Hayden Fire remains 83% contained
The fire is 83% contained, and the cause is…
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Officials issue jury scam alert
The Bannock County Clerk’s Office has received numerous reports of phone fraudsters threatening prosecution for failing to appear for jury…
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Fire restrictions within Idaho State Parks
As of Wednesday, most of Idaho’s north region state parks are banning campfires and propane-fueled…
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NPS releases a draft Environmental Impact Statement for Bison Management at Yellowstone
The National Park Service (NPS) released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park.…
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ITD to begin night work in Idaho Falls this week through September
The project will last through the end of…
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Missing 13-year-old from Idaho Falls found
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports a 13-year-old from Idaho Falls is…
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Pilot hospitalized after plane crash at Rigby Airport
A 66-year-old Ammon man is in the hospital after an airplane crash at the Rigby Airport…
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3 things to know this morning – August 10, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Pay It Forward: My World Discovery Museum
The goal of this museum staff is to help shape the young minds of children with hands-on…
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Grizzly documentary premieres Thursday
A new grizzly documentary will debut in Idaho Falls on…
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Second Gentleman visits Grand Teton to announce funds for National Park Service
“I’m very pleased to formally announce $44 million from President Biden’s investing…
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New Idaho Falls police station on track to open April 2024
Construction crews are in the process of putting the finishing touches on the Idaho Falls police’s new…
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Yellowstone fire danger now moderate
The parkwide fire danger level in Yellowstone is now…
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Repaving project on US 20 in Island Park begins August 14
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin repaving on US Highway 20 through Island Park on August…
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Hayden Fire 83% contained
The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,489 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy…
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Idaho awarded more than $4.3 million in funding for AmeriCorps programs
Serve Idaho recently received a $4,339,065 grant to fund the AmeriCorps programs in Idaho from 2023 to…
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Funland at the Zoo ribbon cutting set Saturday
Nostalgic celebration will come to Tautphaus Park with the grand opening of Funland at the Zoo…
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Red Cross: Donation shortfall may impact blood supply
Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood…
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College professors sue Idaho over a law that they say criminalizes classroom discussions on abortion
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing…
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Man in ICU following stabbing, juvenile in custody
A 37-year-old man is in the ICU and a 16-year-old is in the District VI Juvenile Detention Center following a stabbing…
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New details released in Roberts shooting
Police say the suspects in the shooting that occurred in Roberts on Sunday night have been charged and arraigned in court.…
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Water advisory lifted in Roberts
The “Do not drink, do not boil” order has been lifted in…
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Public meeting to discuss future plans for Highland High School
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is seeking input on future plans for Highland High School since the D-wing of the school burnt down in…
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Yellowstone seeks public comment on native fish conservation environmental assessment
Yellowstone National Park asks the public for comments on an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes a proposal by Custer Gallatin National…
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Caldwell man sentenced to 11 years for possession of child pornography
A 53-year-old Caldwell man was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for possession child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 2 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected two new fires since the last…
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Idaho man charged with shooting rifle at two hydroelectric power stations
An Idaho man has been charged with two counts of destruction of an energy facility after federal prosecutors said he shot a rifle at two…
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When and how to watch the Perseid meteor shower
By Amaya McDonald, CNN (CNN) — One of nature’s most stunning light displays is right around the corner. The Perseid meteor shower will reach…
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Pig wranglin’ brings out a crowd to the Teton County Fair
Pig wranglin’ is quickly becoming a crowd favorite tradition in Teton County, Idaho.…
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Hayden Fire evacuations lifted
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office lifted evacuations for residents in the Hayden Fire vicinity on…
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July hit a crucial warming threshold that scientists have warned the world should stay under
The world got its first preview last month of what summer will be like at 1.5 degrees of global warming — a threshold that scientists warn the…
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Brief planned power outage in section of downtown
Approximately 15 customers will be impacted during this planned…
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Public input sought for Wyoming long-term care option
The Wyoming Department of Health invites public input on a proposal meant to save state and federal dollars while also preventing or delaying nursing…
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Montpelier woman reported missing
A woman is reported missing out of Bear Lake County Monday…
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Local News 8, Chief Meteorologist Michael Coats honored at ISBA Awards
The Idaho State Broadcasting Association or ISBA held its annual award ceremony over the…
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Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments in dispute over name for ballot initiative
Arguments for a ballot initiative calling for open primaries in Idaho was in front of the Idaho Supreme Court on Monday.…
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Idaho Dunes RV holds a fundraiser to help the Fremont County Fraternal Order of Police
For six years the owners of Idaho Dunes RV have held a day of fun that ends with a fundraiser to support the Fremont County Fraternal Order of Police…
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Man injured by grizzly bear while working in Wyoming forest
Authorities in Wyoming say a man working in a remote forest was injured by a grizzly bear and flown to a hospital for…
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SDE welcomes new Director of Federal Programs
The State Department of Education welcomed Joshua Noteboom as the new Director of Federal…
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Time to circle the wagons at the Teton County Fair
It’s county fair season and the Teton County Idaho fair got its head start this past…
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New businesses in Ammon already seeing success
East Idaho is growing, and with that comes three new businesses bringing more flavor to Ammon; Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Marco’s Pizza and Nothing…
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Idaho gas prices top $4 – What’s next?
