Idaho State University received millions in donations in fiscal year 2024
Idaho State University received $18 million in donations for their 2024 fiscal year–$4 million more than last…
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Bannock County Emergency Management urging residents to download early alert system app
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management wants residents to get the ‘myAlerts’ emergency warning system app–which gives updates on…
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Idaho Falls Power negotiating agreement with Aalo Atomics – Small Modular Reactors coming to Idaho Falls
A new form of power is coming to Idaho Falls power customers. The city of Idaho Falls is partnering with the nuclear engineering company Aalo…
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MEGA Lung Exhibit comes to Eastern Idaho Public Health
“718,217 pounds of toxic chemicals were released from U.S. tobacco production facilities in…
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Rexburg exits to reclose
The University Boulevard exit 332 will fully close again during the week of September 30th through October 4th to allow crews to add a final layer of…
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What remains of the Daybell home
The Chad Daybell home went down leaving only a temporary scar in the dirt as a reminder of what once stood…
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Yellowstone National Park asks for the public’s assistance in an active search and rescue
Yellowstone National Park Public Affairs Office released this list about Austin King who went missing September 17th in the park’s southeast…
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Mass shooting kills 4 and wounds 17 in nightlife district in Birmingham, Alabama
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A search is underway for the shooters who killed four people and injured 17 others in a popular nightlife…
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A Nampa Police K-9 “Riddick” was killed during a pursuit
It is the wish of Officer Huss and the K-9 Unit to hold a public service of remembrance for K-9 Riddick. Plans for the ceremony have begun. More…
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‘Fill the Boot’ with the Bonneville County Fire District #1 Ammon Division
The Fill the Boot event happens every year as the Bonneville County Fire District #1 Ammon Division works hard to raise money for muscular…
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Hundreds came out to say their goodbyes to Dylan Rounds
Dylan Rounds was taken to his final resting place in the first pickup truck he ever…
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A Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Snake River Landing
6.9 million Americans over the age of 65 have alzheimer’s disease according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Eastern Idaho is helping to bring…
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Teton pass update: the first work package is nearly complete
Work is nearly complete on the first package for the Teton Pass “Big Fill” slide…
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Demolishing the former house of Chad Daybell where the remains of Tylee Ryan and “JJ” Vallow were recovered
September 20th marks the day that Chad Daybell’s former home gets demolished. This is the property where the remains of Tylee Ryan and “JJ” Vallow…
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Craters of the Moon gets new interpretive waysides
“It’s important for us that…the peoples who still have a connection to our homelands are recognized, and that their knowledge and their history…
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Spud Days This Weekend
Idaho Falls (KIFI) – Shelley Spud Days Co-Chair Bryan Jolley, Miss Russet 2024, and Boomer the Shelley High School Mascot came to the studio to talk…
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An Idaho Falls man turned 100 years old today
Lewis Eaker was born in 1924, when Calvin Coolidge was the President, and today is his 100th…
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Pocatello approves new City Logo and Tagline
New city logo and tagline have been approved by Pocatello City…
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Protecting children from online predators using this social media app
The COVID pandemic may have had a disturbing side effect, an increase in predators targeting children…
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Trump’s security ahead of election day a top concern for Congressman Fulcher
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is not mincing words when it comes to the safety of former President and current Presidential candidate Donald…
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Risch, Crapo and Rick Scott Lead the Protect Our Presidents Act following the Trump assassination attempts
The second assassination attempt on Donald Trump has pushed Senators Risch, Crapo, and others to seek protections for presidential…
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Museum of Natural History to host annual Fall Fossil Fest
All are invited to the Idaho Museum of Natural History, on the Pocatello campus of Idaho State University, for the annual Fall Fossil Fest from 10…
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Bodycam Footage Released from July 4th Yellowstone shooting
We are getting a look at the deadly officer-involved shooting at Canyon Village inside Yellowstone National Park on the 4th of…
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Tips for getting your yard tools ready for winter
Winter is on the way, and getting your lawnmowers, weedwackers, and leaf blowers safely stored will have you ready to get back to work quicker in the…
