Wasden issues consumer alert over online pet scams
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans to avoid buying pets over the internet.…
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CDC document warns Delta variant appears to spread as easily as chickenpox and cause more severe infection
By Paul LeBlanc, Maggie Fox and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe…
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Coalition seeks relisting of gray wolves in US West
Wildlife advocates have sent a formal petition to relist gray wolves as an endangered species throughout the U.S. West.…
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Governor’s office looking for intern
The Office of the Governor is now accepting applications for an intern for the fall…
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Pocatello investigate counterfeit pills in Pocatello area
The Pocatello Police Department will hold a press conference Thursday at 4…
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Mud Lick emergency area, road and trail closure
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest implemented the Mud Lick Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
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Officials concerned about rise in new COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated
Idaho health officials and the heads of multiple healthcare providers in the state are becoming very concerned about the rise in new COVID-19 cases…
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Illinois woman faces charges in Yellowstone bear encounter
An Illinois woman faces criminal charges after she was captured on video being bluff charged by a grizzly bear while she was taking photos in…
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Jackson returns to masks required in city facilities
Thursday they reinstated a requirement for masks to be worn by Town employees while at work inside and by customers entering Town facilities.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 439 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 439 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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ART therapy training held for therapists and social workers
Therapists and social workers have a new way to help clients, after completing a training…
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Caribou County Fair has carnival no show
The Caribou County Fair is dealing with a carnival no…
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Idaho governor signs onto major abortion-rights challenge
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed onto an amicus brief in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could overturn the court’s landmark 1973 ruling…
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Air Pollution Forecast and Caution extended for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Lemhi County of degraded…
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Senators introduce legislation to mitigate dangers posed by tree spiking
Idaho and Wyoming senators are introducing legislation to mitigate the dangers of tree…
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Health officials issue toxic algae advisory for Hebgen Lake
Health officials have issued a safety advisory for a lake just outside Yellowstone National Park after harmful algal blooms toxic to humans and…
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Teton County recommends masks indoors for all
The Teton County Health Department encourages all residents, workers and visitors to wear masks in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination…
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2 hospitalized after crash on US 20
Police are on the scene of a crash between a car and a…
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Drought worsens around Idaho
There has been a noticeable change to Idaho’s Drought Map. …
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Idaho Falls man in critical condition after struck by lightning
An Idaho Falls man is in critical condition after he was struck by lightning Wednesday…
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Stolen car found in Snake River
The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Falls Police Department are near the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Glen…
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Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron Fire updates
Crews continue to fight the Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron…
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Iron Fire closure terminated
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has terminated the Iron Fire Emergency Area, Road, and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
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Plans in works for new manufacturing facility in Pocatello
Illinois-based company Morton Buildings Inc. has finalized plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Pocatello.…
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Pocatello reinstates face-covering policy at city facilities
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated mask and face covering guidance and in consultation with Southeastern Idaho…
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Hospitals prepared for possible increase in COVID-19 patients
Obviously, those who aren’t vaccinated are going to be at risk,” Jackman said “Even those who aren’t vaccinated can become sick, but what we’re…
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Man killed in UTV crash
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports a 26-year-old Ohio man was killed in a UTV crash at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes…
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Black Hawk helicopters to be painted pink
Two Idaho National Guard Black Hawk helicopters are going pink to help in the fire fight in…
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High Desert Milk expanding products
An Idaho dairy processor is…
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Risch on inflation
US Senator Jim Risch of Idaho is joining some other republican colleagues in introducing a rule change in the…
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Second trial for Martin Edmo Ish underway
A second trial is underway in the case against Martin Edmo Ish, and COVID-19 precautions are changing things…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes approve emergency drought declaration for Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Business Council approved a resolution presented by the Land Use Range department to declare a drought emergency for the Fort Hall…
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Idaho Falls drug trafficker pleads guilty in federal court
A 54-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 358 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 358 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Search continues for missing 5-year-old Fruitland boy
