Driver inattention investigated as possible cause of fatal crash Friday
On Friday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 112 on US 85, north of Lingle, Wyoming.…
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White-tailed deer harvests are down, but history shows they’re likely to rebound
White-tailed deer are among Idaho’s most productive big game…
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Portneuf Geenway to extend Brennan Trail
Construction for the extension of the Brennan Trail along the Portneuf River will begin Sept.…
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Critchfield submits request for Idaho’s K-12 education budget
Critchfield’s request builds on last year’s record increase in the K-12 budget by adding approximately $120 million in additional state general…
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Fatal crash I-84 east of Twin Falls
A 53-year-old man succumbed to injuries at the scene of a crash…
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Law enforcement town hall scheduled for Thursday in Ucon
Everyone is welcome to…
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Lava Hot Springs wraps up summer season on Labor Day
Tourism is the main economic driver for Lava Hot Springs during the summer, and on Labor Day, one of their main attractions will be open for the…
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US lab tests suggest new Covid-19 variant BA.2.86 may be less contagious and less immune-evasive than feared
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Two teams of US scientists have completed lab experiments testing the antibodies from vaccinated and infected…
Continue Reading Here’s why farmers aren’t included in the US monthly jobs report
On what is usually the first Friday of every month, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its Employment Situation Summary, or monthly jobs…
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Candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month set Sept. 5
Local elected officials are hosting a kickoff event for Suicide Prevention Awareness…
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3 things to know this morning – September 4, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Festival draws a big crowd to Island Park
It happens twice in the summer, the Island Park Festival brings large crowds into the area on Pioneer Day, and Labor Day weekends. The festival is a…
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19-year-old arrested for felony vehicle manslaughter
The driver of the Ford Explorer, Emerson Martin Garcia Calderon, 19 years-old, of Idaho Falls was arrested on a warrant for Felony Vehicle…
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Severe storms continue into Monday
Scattered storms will be with us for all of Labor Day for everyone across the region. Flash flooding is…
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Pocatello sanitation collection to operate as normal on Labor Day
The City of Pocatello offices and Pocatello Regional Transit will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day holiday.…
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Teton Canyon Road construction project to restart after Labor Day
Forest visitors should expect 90-minute delays in Teton Canyon on the Teton Basin Ranger District as road construction work resumes the morning of…
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ISU biology alumna’s art featured at Idaho Museum of Natural History
Seeing her artwork adorn the walls of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, Idaho State University Alumna Ashelee Rasmussen describes it as a bit of a…
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Fred Meyer donates 400,000 meals to Idaho in 2022
Locally, Fred Meyer has directed a record one-year total of 401,913 meals in 2022 to fight food insecurity and hunger in the state of…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off with a Parade
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)- Crowds lined the streets anticipating the beloved tradition of the Eastern Idaho State Fair opened up the week of fun with…
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Flash flooding possible with all day rain showers on Sunday and Monday
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected for everyone throughout the entirety of…
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Four dead after head on collision
Idaho State Police are investigating a head on two-vehicle fatality collision that claimed four lives which occurred at 9:49 pm on September 1, 2023,…
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BLM seeks public input on new plan for recreation management
The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands.…
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Visitors to Grand Teton contribute $597M to local economy
A report shows visitor spending supports 7,610 jobs in nearby…
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Extra officers patrolling for impaired drivers
In 2022, Idaho encountered 26 impaired driving-related crashes during Labor Day, and over the entire year, the tally reached a staggering 1,800…
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Idaho’s not out of the woods yet, wildfire risk remains high for most of state
Fire season isn’t over yet, and caution is needed because the fire risk for most of Idaho remains high or very…
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4 hospitalized after crash on US 20
Four people are in the hospital after a crash on Friday at approximately 12:40 p.m. on westbound US 20 near milepost 364 in Fremont…
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Bear activity increasing on Moose-Wilson Road
To lessen the potential for human-bear conflicts, officials ask all visitors remain in their vehicles and drive along the roadway to view…
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2 grizzly bears trapped and euthanized outside of Ashton after months of conflicts with humans
On Thursday after consulting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Idaho Fish and Game trapped and euthanized two grizzly bears in the Squirrel…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off
The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicked off Friday in…
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Man sentenced to 5 years for possession of child pornography
A 29-year-old Boise man was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…
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McGrane releases statement on West Bonner recall eection
