Avalanche triggers rescue response near Island Park
Search and rescue crews from both Clark County and Fremont County responded this afternoon after reports of an avalanche near Island…
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Saturday girls state H.S. basketball tournament day 3 scores – February 21
Area girls state high school basketball tournament day 3 scores for Saturday, February…
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Firefighters battle massive blaze at Baker Country Market in Salmon
Firefighters are currently on the scene of a massive structure fire at a local landmark. The Salmon Volunteer Fire Department reports that the Baker…
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Home Improvement Expo draws hundreds to Pocatello’s Mountain View Event Center
Day two of the expo brought hundreds of patrons through the doors of the Mountain View Event Center, where local vendors showcased products and…
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Adult injured in Bear Lake County shooting involving child; Sheriff issues safety warning
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a stark reminder regarding gun safety this week following a shooting incident involving a child…
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Partially cloudy skies and rising temps through Monday
We’re tracking mostly sunny skies for Saturday afternoon with high temperatures in the mid 30’s. Light winds around 6mph. Overnight, lows will drop…
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Immigrants in Idaho: Major study analyzes the economic costs to Idaho of mass deportation
A new study finds that implementing mass deportation could cost Idaho 55,000 jobs, $5.1 billion in gross state product, and $397 million in tax…
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Friday boys district H.S. basketball tournament scores – February 20
Area boys district high school basketball tournament scores; Wyoming boys basketball scores for Friday, February…
Continue Reading Friday girls state basketball tournament day 2 scores – February 20
Aea girls state basketball tournament day 2 scores for Friday, February…
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The Barefoot Runner: Jackson Laird Stuns at Simplot Games
The Simplot Games are the pinnacle athletic event in Pocatello every year, with athletes coming from around the world to compete. The athletes train…
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City of Idaho Falls warns of utility bill phishing scam targeting residents
The City of Idaho Falls is warning community members about an email phishing scam in which scammers are posing as the city in an attempt to steal…
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Idaho Tax Commission issues guidance on new ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ deductions
Following Idaho’s adoption of federal tax changes under the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” the Idaho State Tax Commission has released updates for the…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office seeking information on ‘reckless’ motorcyclist
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a “reckless” motorcyclist who fled from an attempted traffic stop on…
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Officials investigating terrorism-related event after driver rammed car into Nevada power substation
A driver is dead after he rammed a vehicle through the gate of a power substation in Boulder City, Nevada, on Thursday in what authorities are…
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A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court
President Donald Trump’s months of preparation for a Supreme Court ruling on his sweeping tariff powers did little to contain his rage when the…
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Mass layoffs reported at Blackfoot’s Spudnik, Company releases letter confirming job cuts
One of Idaho’s most prominent agricultural manufacturers is cutting back its workforce. In a letter posted to the official Spudnik Facebook page,…
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IDOC searching for 40-year-old who allegedly fled supervised parole
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a convicted felon who failed to report to his parole officer earlier this month.
Kenyon King,…
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City of Idaho Falls to host public open house for Woodruff Avenue improvements
The City of Idaho Falls is planning improvements along Woodruff Avenue from Meppen Canal to U.S. 26 (Yellowstone Avenue) to enhance safety and…
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Marshall Public Library awarded $10,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation
“We were excited to be recognized as one of the few Carnegie libraries that is still being used as a library. We are proud of our historic building…
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WATCH LIVE: President Trump hold press conference on Supreme Court tariff ruling
President Trump is expected to address the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs in a press conference scheduled for today at 10:45…
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IFPD investigating suspected planned murder-suicide on Rainier Street
The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two bodies were discovered at a home in the 1700 block of…
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Boise Woman Among Victims of Devastating California Avalanche
A Boise woman was among those killed in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, earlier this week.
Liz Clabaugh, 52, of Boise, and her sister…
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6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche
A group of close friends and experienced skiers had long planned a backcountry trip in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains, but their trek ended in…
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Police Investigating Death in Idaho Falls Neighborhood; No Threat to Public Safety
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a death in the 1700 block of Rainier St.
