DC Commentary: Looney mentioned for EWU job
Eastern Washington is looking for a new men’s basketball coach after Shantay Legans left to become the new head coach at Portland.…
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Idaho tax filing deadline to be extended to May 17
The deadline to file Idaho state income taxes will be extended to May 17 to conform with temporary changes to the federal tax filing…
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Pocatello to receive first intermodal rail terminal in Idaho
Salt-Lake based company Savage has announced plans to build the state’s first intermodal rail…
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425 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 425 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…
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All Idahoans over age 16 can access COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5
The Department of Health and Welfare has changed the date and time for this week’s media briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho to 12:30 p.m.…
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Madison appoints new superintendent
At a recent school board meeting, the Madison Board of Trustees unanimously voted for Assistant Superintendent Randy Lords to be the district’s new…
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Ex-Idaho nurse resentenced, released in 2018 murder case
A former nurse in Idaho who admitted to helping a Colorado rancher cover up the killing of his fiancee Kelsey Berreth was released on parole after…
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Hit and run crash results in felony DUI arrest
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies located a 59-year-old Shelley man Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. after he was reported to have been intoxicated and…
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Yellowstone announces fee increases to fishing and boating permits
Fees for fishing and boating permits in Yellowstone National Park increased Wednesday.…
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Wrong-way crash fatalities on the rise in Idaho
In Idaho, wrong-way deaths are up 50%, climbing from two to three deaths each year.…
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Man arrested for kidnapping woman
Clark County Dispatch received a 911 call from a distraught female Tuesday around 9:30 a.m. claiming she was being held against her will and was in…
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Rigby Police Chief raises stalking awareness, prevention
Rigby Police Chief Sam Tower announced Wednesday it is his personal mission to further educate the public on awareness and prevention of…
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Police seek man for questioning in burglary
Idaho Falls Police have released photos of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a recent burglary. …
Continue Reading 359 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 359 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
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Man arrested after found stuck in stolen vehicle
A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was found stuck on a canal bank in a stolen…
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Donation meters for homeless ready for use
Donation meters may start popping up in Pocatello to help the homeless.
The Homeless and Housing Coalition of Southeast Idaho is asking retail…
JHMR sticks to the rules to make it through the season
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is enhancing its health and safety protocols in order to make it safely to the end of the winter season April 11, 2021. …
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Idaho Falls Power wins utility recognition
The American Public Power Association awarded Idaho Falls Power a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation for providing reliable and safe…
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Man arrested for unlawful entry, possession of meth
A 20-year-old Rupert man was booked into the Bonneville County Jail…
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Telephone town hall with Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett and House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel
You are invited to participate in a telephone town hall meeting with Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett and House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel…
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Recharge wrapping up as canals fill for spring
This year’s East Snake Plain Aquifer Recharge program is winding up early this year.…
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Coronavirus variants identified in Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health announced the presence of the United Kingdom (UK) Coronavirus variant (B.1.1.7) as well as the California Coronavirus…
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Veteran homicide attorney added to Vallow/Daybell prosecution team
A veteran homicide attorney has been added to the prosecution team in the cases of Chad Daybell and Lori…
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Idaho officials reported 340 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
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Blackfoot selected for learning program grant
The Blackfoot School District is among eight Idaho districts and five community organizations that will receive grants for youth academic and…
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Governor approves water project legislation
Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1121 into law last…
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Locals line up for COVID-19 vaccines now available to ages 55 to 64
People are heading to the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls to get their…
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Public comment wanted on proposal to improve telecommunication services in Yellowstone
The National Park Service (NPS) wants your feedback on an Environmental Assessment (EA) about a proposal to improve telecommunication services in…
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ISDA confirms aquatic weeds in Blue Heart Spring
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed the presence of Eurasian watermilfoil, an aquatic noxious weed, in Blue Heart Spring…
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Idahoans encouraged to report hate-based crimes
The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office are asking Idahoans to report hate-based crimes to law…
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Wyoming lawmakers seek solutions to K-12 funding shortfalls
Wyoming lawmakers are working on competing proposals to address a projected $300 million shortfall in K-12 education funding over the next two years…
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D91 superintendent finalists to stand for questions
The Idaho Falls School Board will host a “Meet and Greet” for its two finalists for superintendent of District 91.…
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Idaho county sued for sheriff’s captain’s alleged misconduct
