalylah Villasenor, 17, were reported as runaways on January…
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Pocatello man charged with leaving puppies in dumpster
A man from Pocatello is facing several animal abandonment and cruelty…
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Car removed from Snake River near Blackfoot
Bingham County Search and Rescue removed a car that drove into the Snake River on Monday, January 13,…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck School District host public hearing on enrollment
Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) is holding a public hearing to discuss attendance and enrollment issues and possible school closures…
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Bannock County returns forensic lab funds
Bannock County has returned nearly $1 million of state funding originally secured to construct the now-defunct East Idaho Forensic Pathology…
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Two killed in head-on crash near Carey
Two people were killed in a head-on collision on US 26/93 just north of Carey on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.…
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Compass Academy closes early due to water main break
Compass Academy will close at 10:00 AM today due to a water main break in the street near the…
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A long-awaited ceasefire has finally begun in Gaza. Here’s what we know
By Sophie Tanno, Lauren Kent and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Three hostages were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza and dozens of…
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Trending news: Banned words for 2025, annoying sounds, Starbucks Handouts
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper share the list of banished words for 2025 revealed by Lake Superior State University.…
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District 91 CTE Center in high demand after 3 years of success
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has been around for three…
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Ammon drivers beware! 17th Street to close Sunday for bridge work
Drivers who use 17th Street to get to Ammon from Idaho Falls will soon have to find a different route.…
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GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports
By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The House voted on Tuesday to pass a GOP-led bill that would ban transgender athletes from…
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Bomb squad called to Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building was evacuated Tuesday morning when an ordnance shell was found by construction…
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Wife shoots husband after he threatens to kill her in Irwin
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a fight between a husband and wife that ended up in a…
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Pocatello agencies hosting stalking awareness webinar
The Southeast Idaho Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force is hosting a stalking awareness webinar on Tuesday, January…
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Recent storms help eastern Idaho Snowpack
Average isn’t always something to celebrate, but after a relatively warm and quiet start to winter, having average snowpack is a welcome status. “It…
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New soup kitchen coming to Rexburg
The soup kitchen will be more than just a place to get a hot meal. It will also be a place where people can learn about resources available to get…
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Attorney asks for Jeremy Best to be moved to Madison County
Jeremy Best’s attorney wants to move him out of the Bonneville County Jail to the Madison County Jail because of constitutional rights…
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Glacier Bancorp agrees to acquire Bank of Idaho
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. announced Monday it has signed an agreement to acquire Bank of Idaho based in Idaho…
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Community All-Star: How Swan Valley Fire Chief serves his community
Some of our own Swan Valley firefighters are now in California battling those fires. Their training comes from a very…
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Bingham County citizens share concerns over proposed gravel pit
Bingham County residents banding together to appeal a decision to allow the operation of a gravel pit.…
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Bridge replacement to close intersection on Bonneville-Jefferson County line
Crews will begin work on replacing a bridge over a canal along the Bonneville – Jefferson County line on Monday, January…
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Student-inspired names appear on snowplows
Watch out for Pow Pow Ka Plow on the roads. The newly named plow by students hits the roads across eastern…
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Pocatello man arrested for Sunday morning shooting
A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident on Upland St. Sunday…
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Why restaurant chains are closing and what can be done
If more and more restaurant chains close their doors for good, it can lead to more jobs being lost, prices needing to be raised, and fewer restaurant…
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Passengers evacuated after “suspicious device” was found at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport
Around 3:50 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 11, a security incident occurred at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport resulting in the response of the Idaho Falls…
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Bridal fair helps reduce wedding planning stress
“A lot of the couples that I help really don’t want the big venue. They don’t want the big groups, they don’t want a whole lot of family…
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Eastern Idaho Crisis Intervention Team receives Gold Certification
The Region 7 Crisis Intervention Team (“CIT”) has been awarded Gold Level Certification through CIT…
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Idaho bill raises the bar on getting initiatives, referendums onto ballot
Lawmakers are once again attempting to make it more difficult to pass a citizen-backed ballot initiative or…
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Wildfires burn more than 36,500 acres, destroying thousands of structures in Los Angeles County
Several major wildfires are destroying thousands of buildings throughout the Los Angeles area, including two that have burned more than 10,000 acres.…
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Lava Hot Springs Senior Center seeking funds for building refurbishments
The Lava Hot Springs Senior Center is seeking grant money and other funds to maintain and repair the historic…
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Bonneville County Sheriff unveils new jail expansion
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office celebrated two newly completed expansion projects to the jail with a dual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday…
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Lori Vallow tells judge she’s ready for trial
Lori Vallow appeared in a Phoenix courtroom for a status conference Friday, January 10, 2025.…
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Multi–vehicle crash halts traffic on Yellowstone Highway
Lanes on Yellowstone Highway closed following an accident involving multiple…
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IFPD on the hunt for driver that hit a building
“Late in the evening of December 17th, this vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run…
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Meet the Swan Valley firefighters who are on their way to California
One hundred and four firefighters, and twenty-five fire engines from Idaho are on their way to help fight the devastating California…
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Madison County Sheriff investigates fatal crash near Teton
Two people were killed Wednesday in a crash on Idaho Highway 33 east of Teton.…
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Sparklight Grant Boosts Idaho Falls Symphony’s Youth Education
The Idaho Falls Symphony received a $3,000 grant from the Sparklight Charitable Foundation to help fund some local youth education…
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Reed’s Dairy gives back to community on fire anniversary
Reed’s Dairy will mark the one-year anniversary of the fire that destroyed its production facility with a give-back promotion.…
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I-15/I-86 Interchange project to be completed this year
After years of construction, the I-86 and I-15 System Interchange project is expected to be completed by August 2025, according to the Idaho…
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Idaho DMV urges drivers to add your next of kin to online account
The following is a news release from the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles. BOISE, Idaho (IDMV) – The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is…
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Student, Parent, and Teacher information stolen in cyberattack against Bonneville School District 93
Bonneville School District 93 reported a cybersecurity breach Wednesday, January…
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Idaho firefighters are headed to California
The State of Idaho is mobilizing five task forces to assist in protecting
communities threatened by wildfires burning in Southern…
Randy Larkin sentenced to life in prison
Randy Michael Larkin was sentenced to life in prison, with no eligibility for parole for 25…
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Scheduled road closure on County Line Road beginning January 13
Jefferson County posted to its Facebook that the intersection of County Line Road and 3900 East/Iona Road will be closed beginning Monday, January…
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Warmer winter may spark kitten season surge
Right now it’s slow at the shelter when it comes to adopting kittens, which is not uncommon during the wintertime. But this year some cats captured…
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Idaho House starts 2025 session with proposal to challenge same-sex marriage
An Idaho House committee is considering asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling legalizing same-sex marriage…
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Hacker accesses student, teacher data in Bonneville School District 93
Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents saying someone accessed their PowerSchool data system during the holiday break.…
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Grizzly bears to remain on Endangered Species Act list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will keep grizzly bears on the Endangered Species Act list and is proposing to create a “Distinct Population…
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Idaho’s Top 10 prohibited items TSA found in carry-on luggage
A sledgehammer, a bowie knife, and a large slingshot. What do these items all have in common? They were all discovered in carry-on luggage at…
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