The details surrounding the death are limited at this…
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Thursday boys district H.S. basketball scores – February 19
Area boys district high school basketball tournament scores for Thursday, February…
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Ara girls state basketball tournament day 1 scores for Thursday, February…
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Calm and cold conditions
We have some chilly conditions in the forecast behind our latest storm system. We’ll just have a few isolated snow showers for Thursday night and…
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INL unveils $15M molten salt testing capability for advanced reactors
“This is a capability that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world,” said National Reactor Innovation Center Program Manager Josh Gillespie.…
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Dry winter leaves Idaho landscapers shoveling for profits
Many Idaho landscapers depend on snow to keep business going, and this winter has made that…
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Team USA writes another chapter in its hockey rivalry with Canada. It’s one they’ll want to read again
From the jaws of defeat, Team USA pulled off an astonishing Olympic comeback, sending the players leaving Italy with gold medals swinging around…
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Nevada man sentenced to 17 years for eastern Idaho drug trafficking
A 45-year-old Nevada man will spend more than 17 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that funneled…
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21-year-old Ukrainian refugee with Utah ties killed alongside boyfriend in N.C. shooting
A 21-year-old Ukrainian refugee with Utah ties was killed alongside her boyfriend on Valentine’s Day, and the family is seeking to bring her body…
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Big wheels, big dreams: Rigby High students drive tractors to school for FFA
This morning, Feb. 19, around a dozen tractors made their way to Rigby High School, all driven by students. It’s the 8th annual Partnership with…
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KIFI 65 Years: Weather tech and forecasting in the early days of broadcasting
Since the very start of KIFI’s 65 years of broadcasting, weather reports and forecasts have been a fixture of our live broadcasts.
From a simple…
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ITD approves $10 million to replace damaged Riverton Road Bridge; Construction starts this Spring
Work will begin this spring with the demolition of the old bridge. The new bridge is expected to be completed this…
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State budget writers invoke recession concerns amid cuts, sparking disagreements
A Republican lawmaker is criticizing Idaho’s top budget writers after they claimed on television that 26 states are in a recession — a figure…
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Kitchen fire sparks $20K in damages; Firefighters issue safety warning
A local family is safe this morning after a kitchen fire broke out in their duplex on Wednesday night, Feb. 18. While the blaze caused significant…
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75-Year-Old Custer County Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Possession of Child Pornography
A 75-year-old Custer County man will spend up to two decades in prison after being caught in the act of viewing child pornography. On February 10th,…
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State Trooper Warns Against the Dangers of Distracted Driving
For a state trooper, the difference between a routine traffic stop and a life-altering tragedy is often a matter of “inches and…
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Idaho Falls Catholics commemorate Ash Wednesday
“Ash Wednesday is really the the kickoff to Lent,” said Valerie Finnigan, an Idaho Falls Catholic. “… We’re all to come together in sackcloth and…
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Wednesday boys district H.S. basketball scores – February 18
Area boys high district high school basketball tournament scores for Wednesday, February…
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More snow for Wednesday night with colder temps to end the week
There’s more snow in the forecast for late Wednesday as a convergence zone sets up behind the latest cold front. For Wednesday night, snow is…
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8 backcountry skiers killed and 1 missing after deadliest avalanche in California’s recorded history
CNN By Martin Goillandeau and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Eight skiers buried by snow and debris near California’s Lake Tahoe amid dangerous…
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F-16s may soon replace A-10s at Gowen Field — environmental impact analysis underway
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the ‘Warthog’, has been flying out of Gowen Field for three decades.
“It’s the longest serving…
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Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary
When President Donald Trump convenes the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday, he is expected to run it like one of his Cabinet…
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Police respond to a surge of crashes as winter weather grips the area
As severe winter weather grips Southeast Idaho, Idaho State Police troopers have been busy responding to several slide-offs and crashes along I-15…
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Meta’s Zuckerberg testifies about social media’s effects on children in landmark trial
By Clare Duffy, Samantha Delouya, Veronica Miracle, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled Wednesday about whether his…
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Checkgate: Bribery investigation looming after Wyoming lawmakers receive checks on House Floor
A firestorm of controversy is erupting in the “Cowboy State” after a Teton County Republican leader was caught distributing campaign checks directly…
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Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm
Teen dating violence is not just a statistic; it is happening in Canyon County, and local advocates say the numbers are rising.
