Chimney catches fire causing minimal damage
If you saw smoke Thursday morning near Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls, that’s because a chimney caught fire inside a…
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Witness in the Brad Compher trial describes the scene when Nori Jones’ body was found
Opening arguments began in the murder trial of Brad Compher. He is the man charged with the murder of Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago in…
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D91’s amended budget is nearly $11 million more than original budget
“The school board and the district are both more aware and more familiar with the budget, what’s been allocated where, and know how to watch it and…
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Idaho Falls police are excited to have “all departments under one roof” as building continues for new headquarters
The new Idaho Falls Police Station is getting closer to being finished. While the outer building is done, there’s still work left to do…
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Man pleads not guilty for accessory to murder
The second man facing charges for the murder of Morey Pelton has pleaded not…
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“Teton County leadership is infected by corrupt officials,” says resident – Lawsuit says Teton County commissioners conspired to oust former fire chief
Tim Rieser of Jackson Hole, Wyoming believes two Teton County commissioners broke the law during the controversial ousting of former Fire and EMS…
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“It’s okay to grieve” – How to cope with the loss of a pet on ‘National Love your Pet Day’
Tuesday is National Love your Pet Day – A day dedicated to show extra affection to those furry companions. But it may be difficult for those who…
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Chad Daybell’s lawyer asks for delay in upcoming trial
Could the upcoming trial of Chad Daybell in Ada County be delayed…
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“The state GOP doesn’t have clean hands in this” says Dan Cravens – Bingham County Republicans react to court ruling
The legal back and forth between the Bingham County Republican Central Committee and the Idaho GOP is costing thousands of dollars, and costs could…
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Man steals car with juvenile inside
A man is in jail for stealing a car with a juvenile inside it Friday…
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Shelley, Snake River, Bear Lake, and Grace Celebrate Girls Basketball State Championships
It was a weekend to remember for four local girls basketball teams in the Boise area, because Shelley, Snake River, Bear Lake, and Grace all brought…
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Girl Scout cookies are coming back!
America’s favorite cookies are making a comeback in Eastern…
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Idaho ranks sixth in biggest reading score drop from 2019 to 2022
“About a third [of parents] are worried and concerned about the long term impacts of the pandemic on…their child’s…
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Tibbitts resigns from Ammon City Council, mayor seeks replacement
The City of Ammon is looking to fill an empty seat on the city…
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Idaho gas prices on the rise
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 8.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Mental Health Monday: The epidemic of loneliness
Loneliness and isolation are now considered and epidemic by the U.S. Surgeon General’s…
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Highland edges past Thunder Ridge 44-42 to advance to 5A High Country championship
After losing to Thunder Ridge earlier this week, the Highland Rams boys basketball team got their revenge on Saturday with a narrow win over the…
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Sugar-Salem keeps season alive with over South Fremont 57-30
The Sugar-Salem boys basketball team kept their season alive on Saturday with a victory over South Fremont…
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Idaho State falls in heartbreaker to Idaho 49-48
The Idaho State women’s basketball team is on a cold streak, losing to Idaho 49-48 on Saturday night for their fifth loss in a…
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Four Local Girls Basketball Teams Bring Home State Championships
Shelley, Snake River, Bear Lake, and Grace are all girls basketball state champions in…
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Girls Basketball State Semifinals Recap
At least three local teams will win a state championship Saturday, and as many as four titles could belong to East…
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TSA discovers 2 firearms in 3 days at IDA security checkpoint
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) have intercepted two guns this week during routine X-ray…
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Student makes threat against Taylorview Middle School
A potential safety threat at Taylorview Middle School forced administrators to lock the doors as a precaution.…
Continue Reading Judge: Bingham County Republicans failed to follow State GOP rules in electing new chairman
A Bingham County Judge released a decision in a civil case between the Bingham County Republican Central Committee and the Idaho Republican Party.…
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Avalanche infrastructure maintenance will cause traffic delays in Hoback Canyon
The Wyoming Department of Transportation crews will be performing some maintenance on the avalanche infrastructure in the Hoback Canyon…
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Judge orders Trump and his companies to pay $355 million in New York civil fraud case
A New York judge ordered Donald Trump and his companies on Friday to pay $355 million, finding they engaged in a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and…
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Red Cross: Communities urged to give blood as winter threat continues
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month.…
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Local nature photos hit Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is showcasing some of the best career photos from Thomas…
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Mountain lion sightings increase in Idaho and Utah
Never run away from a mountain lion. The lion’s instinct is to chase and ultimately catch what it perceives as potential…
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Fatal crash south of Jackson
A 31-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a Ford F-550 pickup truck and a Wyoming Department of Transportation 2014 Mack plow truck on…
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Jazz Big Band Dance this weekend
A pair of Jazz bands is taking over The Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls for the annual Jazz Big Band…
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Idaho Falls Temple partially evacuated
The temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was partially evacuated Friday…
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Girls Basketball State Tournaments First Round Recap
Nine local teams are one step closer to winning a state championship after big first round wins…
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Local News 8 investigates: Are pedestrian accidents on the rise in eastern Idaho?
