DOJ sues Idaho over alleged failure to turn over voter registration records
A new legal battle is brewing between the federal government and the state of Idaho. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights…
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Idaho House lawmakers do ‘hostile’ takeover of E-Verify bill to mandate 287(g) agreements
BOISE, Idaho (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho House lawmakers, who said negotiations stalled on one immigration issue, opted to do a late-session…
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Limited dual credit classes aim to draw East Idaho high schoolers to in-demand careers
The College of Eastern Idaho and the Idaho National Laboratory are launching a summer dual-credit program to steer local high schoolers toward…
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Police release video from Tiger Woods’ latest rollover crash
By Amanda Musa, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Florida authorities released body camera video of the arrest of golf legend Tiger Woods, who was charged…
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Lunar liftoff: Artemis program boosted by ISU researchers at Craters of the Moon
“We’ve now more than a decade of continuous research out here with NASA to be able to use Craters of the Moon as a test bed for the moon, Mars and…
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Colder temps with scattered snow and rain for Thursday
A wind advisory has been posted for Thursday. We’ll also see scattered rain and snow with a possible thunderstorm.…
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Wednesday girls high school softball scores – April 1
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Wednesday boys high school baseball scores – April 1
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ISU President Wagner Delivers State of the University Address
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner delivered the State of the University address this afternoon at Frazier Hall on campus. Students,…
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Idaho’s Medical Marijuana debate: Voters push for medical access as lawmakers dig in
A renewed push to legalize medical Marijuana in Idaho is gaining traction — but it is also facing pushback from lawmakers at the statehouse. A…
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USDA to move Forest Service Headquarters to Salt Lake City
In a landmark shift for federal land management, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday that the Forest Service will move its…
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New tax breaks for Idaho: How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ has changed the 2025 Tax Season
The deadline for the 2025 tax season is April 15th, and with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passing last July, many Idahoans could be entitled to new…
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“Humanity’s next great voyage begins”: NASA’s Artemis II Launches to the Moon
The countdown has officially begun at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the agency prepares for the historic Artemis II test flight. NASA…
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Judges delay Luigi Mangione’s state and federal trials
By Kara Scannell, Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — The New York state judge overseeing Luigi Mangione’s murder case on Wednesday delayed the start of…
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Registration open for Pocatello’s “Run with the Big Dogs”
“It’s wonderful to see so many members of the community come out to support the shelter,” said Sarah Moore, Pocatello Animal Services Assistant…
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Idaho Power urges safety ahead of Spring yard work for Safe Digging Month
As warmer weather arrives and outdoor projects ramp up, Idaho Power is reminding residents that April is Safe Digging Month and encouraging everyone…
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Pocatello Looking at Future of University Area Neighborhoods
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The city of Pocatello is working on developing a 10-year plan for the residential area within the University area. That…
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President Trump to address the nation amid waning public support for Iran conflict
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime Address to the Nation tonight at 9:00 pm ET (7:00 pm MST) to provide what the…
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Teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime after changing students’ lives through music
At Oakcrest Elementary in West Jordan, the sound inside the gym said it all. A roar of cheers and dozens of students on their feet, all excitement…
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‘We can now say, without a doubt’: Sheriff’s office confirms Ted Bundy as killer of 1974 victim
he Utah County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update with what they say is “definitive information” on the murder of a teenager believed to…
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District 31: State budget-writer faces rematch with ‘traditional-values’ former lawmaker
Voters in District 31 will settle a debate in May.
Rep. Rod Furniss, R-Rigby, and former legislator Karey Hanks both claim they best represent the…
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WYDOT to close Teton Pass Thursday for avalanche control
Heads up for drivers heading over the Teton Pass. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close the pass tomorrow, Thursday, March 2nd, at 10…
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City of Nampa holds memorial service for late Mayor Rick Hogaboam
The City of Nampa said goodbye to Mayor Rick Hogaboam on Tuesday as neighbors gathered at the Ford Idaho Center to honor his life and legacy.
A…
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Gov. Little signs trans bathroom criminalization bill amid statewide rallies
Governor Brad Little has signed a new bill into law criminalizing the use of public bathrooms not matching biological sex. The new law marks a…
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West Yellowstone IMAX theatre demolished, leaving behind mixed local reaction
West Yellowstone, MT (KIFI) – A longtime staple in West Yellowstone is now gone, leaving behind memories—and a wave of emotion from the community.…
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Idaho law enforcement continue vocal opposition as ICE legislation heads to State Senate
Law enforcement groups throughout the state are sounding off in opposition to Senate Bill 1441 as it advances in the Idaho Senate.
