House panel OKs Idaho bill to ban transgender women athletes
Legislation preventing transgender women from participating in sports that align with their gender identity headed to the House on…
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Register here for annual Bingham’s Got Talent
For more than a decade, Bingham County residents have been showcasing talent and raising money for cancer…
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Record-breaking number of homes built in Idaho
CBH Homes has been building homes in Idaho since 1992 and is announcing a record breaking number of 20,000 homes built in…
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Concordia University in Missouri to own Boise law school
Officials with Concordia Law in Boise, Idaho say Concordia University in St. Paul has agreed to become the law school’s new owner.…
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University of Wyoming trustees pick 3 president finalists
University of Wyoming trustees have chosen three finalists for the job of university…
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Clif Bar wrapper recycling to end in Wyoming, elsewhere
A program to recycle energy bar wrappers is ending in Jackson and…
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Bill to reduce mandatory abuse reporters passes committee
A bill that would reduce the number of people required to report suspected child abuse narrowly won approval from a panel of Idaho lawmakers.…
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Bill targeting predatory medical debt collectors advances
Legislation intended to create transparency in medical bills sent to patients and to rein in predatory medical debt collectors advanced to the Idaho…
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Changing the way they grade
How teachers grade is the subject Bonneville district 93 is hoping to overhaul. District 93 has left grading up to teachers, up till…
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One school district closes on Thursday
Butte County School District 111 has closed school today because of the extreme cold temperatures.…
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UPDATE: Six men wanted in beating after gunshot investigation
UPDATE 7:58 am. 2/20/20: Pocatello, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello police releasing new details about the shooting near campus late Wednesday night. They…
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‘It’s never failed to pass’: School District 25 hoping levy passes again
Since 1961, when it was put in place, the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District’s school plant facilities levy has never failed to pass. This year, the…
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New apprenticeship gives people local career opportunities
There’s a new option for people looking for a career in southeast…
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Crime scene investigation in Lava Hot Springs
Bannock County investigators closed off parts of a street in Lava Hot Springs for most of the day…
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Plans to prevent future train collisions with pronghorns
Any edible meat recovered from the two accidents was distributed to needy families and food banks throughout the region.
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Antelope worries prompt lawsuit over Wyoming gas field plan
Environmental groups are suing over plans for a potentially huge Wyoming gas field they say would endanger antelope in Grand Teton National Park by…
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Idaho Falls man arrested after police standoff
Idaho Falls Police arrested Brett Karinen, 25, after a two-and-a-half hour standoff Tuesday…
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Police seek help identifying burglar
Jackson Police report the AT&T store in Jackson was burglarized on Jan. 28.…
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Bannock County Commissioners reach resolution on Downey Fire District taxes
The Bannock County Commissioners have agreed on a plan to equalize taxes for the Downey Fire District after a computer error failed to tax Downey…
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Jackson officer honored with Medal of Bravery
A Jackson Police officer who rescued a man from the burning Rusty Parrot Lodge has been recognized with the Town of Jackson’s Medal of Bravery.…
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Court: Convicted rapist can argue his lawyer was ineffective
A man convicted of rape in Idaho and sexual assault in Pennsylvania after prosecutors said he duped then drugged and assaulted women in both states…
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Wyoming high court rules against town in daycare tax case
The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled against a small town that sought to avoid paying taxes on a daycare…
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Yellowstone launches housing replacement plan
Yellowstone National Park will spend millions over the next 2 years to replace employee housing. …
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Bill to compensate wrongly convicted heads to Senate
Legislation that would compensate the wrongly convicted headed to the Senate on…
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FAA allows Jackson Hole business to resume helicopter tours
Federal officials are allowing a scenic helicopter business to resume flights in Jackson Hole despite…
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NTEC reaches deal to pay taxes on Wyoming coal production
The new owner of two Wyoming coal mines has reached an agreement to pay $44 million in local…
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ICfL Awards $5,500 to Idaho Libraries for the Underserved
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) awarded 11 grants of $500 each to public and school libraries in Idaho to benefit underserved or unserved…
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Bill Roden receives Idaho Medal of Achievement
Governor Brad Little awarded the Idaho Medal of Achievement posthumously to legislator and lobbyist Bill…
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Idaho County complies with 1975 land use law for first time
A rural Idaho county is complying with state law by approving a comprehensive land use plan after 45 years of…