Crude oil remains above $80 per barrel with no immediate relief in…
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Hunters: As hunting season draws near, now is the perfect time to dial in your bow or firearm
Idaho Fish and Game encourages hunters to dust off their firearms or bows and visit their local shooting or archery ranges to get dialed in for…
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Hayden Fire 83% contained
The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,489 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy…
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New Deputy Regional Forester for Intermountain Region
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Chief Randy Moore has announced Christopher Campbell as the new Deputy Regional Forester for the…
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Portneuf Medical Center nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Portneuf Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke…
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3 things to do this week – August 7, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Hot Air Balloons still provide core memories despite high winds
Every August the City of Ammon comes together and celebrates the city and haves fun. Sunday Morning, they were hoping to have another shot at…
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Bonneville Sheriff’s office shows off their K-9 units
County Fair season is finally here, and counties all over the region are starting up.…
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John Adams Parkway to close Monday
here are no issues, the roadway will be paved and reopen on Friday, Aug.…
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Cheatgrass treatments to begin in Bridger-Teton National Forest
Aerial operations to control and eradicate cheatgrass infestations within the Star Valley Front of the Bridger-Teton National Forest could begin as…
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Routine maintenance to close sections of Teton County pathways
Three sections of the Teton County pathways system will be closed this week to allow for routine…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort plans to sell to local families
After 31 years of ownership, the Kemmerer family announced its intent to sell Jackson Hole Mountain…
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New Wyoming State Forester named
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Kelly Norris as State…
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DEQ hosts 2023 triennial review workshop
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a public workshop on the agency’s triennial review of Idaho’s surface water…
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Yellowstone to host Yellowstone Revealed 2023 at Madison Junction Aug. 10-12
Yellowstone National Park will host for a second year Yellowstone Revealed, a collaborative effort with Mountain Time Arts.…
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Portneuf Medical Center implements virtual nursing program
Portneuf Medical Center announced it has partnered with care.ai to implement virtual nursing and care.ai’s AI-powered ambient monitoring…
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Child severely injured in private property accident
Emergency personnel responded to a residence on W. 17th S. at approximately 9:38 a.m. Friday to a child who was injured.…
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Felony drug arrest
An 18-year-old St. Anthony woman has been booked into the Bonneville County Jail after a felony drug arrest…
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Disaster loans available for damage from May 23 flooding
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Idaho businesses and residents affected by the flooding caused by extreme and excessive rainfall…
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Police say multiple people injured in Idaho school bus crash blocking major highway
The Idaho State Police say multiple people are believed to be injured in a school bus crash that’s blocked both lanes of a winding Idaho highway.…
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Hayden Fire grows to 24,489 acres
The Hayden Fire has grown to 24,489 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down…
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Black bear shot and killed by Montana man in his living room after break-in
A Montana man shot and killed a black bear he encountered in his living room after waking up to the sound of a barking dog in the middle of the…
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Idaho average gas prices hit $4 for the first time this year
On Friday, Idaho drivers are feeling the misfortune of gas prices hitting the $4 mark for the first time this…
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First human infection of West Nile virus in Idaho this year
Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) infection this year was identified in a Washington County resident over the age of 50 on Thursday.…
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Rain won’t dampen the action at Idaho’s oldest rodeo
Idaho’s oldest rodeo and the Bonneville County fair are in full swing amid this week’s light drizzles and heavy…
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2023 Chubbuck Days Celebration on August 11-12
The 2023 Chubbuck Days Celebration has been released as…
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“Do the math. Save a life.” New math program teaches safe driving and data science
A coalition of math educators from across Idaho developed a series of lessons, called “Do the math. Save a life,” that use Idaho Office of…
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Suspect in Idaho student stabbings says he was out for a solo drive around the time of the slayings
