House panel votes to hold Clintons in contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers have taken the next step toward holding Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to…
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Husband and wife dead in apparent murder-suicide near Idaho-Wyoming border
Multiple people are dead following a domestic disturbance at a remote property along the Idaho-Wyoming border that drew a large-scale police response…
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Six displaced after overnight apartment fire in Pocatello
The fire was first called in just after 11 PM from an apartment at 335 North Hayes Avenue. Only 4 of the 6 apartments were occupied at the time, and…
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Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw delivers inaugural State of the City Address
Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw is set to deliver her first State of the City address later today, Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Mayor Burtenshaw will begin her…
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Life Before Dinosaurs: The Museum of Idaho’s new prehistoric exhibit opens January 31
Starting January 31, the Museum of Idaho invites visitors to step far deeper into prehistory with the opening of Life Before Dinosaurs: Meet the…
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Blind Woman Advocates for Change in Blackfoot
Angelina Quilimaco became completely blind as an infant and can only sense slight shadows. That reality makes everyday tasks more complicated —…
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Where are they now? Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart and key figures in her kidnapping case
“I’m not just that girl that was kidnapped. That happened to me, but I’m so much more,” Elizabeth Smart told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in…
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Tuesday girls high school basketball scores – January 20
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Tuesday boys high school basketball scores – January 20
Area boys high school basketball scores for Tuesday, January…
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Parental Choice Tax Credit lawsuit heads to the Idaho Supreme Court
The new $50 million program passed the Legislature in February 2025, and was signed by Gov. Brad Little in the face of significant resistance. The…
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Idaho gas prices drop below national average for first time in months
Idaho drivers are enjoying a rare break at the pump this January, with gas prices sitting below the national average and about 25 cents cheaper than…
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Pocatello seeks public input on city entryway and roadway redesign
“This feedback will help guide future beautification efforts for our city’s roadways and entryways,” said Jim Anglesey, Pocatello’s…
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Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations
even prominent medical associations on Monday sued to reverse changes to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s childhood vaccine…
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Rexburg to open new indoor ice rink following “amazing” private donation
The city of Rexburg is excited to welcome a new attraction to town. They are introducing a new ice skating rink for hockey, figure skating, and…
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Boise hospital ambush suspect reaches plea deal to avoid death penalty
Nicholas Umphenour, the man accused of engaging in a deadly hospital ambush to free a white supremacist inmate, has reached a plea deal with…
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Eastern Idaho Ag Expo opens today at ICCU Dome
The Eastern Idaho Ag Expo kicks off today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ICCU…
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Second lady Usha Vance announces she’s pregnant with her fourth child
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday.…
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Rexburg puts Winterfest 2026 on permanent ice due to total lack of snow
Due to an unseasonal and total lack of snow, the City of Rexburg’s Winterfest 2026 has put on permanent ice. The Rexburg Parks and Recreation…
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How much tech is too much? Idaho hunters debate proposed legislation
Idaho Fish and Game is proposing new regulations to the Idaho legislature this session that would restrict hunters’ use of advanced technology…
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Trump administration asks judge to reject Minnesota’s bid to stop immigration crackdown
The Department of Justice asked a federal judge Monday to reject a bid by Minnesota leaders to block President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown…
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Gold-silver-backed debit cards pitched as new way to pay in Idaho
A new way to pay could be coming to Idaho — letting residents buy everyday items with gold or silver using a debit card linked to physical precious…
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Enrollment lottery opens for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls
The lottery period is officially open for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls, the city’s newest tuition-free K-12 public charter school, ahead of its scheduled…
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Areas of freezing fog with light winds
Some low cloud cover and fog tonight will make viewing the Northern Lights a bit difficult.…
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Plunging into Civil Rights: Polar plunge marks MLK Jr. Day
“In Florida, I was public enemy number one – black guy crossing the street, they see me coming, I’d hear the door lock,” said Patrick Toussaint.…
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Idaho Democrats call to pause Parental Choice Tax Credit program funds
Idaho’s newly launched Parental Choice Tax Credit program drew heavy interest from families with over 3,300 applications submitted within the first…
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Charlie Kirk’s widow calls for an end to “undue delay” in murder case
Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, has filed a formal motion pushing for a speedy trial for Tyler Robinson, the…
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ISU and Pocatello community march to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dozens are expected to gather in Pocatello on Monday to march in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The longstanding tradition at Idaho State…
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College of Eastern Idaho hits record breaking apprenticeship enrollment
This year, the College of Eastern Idaho recorded an all-time high of 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs. The school says this…
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Severe solar storm to put Northern Lights over Idaho tonight, forecasters say
Under the current forecast, the northern lights may be visible across much of the northern half of the United States, and even as far south as…
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Drivers walk away unharmed after fiery Monday morning semi-truck crash along I-15
A semi crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls has blocked the highway.…
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Trump officials investigate protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service, targeting ICE official
By Andy Rose, Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — A Sunday morning church service in the Twin Cities interrupted by anti-Immigration and Customs…
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‘Costco Club’ gives Utah men a safe place to open up, find emotional support
Nearly every month, a group of Utah men come together in an unexpected place to talk about mental health while building connections and finding…
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Draper woman with MS finds freedom on the slopes thanks to local nonprofit
A Draper woman living with multiple sclerosis has reached new heights thanks to a local group.
“It is a great feeling. I mean, it just wipes out…
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Convicted murderer accused of brutal attack on Idaho prison guard
An Idaho Department of Corrections staff member has been hospitalized following a brutal assault by a convicted murderer at the Idaho Maximum…
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Saturday high school basketball scores – January 17
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Saturday, January…
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Icy Inferno Heats Up Ammon
Over one thousand people in the community of Ammon gathered at McCowin Park for the 6th annual “Icy Inferno” where the fire department sets a massive…
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Idaho-Falls native filmmaker screening his award-winning documentary around Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho (KIFI) – Get ready for an adventure next week as award-winning Idaho filmmaker Dusty Hulet brings his riveting documentary “Bears of…
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‘It’s just not affordable:’ Idaho Democratic Party Chair outlines major concerns for the Legislature
“Idaho Democrats are very concerned about what we’re seeing happen with the budget and the expressed priorities,” said Idaho Democratic Party…
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Protesters Gather on Broadway Bridge Speaking Out Against Wars
A small group of the Young Democrats of Bonneville protested on the Broadway Bridge today. Their signs read anti-war slogans as well as those…
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Hosts MLK Day Brunch
The Pocatello Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day…
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Friday girls high school basketball scores – January 16
Area girls high school basketball scores for Friday, January…
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Friday boys high school basketball scores – January 16
Area boys high school basketball scores for Friday, January 16. Wyoming boys high school basketball scores.…
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Dry this weekend with some patchy morning fog
Chilly overnight with some areas of freezing fog. We’ll warm to the 30’s this weekend with dry…
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Tribal Members encouraged to carry identification cards after reported ICE activity
Amid growing concerns over recent ICE operations in Southeast Idaho, Shoshone-Bannock tribal leadership is advising all members to carry valid tribal…
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Portneuf Valley Adaptive Sports Trains to Bring Snow Sports to All
For lots of people in the area, skiing and snowboarding are favorite sports. For others, thanks to new technology and a group of dedicated…
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Construction begins on Pocatello’s Center Street underpass project
Work is officially underway on the Center Street Underpass Project. This important project marks another step toward improving safety, accessibility,…
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FBI director and deputy attorney general visit Minneapolis amid ongoing tensions
FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche visited Minneapolis on Friday, according to a post on Patel’s X account.
The…
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Family remembers Utah man killed in Wyoming avalanche
Family members on Thursday were remembering a Utah man killed in an avalanche in Wyoming as an adventurer who loved life and others around…
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ChatGPT to start showing users ads based on their conversations
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — ChatGPT may soon serve up ads for products it thinks you’d like to buy. OpenAI announced on Friday that…
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Chocolate Lover’s Affair Promises Sweets and Silent Auction
If you’re looking for a sweet way to either have a girls’ night out or a fun date night, you’ll want to check out the upcoming Chocolate Lover’s…
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Trump considering new tariffs on countries that oppose his annexation plans for Greenland
President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering applying new tariffs on countries that oppose his ambition of annexing Greenland.