At Advocates Against…
Continue Reading 8 backcountry skiers killed after California avalanche; 6 survivors have been rescued
Eight of nine skiers buried in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains have died, according to the Nevada…
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Here are the key developments in the weekslong search for Nancy Guthrie
CNN, FBI, KOLD, SAVANNAH GUTHRIE, INSTAGRAM By Danya Gainor, Chelsea Bailey, Karina Tsui, CNN Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — The search for…
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Victims Identified in Sunday Night Stabbing; Suspect in Custody
Following the arrest of their alleged attacker, authorities have identified the victims of a violent Sunday night stabbing. The victims have been…
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First Alert Weather Day #2 – More accumulating snow into the afternoon
Snow into the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. SW winds 15-25= gusts. 60% chance for the Snake River Plain. Accumulations will…
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Tuesday boys district basketball scores – February 17
Area boys district high school basketball tournament scores for Tuesday, February…
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New Pocatello program aims to help those with special needs during emergency response
The City of Pocatello is launching a new tool to help first responders support individuals with special needs during an emergency…
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Beyond the Books: Cuts to higher education
Universities like Idaho State University are facing additional reductions on top of previous cuts, while K-12 schools have largely been spared.…
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More scattered snow for Tuesday night and Wednesday A.M.
Round 2 tonight ! FIGHT ! – Michael…
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10 Missing, 6 Trapped: Massive search and rescue underway after Northern California avalanche
A massive search and rescue operation is currently unfolding in the Northern California backcountry after an avalanche swept through a group of 16…
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Anthrax cases in Idaho livestock raises concerns, risk to public remains low
A recent anthrax outbreak in southern Idaho livestock has triggered concern among residents, but a local veterinarian says the risk to the general…
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High winds and icy winter conditions lead to multiple crashes across Southeast Idaho Tuesday
A combination of strong winds and icy roads made for a hectic and dangerous morning on the roads, and tomorrow, Wednesday February 18th, we could see…
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Life-flight called to scene of major crash near Teton County
A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck sent one person to the hospital via emergency airlift on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies with the…
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Tyler Peterson sentenced for role in 12-year-old brother’s death
The brother of 12-year-old West Haven boy, Gavin Peterson, who died of child abuse in 2024, now knows how long he will spend in prison.
Tyler…
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Utah playwright’s show about living with cerebral palsy accepted into New York theater festival
A man with cerebral palsy who dreamt of being the lead in a play decided to take matters into his own hands by writing that play himself.
Andrew…
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Jackknifed semi-truck blocking lanes on US-26 near Swan Valley
Idaho State Police troopers are on the scene of an accident impacting traffic along US-26 near Swan Valley. According to ISP, a jackknifed semi-truck…
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Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon: CEI launches official Alumni Network
Graduates of the College of Eastern Idaho now have a dedicated place to reunite with the ‘Falcon Family.’ Tuesday, CEI officially launched a new…
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Gov. Little Expresses Concern Over Deepening Legislative Cuts
Gov. Brad Little said he’s concerned about the proposed budget cuts coursing through the Statehouse — but also said he has limited options at…
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TRAVEL UPDATE: Area highways reopen after icy roads force closures
A winter storm that brought high winds and snow is causing icy roads and power outages across the region on Tuesday…
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Idaho records exposed officer misconduct. Then the state decided to conceal them.
Idaho’s prison system and the state agency that certifies law enforcement will now conceal information about officers’ employment histories,…
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ISP investigates Thursday’s multi-vehicle crash north of McCammon
Idaho State Police are investigating a chain-reaction collision that snarled traffic on southbound I-15 last Thursday.
The crash occurred at…
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IDFG seeking the public’s help after three mule deer left to waste in Southwest Idaho
Conservation Officers with Idaho Fish and Game are investigating three separate incidents of mule deer being shot and left to waste in southwest…
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Crash involving power pole shuts down Ucon Road; Drivers advised to avoid area
Bonneville County Sheriff deputies and Rocky Mountain Power are on the scene on 45th East, between 81st North and 97th North. The road is closed…
Continue Reading Monday boys district H.S. basketball scores – February 16
Area boys district high school basketball scores for Monday, February…
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Chasing Olympic dreams: New Neutral Zone ice rink hosts grand opening in Rexburg
With lots of little eyes focused on the Olympics in Italy and a brand-new, world-class facility in Rexburg, who knows whether the next generation of…
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Blackfoot hosts Powerlifting Competition to help fundraise for new equipment
Powerlifitng isn’t as well known as a lot of high school sports, but more students are getting into the action and the local interest is…
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Strong cold front sweeps through the region; wind and winter weather advisories
Gutsy winds tonight, as we have a strong cold front moving through the region for Monday night and early Tuesday morning.…
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Idaho Falls Rescue Mission Hits Record Capacity Despite Warm Winter
Record-breaking demand is pushing the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission to its limits this winter, with officials reporting that all three of its shelters…
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From Idaho peaks to ocean deeps, local photos head undersea
Area photographers are looking forward to some of their photographs being displayed in the USS Idaho.