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Local oral surgeons offering free ‘smile makeover’
The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho are having their fifth annual Second Chance Program where a resident of Pocatello, Blackfoot, or Preston can…
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Group to assess what tech is considered fair to use while hunting in the works
“Drones are probably going to be a component of that. That’s definitely a very controversial…
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A woman from New Hampshire got thermal burns at Yellowstone National Park
A 60-year-old woman from New Hampshire is recovering from thermal burns in Yellowstone National…
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A teenage girl is in the hospital after falling 50 feet while fleeing deputies
A 16 year old girl flees from the scene of a one car accident. In her attempt to flee from a Power County deputy, the girl ran down an embankment…
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The City of Rexburg released designs for a new park causing some backlash
Rexburg announced they finalized the design for the south section of the new Teton River Park. People seem to be excited, but tell us they’d prefer…
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Plane lands and gets stuck on sandbar
The plane was not able to take off again safely without being…
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Four cows were hit after a vehicle ran them down
The Caribou County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of cattle near the Lanes Creek cutoff about 25 miles northeast of Soda…
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A Chubbuck man turns himself in for sexually abusing children
Tonight a Chubbuck man is in the Bannock County Jail facing severe charges of sexually abusing multiple children under…
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Idaho Food Bank needs donations before the holidays
The Idaho Food Bank needs donations of money, food products, and volunteer time as they make their way through the school year into the holiday…
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Secretary of State and CISA Director meet in Boise to discuss Idaho election security
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly met at the State Capital…
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U.S. Senators introduce act to combat non-dairy product mislabeling
The Act requires non-dairy products made from nuts, plants, seeds, and algae to not be mislabeled with dairy…
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Homecoming bonfire Wednesday night at ISU
Idaho State University will hold their annual homecoming bonfire Wednesday night at the ICCU…
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The College of Eastern Idaho is on track for record-setting enrollment this fall
CEI’s enrollment is up more than 10% from last…
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We now know the names of the two men killed in a horrific gas station explosion
The coroner says the victims were 53-year-old Brandon Luther Cook of Orofino, and 62-year-old Wesley James Lineberry of Pierce,…
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A go-fund-me has been organized in memory of the 17-year-old who died from a car accident
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a fatality crash that happened overnight involving a vehicle that went into a…
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Senator Risch calls for increased security for Trump following second assassination attempt
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) led their colleagues in calling for additional…
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While in prison, a federal inmate used multiple cellular phones to sexually exploit a child in Idaho
It is alleged in the indictment that between August 2023 and October 2023, while in federal prison in Arkansas, Nijmeh used multiple cellular phones…
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ISU homecoming starts this week with a parade
It is homecoming week at Idaho State University, and events are taking place on campus all…
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Investing in our Aquifer – Opening of the South-Fork Aquifer Recharge Basin
Idaho water users are taking another step toward a healthy Snake River…
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‘IGNITE’ Program sparks hope and change within Bonneville County Jail inmates
A transformative new program is sparking hope and change within the Bonneville County Jail walls; It’s called IGNITE, which stands for Inmate Growth…
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Tuesday is National Constitution Day
National Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is Tuesday, September 17,…
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National Voter Registration Day on September 17
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 17,…
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Construction crews will be leveling out manholes and water valve access covers on Lincoln Road
Starting September 16th, crews will close some lanes along Lincoln Road between Yellowstone Highway and Hitt…
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City of Pocatello seeking public input for trail grant application
The City of Pocatello wants residents to weight-in on a new grant application proposal that would fund improvements to the Upper City Creek…
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Be mindful of increased harvest equipment
Bonneville County Sherriff would like to remind drivers to be aware of farm equipment sharing the…