“When you…
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Tuesday boys high school baseball scores – March 31
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Tuesday girls high school softball scores – March 31
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More wind with a chance of rain and thunderstorms; colder with a chance of snow Thursday
Two areas of low pressure are moving through the region. With a cold core of low-pressure arriving…
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Idaho Falls Walmart undergoes remodel to streamline checkout process
Idaho Falls’ Walmart storefront is getting a new look. The remodeling began last Sunday, March 29th.
A representative for the Walmart Corporation…
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Idaho Legislature passes bill requiring schools/doctors to report ‘social transitions’ to parents
A bill aimed at ending what supporters call “secretive transitions” in Idaho schools and healthcare settings is heading to the Governor’s desk. House…
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SCOTUS set to to tackle Birthright Citizenship Wednesday; Idaho AG backs Trump’s executive order
The United States Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments tomorrow, April 1, in the landmark case Trump v. Barbara, a legal battle…
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Local nonprofits receive over $900,000 from Pocatello Light the World Giving Machines
After a tremendous winter season of giving, the Light the World Giving Machine presented checks to local nonprofits in Pocatello Tuesday…
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University of Utah scientists have made a discovery that could help battle Great Salt Lake dust
A recent scientific find by University of Utah researchers could help combat the problem of toxic dust blowing off the exposed Great Salt Lake…
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Utah man sentenced to 7 months jail in death of his daughter
An Ogden man charged in the death of his 4-month old daughter has been sentenced to about seven months jail.
Nicholas James Horsley, 28, pleaded…
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“Scratch for Schools” fundraiser returns to Southeast Idaho
The Idaho Lottery is bringing back its annual “Scratch for Schools” fundraiser to Southeastern Idaho, and this year’s event is set to be the…
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Massive haystack fire in Hamer has died down overnight
Multiple agencies are on the scene of a large brush/haystack fire in Hamer, Idaho.
According to Hamer Fire Chief Scott Jacobs, on Monday afternoon,…
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The Countdown Begins: NASA holds pre-launch news conference ahead of historic Artemis II mission
The countdown has officially begun at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the agency prepares for the historic Artemis II test flight. NASA…
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Bonneville County clarifies early voting dates for May primary election
Bonneville County election officials are working to clear up confusion after inaccurate flyers regarding the upcoming May Primary Election were…
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Attorneys for accused Charlie Kirk assassin file to delay key hearing following inconclusive ballistics report
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, filed a motion Friday to postpone a key preliminary…
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‘This illusion that they’re working with us is a farce’: Idaho Senate advances ICE bill
A revived immigration bill that would require local law enforcement agencies to work with federal immigration officials is moving forward at the…
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Raising Cane’s Chubbuck location celebrates its grand opening with all-day festivities
Chubbuck, ID (KIFI) – The wait is almost over for chicken-finger fans in eastern Idaho. Raising Cane’s is opening its first Chubbuck location today…
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The hidden danger of gifting Easter Rabbits
Local animal advocates and rescue groups in Idaho are issuing an urgent warning to families this week as Easter Sunday approaches: A live rabbit,…
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Monday high school scores – March 30
Area boys high school baseball and girls high school softball scores for Monday, March…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces changes to meeting schedule
Beginning on September 6, Sunday school classes along with the Relief Society, Elders Quorum, Young Women, and Aaronic Priesthood meetings will be…
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Bingham County shooting: 56-year-old man dead, woman shot in face during domestic dispute
A Shelley man is dead, and a woman remains in critical condition with an apparent gunshot wound to the face after an early morning shooting that…
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Local nonprofits receive over $625,000 from Rexburg Light The World Giving Machines
Light the World Giving Machine presented checks to 7 local nonprofits this afternoon in Rexburg.
Over 48 days (from November 15th to January 1st),…
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Idaho Falls to swear in Johan Olson as new Fire Chief
“I am honored to return to Idaho Falls and serve as fire chief for a department that means so much to me and to serve a community that truly feels…
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Rockslide crashes wedding ceremony in southern Utah
A couple had an unexpected visitor at their elopement ceremony on Saturday.