Are hit-and-run and pedestrian-involved incidents on the rise in Eastern…
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Idaho Falls Zoo still mourns the loss of Aldabra tortoise
It is a time of mourning and grieving at the Idaho Falls…
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Bannock commissioners to use neighboring county’s example to draft new solar farm ordinance
Bannock County commissioners are looking at developing a solar farm ordinance similar to an ordinance used in Caribou County.…
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US 191/189 through Hoback Canyon, Teton Pass to close Friday for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a few closures to do avalanche…
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Athletes gear up for Special Olympics Friday
Some of the Idaho’s finest athletes are gearing up for the 2024 Idaho Winter Special…
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ISU Civil Engineering leads research for earthquake-resistant bridges
“The connections between the elements are crucial for seismic resiliency. They must be strong enough to resist forces and deformations during an…
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Wyoming standoff ends over 24 hours later with authorities killing suspect in officer’s death
A man suspected of fatally shooting a police officer was shot to death after a more than 24-hour standoff at a home in northern…
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Mortgage rates rise for the second week, reaching 6.77%
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — After treading water for months, US mortgage rates jumped higher Thursday following a string of…
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CEI celebrates top ranked Practical Nursing program in Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating after one of its programs was dubbed number one in the Gem…
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2 snowmobilers rescued after breaking through ice
Two snowmobilers were rescued Tuesday after breaking through the ice in the Slate Creek area of the Gros Ventre…
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1 dead, at least 21 others wounded in shooting following Chiefs Super Bowl celebration rally, officials say
By Jamiel Lynch, Jillian Sykes, Steve Almasy and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally left…
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Valentine’s Day rush for local businesses
“It’s just nice…to support them…and a holiday where they can share how much they appreciate their loved…
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Calling all anglers! Idaho Fish and Game is needing your help
Valentine’s Day is a day of love and spending the day with your loved ones. But what happens when your special someone happens to be some what…
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Idaho Falls Power to construct new $36 million power plant
Idaho Falls Power, the community-owned provider of electricity in Idaho Falls, will be making a $36 million local investment by adding a new power…
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Brian Laundrie’s parents detail ‘the day everything hit the fan’ after their son told them Gabby Petito was ‘gone’
In newly filed court documents, Brian Laundrie’s parents detail “the day everything hit the fan,” recalling an exchange of frantic phone calls…
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Pay It Forward: Ronald McDonald Family Room
“To keep families with ill or injured children close when they need it…
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Preparing for Idaho GOP Caucus on March 2
Idaho is just more than three weeks away from its Republican Presidential Caucus when registered GOP voters will gather at 210 locations across the…
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Gov. Little signs Operation Esto Perpetua executive order to fight drugs, human trafficking
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order formally establishing Operation Esto Perpetua…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board tables bond election until impacts of new legislative bill are known
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees has tabled action on a school bond election for Highland High School until they know the…
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Center Stage Theater puts final touches on ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
Center Stage Theater in Idaho Falls is putting the final touches on ‘The Marvelous…
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Idaho House passes sex crimes bill
The Idaho House passed a bill Tuesday which would make certain sex crimes against children punishable by…
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Jackson mayor to give her State of the Town Address
Jackson’s mayor is sharing her vision of the town…
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Most Idaho taxpayers eligible for free e-file
Did you know you might be able e-file your tax returns for…
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Athletes of the Week: Kysa and Shay Shippen, Skyline Girls Basketball
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athletes of the Week have led the Skyline Grizzlies girls basketball team to a 17-7 record and to a #3 seed in this…
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Thunder Ridge survives against Highland 50-46 to advance in 5A High Country tournament
The Thunder Ridge Titans boys basketball team held off a late surge on Tuesday night to take down Highland…
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Madison races past Rigby 68-38 to advance in 5A High Country tournament
The Madison Bobcats boys basketball team got out to a big first half lead and held control the rest of the way in their 68-38 victory over…
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Sugar-Salem picks up big win in 3A district tournament over South Fremont 78-51
The Sugar-Salem boys basketball team took down South Fremont on Tuesday night…
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2 men arrested after shooting make first court appearance
The two men arrested after a shooting in Idaho Falls Monday made their first appearance in court…
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Speedi Mart robbery suspect identified
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports the suspect has been identified and is facing criminal consequences for his actions.…
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CEI president speaks about growth
Growth is happening for community colleges across the country, and it is no different for eastern…
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A Wyoming police officer is dead, shot while issuing warning
A police officer serving a trespass warning has been fatally shot in northern…
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Fatality crash near Burley under investigation
A 69-year-old Oroville, Calif. man was killed after a crash Tuesday on Interstate 86 near…
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Love may not cost a thing, but Valentine’s Day 2024 does
Consumers are expected to shell out big bucks on their valentines this year and to set some new records in the process.…
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Teton Lake Winter Park closed for the season
The City of Rexburg has announced the Teton Lakes Winter Park is now closed for the rest of the…
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Chubbuck prepares new Comprehensive Plan