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Friends of Minidoka and Museum of Idaho present new exhibit
The Museum of Idaho and Friends of Minidoka have partnered to present a new local exhibit, Nisei Trials: 80 Years – Remembering the Minidoka Draft…
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Senator Jim Risch on the assassination attempt on former President Trump
A new police body camera video shows officers in Florida detaining Ryan Wesley Routh the man accused of trying to assassinate former President…
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Pocatello Fire Department asks haunted house operators to schedule safety inspections
Halloween season is almost here, and the Pocatello Fire Department is asking haunted house operators to contact them for a safety inspection before…
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FBI says it’s investigating apparent assassination attempt on Trump in Florida
CNN By Kristen Holmes, John Miller, Kate Sullivan, Evan Perez and Jeremy Herb, CNN West Palm Beach, Florida (CNN) — The FBI is investigating…
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Man charged with killing 4 university students in Idaho is jailed in Boise after his trial is moved
The man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students has been booked into jail in Boise, where his trial was moved last week, Ada…
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The Idaho National Laboratory and The Idaho Falls Symphony held a free concert at Fremont Park
Locals took advantage of a free concert park on Saturday, September 14 at Fremont…
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A classic car show with an important purpose in Idaho Falls
A few car clubs from Salt Lake and Boise made their way to Eastern Idaho with cars from all different time eras, with some of them in prime…
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Idaho State University President Robert Wagner had his inaugural address
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner told the audience at his inaugural address Friday that the University will continue its strong…
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Parade of Homes kicked off for Idaho Falls, Shelley, and Ammon
The week of September 12th-14th marked the launch of the 2024 Parade of…
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A river otter attacks a child at a Seattle-area marina
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Wildlife officials say a river otter attacked and dragged a young child from the dock at a Seattle-area marina and into the…
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Steve Kunz received a 30-year plaque for being a co-op observer in Bear Lake County
Steve Kunz received a 30-year plaque for being a co-op observer in Bear Lake…
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Thousands of students move-in to Rexburg this weekend
“It was kind of crazy. I thought we were going to, you know, beat the morning rush, but we definitely were just right in it,” one BYU-Idaho student…
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Maryland man gets bucked off of his horse on a Wyoming hunting trip
A Maryland man was thrown from his horse on a Wyoming hunting trip in the Horse Creek…
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Idaho’s hunting season looks promising
Fish and Game says while there should be plenty of elk to hunt, there will be noticeably less…
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U Pick Red Barn provides a fun day for those with special needs
U Pick Red Barn in Idaho Falls will open this Saturday to the general public. But on Friday, those with special needs and their parents enjoyed…
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Idaho ranked 4th nationally in family income growth
Idaho experienced statistically significant changes in its median family income from 2022, rising by 2.7%. The state ranked 4th in growth nationally,…
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2-car crash diverted traffic on US 20 near Rexburg
A two-car accident backed up traffic on US Highway 20 near Rexburg Friday morning.…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho breaks record number of wishes granted again
Exactly half of the wishes granted during the 2023-24 fiscal year were to visit a Disney theme…
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US-20 Exit 333 for Rexburg now open
Multiple unanticipated delays have forced contractors and crews to keep Exit 333 for Rexburg closed through Labor…
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Break-ins in Comore Loma prompt the community to hold a meeting
A community meeting was in Comore Loma held in respose to a string of…
Continue Reading Explosion at an Idaho gas station leaves two critically injured and others presumed dead
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and fire…
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Local law enforcement is looking to stop sex crimes against young boys in our area
Local News 8’s Ariel Jensen spoke with Detective Christian Teague at the Madison County Sheriff’s office about what is being done to stop sex crimes…
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Two Idaho men have been sentenced to Federal Prison for separate sex crimes involving minors
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the outcomes in two separate District of Idaho cases in which the defendants were sentenced to 24 years and over…
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Bryan Kohberger’s trial to move to Ada County, new judge assigned
The Idaho Supreme Court announced they have reassigned Bryan Kohbergers murder case to a new judge in Ada County.…