The commissioning of the new Navy submarine is…
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“Following the law while enforcing it” Local candidates tackle immigration issues
The Bonneville County Democratic Party says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could be a problem in East Idaho.
The Bonneville County…
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Idaho Falls Police investigate motorcycle accident on Broadway, I-15 underpass
Idaho Falls Police are investigating an accident involving a motorcycle and pickup on Broadway at the I-15…
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Pocatello Police search for suspect in double stabbing
At approximately 10:06 p.m. on February 15, 2026, officers responded to the 700 block of South Arthur Avenue after receiving reports that two women…
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BCSO Issues Urgent Warning: Jail Bonding Scams Targeting Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm following a surge in reports of jail inmate bonding scams targeting the area. This…
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From Sun to Snow: Winter Weather Returns Early This Week
Heading into Sunday afternoon, we’re tracking mostly sunny skies, with highs in the lower 50s. Winds will begin to increase this afternoon, with…
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Saturday high school basketball scores – February 14
Area boys high school basketball and girls district basketball tournament scores for Saturday, February…
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Area boys high school basketball scores for Friday, February…
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Officer and two deputies’ actions found justified in officer-involved shootings
Three members of local law enforcement have been cleared in two separate officer involved shootings back in…
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Mild weekend temperatures; stormy weather arriving Tuesday
Patchy fog overnight with a mild weekend. Our next storm arrives late Monday.…
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A star-spangled celebration: Dignitaries read Declaration of Independence at local courthouse
“In the Declaration of Independence, along with the powers that are given to the people, the government rests with us,” said Jon Walker, a…
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Missing Ammon man found dead in Bingham County
Deric Gardner is described as being 6 feet tall, approximately 190 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing a lighter flannel type…
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Local districts clarify protest response following statewide student walkouts
Following recent student protests over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations in Twin Falls and Boise, local school…
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ISU President Speaks on Major Changes to the University
Idaho State University is facing a difficult time as statewide budget cuts to higher education have forced the administration to make decisions which…
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Couple shares secrets to 65 years of marriage ahead of Valentine’s Day
A couple celebrating 65 years of marriage may have the answer to the timeless question: What’s the secret to a successful marriage?
Gordan and Joann…
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Teen hopes to take clog dancing skills to overseas competition
Dance can be a form of expression. For one Syracuse teen, Hannah Moore, she wants to take her passion for dance overseas.
Many people are familiar…
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Friday Morning Fog Gives Way to Warmer Weekend
For Friday morning into Saturday, we’ll see patchy fog for the Snake River Plain and surrounding valleys in the wake of our latest storm.…
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Thursday girls district H.S. basketball tournament scores – February 12
Area girls district high school basketball tournament scores for Thursday, February…
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Budget battles boiling in Boise as lawmakers tighten the belt
Idaho Democratic leaders warned that Idaho has a revenue problem, not a spending problem.
GOP Rep. Rod Furniss agreed that revenue reductions lead…
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Patchy fog for Friday with some mountain sunshine
For tonight and Friday, we’ll see patchy fog for the Snake River Plain and surrounding valleys in the wake of our latest…
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‘A difficult moment’: ISU announces sweeping changes amid budget constraints
Idaho State University is reshaping itself with sweeping changes in the face of current and looming state budget cuts.
That includes merging…
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Lookout Credit Union donates $125,000 for Ammon park upgrades
Lookout Credit Union is donating $125,000 to the City of Ammon to fund a new playground in McCowin Park. The investment aims to modernize the…
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White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup
The White House is looking to exercise tighter control over key areas of the US Health and Human Services Department, planning a shakeup of top…
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LDS Church names Elder Clark G. Gilbert to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today the calling and ordination of Elder Clark G. Gilbert to the Quorum of the Twelve…
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