Pedigree Stage Stop Race times remain close
Coste has now won four out of five stages.
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Wyoming flag be Flown at half staff at Capitol, in Campbell and Converse counties on Friday
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Campbell County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 in honor and memory of John Hines.
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D251 hires new Director of Elementary Education for upcoming school year
Jefferson Joint School District 251 has hired a new Director of Elementary Education for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
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Investigation into man found dead on Fort Hall Reservation underway
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead on the Fort Hall Reservation.
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Earth’s moon is shrinking. Here’s what scientists say that could mean
A region of the moon that’s at the center of a new international space race because it may contain water ice could be less hospitable than once thought, new research has found.
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Nominations open for 2025 Idaho Teacher of the Year
The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s most prestigious award for educators, CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year.
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Gordon announces roadmap to improve mental health care in Wyoming
Governor Mark Gordon launched an initiative to address Wyoming’s ongoing mental health crisis.
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Kids win big at Hyde Pond Kids Ice Fishing Derby
More than 60 young anglers came out for the 31st Annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby held Jan. 27 at Hyde Pond near Salmon.
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Local News 8 investigates – Eastern Idaho homeowners and local non-profit say contractor took their money and ran
Homeowners out thousands and a local non-profit out hundreds of thousands of dollars. Local News 8 is getting answers; investigating a local contractor who left jobs unfinished, then shut down his business.
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Scott Cleveland challenges Rep. Mike Simpson in Republican primary
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has a challenger in this year’s primary election. Scott Cleveland is running to represent Idaho’s 2nd congressional district.
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3 killed and 9 injured in collapse of private hangar under construction at Boise airport, officials say
Three people were killed and nine others were injured when a privately owned hangar under construction collapsed on airport property in Idaho’s capital of Boise on Wednesday evening, city officials said.
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Ruling moves University of Idaho closer toward controversial bid to acquire University of Phoenix
The University of Idaho said Wednesday it would move forward with its planned acquisition of the for-profit University of Phoenix for nearly $700 million after a judge dismissed the state attorney general’s lawsuit alleging the deal was done in violation of an open meetings law.
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U of I researcher to help update national alcohol guidelines
“So actually, there there is quite a bit of national interest in this because our our conclusions will be used to set policy.”
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Free dental services to be provided at “Give Kids a Smile” event in Pocatello
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease.
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2 cars hit head-on
A car accident at the intersection of John Adams Parkway and Hitt Road delayed traffic Tuesday.
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ITD works to reduce plastics in soil
When you think of where to reduce plastic waste, the Idaho Transportation Department may not be the place that comes to mind.
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House bill to limit unfair chase in hunting
A law working through the Idaho Legislature is hoping to stop some people from getting an edge over others when it comes to hunting.
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Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate has new execution date
Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate has a new execution date.
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Idaho House members delay bills to arm school teachers
House Representatives have put on hold a bill that would give school teachers a right to carry guns while at school.
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Appeals court upholds injunction blocking Idaho law banning transgender care for minors
An Idaho State ban on gender affirming care for transgender minors is being blocked once again from going into action.
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Rookie musher maintains lead of Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race after halfway mark
The big story remains the European versus North American match-up between racers Remy Coste
of France and defending champion Anny Malo of Quebec, Canada.
Man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl, methamphetamine trafficking
A 31-year-old Caldwell man was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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Venmo will provide tax forms this year
One tax form we need to not forget is the one that comes from Venmo.
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Ice Palace closes for season due to warm weather
Due to the unseasonably warm weather, the Ice Palace announced Monday it will be closed for the rest of the season.
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“I do not see the logic in terminating someone after their first year.” Teton County, Wyo. Fire Chief speaks out after resigning
The fire chief in Teton County, Wyoming said he will accept a settlement agreement from county commissioners to resign. Stephen Jellie was offered the severance pay on Tuesday.
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Norovirus making the rounds in Wyoming again
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reports Norovirus is probably a behind recently increased reports of illnesses in Wyoming.