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Idaho State University to compete in Esports for the first time
The ISU Esports teams will be holding their first competitive video gaming competitions this…
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Beware: It’s Hobo spider’s mating season
They don’t crawl very high, and their bites are generally harmless and rarely cause…
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Fish salvage order issued for the Jensen Grove Pond
Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct.…
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Rigby gets NFL-sized U.S. flag for Homecoming
The Rigby Trojans will unfurl Idaho’s largest American flag before its Homecoming game…
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ISP investigate a Fatal Crash in Thatcher
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM, on SH34 at E Thatcher Road, in…
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Lightning sparks wildfire on Fort Hall Reservation
A wildfire broke out on the Fort Hall Reservation south of Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday night, September 10,…
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department remembers those who gave their lives on 9-11
Today there stands a new memorial for the community. The memorial includes two illuminated towers to represent the World Trade Center…
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors fallen at ICCU Arena
Idaho State University will be hosting the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb where community members and first responders will climb 110 stairs in honor of…
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9/11 commemorative flag-raising ceremony to be held at Bannock County courthouse
A flag-raising ceremony and public reading of ‘The Events as they Unfolded’, a chronological account of the morning of September 11th, will be held…
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What to grab in an emergency
“You can live without food for three days, but you can’t live without water for three…
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Rexburg 9-11 memorial
Rexburg community members gather at Porter Park to remember fallen victims of…
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Local News 8, Eastern Idaho State Fair donate school supplies to Henry’s Fork Elementary
Henry’s Fork Elementary School in St. Anthony received a much-needed boost in school supplies thanks to the generosity of people attending the…
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Pay It Forward goes behind the scenes of the Bonneville Humane Society Thrift Store
A place where they sell pet supplies and things for people for the benefit of the adopted…
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Bannock County Democrats gather to watch presidential debate
Bannock County Democrats gathered at the Pocatello Elks Lodge to cheer on democratic candidate…
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Newstalk 107.9 FM hosts dinner for bus group that missed inside of Trump rally venue
Before the presidential debate Tuesday evening, Newstalk 107.9 FM hosted a special dinner for a special…
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Newstalk 107.9 FM hosts presidential debate watch party
107.9 FM holds presidential debate watch party at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls Tuesday…
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No drugs found in jelly bean shared in Pocatello’s Fourth of July Parade
Pocatello Police determined there were no drugs found in jelly beans shared at the Fourth of July…
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Island Park named America’s ‘Best Small Mountain Town’
Travel Plus Leisure Magazine says Island Park is the best small mountain town in…
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Beware of the pest problems you can’t see
“The reality is clear: don’t underestimate pests, because the health risks they pose are very…
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 scores among highest in the state on ISAT
The results of the 2024 Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) show that Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is one of the highest scoring large…
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2 Delta planes collide while taxiing at Atlanta airport, knocking tail section from one
CNN By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Two Delta Air Lines planes collided as both were taxiing for takeoff from Atlanta’s busy Hartsfield-Jackson…
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Kohberger case likely won’t move to eastern Idaho
After a Latah County Judge approved a change of venue for Bryan Kohberger’s case, questions are swirling as to where he will be…
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ISU kicks off week-long events to remember September 11th
Students at Idaho State University are kicking off a week of activities in honor of September…
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Idaho awarded $21 million for hydroelectric projects
Idaho is getting $21-million for 14 of its hydroelectric projects across the…
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Custer County Sheriff evacuates people around the Frog Fire
Evacuations are underway for those in the East Fork of the Salmon River off of Highway 75 between Challis and Clayton.…
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Montana man killed in Friday’s motorcycle crash on I-15
A man from Fort Harrison, Montana has died from a motorcycle accident in Bannock…
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Meppen Canal Trail opens
The multi-use trail enhances the city of Idaho Falls’ expansive trail…
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