The couple was visiting from out of state for a picturesque “secret…
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NTSB: Pilot Error caused November single-engine plane crash in Snake River
Federal investigators have officially determined pilot error led to last November’s single-engine plane crash in the Snake River near Blackfoot.…
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School districts to ask voters for $181 million on May ballots
Idaho school districts are asking voters for more than $181 million this May.
The asks are more than double that of May 2025, where voters…
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“Tireless advocate” for Shoshone-Bannock Tribes identified as victim in fatal I-15 semi-truck crash
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are mourning the loss of William “Bill” F. Bacon, a longtime Tribal Judge and “tireless advocate” who passed away…
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Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner pleads not guilty to poaching charges
Brody Harshbarger, a sitting member of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, has pleaded not guilty to seven hunting-related misdemeanor charges…
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Coalition that challenged tax credit settles attorney fees with state
The coalition that unsuccessfully challenged Idaho’s private education tax credit has settled attorney fees with the state — but it’s unclear…
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ISP investigating Sunday afternoon semi-truck rollover near Butte City
A semi-truck crash on State Highway 33 caused major delays on Sunday afternoon. Fortunately, first responders say the driver involved walked away…
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High gas prices continue to affect the community
Although gas prices are going down, they are still nearly double from February. These higher costs are creating strains in people’s spending, causing…
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‘We’re not going to be quiet’: thousands join ‘No Kings’ rallies in Idaho Falls and Rexburg
Thousands of people took to the streets across Southeast Idaho, including Idaho Falls and Rexburg on Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings”…
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Wind Advisory on Monday Starts a Wet Week
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- A wind advisory Monday afternoon kicks off an eventful week of weather. Rain and mountain snow likely midweek before the…
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Madison Fire urges residents to register controlled burns for safety
The Madison Fire Department is urging residents to take extra precautions when conducting controlled burns, as crews respond to a growing number of…
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“No Kings” Protest fills streets from Caldwell Park to Bannock Courthouse
There were 17 No Kings Protests going on across Idaho and many more across the nation.
There have been protests every 3 protests in the last 9 months…
Friday boys high school baseball scores – March 27
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Governor signs bill cutting $21.8 million from disability housing; funding still exceeds 2022 levels
Gov. Brad Little made the difficult decision to sign legislation impacting disabled Idahoans on Thursday – cutting the Medicaid budget by $21.8…
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Idaho’s 2026 push to legalize medical marijuana enters final stretch
The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho is entering what organizers describe as a “final big push” to place medical cannabis on the November 2026…
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Idaho Senate passes bill criminalizing use of public bathrooms not matching biological sex
A controversial proposal that would criminalize those using public bathrooms that don’t match an individual’s biological sex is heading to Governor…
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Massive out-of-state contribution funds Idaho political action committee
Slapping an “of Idaho” onto the end of a political action committee’s name doesn’t necessarily mean the money it spends comes from within the…
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Tiger Woods in jail after being arrested on suspicion of DUI following car crash in Florida
Tiger Woods is in jail Friday after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin County Sheriff John…
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Warm, Dry Weekend to Finish up March
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- March will end with record or near record temperatures throughout the weekend. We’ll see dry days with some breezes and…
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House GOP rejects Senate DHS deal, prolonging shutdown
By Sarah Ferris, Veronica Stracqualursi, Ellis Kim, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — In a remarkable 24 hours in Washington, House…
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Cane’s Craze Hits East Idaho: Chubbuck braces for Raising Cane’s grand opening traffic, Idaho Falls location underway
Chubbuck’s new Raising Cane’s is set to open next Tuesday on the corner of Yellowstone Avenue and Bullock Street. While the wait is nearly over for…
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Gov. Little signs privacy bill sheilding release of U of I crime scene photos; new video shows Kohberger discussing “Moscow thing”
Governor Brad Little has signed Senate Bill 1250 into law, officially blocking the release of crime scene photos of the victims of the 2022…
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‘The genie’s out of the bottle:’ Little signs artificial intelligence education bill
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill instructing the Idaho Department of Education to develop a statewide framework for integrating generative…
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Idaho Sheriffs slam D.C. pressure to resurrect failed immigration enforcement bill
The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association is pushing back against what it calls a “deliberate attempt” by out-of-state political forces to resurrect a…
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Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100th Anniversary
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a century of helping business grow in the area. Thursday night, the…
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Diving into Spring Break: Heise opens summer pool for this week
“We noticed a lot of schools are out, so we’ve opened it up from 12 to 8 P.M. every day,” said Heise Hot Springs General Manager Sam Wilson. “That…
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How the ICONIC Program is building Idaho’s future one skid steer at a time
Idaho is solving its labor shortage one excavator at a time. Through the ICONIC program, a collaboration between the Idaho Transportation Department…
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Starting Monday- Street sweepers will be cleaning our streets
To remove sand and debris from roadways, the City of Idaho Falls Street Division will begin sweeping residential streets on Monday, March 30.