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Former high school teacher accused of rape pleads not guilty
Jessica Lawson, former teacher at South Fremont High School, was in court for arraignment Wednesday.
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Walk-in clinics scheduled for veterans applying for Property Tax Reduction program
Applications are now open for Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program and Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans, which help qualified Idahoans save up to $1,500 on their property taxes.
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34th annual fundraiser for Holy Spirit Catholic School on Saturday
This year’s 34th annual Holy Spirit Catholic School auction will be held on Saturday at the Grand Idaho Inn & Suites on 1399 Bench Road in Pocatello.
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3 things to know this morning – January 31, 2024
Here’s what you should know to start your Wednesday.
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Jeremy Best’s attorney files motion to dismiss indictment over mental health claims
The attorney for Jeremy Best has filed a motion to dismiss his indictment. Best is the father who allegedly killed his pregnant wife and 10-month-old son, Zeke.
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Students in Idaho Falls District 91 explore their future options
For the third year, Idaho Falls School District 91 has hosted a career fair to help encourage its students to embark on the quest to try and plan out their future. They didn’t have to go far on their quest as the Hero Arena at the Mountain America Event Center.
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Human trafficking rates rise in Idaho
“Some of those are for, you know, prostitution purposes or or are runaways or people that get tied into gangs and things like that.”
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Impress your friends with some new appetizers for your Super Bowl Party
If you’re looking for new appetizers to spice up your Super Bowl parties, try taking a master class with the Idaho Commercial Kitchen in Idaho Falls Tuesday night.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – January 30, 2024
Here’s what you should know to start your Tuesday.
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Bighorn sheep capture effort scheduled in Salmon Region
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is working with the Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation on its third year of a research program in the Salmon Region to improve bighorn sheep populations.
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Top cruise trends for 2024
Smaller ships, solo trips and luxury suites take center stage this year.
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Pierre Lake sentenced for murder, attempted murder
19-year-old Pierre Lake was sentenced Monday for the murder of Ralph Brian and attempted murder of Karen Brian.
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Police search for wanted man in Blackfoot area
Police are seeking your help in locating a 19-year-old man who has a felony warrant out for his arrest.
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Police identify Idaho Falls man who fell into Snake River
The Idaho Falls Police, Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a call of someone in the water near downtown Idaho Falls.
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Repairs continue on Bannock County Historical Museum
The Bannock County Historical Museum is undergoing some major renovations.
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office practices water rescue
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office had a diving training on Friday which prepared them for Sunday’s water recovery and rescues they might need to do in the future.
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AAA urges increased protections for roadside workers
New AAA research underscores dangers faced by tow technicians, first responders.
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First legislative town hall set Feb. 3
The 2024 Idaho Legislative Session is well underway in Boise, and with big decisions that will impact all of us, it’s important to make sure your voice is heard.
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Fire hydrant repair on East 1st Street Tuesday
Construction is anticipated to be complete prior to the Tuesday evening commute.
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Snowmobiler rescued after accident near West Yellowstone
Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue reports a snowmobiler was hospitalized after an accident about five miles west of West Yellowstone on Friday.
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Mental Health Monday: Addressing the stigma
Addressing mental health can be uncomfortable because of looming stigmas, but it is important.
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Idaho gas prices down 7 cents
Prices in Idaho are 32.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 58.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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Idaho Falls meat packaging plant says “stinky situation” could be coming to an end
People in Idaho Falls continue to ask, “where is the smell coming from” around the Intermountain Packing plant and “is there anything that can be done about it?”
Continue Reading Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ wakes up and shares new images of lunar surface
By Hanako Montgomery and Ashley Strickland, and Teele Rebane, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer is back in action after a power issue forced the spacecraft to shut down hours after landing on the moon 10 days ago, the country’s space agency said Monday. The explorer executed a precise landing just after
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AmeriCorps grant funding opportunities announced
Idaho organizations interested in operating an AmeriCorps program can earn up to $75,000 in grant funds.