Attorneys for the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death last year say he was on a long drive by himself around the time…
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Idaho Falls woman arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls woman on…
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Rexburg police officer drowned in Lake Mead
A Rexburg police officer drowned in Lake Mead…
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Idaho Falls Zoo euthanizes camel calf
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced Thursday its Bactrian camel calf Humphrey had to be…
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Bonneville County Fair begins
The Bonneville County Fair is underway Thursday and runs through August…
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Grand Teton seeks input on proposed backcountry camping permit rate and fee structure change
Grand Teton National Park is seeking public input on a proposed rate change for backcountry camping…
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Fish and Game Commission orders fish salvage at Mackay Reservoir
Effective August 4, 2023, and continuing until Oct. 31, 2023, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission has ordered all size and number limits are suspended…
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Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 presidential election loss, answering for the first time to…
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Police shoot and kill a man in Boise who they say called for help, then charged at officers
Police officers shot and killed a man in downtown Boise, Idaho.…
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Governor’s Water Summit to discuss trends, investments in statewide water supply
Governor Brad Little is set to discuss Idaho’s water supply trends with leaders and stakeholders at the Governor’s Water…
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Little declares August as inaugural Idaho Farmers Market Month
Governor Brad Little declared August as Farmers Market Month in the State of Idaho to showcase the bounty and diversity of Idaho…
Continue Reading Temporary closure of Pine Creek/Long Lake Trailhead, parking lot and Trails End Campground in Pinedale
The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be temporarily closing the Pine Creek/Long Lake Trailhead and parking lot and…
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Fatal crash on SH25 north of Jerome
Idaho State Police troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at approximately 10:46 a.m., on State Highway…
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Ammon Days kicks off Friday
The City of Ammon will hold the annual Annual Days celebration this…
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Hayden Fire grows to 24,429 acres, 66% contained
The Hayden Fire has grown to 24,429 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down…
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S Boulevard improvements underway
The installation of new curb, gutter, as well as improvements to storm water drainage and multi-use pathways are underway on S Boulevard near…
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Harmful algal blooms identified in Hells Canyon and Brownlee Reservoirs
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) issued health advisories for Hells Canyon and Brownlee Reservoirs, urging the public to use caution…
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Thinking about holiday travel? Now is the best time to book
AAA explains why flights and desirable destinations will fill up…
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Marshall Public Library collecting supplies for in-need PCSD25 students
If you’re out shopping for school supplies for your student this year, the Marshall Public Library staff hopes you’ll consider picking up a few…
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Nonnative brook trout discovered in Soda Butte Creek in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Custer Gallatin National Forest, will resume the Soda Butte Creek…
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Local businesses feeling the hurt from construction
Construction on the intersection of 17th and Woodruff has created more than just traffic…
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112th War Bonnet Round Up kicks off this week
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is gearing up to kick off their 112th year of rodeo festivities Wednesday…
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Rigby Rockets the next generation of Rocketeers
Middle and elementary school students gathered at Rigby High School for the Rigby rockets summer camp, a one week day camp to learn about principles…
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Ducks successfully wade into Idaho Falls
The ducks have made their way to Idaho Falls and arrived at the Development Workshop Inc. for the 32nd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck…
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ICRS Council awards first grants to Idaho school districts to expand CTE opportunities
The Idaho Career Ready Students (ICRS) Council convened for the first time on Tuesday morning to award its first set of grants to expand Career…
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Hayden Fire grows to 21,977 acres as evacuation zones change
The Hayden Fire has grown to 21,977 acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber…
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DEQ agrees to joint stipulation regarding Island Park Water Company complaint
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has agreed to a joint stipulation with Island Water Park Company (IPWC), Inc. related to the…
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