A county in Idaho is facing three separate lawsuits that accuse a sheriff’s captain of misconduct, including threatening to assault a now-former…
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Pebble Creek hosts 16th annual Monster Dummy Jump
INKOM, Idaho (KIFI) – One local ski resort brought back a unique tradition on Saturday. Pebble Creek Ski Area held their 16th annual Monster…
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Missing person located
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently looking for a 45-year-old man who was last seen in Idaho…
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Madison takes down Bonneville
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Kameron Kostial was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle as Madison overpowered Bonneville 15-6 on Friday. Kostial went…
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Tyhee Elementary students collect socks for those affected in Texas storms
Winter storms ravaged through the state of Texas back in February, with many people in the Lone Star State still feeling the…
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Hospitals talk east Idaho COIVD-19 cases, preparedness for possible increase of patients
Madison Memorial Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital both say they’re prepared for the possibility of seeing new…
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Idaho Legislature shuts down due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Idaho House of Representatives votes to recess until April 6 after 5 members recently tested positive for…
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Health officials issue warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Eastern Idaho Public Health has issued a warning saying they are starting to see a surge of COVID-19 cases primarily in Bonneville County but also in…
Continue Reading 383 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 383 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
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Crack-sealing work to begin on regional roads Monday
Idaho Transportation Department maintenance crews will hit the road Monday to start working on spring crack-sealing operations.…
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Idaho’s income tax deadline remains April 15
Idaho’s filing deadline for 2020 income taxes remains April 15.…
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Cow gives birth to quadruplets
A cow in Buhl delivered one shocking surprise on St. Patrick’s…
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CVAC sends final recommendations for Group 3 to Gov. Little
The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 2 p.m. MST on Friday.…
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Portion of backcountry skiing area closed for human and wildlife safety
Grand Teton National Park is implementing a temporary area closure for human and wildlife safety.…
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Wyoming lawmakers defeat proposal to repeal death penalty
Wyoming lawmakers have again defeated a proposal to repeal the state’s death…
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House approves H2A work force bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the “Farm Workforce Modernization Act by a bi-partisan vote of 247-174. …
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Grant increases ISU distance learning opportunities
Idaho State University will receive more than $320,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to support the installations of distance…
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Black Canyon Middle School construction almost finished
Construction is ahead of schedule at Black Canyon Middle School in…
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Idaho Falls is top COVID-19 hotspot in nation, New York Times reports
A new report shows Idaho Falls is leading the nation in new coronavirus cases with Rexburg being…
Continue Reading 341 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 341 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
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FBI releases new video footage of officers being assaulted at the US Capitol
The FBI released on Thursday several new video clips of violence toward police during the Capitol riot, as investigators continue their hunt for…
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Some Idahoans to receive stimulus payments via debit card
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is reminding Idahoans some may soon see their federal stimulus payments arriving in the mail in the form of debit…
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Gov. Little details path forward for federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in Idaho
Governor Brad Little emphasized Thursday the need to direct the billions of dollars allocated for Idaho from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into…
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Idaho lawmakers target COVID-19 rules even as they get sick
A fourth lawmaker in the Idaho House of Representatives has tested positive for COVID-19 in less than a week’s time and just as the Legislature is…
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Fort Hall opens vaccine up to people 18 and older
With approximately 31% of the Fort Hall population vaccinated, the reservation is now making its allotment of COVID-19 vaccinations available to all…
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Rescuers talk about truck rescue near Tuttle
The images of a truck hanging off a bridge over the Malad Gorge, and the successful rescue mission involved are getting attention…
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Officers cleared in fatal shooting
A Critical Incident Task Force has concluded there is no evidence to support criminal charges against Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Dino Vidal…
Continue Reading 454 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 454 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Idaho House approves massive income tax cut and rebate plan
The Idaho House on Wednesday approved a massive income tax cut backers say provides much-needed relief for taxpayers but opponents say is a massive…
Continue Reading IRS plans to delay this year’s tax filing deadline to mid-May
The Internal Revenue Service plans to delay this year’s tax filing deadline by roughly a month, to mid-May. Democratic Reps. Bill Pascrell of…
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D93 failed levy discussion
Hard decisions need to be made at Bonneville School District…
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Coroner identifies 24-year-old man killed near Boise State
A man who was shot and killed during what authorities believe was a sidewalk robbery attempt near Boise State University has been identified as Guy…
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Idaho House speaker fears Legislature shutdown amid COVID-19
The top member in the Idaho House says he’s concerned the Legislature might have to shut down if House members continue getting sick with COVID-19.…