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Idaho initiative to combat budget cuts for trail maintenance
The parks and recreation department in Idaho has asked residents for donations to combat years of budget cuts for trail maintenance across the…
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Bank robber arrested
A 43-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection to the robbery of the south branch of the DL Evans Bank in Burley on Feb.…
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INL selects Oklo Inc. for opportunity to demonstrate reuse of fuel material
Idaho National Laboratory announced Wednesday it will provide Oklo Inc. with access to recovered material from used nuclear fuel to aid the company…
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LeBron James criticizes MLB commissioner’s handling of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has joined the chorus of athletes speaking out against baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s handling…
Continue Reading Woman accused of drugging another woman, plotting to steal baby pleads not guilty
Click here for updates on this story TACOMA, WA (KCPQ) — A woman accused of plotting to steal a newborn baby has been…
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FAA clears Airport improvement funds
Thirteen Idaho airports will receive $5.2 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation.…
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Business as usual: Jakers open after car crashes through front door
Jakers Bar and Grill is open for business and operating as normal after a car drove through the restaurant’s front door Monday.…
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Police surround home near Idaho Falls High
Police are at home near Idaho Falls High School with guns drawn and urging people to come out.…
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Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy
An overload of sex-abuse claims may bring down the Boy Scouts of America. The American institution has filed for chapter 11…
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Challis man sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for “cold-blooded murder”
Benjamin Savage was sentenced to 22 years minimum and life in prison on Tuesday for first degree…
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Dustin Alfaro appears in court for ‘calendar issue’
A simple calendar issue brought accused killer Dustin Alfaro back into a Bannock County courtroom Tuesday.…
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Wyoming jail returns funds after receiving counterfeit bills
A Wyoming jail unwittingly helped an inmate earn a profit from counterfeit money when it returned unused funds from a commissary account where he’s…
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Trial begins in lawsuit over missing woman’s murdered sons
A final chapter has begun in the horrific saga of a Utah woman who vanished a decade ago and the killings of her young sons years later.…
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New location helps local child advocacy center be accessible to more families
Grants and private donations help the non-profit perform their much-needed services to six counties in Southeast Idaho.…
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Vigil planned for West Yellowstone boy who was killed
West Yellowstone residents are planning a candlelight vigil this weekend for a 12-year-old boy who was beaten to death.…
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Proposal on warning labels for pornography passes Utah House
A proposal to require warning labels on pornography in Utah has passed the state House, a step that an adult-entertainment industry group called a…
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HUD awards Indian Housing block grants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the Shoshone Bannock Tribes $1,358,325 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds…
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Wyoming considering land purchase
Wyoming lawmakers are considering legislation that would authorize the state to evaluate a significant land purchase.…
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Republican county commissioner joins Wyoming US Senate race
Another Republican has entered the race for an open U.S. Senate seat in Wyoming.…
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Idaho Falls man charged after weekend crash
An Idaho Falls man faces multiple charges after a series of incidents that began a traffic accident at 25th East and East View Drive at around 10…
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Wyoming man pleads not guilty to killing girlfriend
A Wyoming man who has suffered two traumatic brain injuries has denied charges that he killed his girlfriend during an argument in which she returned…
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State leaders propose purchasing land in southern Wyoming
State officials have discussed purchasing land to improve public land access and generate new…
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Authorities report more pronghorn killed in train accident
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is reporting an additional 32 pronghorn have been killed in a second train accident in eastern…
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Presidents Day one of Pebble Creek’s busiest days of the year
A three-day weekend and 14 fresh inches of snow made Monday one of Pebble Creek Ski Area’s busiest days of the…
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Presidential Primary Election rules explained
Coming up on March 10, we have the Presidential Primary Elections.…
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Be sure to get your Star Card before the deadline
You have less than eight months to get a Star Card—Idaho’s Real…
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Idaho Falls sets water tower public meeting
Idaho Falls will present its proposals to replace the 82-year old water tower during a public meeting Wednesday at the City Annex…
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University of Wyoming president finalists to visit campus
The search for the University of Wyoming’s next president has narrowed to three finalists, all of whom are expected to visit the campus next week, a…
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How can hitting a pothole affect your vehicle?