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U of I to host Idaho’s sixth statewide Three Minute Thesis competition on Feb. 6
This will be Idaho’s sixth statewide 3MT competition and University of Idaho’s sixth time hosting the event.
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Idaho State welcomes Dr. Robert Wagner as its 14th President
On Monday, Idaho State University welcomed Dr. Robert Wagner as its 14th president.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – January 29, 2024
Here’s what you should know to start your Monday.
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Police searching for person of interest after hit and run in Chubbuck
Chubbuck police are seeking information on a white SUV after the driver hit a pedestrian on Friday night, and drove away from the scene.
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Idaho K9 Academy to receive new home to continue to train dogs
The Snake River Animal Shelter and the Idaho K9 Academy have been partners for many years. As the academy has trained over 300 dogs since 2018, many of them have come from the shelter and others have been from the community.
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Moody Powder Pusher annual Scoot and Shoot aims for the bullseye
In a couple weeks Madison County will be filled with the sounds of snowmobiles as the Moody Powder Pushers host their annual event the Snowmobile Scoot and Shoot. The event will take participants all over Madison County as they travel on snowmobiles and participate in the event.
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Recognizing and reporting suspicious activity
“If You See Something, Say Something.”
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Gov. Little appoints Jake Zollinger to Custer County Board of Commissioners
Governor Brad Little appointed of Jake Zollinger to the Custer County Commission District 1 seat.
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Long awaited dog training facility
Construction crews are completing a 1,200 square foot auxiliary building that will serve as a dog training facility for the Snake River Animal Shelter’s Idaho K9 Academy program.
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New use of off-snow vehicle sticker fee to improve winter recreation and reduce negative impacts to the landscape
One dollar from each Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) tag now goes to IDL to provide snowmobile opportunities and to repair impacts directly related to snowmobile use on Idaho Endowment Land.
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Polar plunge partnership to help local charities
Businesses and residents across Bonneville County donated to a couple of non-profit foundations during ‘the Polar Plunge’ at the Club Apple Fitness Center on Saturday.
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Community Rallies behind Reed’s Dairy after devasting fire
After a devasting fire took down a part of the Reed’s Dairy location in Idaho Falls. In the days since the fire, many people have been asking how to support the local icon and dairy.
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Why isn’t Venus like Earth? New space mission aims to find out
A satellite designed to study Venus from top to bottom and a trio of gravitational wave-surfing spacecraft are two of the latest missions that the European Space Agency has adopted.
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PCSD 25 administers swearing-in ceremonies for 2 school board members
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 welcomed a new board member, swore in an incumbent board member and took action for its annual reorganization at two meetings in January.
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ISPFS releases Annual Report on Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits
The report spotlights the state’s proactive stance in addressing sexual assault cases.
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Idaho still experiencing a slight downward trend in workplace fatalities
Idaho is still experiencing a slight downward trend in workplace fatalities according to the state’s most recent Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) report.
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New Teton County Fairgrounds Community building is now available for public rentals
After much anticipation, the new Fairgrounds Community building is now open to the public and available for rent.
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Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event scheduled this weekend
Do you want to do something “wild” to benefit the Idaho Foodbank in southeast Idaho?
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Murder suspect indicted by grand jury in Bonneville County
A Bonneville County grand jury indicted 42-year-old Chris Brandon Foiles for the murder of his girlfriend.
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The victim has been identified from that suspicious death in Bonneville County.
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Coroner identifies man who died in fiery crash
The 21-year-old driver of the Ford Mustang that struck a propane truck on Wednesday along US Highway 20 has been identified.
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Structure fire at Hobson’s Trailer Park considered total loss
A structure fire at Hobson’s Trailer Court, located off the 2900 block of the S Yellowstone Highway, on Friday is considered a total loss.
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Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race kicks off in Jackson
The cold temperatures aren’t stopping the fun for the Pedigree Stage Stop Dog Sled Race with the kick off in Jackson.