The…
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Holy cow! This stuck heifer required heavy machinery to free it from cattle guard
It just couldn’t moooooo-ve.
Multiple police agencies and local volunteers stepped up Wednesday to save a cow whose lack of fear got the best of…
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Idaho transfers hundreds of inmates to Arizona as state struggles with prison space
Facing a system operating at over 100% capacity, the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) has begun transferring hundreds of incarcerated men to a…
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Idaho Legislature passes bill to expand prison sex abuse law
A bill that would make it easier for prosecutors to charge prison staff accused of sexually abusing inmates passed the Idaho Senate on Tuesday and is…
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Pocatello man killed in head-on collision with semi-truck on I-15
A crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger car has stalled traffic along I-15 Southbound near E Center St. in Pocatello. Authorities are…
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Sewage tanker, pickup crash hospitalizes 81-year-old
According to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), the crash occurred around 3:48 PM near the intersection of U.S. 26 and 45th East. Emergency…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs raises over $30,000 for Special Olympics Idaho
A simple meal could make a big difference for athletes today. Jersey Mike’s Subs locations across Idaho will donate 100% of all sales to support…
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Police tip leads to 20-year combined sentence for Pocatello drug duo
Two convicted fentanyl traffickers will spend a combined 20 years in federal prison after a police tip led parole officers to uncover their drug…
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People In Need Coalition (PINC) serves 75,000 meals to the hungry, and needs your help
For six years, angels at the People in Need Coalition (PINC) have been serving the hungry with hundreds of free lunches – three days a week.
But…
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Foreigner and Rigby High School Choir Rock the House
Legendary rock band Foreigner and Rigby High School Choir raised the roof singing “I Want to Know What Love Is” at the Mountain America Center on…
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Bill that could impact Harriman State Park heads to governor’s desk
The Friends of Harriman State Park say they remain fully committed to protecting the park and its public purpose after Senate Bill 1300 passed the…
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Molly the Therapy Dog: How one canine is giving paw-sitivity to students at Alturas Academy
In Idaho Falls, Alturas Preparatory Academy has welcomed a new member to their school resource officer team, and she is quickly becoming the…
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From Pocatello to Afton: How Amazon keeps drivers safe across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming
From the last-minute Christmas gifts to same-day delivery, Amazon Delivery Drivers work extremely hard to get your package to your doorstep on time.…
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6,000+ Idaho families apply for private education tax credits in program’s first year
The application window for the inaugural year of Idaho’s Parental Choice Tax Credit has closed, and the final numbers exceeded expectations. A total…
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Bonus Break: Spring Break just got longer for Bingham County students
During last month’s District 52 Board meeting on Wednesday, February 18, the board members unanimously voted to extend this year’s Spring Break.…
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One year later: Pocatello community to gather in honor of non-verbal teen killed in police shooting
Civil rights attorneys will host a public vigil on April 4 to honor Victor Perez, a non-verbal autistic teen who was shot and killed by Pocatello…
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Pocatello moves forward on Center Street underpass improvements
“We know this project is important to our community, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as work continues,” said Mayor Mark Dahlquist.…
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Deal to reopen DHS sputters on Capitol Hill as anxiety in both parties spikes
By Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer, Morgan Rimmer, Alison Main, Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — The latest push to reopen the Department of Homeland…
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Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for negligence and failing to warn users of risks on its platforms, in a case that accused the…
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Idaho law allows semi-trucks and passenger cars to drive the same 80 mph on interstates
A new law in Idaho will allow semi-trucks and passenger vehicles to travel at the same top speed of 80 mph on the state’s interstates.
Gov. Little…
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