Following the Aug. 29 recall election in West Bonner School District, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane has released the following…
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Pocatello Animal Services Splash Dance for dogs returns Saturday
The pups will be taking over the pool at the Ross Park Aquatic…
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Island Park water woes continue
The Island Park Water Company is once again in hot water with Idaho’s Public Utilities…
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3 fentanyl, fluorofentanyl and methamphetamine traffickers sentenced to federal prison
U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug trafficking cases in southern Idaho involving…
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Upgrade to Stage 1 fire restrictions allow campfires to return to North Idaho parks for Labor Day weekend
The shift to Stage 1 fire restrictions will allow campfires in designated facilities at all Idaho State Parks, including those within the state’s…
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Half-price dog and puppy adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Friends will cover 50% of the adoption cost for dogs and puppies from the City of Pocatello’s animal…
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IFFD conducts another live burn Friday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was donated another vacant structure that will be used for live burn structure training Friday, Sept.…
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Mother’s lounge returns to Eastern Idaho State Fair
There will be a Mother’s Lounge at the Eastern Idaho State Fair again this…
Continue Reading The US economy continued to add jobs at a robust pace last month
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — The US labor market continues to live its Goldilocks story with healthy job growth but at a far…
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Leader of Yellowstone National Park’s Wolf Project selected
Dan Stahler has been selected as the new leader of Yellowstone National Park’s Wolf…
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Tourism still strong throughout southeast Idaho
Tourism is still strong throughout Southeast Idaho, and the amount of outdoor opportunities brought a huge spike in tourism numbers during the…
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Mountain lion spotted roaming in Teton County, Idaho
A mountain lion was spotted roaming in Teton County, Idaho…
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EISF crowns new food champions
Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces fall hours and events
Idaho Falls Zoo hours change during the fall.…
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Historic war office used by Winston Churchill is transformed into luxury Raffles London hotel
It’s been hidden from public eyes for more than a hundred years. But in a few weeks time, the former Old War Office in London, Whitehall will…
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Astronomers solve the puzzle of an unusual pulsing dead star
An international team of astronomers has unraveled new insights about an object at the center of a cosmic mystery — a pulsar that appears to…
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Idaho Falls launches new opioid response plan
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department announced the launch of a new response plan that focuses on the opioid epidemic…
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Idaho urges sober rides for safe Labor Day as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ conclude
Sadly, 2023 has been deadlier than 2022 so far.…
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ITD asking for community feedback on US 20 project
The Idaho Transportation Department is asking for community feedback on the Ashton to SH-87 Junction project.…
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Local business to rebuild historic Spud Drive-In
An iconic Idaho landmark is now under new…
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Rigby man arrested on child sexual exploitation charge
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Rigby man on…
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Idaho Falls School District Trustees vote to dispute tax levy decision
The Idaho Falls School District Board of Trustees plans to dispute a decision by the Idaho State Tax Commission to not certify a levy to build a new…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair prepares for 121st year
The Blackfoot Fairgrounds are looking busy as vendors and staff prepare for the Eastern Idaho State…
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New elementary school bond approved for Bonneville School District
A bond to build a new elementary school in Bonneville School District 93 was passed by voters Tuesday.…
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ISU surpasses $20 million scholarship campaign goal
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Demonstrating the power of community collaboration, Idaho State University has exceeded its $20 million scholarship goal…
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Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Thursday
There was a 33% increase in all drug overdose deaths in Idaho between 2020 and…
Continue Reading Grizzly bear relocated to reduce conflict potential
Due to negligent human behavior and to protect people and the animal, the grizzly bear was…
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Election Day in Bonneville County
On Tuesday, voters will get to decide if Bonneville Joint School District 93’s $34.5 million dollar bond will…
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American Falls continues to grow
With a beautiful reservoir and a classic downtown area, American Falls is ascending to new…
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1 hospitalized after crash on US 26
A man is in the hospital following a crash on US 26 Tuesday at 7:30…
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Idaho school district bond and levy election Tuesday
School district bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023.…
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Local law enforcement reminds us to be safe in school zones
School is officially back in session for many of our local school districts. Meaning rules for school zones are in full effect.…
Continue Reading ISU president search committee set