Police in a rural western Idaho town continued to search Wednesday for a 5-year-old boy who has been missing since Tuesday evening.…
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Family voiced suspicions about Lori Vallow-Daybell accused in 4 killings
Relatives of a woman whose estranged husband was fatally shot two years ago in Arizona voiced their suspicions to investigators about whether she was…
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Idaho lawmakers introduce bill to manage forests, reduce wildfire risk
Idaho’s U.S. officials introduced new legislation to reduce tribal and county reliance on federal land managers to reduce wildfire…
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Gov. Little takes flight over Snake River Complex
The Snake River Complex fires have burned almost 109,000 acres of…
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Teton County man dies after chase
A man is dead after a situation and a car chase in Teton…
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CDC recommends masks for schools as East Idaho districts in fall planning process
School districts are in the process of updating their Covid-19 policies for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, just as the CDC is now encouraging…
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Gov. Little joins other governors in urging Biden, Canadian prime minister to open US-Canada border
Idaho Governor Brad Little is joining the governors of Montana, North Dakota and others to urge President Joe Biden to restore normal movement…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 318 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 318 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Man identified after drowning in Henry’s Fork
Officials have identified a Hailey man who drowned in the Henry’s Fork…
Continue Reading CDC changes mask guidance in response to threat of Delta variant of Covid-19
By Kaitlan Collins, John Harwood, Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Diamond and Kate Sullivan, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday…
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ISP asks for your vote in “Best Looking Cruiser” contest
Idaho State Police have entered a photo of its iconic patrol cruiser as part of the annual American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking…
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Tickets for Pocatello Temple open house now available
You are invited to the open house of the newly constructed Pocatello Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
Continue Reading LDS Church General Conference Saturday evening session to continue
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter Tuesday to leaders of the faith around the…
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Flash floods hit southern Utah town, causing major damage
Flash floods have caused extensive damage in Cedar City and led the mayor to declare a state of emergency.…
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Flags lowered to half-staff for former US Senator Mike Enzi
Former United States Senator Mike Enzi passed away Monday night from injuries suffered in a bicycle accident in…
Continue Reading Former US Sen. Mike Enzi dies at 77 after bicycle accident
By Paul LeBlanc Former US Sen. Mike Enzi has died following a serious bicycle accident last week, according to a statement posted on his official…
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Mud Lick emergency road closures expanded
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has expanded the Mud Lick Fire Emergency Road Closures, Order Number:…
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Chukars bounce back, defeat Rocky Mountain 9-8 to finish homestand
After losing for just the second time in 23 games against the Rocky Mountain Vibes Sunday, the Idaho Falls Chukars used an early burst of offense to…
Continue Reading Drought contributing to harsher allergies, poor air quality
The drought much of the Northwest is experiencing is affecting East Idahoans breathing in more ways than one.…
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Caribou County Sheriff issues online scam warning
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an online…
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Police search for individual considered armed and dangerous
Idaho Falls Police officers are currently searching for an armed individual who reportedly pointed a handgun at multiple people Monday morning prior…
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S Holmes Avenue road Closure set Tuesday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 400 block of S Holmes Ave, between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street,…
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Body of juvenile recovered at Pillar Falls
The body of a 15-year-old Twin Falls girl was recovered Monday morning at Pillar…
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Bike accident hospitalizes former Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi
Recently retired U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, of Wyoming, was hospitalized after a bicycle accident.…
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Pocatello seeks input on proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and fees
The Pocatello City Council is looking for your input on the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and…
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Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron Fire updates
Crews continue to fight the Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron…
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Idaho officials working on hemp plan for federal approval
Idaho officials are working on a hemp plan to submit to federal officials this fall so that farmers can grow hemp next year.…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Jensen’s Grove Pond back to normal
A popular destination in Blackfoot has a familiar look.…
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Drought causing American Falls to have low water levels
The lack of precipitation this summer is having a significant impact to one of our local reservoirs. …
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Chukars take down Rocky Mountain 8-6 for fifth straight win
Friday night at Melaleuca Field, the Idaho Falls Chukars made it 20 wins against the Rocky Mountain Vibes this season in 21…
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Wanted man found during traffic stop
A suspect wanted for several crimes was arrested Thursday. Jorge M. Melendez was wanted by Bonneville County Sheriff’s office for multiple stalking…
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Aid for Friends’ new facility opens on Monday
After two years of waiting, a local nonprofit has a new place to call home.…
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Fire season expected to continue during summer months