“I may put…
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson appears in court as defense pushes to disqualify prosecutors from the case
By Andi Babineau, Nick Watt, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 55 years for second-degree murder in fatal beating
Robert Wyatt Lange, 21, of Idaho Falls, has been sentenced today, January 16th, 2026. He will be serving a fixed 20 years, indeterminate for 35…
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Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas
As tensions in Iran escalate, policymakers in Washington are weighing whether the United States should get involved. For most Idahoans, the debate…
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Driver uninjured in rollover crash near Jefferson Lake
A 32-year-old driver escaped without injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash near Jefferson Lake late Thursday night. The crash drew a large…
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Clear skies and patchy fog moving into the weekend
Drier weather and warm days with frigid nights will continue into the weekend, with temperatures climbing into the upper 30s and light winds. High…
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Thursday boys high school basketball scores – January 15
Area boys high school basketball scores for Thursday, January…
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Thursday girls high school basketball scores – January 15
Area girls high school basketball scores for Thursday, January…
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Hero’s send-off: Local P.E. teacher entering U.S. Navy receives unforgettable farewell
The P.E. teacher to hundreds of seventh and eighth graders received a special surprise on Thursday – with 728 students lining every hall in the…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office finds missing Ammon woman
Chandra Goody Martin, 42, was reported missing by her family yesterday, January 14, after several failed attempts to find her. According to BCSO,…
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High pressure overhead is keeping the inversion in place.…
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Rexburg Police respond to mental health crisis at local hotel
A local hotel was evacuated Wednesday morning after reports of a man threatening guests with a firearm triggered a heavy police response. The…
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Man wanted for ramming patrol cars taken into custody after Highway 26 standoff
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off a portion of U.S. Highway 26 east of Ririe due to a tactical incident involving a wanted…
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Two men arrested for masked burglary and aggravated battery on local homeowner
Two Idaho Falls men were arrested late Wednesday night after an alleged masked burglary at a Bonneville County home, where they’re accused of…
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Federal agent shoots a man officials say assaulted an officer, sparking new protests in Minneapolis
KARE, CNN By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in a week, a shooting involving an immigration agent sparked…
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Café Zupas restaurant grand opening in Ammon
Ammon, ID (KIFI) – Ammon food lovers are in for a treat this January with the opening of a new restaurant! Cafe Zupas will hold its grand opening on…
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Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push
President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums,…
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Utah man arrested following alleged bomb threats made in emergency room
An Ogden man faces a dozen charges after police allege he walked into a hospital emergency room and claimed to have a bomb.
Dustin Eugene Child, 50,…
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Verizon says it’s fixed the massive outage that left many without phone calling and data services
Verizon said it has resolved an hours-long outage that is believed to have left tens of thousands of US customers without access to voice and data…
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“Leadership, Humility, and Grit”: Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue mourns longtime teammate killed in snowmobile crash
The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team is mourning the loss of a long-standing member after a fatal snowmobiling accident over the weekend. In…
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“Icy Inferno” Bonfire Night returns to the city of Ammon
Returning for the 6th year, the “Icy Inferno” Bonfire Night will offer a night of celebration for Ammon residents this weekend. Residents in the area…
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Grocery tax repeal debate: Vital funding or a burden on residents
A voter initiative to repeal the grocery tax in Idaho is stirring discussion in the…
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Kohberger victims’ families meet to remember daughters at memorial in Coeur d’Alene
A wall honoring their children had been established as a memorial in McEuen park. The two families visited the engraved site, and shared pictures of…
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Patchy fog overnight and Thursday morning with above average temperatures
Slightly colder temps for tonight and Thursday with a chance of morning fog.…
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Pocatello Rotary Club looks forward to hosting annual Chocolate Lover’s Affair
The community of Pocatello is in for a treat very soon. The Chocolate Lover’s Affair put on by the Pocatello Rotary Club at the Stephen’s Performing…
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Idaho’s most dangerous roads: US-95 and state highways outpace interstates in deadly crashes
EAST IDAHO (KIFI) — A recent nationwide analysis of 129,825 fatal crashes by ISelect has revealed a trend: state highways, are the site of the most…
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Farnsworth Middle School wins ITD’s ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest with “Catch My Drift”
Farnsworth Middle School was the center of a special celebration this Wednesday as students gathered for a special introduction. The guest of honor?…
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Bannock County Coroner identifies 51-year-old killed in Tuesday’s US 30 crash
Authorities in Bannock County have released the identity of the 51-year-old man killed on Tuesday after his vehicle struck a detached semi-trailer on…
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63-year-old man killed in Big Hole Mountain snowmobile crash
A weekend excursion turned tragic in the Big Hole Mountain range after a 63-year-old man lost his life in a snowmobile crash.