Idaho State Board of Education President Dr. Linda Clark announced Tuesday the names of stakeholders selected to serve on the Idaho State University…
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Big game populations reduced in Wyoming
Hunting season in Wyoming is rapidly approaching as it opens Sept. 1 for many of the big game specie, but after a rough winter last year, many of the…
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Stunning new images reveal Ring Nebula in unprecedented detail
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed colorful new portraits of the iconic Ring Nebula. The new images…
Continue Reading Coroner identifies woman killed in crash north of Chubbuck
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the woman killed following a…
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Crews fight field fire on US 20
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is currently fighting a field fire south of the Ucon exit along US 20.…
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Idaho students to explore healthy eating with USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Students at 139 schools across Idaho will enjoy a wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetable options free of charge this school…
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North Fork Fire mapped at 113 acres
Fire officials say the North Fork Fire has been mapped at 113…
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Central Fire District issues burn ban
The Central Fire District will issue a burn ban Tuesday at…
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US consumers’ mood soured at the end of summer on inflation worries
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Americans felt more pessimistic about the economy in August, following two straight months of growing…
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Edson Fichter Nature Talks coming to Pocatello in September
The popular Edson Fichter Nature Talks series is returning to Pocatello for its third year this…
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“Remember to get out and vote on Tuesday” – D93’s $34.5 million bond is back on the ballot
Election day is on Tuesday. District 93 is reminding the community to vote on its $34.5 million…
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WATCH: Lightning strikes our TV tower
The KIDK TV tower was struck by lightning Sunday at 8:28 a.m.…
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Firefighter recruits learn critical step in fighting fires
First responders are always trying to train and make sure they know how to do their jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible. Monday, August 28th…
Continue Reading Live burn structure training rescheduled for Tuesday
You may see heavy black smoke and flames north of Idaho Falls near the intersection of 25th East and Highway 20…
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4 new fire detected in Salmon-Challis National Forest
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by sorority sisters who sought to block a transgender woman from joining
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit contesting a transgender woman’s admission into a sorority at the University of Wyoming, ruling that he could not…
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Winners announced for second 2023 Super Hunt drawing
The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter mascot Nigel the cat celebrates birthday and makes a wish
Nigel the cat has been living at the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter for nearly 10 years. During that time he has been helping the shelter volunteers and…
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Preservation efforts underway on Mormon Row historic buildings
The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership to preserve and rehabilitate buildings at the historic…
Continue Reading BLM to conduct prescribed burn in Southwest Idaho
The prescribed fire will occur between Sept. 15 and Oct. 31, depending on weather and ground conditions.…
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BLM seeks comment on proposed fee to improve outdoor experience at Jump Creek Recreation SiteÂ
The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal to collect day-use fees to improve the visitor experience at the Jump Creek…
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Fatal crash westbound I-84 in Jerome
A 34-year-old Wendell man was killed in a crash Saturday on westbound Interstate 84, near milepost 177, in Jerome County,…
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1 hospitalized after driver hits deer east of McCammon
A woman is in the hospital after a crash…
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Idaho gas prices up 1 cent
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.10/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes support BLM’s decision to protect cultural resources
“The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Tribes) are pleased with the decision as it is not often that a federal agency closes public lands to specifically…
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash in Pocatello
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash Sunday on northbound Interstate 15 to Westbound Interstate 86 in Bannock…
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September fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
7, 550 rainbow trout will be stocked in the Salmon Region this…
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Registration open for 2023 Idaho Family & Community Engagement Conference
Registration is now open for both…
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Ultimate Bull Riding Battle serves up an appetizer bigger than Rocky Mountain Oysters
The annual Ultimate Bull Riding Battle returns for its sixth year. Before the main event hits with the cowboys hanging on to get their 8 seconds of…
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Two dead after single vehicle crash in Jerome County
Idaho State Police is investigating a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 2:16 A.M., on Golf Course Road,…
Continue Reading What happens in Jackson Hole doesn’t stay in Jackson Hole
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Most of the year, people visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to ski, fly fish or simply enjoy the region’s…
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AAA projects busy weekend for Labor Day travel
New booking data shows year-over-year growth in domestic and international…
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