We are in the middle of fire season here in Eastern Idaho, and the impact has been lower than anticipated.…
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ISP trooper struck by car, 1 arrested after high speed chase
A 29-year-old Fort Hall man has been arrested after police say he struck an Idaho State Police trooper with a vehicle Tuesday while attempting to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 544 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 544 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths over the…
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IEA issues statement on Idaho’s record budget surplus
IEA President Layne McInelly has issued a statement regarding the record budget surplus of nearly $1 billion announced…
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Bedke dismisses claim that hearing is politically motivated
House Speaker Scott Bedke says Rep. Priscilla Giddings’ claim that an ethics investigation she’s facing is politically motivated is false.…
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Powerball changes coming to Idaho on August 23
Powerball has some new changes coming as the game moves into its third decade in the Gem State. …
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Mud Lick, Haynes, Iron Fire update
The Salmon-Challis National Forest is now managing three…
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RC Willey announces Idaho Falls location
RC Willey Home Furnishings announced Tuesday it is building a new retail store in Idaho Falls.…
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Woman dies on Snake River
Teton County Search and Rescue reports a 67-year-old woman died on the Snake River…
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Idaho lawmaker who shared rape accuser’s name faces hearing
An Idaho lawmaker who publicized the name of an intern who accused another state lawmaker of rape will face a legislative ethics hearing next month.…
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Bannock County Driver’s License temporarily closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak among the staff at the Bannock County Driver’s License is temporarily closing down the…
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Police investigate vandalism in parks
The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Department and the Idaho Falls Police Department are asking for public assistance to combat vandalism in city…
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Gov. Gordon signs temporary executive order to help alleviate fuel shortages
To help prevent potential gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel shortages, Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order (EO) that puts in place…
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Idaho lieutenant governor keeps focus on vaccine mandates
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin says the Biden administration could be behind private health care businesses requiring their employees get COVID-19…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 245 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 245 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Idaho closes Fiscal Year with record surplus
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday Idaho ended its fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $900 million, adding to the largest surplus in state…
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Electrical wire causes wildland fire on Snow King Mountain
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS would like to remind the public to check outdoor sources of heat for potential issues after a faulty electrical wire is ruled…
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Grazing fees could rise on state-owned land in Idaho
Grazing fees for cattle and sheep on state-owned land in Idaho could rise about 50%.…
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Three killed in shooting at rural Idaho motel
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left three people dead at a rural motel in north-central Idaho on Monday…
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INL technology shows promise in detecting, blocking grid cyberattacks
The Idaho National Lab and New Mexico company have designed a technology that can block attacks to the nation’s power…
Continue Reading Mud Lick Fire grows to 15,952 acres, 0% contained
The lightning caused Mud Lick Fire that started on July 8 has burned 15,952 acres and is 0%…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, July 20.…
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Portneuf Medical Center raising awareness about heatstrokes
Summer temperatures have hit record highs in Pocatello, and with that heat comes the threat of a heatstroke.…
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After an early-inning slugfest, Chukars take rubber match in Ogden 13-8
If there’s one thing we know about Chukars-Raptors games, the bats are usually alive and the game can get pretty wild, as evidenced by Sunday’s…
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Union workers at Fred Meyer vote to authorize strike
Fred Meyer warehouse workers have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, which could disrupt food distribution at 180 locations across the Pacific…
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Crews protect home from fire
Fire crews keep a house from burning down…
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Idaho Press Club sues Lt. Gov. McGeachin over public records
The Idaho Press Club is suing Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin after several journalists said they were wrongly denied access to public records.…
Continue Reading Unauthorized Yellowstone park guide sentenced for illegal activities
Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced a 60-year-old of Edmond, Oklahoma was sentenced on seven counts of illegal activities and…
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Haynes Fire emergency road closure
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has implemented Haynes Fire Emergency Road Closure, Order Number: 04‐13‐21‐008.…
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Drones and wildfires do not mix
With wildfires burning all over idaho and the rest of the west, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise wants to remind people that drones…
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Chubbuck Hall move in day postponed
The City of Chubbuck had hoped to be doing its first day of business in its new City Hall…
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Man running in traffic arrested
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent just north of Idaho Falls to milepost 121 on Interstate 15 Friday at 3:30 a.m. to a traffic…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices still rising
Idaho gas prices have risen 6.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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