The incident took…
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House Oversight moves forward on contempt against both Clintons after Hillary Clinton is a no-show in Epstein probe
Contempt proceedings will officially move forward against both Clintons on Capitol Hill after Hillary Clinton failed to appear for a deposition in…
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Junk Removal Expert Gives Tips for National Organize Your House Day
Today is National Organize Your Home Day, and if you’re not sure where to start, Local News 8 talked to a local junk disposal expert to give you a…
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YouTube will let parents stop their teens from endlessly scrolling short videos
YouTube will now let parents limit the amount of time their teens can spend scrolling through its short-form video feature, Shorts, or block them all…
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Nationwide Verizon outage leaves hundreds of thousands without service
A massive network outage at Verizon Communications, the nation’s largest wireless provider, has disrupted phone and internet services for hundreds…
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US suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States is indefinitely suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries in another expansion…
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One arrested in connection to deadly Salt Lake City church shooting
Salt Lake City police have arrested one man in connection with last week’s shooting outside a Salt Lake City church in which two people were killed…
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Water Tower demolition update
Idaho Falls (ID) – The original water tower demolition, previously delayed over the weekend, has officially begun. The delay, due to strong winds…
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Idaho’s ‘Fairness in Women’s Sports’ case heard by U.S. Supreme Court
“Justice Roberts then basically said that if we don’t define sex, then how shall we know if we’re discriminating?” said Rep. Barbara Ehardt,…
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Area girls high school basketball scores for Tuesday, January…
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Mostly sunny and above normal temperatures this week
Inversion returning, temps steady and no signs of change until late next week……
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TCSAR volunteers rescue two backcountry skiers in separate incidents this week
Two injured backcountry skiers are recovering this evening after crews from Teton County Search and Rescue rushed to their aid in separate incidents…
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ISU breaks ground on major renovation for Roy F. Christensen Complex
A big day for Idaho State University as work begins on a major renovation! Tuesday, school leaders broke ground on major renovations to the Roy F.…
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Zoo Boise welcomes rare Wolverine as latest addition
Ferocious, elusive, and tenacious— in many ways, the wolverine is synonymous with the western persona.
Now, Zoo Boise visitors will be able to…
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DOJ pleads with lawyers to get through ‘grind’ of Epstein files as criticism of redactions continues
The Justice Department is still struggling to process the massive trove of Epstein files and is prodding hundreds of lawyers reviewing pages to work…
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Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes
CNN By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday it is likely to side with two states…
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Illegally stocked Perch triggers alarm at Island Park Reservoir
An unusual catch on the Island Park reservoir has Idaho Fish and Game sounding the alarm.
Earlier this month, an angler ice fishing reeled in a…
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DHW ramps up work to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Idaho Child Care Program
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is launching a major crackdown on child care subsidy mismanagement, aiming to eliminate fraud, waste, and…
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What we know about the alleged arson at Mississippi’s largest and oldest synagogue
WLBT, BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION, US DISTRICT COURT, CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — It’s the oldest synagogue in Mississippi, a thriving…
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