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House panel OKs legislation to trim Idaho governor’s powers
A House panel has approved legislation trimming an Idaho governor’s powers during declared emergencies while increasing the Legislature’s power.…
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School bus hits power pole causing power outage
No major injuries were reported after a school bus hit a power pole Wednesday morning and caused a power…
Continue Reading 350 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 350 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…
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Police: 1 dead, 2 held in shooting at Boise State University
Police in Boise, Idaho say they’re holding two suspects in a fatal shooting near a Boise State University student housing…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine timeline moves up
The timeline for any Idaho adult to get a COVID-19 vaccine is moving…
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Coronavirus liability shield heads to Idaho governor’s desk
Legislation intended to shield Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches COVID-19 headed to the governor’s…
Continue Reading Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday
You can participate in an hour-long statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director…
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Great Easter Egg Hunt set for April 3
The Great Easter Egg Hunt is back this year with a new location at The Waterfront at Snake River Landing.…
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Jefferson County DMV closed due to COVID-19
The Jefferson County Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed from March 16 through March 19 due to a probable case of COVID-19 among DMV…
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Spring plowing operations begin next week
Spring plowing will begin in Grand Teton National Park on Monday, March 22.…
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Yellowstone’s first bear sighting of 2021
A pilot supporting park wildlife studies saw the first grizzly bear of 2021 Saturday.…
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A concerning variant is about to become dominant in the US, experts say, and how Americans act could help fuel or curb a surge
Experts are worried some Americans are letting up too early — at a critical time when looming dangers are threatening to wipe out the progress…
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Idaho students invited to share artwork through Aviation Art Contest
Idaho students ages 5-18 are invited to submit artwork under the theme “Aviation to the Rescue” in the 2021 Aviation Art…
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Idaho officials reported 421 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Red Lobster closes permanently
For close to 30 years, Red Lobster in Chubbuck has been a favorite for not just the Bannock County patrons but people all over the eastern part of…
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Idaho was most moved into state in 2020, GIFAR says
Realtors are learning the Idaho housing market had one of the best years in real estate…
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Ammon Bundy arrested after missing trial on trespass charge
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested Monday after failing to attend his trial on charges that he trespassed during an Idaho legislative…
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Man arrested after high-speed chase
A local man is behind bars after leading officers on a high-speed…
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Idaho House panel approves prohibition on mask mandates
Legislation to prohibit mask mandates by government entities in Idaho is headed to the House.…
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Gov. Little signs bill investing in law enforcement
Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 205 into law…
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Idaho Red Cross receives new vehicles to respond to disasters, deliver lifesaving blood
The American Red Cross of Greater Idaho is unveiling two new vehicles in Eastern Idaho that will help the humanitarian organization respond to…
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Why you can’t yet withdraw that stimulus payment sitting in your bank account
Some Americans are seeing their stimulus checks pending in their bank accounts, and they’re complaining about banks holding their stimulus…
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual clean-up day
In preparation for opening day, Idaho Falls Zoo is asking for your help to tidy up the zoo grounds.…
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UPDATE: Missing motorists found in Bannock County
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office announced the two have been found in Bannock…
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Highland powers past Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland won its third straight game to open the high school baseball season with a 9-1 victory over Pocatello Friday. It…
Continue Reading 333 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 333 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
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Pocatello Parks and Recreation offering partnership opportunities
If you’ve ever wanted to have your name or the name of your business on the side of a building or other major community improvement, now’s your…
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Idaho Falls city council approves Northgate Mile plan
Those plans include new parks, housing, and a new police…
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New ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban bill introduced in Idaho Senate
Lawmakers on a Senate panel on Friday introduced a new version of legislation that would outlaw abortions in Idaho after fetal heartbeats are…
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Centennial heli-skiing permit denied
The U.S. Forest Service has denied an application to allow heli-skiing in the Centennial Mountains.…
Continue Reading Senate votes to limit governor’s emergency authority
By a vote of 27-7-1, the Idaho Senate has approved legislation limiting the Governor’s powers during times of extreme emergency. …
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First-term Idaho Republican lawmaker out with COVID-19
Republican Rep. Bruce Skaug says he received a positive COVID-19 test Friday morning.…
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Idaho Canal pathway project to get underway this spring
Idaho Falls will begin construction of a new Idaho Canal pathway project this spring.…
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10-year-old skis all 20 Idaho ski areas in one season
New Plymouth, Idaho, 10-year-old Henry Black has completed his quest to slalom all 20 of the state’s alpine ski areas.…
Continue Reading Grandparents are getting to hug their grandkids for the first time after getting vaccinated
A granddaughter came to her grandmother’s apartment bearing a unique gift — it was a prescription for a hug. It had been a year since…
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