With potholes on streets throughout the city, avoiding or spotting them isn’t always an easy…
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Wyoming lawmakers reject Medicaid expansion effort
Wyoming lawmakers have rejected the second effort to expand Medicaid in five…
Continue Reading 4th person charged in death of West Yellowstone boy
Three people have been charged in the murder of a 12-year old boy near West Yellowstone.…
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Possible Tylee Ryan sighting at a Nashville concert
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- A woman says she believes she saw a girl who closely resembles Tylee Ryan at a concert in Nashville December 22,…
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Parents speak out after son dies in jail
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- A civil lawsuit has been settled in Bannock County as part of a wrongful death in the jail in December 2018. The county…
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JJ Vallow’s grandparents speak out on his adopted mother
The grandparents of JJ Vallow are telling the world what they think about his adopted…
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Low beaver activity in Mink Creek may not be linked to trapping
Watershed Guardians and Idaho Fish and Game have separately been tracking the beaver activity in the area, and both have noticed a drop in…
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After petitions, Reading Time with the Queens has largest crowd yet
On Saturday morning, the Pocatello community showed out at the first Reading Time with the Queens in the wake of recent petitions.…
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Free Community Heart and Health Fair in Idaho Falls
Keep your heart aflutter post-Valentines at the Community Heart and Health Fair in Idaho Falls on…
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Smooches From Pooches event in Pocatello
If your Valentine’s Day quest for unconditional love was unsuccessful, it’s not too late to find some at the Smooches for Pooches event at the…
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American Dog Derby returns to Ashton
ASHTON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The 103rd American Dog Derby returns to Ashton. For one family it’s more than just the racing, it’s a time for bonding.…
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Pocatello seniors upset over potential changes to Senior Activity Center
The City of Pocatello is considering the creation of a new community center and members of the Senior Activity Center are not happy.…
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Local seniors get surprise hugs for Valentine’s Day
“I don’t have family here, so a few hugs from other people are always…
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Wyoming lawmakers kill ‘Defend the Guard’ deployment act
Veterans and lawmakers including U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, of Kentucky, rallied in support of a bill in Wyoming that would restrict combat deployment of…
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Magical Moments baby contest winners
The Magical Moments baby contest is about celebrating the lives that began at Portneuf Medical Center in…
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Man killed after semi hits backhoe
UPDATE 2/14/20: Idaho Transportation Department Transportation Technician Mark Reinke died at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday on westbound US-20 about…
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ITD addresses wildlife impacts on US 28
An increased number of wildlife-vehicle collisions have prompted the Idaho Transportation Department to plan a fencing project along Idaho Highway…
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Black LDS Church missionary attacked in possible hate crime
Utah authorities are investigating an attack on a black missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a possible hate…
Continue Reading Idaho business to pay $100K in case of fake Alaska trips
Business owners in Idaho have reached a settlement agreement after they were accused of selling fake fishing trips in Alaska and leaving people…
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Death row inmate Gerald Pizzuto’s appeals nearing legal end
One of Idaho’s death row inmates is nearing the end of his legal appeals, and that could prompt prison officials to prepare for his execution before…
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Yellowstone River Bridge options revealed
The National Park Service has identified four options to replace the Yellowstone River…
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Task force looks at Hoback water options
The Hoback Drinking Water Quality Stakeholder Group have come up with proposals to improve drinking water in Hoback…
Continue Reading Gov. Ivey signs executive order forming gambling policy study group
Click here for updates on this story MONTGOMERY, AL (WALA) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 719, which…
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Idaho, other western states to study big game rangeland
Idaho has been awarded a grant to study how elk herds move through a northern Idaho migration corridor also used by grizzly bears and wolverines.…
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Wyoming looks at wildlife corridor options
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed a Wildlife Corridor
executive order…
Appellate courts block Arkansas Medicaid work requirements
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has rejected arguments trying to attach so-called “work requirements” on Medicaid…
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Teton Valley schools to open soon
Teton Valley school officials will snip ribbons this month officially opening two new elementary schools.…
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Brew industry expected to grow in Pocatello
A new kind of business is planting its seeds in Bannock County and is expected to sprout into…
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Special basket for Sugar Salem basketball
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Wednesday night’s game for Sugar Salem was also senior night. It also proved to be a very special night for one of…
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Firefighters return home from Australia
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- A pair of Bureau of Land Management firefighters are home after providing assistance in Australia. Battalion Chief…
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Reading Time with the Queens moves forward
During a Pocatello City Council meeting last Thursday, local carpenter Ted King said he planned to protest Reading Time With the Queens – a program…
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Simplot games bring more to Pocatello than just athletes
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Competition is heating up for the 42nd annual Simplot Games in Pocatello. Students from more than 20 states and at…
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Madison County Sheriff is running for reelection
The Pocatello native has been serving the Madison County area as Sheriff since 2017.…
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Teacher enters plea in 8 year old assault case
Former school teacher Tiffany Marie Petersen has entered an Alford Plea to a misdemeanor charge of injury to a child. …
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Idaho fugitive killed by officers in western North Dakota
Dakota Lee Chlarson, 25, was shot by officers in Dickinson on Thursday after he charged at them with scissors. Chlarson was being sought by the…
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How early should you plan your Valentine’s Day plans?
“My biggest suggestion would be to definitely book early because we’ve been booked and telling people no since…
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WATCH: Simplot Games ribbon cutting
The Simplot Games ribbon cutting at Holt…
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Idaho Senate committee approves school curriculum standards
Idaho’s public school curriculum standards will stay in place for another year after they were adopted by a panel of Idaho…
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State Education board endorses task force proposals
The Idaho State Board of Education has formally adopted the recommendations made by Governor Brad Little’s “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” task force. …
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ISU projects get State Board approval
Idaho State University has won approval to start the third phase of the EAMES complex expansion project.…
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Apparent gas leak empties Jackson elementary school
Students and teachers at Jackson’s Munger Mountain Elementary School were evacuated at around 10:20 a.m. Thursday.…
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60-year-old SD25 levy up for renewal in March
Every ten years, the same levy appears on the Bannock County ballot: the School Plant Facilities Levy…
Continue Reading University of Wyoming spent $42,000 fighting records lawsuit
The University of Wyoming paid attorneys more than $42,000 in an unsuccessful attempt to block the release of records involving a decision not to…
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