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Some Idaho legislators reject pay increase, here’s why

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Last week, the Citizen’s Committee for Legislative Compensation approved a 19% salary increase for Idaho legislators. Reasons for this include compensation for the lawmakers’ work load, lack of support staff, and travel expenses. Some Idaho legislators are rejecting the proposed pay increase for all Idaho lawmakers until they see other changes take place.

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Hillcrest handles the Broncos in 5A quarterfinal win

The #10 Blackfoot Broncos traveled to Westmark Stadium tonight to take on the #2 Hillcrest Knights on the road to the State Championship game.

The opening play for Hillcrest was a hand-off to Titan Larsen that went for a nice gain to midfield.
A few plays later quarterback Tyson Sweetwood again handed it to Larsen, this time down near the goal line. Larsen punched it in for 6, and after the extra point, it was 7-0 Knights.

On the Knights’ next possession, Sweetwood found Larsen near the sideline, and the running back cut upfield for a big gain down to the Broncos’ 6-yard line before getting pushed out of bounds.

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Rigby dominates in quarterfinal win over Post Falls

A 6A match-up at Rigby high school tonight, as the Rigby Trojans hosted the Post Falls Trojans to see who will punch their ticket to the 6A semifinals.
The Trojans of Rigby know how to make an entrance, and as they were about to hit the field, the lights went out, fans illuminated their flashlights on their phones, and fireworks were set off.
Rigby started the game with the ball after Post Falls won the toss and deferred.

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Pocatello Fire Department wraps up week-long arson investigation training conference

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Pocatello Fire Department wrapped up a week-long conference on Friday where private and public fire officials trained in arson investigation techniques. The conference included classes for fire professionals in basic arson investigation and in-depth training in evidence collection and fire

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Why county offices, businesses are lit up green in Bannock County

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)– Bannock County offices, businesses, and homes are lit up green for the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. ‘Operation Green Light for Veterans’ is a nationwide initiative headed by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. According to Melissa Hartman, Veteran Services Coordinator for

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Skyline takes care of business in round 1 versus Nampa

A neutral site match-up between the one-seeded Skyline Grizzlies and the sixteen-seeded Nampa Bulldogs. The site? The ICCU Dome in Pocatello, home of the Idaho State Bengals. On the first drive of the game and the second play from scrimmage, Nampa took some early momentum, as Skyline QB CarMyne Garcia launched a ball down field for Trey Kirkham, but it was intercepted by defensive back Antonio Sandoval.

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Jefferson County Prosecutor files a civil lawsuit against the Teton County Commissioners

TETON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The state alleges the commissioners, along with the Wildlife Advisory Committee and the Waterways Recreation Committee, violated Idaho’s open meeting law.  Teton County Commissioners push back by calling the Jefferson County Prosecutor a “lame duck” and arguing that the suit is a political move. The civil suit follows a six-month

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Rigby trounces Thunder Ridge in season closer

Tonight was Senior Night at Thunder Ridge High School. Players were introduced pre-game, walking out with their parents as the P.A. announcer listed their names and hobbies for all in attendance.
After festivities concluded, the ball was placed and the game was underway.
And the Rigby Trojans hit the ground running – literally – as Jerzey Duenes took a hand-off on the opening play of the game for a massive gain down to Thunder Ridge’s 15 yard-line.

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Pocatello multi-faith organization hosts ISU’s President Wagner

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship, a community organization comprised of area religions, hosted Idaho State University’s president Robert Wagner at the Pocatello Mosque on Thursday. At the event, Pocatello religious leaders discussed how the Interfaith Fellowship could better serve members of the university community. “We rely upon our faith based and our

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