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter sees disturbing trend as more pets are left abandoned in the outdoors
Some of our local animal shelters are starting to see a disturbing trend regarding pets coming into the shelter. The trend? Pets, are being abandoned by their owners.
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Texas Roadhouse to reopen this weekend
The Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Ammon will reopen this weekend after two and half weeks of hard work.
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Chaplains of Idaho are there to help
When a fire displaces someone, our state isn’t without resources.
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Commission acknowledges utility’s electric Integrated Resource Plan
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has acknowledged Avista Utility’s 2023 electric Integrated Resource Plan.
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Utah poised to become the next state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people
Utah is poised to become the next state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people after its Republican-controlled Legislature passed a measure Friday that requires people to use bathrooms and locker rooms in public schools and government-owned buildings that match their sex assigned at birth.
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Gov. Little to send state police troopers to Texas-Mexico border
Governor Little is sending two more teams of Idaho State Police troopers to the Texas-Mexico border to assist with securing our nation’s border.
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New Idaho Transportation Board south-central region member
Watkins begins his service on Jan. 31, 2024.
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Ice fishing safety tips
“You should always drill test holes, bring a spud bar and bring ice spikes that you can wear around your neck.”
Continue Reading Idaho death row inmate now suspect in California murder
An Idaho death row inmate is now a suspect in a 1974 murder in California.
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Kohberger denied appeal to dismiss indictment
The parents of one of the victims in the University of Idaho killings will be in court Friday for a court hearing.
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Snake River Animal Shelter hosts ‘Black Furr-iday’
If you are looking to adopt a black cat, this could be your lucky weekend.
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Bonneville County Republican town hall meeting
Republican party members got the chance to ask the leaders of their party in Bonneville County questions during a town hall meeting Thursday.
Continue Reading Astronomers make unprecedented discovery in search for water in space
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected water molecules in the atmosphere of a small, blazing-hot exoplanet 97 light-years from Earth.
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Seniors in these Idaho counties have the highest Alzheimer's rates
Stacker identified the areas in Idaho with the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, using data released by the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Commercial advanced nuclear fuel arrives in Idaho for testing
For the first time in two decades, Idaho National Laboratory has received a shipment of used next-generation light water reactor fuel from a commercial nuclear power plant to support research and testing.
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Simpson, Risch announce Class of 2028 service Academy Nominations
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson and U.S. Senator Jim Risch announced Thursday their nominations to the United States service academies for the upcoming 2024- 2025 school year.
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – January 26, 2024
Here’s what you should know to start your Friday.
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Governor Brad Little announces Idaho’s support of Texas in Southern Border Crisis
In a social media post on X Idaho Governor Brad Little announced Idaho stands in support of Texas as the crisis on the nation’s southern border.
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Officers seek for information about several deer shot, left to waste in Teton Canyon
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline at 1-800-632-5999
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Fires rip through local businesses, what employees need to know
Two fires have damaged local businesses in Idaho Falls and Ammon during the past month.
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Gordon supports Texas’ right to secure its border
“I remain committed to a secure border, and to supporting states struggling with the ongoing security crisis along our southern border.”
Continue Reading Keep an eye on the sky for January’s full ‘wolf moon’
The first full moon of the new year, known as the wolf moon, will shine in the night sky Thursday.
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Warmth continues across east Idaho
While this does put a damper on the snowy conditions across the region, it is giving us many other conditions for us to be concerned about.
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Idaho Falls awarded grant money to improve Pancheri Bridge
The Pancheri Bridge in Idaho Falls is in “desperate need of rehabilitation,” according to the City of Idaho Falls, and repairs are on the way.
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Bobbi Barrasso, wife of Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, has died after a fight with brain cancer
Bobbi Barrasso, a former U.S. Senate staffer and the wife of Republican Sen. John Barrasso, has died after a two-year struggle with brain cancer. She was 70.
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18th annual Souper Bowl kicks off
The schools collected over 200,000 food cans in 2023.
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