The City of Chubbuck is looking for feedback from the community on planning for its…
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Prescribed pile burning operations to continue Wednesday
The Pocatello Fire Department will continue to conduct prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday, Feb.…
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How couples can combine their finances more easily
“It’s an emotional thing for couples to work through together and figure out their…
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What the Department of Labor says about growth and economy in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Labor is holding a seminar in Boise Tuesday to discuss rural economies in the Gem…
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Yellowstone recruiting for 2024 Youth Conservation Corps program
Completed application materials must be submitted by March 1,…
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Identity of shooting victim released
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports two people have been arrested after one person died and multiple people were shot in an overnight…
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Firth dominates Ririe 60-27 to advance in 2A Nuclear Conference Tournament
Once the Firth Cougars got going offensively Monday, it was smooth sailing to victory, as Firth cruised by the Ririe Bulldogs 60-27 to open the 2A…
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Girls Basketball State Tournaments Preview
15 local teams head to the Boise area this week three victories away from winning a state championship, and three of those teams (Shelley, Teton,…
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Idaho joins multi-state settlement with crypto-investment company
The State of Idaho is joining a multi-state settlement with a crypto-investment…
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City of Pocatello accepting applications for Lead Safe & Healthy Homes Program
Pocatello was at the forefront of lead remediation programs in Idaho, becoming the first municipality in the state to be awarded a $1.5 million…
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Hidden in plain sight: How to help kids stop taking drugs
Hidden dangers in your child’s bedroom is a reality parents need to…
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Mental Health Monday: Identifying toxic relationships
Valentine’s Day is something many people dread and not just for those who are single. In today’s Mental Health Monday, some expert advice on how…
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Frosty seasonal competition heats up in Driggs
Monday marks the start of Driggs’ Snowscapes where six national teams from Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon carve awe-inspiring monumental snow…
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From Ethiopia to Idaho: Brey Steffensen’s Journey to Senior Night at Hillcrest
Hillcrest Boys Basketball has won back-to-back 4A state championships, and they chase a three-peat this season. Their unsung hero is their team…
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Idaho State rallies in second half to take down Portland State 68-65
The Idaho State men’s basketball team is on a hot streak, defeating Portland State 68-65 on Saturday night for their third win in a…
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Skyline defeats Blackfoot in rematch 50-39 to advance to 4A state tournament
After losing their first game to Blackfoot in the district tournament, the Skyline girls basketball team came out victorious on Saturday night…
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American Falls takes down South Fremont 50-37 to advance to 3A state tournament
The American Falls girls basketball team kept their season alive on Saturday with a victory over South Fremont 50-37.…
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Soda Springs defeats West Jefferson 49-38 to advance to 2A state tournament
The Soda Springs girls basketball team survived a second half comeback to outlast West Jefferson 49-38 on…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Feb. 9, 2024
Friday was the final night of the boys basketball regular season for many of our local boys basketball…
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Idaho Falls Rec Center to get new gym floor
The City of Idaho Falls Rec Center Building has served in a lot of different capacities since it was built in the 1930’s, including a stint as an…
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Police identify hit and run driver
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has identified and contacted the suspect driver involved in this crash.…
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Idaho man among 5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash
The Marine Corps released the names Friday of the five Marines killed when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in the mountains outside…
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Traffic stop leads to discovery of illicit drugs near Pocatello
A traffic stop on Thursday lead to the discovery of illicit drugs near…
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BYU-Idaho student enrollment down
Brigham Young University-Idaho is seeing a small decrease in the number of students attending the winter semester this…
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School bus stop arm violations in School District 91
Ada County recently reported seeing a “shocking” increase in people driving around school buses when they are stopped and have their stop arms…
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What should be done to help rebuild Highland High School?
Now the school district and Highland administrators are trying to help the school rise from the…
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Shelley wins 4A High Country title 58-37 against Blackfoot and returns to states at 22-0
The only unbeaten girls basketball team in Idaho stayed perfect Thursday when Shelley defeated Blackfoot 58-37 to win the 4A High Country…
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Grace dominates Butte County 54-33 to win 1AD1 High Desert Championship
The Grace Grizzlies are going back to the 1AD1 state tournament, thanks to a 54-33 win over the Butte County Pirates Thursday to punch their…
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Shelley, Teton and Grace pace final girls basketball media polls of the season
The final statewide media polls before next week’s girls basketball state tournaments say one thing, East Idaho teams are here to win this season.…
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Worker shortage in Idaho is real and social factors are part of the equation
The worker shortage in Idaho is real, a quick solution isn’t on the horizon, but there’s still positive…
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Ammon woman killed in crash
A 23-year-old Ammon woman was killed in a crash on Lincoln Road…
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Increased law enforcement at Super Bowl planned to spot and prevent human trafficking
Human trafficking might be the last thing football fans associate with the Super Bowl, but sex trafficking is commonly found at such high-profile…
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Help shape the future of Bannock County
Bannock County needs your help to plan for the…
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