Modified backpack ban at D251 middle schools, high schools
Jefferson School District Superintendent Chad Martin said effective immediately, backpacks will no longer be allowed at Rigby Middle School,…
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Criminal investigation into Downard Funeral Home underway
Pocatello Police say detectives can confirm that the case is being treated as a criminal…
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Moab, Utah, will investigate police response to Gabby Petito and her fiancé’s domestic dispute
Bodycam footage from the Moab Police Department shows Gabby Petito while speaking with officers.
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Student in custody for bringing firearm to Rigby Middle School
Jefferson County Sheriff’s office says a student is in custody for bringing a firearm to Rigby Middle School this morning.…
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More details emerge about Gabby Petito’s last days as communities mourn her
Authorities on Thursday resumed their search of a Florida nature reserve for Brian Laundrie, who returned home this month from a road trip without…
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Idaho lawmakers look for ways to nullify vaccine mandates
An attorney says Idaho should adopt a health policy making vaccine status a private medical record that employees could refuse to make available to…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,345 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 32 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,345 new COVID-19 cases and 32 new deaths…
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“Palisades Pete” bones identified
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Teton County Sheriff’s Office in Wyoming and Othram Inc. have worked together to identify human remains…
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CDC advisers recommend certain adults get booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed giving booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and…
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Wyoming’s 2022 Teacher of the Year named
Brittney Montgomery, a first-grade teacher at Sweetwater County School District #2’s Harrison Elementary School in Green River, was named…
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2022 Idaho Teacher of the Year
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra visited Crossroads Middle School Thursday afternoon to surprise science teacher Todd Knight with a…
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Grand Teton hosts fourth busiest August
Grand Teton National Park statistics show August 2021 had the fourth highest number of recreation visits for the month of August.…
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BYU Provo announces significant changes to student housing program effective fall 2022
Brigham Young University has announced significant changes to its student housing program effective fall semester 2022. Beyond their first two…
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Empty the Shelters event set to begin Oct. 4
Animal shelters across the country are trying to get animals out of facilities and into the homes of new…
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DEQ releases mobile app providing real-time air quality information to the public
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is introducing a new mobile app, AIR Idaho, to provide forecasted and current air quality…
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No signs of Gabby Petito’s boyfriend after days of searching
Search teams were back out at a Florida nature park to look for the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the young woman who authorities say was killed while…
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Counselors on campus after Tiebreaker Elementary teacher passes away
A tragic loss for the Tiebreaker Elementary…
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Teacher shortage shuts down Idaho school district
A south-central Idaho school district with about 1,600 students is temporarily closing its schools due to not having enough teachers or substitute…
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Skyline clips Bonneville 3-1 in heavyweight girls soccer matchup
The Skyline Grizzlies remain undefeated after defeating the Bonneville Bees 3-1 Wednesday night at the Idaho Falls Soccer…
Continue Reading FBI asks for the public’s help in finding Gabby Petito’s fiance as new tip emerges about his previous movements
The search for Gabby Petito is…
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Search continues for missing man at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone
UPDATE 9/22/21: Park search and rescue personnel continue to look for Crumbo by foot, helicopter and boat at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National…
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Public invited to share input on ways to improve US 26 and 25th East in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) invites members of the public to attend a meeting for the US 26 and 25th East project in Idaho Falls.…
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Volunteers continue culling of non-native mountain goats in Grand Teton
The culling of non-native mountain goats from Grand Teton National Park will begin Wednesday as part of a multi-year management plan to conserve a…
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Construction begins on Northgate Mile railroad underpass
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has contracted with Depatco to complete work on Northgate Mile/Hwy 26 railroad underpass between E Street…
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Federal jury convicts Rigby man of attempted sexual exploitation of a child, possession of child pornography
After a five-day jury trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found a 39-year-old Rigby man guilty of sixteen counts of attempted sexual…
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Mule deer buck illegally killed with pellet gun in Pocatello
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a mule deer buck in…
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LDS Church leaders ask latter-day saints worldwide to wear face masks in temples
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent this letter to Church leaders around the world Wednesday.…
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Infrared flight provides updated Boundary Fire footprint
An infrared flight has provided an updated footprint for the Boundary, which grew by approximately 6,000…
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Former lawmaker not yet arrested 2 weeks after rape charge
A former Idaho state lawmaker has not yet turned himself in to face a rape charge despite a warrant being issued nearly two weeks ago.…
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Risch, Crapo on extension of land border restrictions with Canada
U.S. Senators for Idaho Jim Risch and Mike Crapo are responding to the Biden Administration’s decision Monday to extend border restrictions…
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PCSD25 to require face masks
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District will soon require face…
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Autopsy confirms remains found in Wyoming are Gabby Petito’s, FBI says
Autopsy results have confirmed that the remains found Sunday in the Bridger-Teton National Forest are those of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old woman who…
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Remains recovered of bow hunter who went missing in 1968
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office recovered the remains of a bow hunter who went missing in…
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Cattle truck crash kills 9 cows on I-15
9 cows were killed when a cattle truck and a pickup hauling a trailer collided on Interstate 15 Tuesday night.…
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Pocatello seeks input from the community for the future of the city
The Pocatello Planning and Development Services Department has taken “Our Valley | Our Vision” on tour around the Gate…
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Thunder Ridge Girls Soccer wins defensive battle, takes down Idaho Falls 1-0
Defense reigned supreme Tuesday afternoon at Thunder Ridge High School, and it was the Titans coming out on top in a 1-0 victory over Idaho…
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Shelley makes a splash while Skyline sinks in latest Idaho High School football media polls
Following another eventful week of Friday night lights, especially in Class 4A, there is a major shakeup in the media polls this…
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Idaho State Football team is excited for first homecoming game in two seasons
Idaho State’s Saturday afternoon showdown marks the first homecoming game for the Bengals in two seasons when ISU takes on Sacramento…
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1 arrested after 2 injured in shooting and stabbing incident
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with the shooting and stabbing incident which took place at the Boathouse Trailer Court on…
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City of Driggs declares state of emergency, issues mask mandate
After the City of Victor declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19, the City of Driggs is now doing the…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 25 years for sexual exploitation of a child
A 21-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr.…
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INL to require COVID-19 vaccination
The Idaho National Laboratory has announced all of its staff members and many of its subcontractors have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by…
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ISP Forensic Labs accreditation now includes breath alcohol instrumentation, THC quantitation
All three Idaho State Police forensic service laboratories were recently reaccredited for another 4-year cycle by the American Association for…
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Gov. Gordon activates Wyoming National Guard to provide hospital assistance
Governor Mark Gordon has activated guardsmen who have stepped forward to provide temporary assistance to hospitals throughout the…
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COVID-19 cases continue to climb
The COVID-19 pandemic is making its resurgence in eastern…
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COVID-19 media briefing set 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, Sept.…
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Gov. Little, 25 other governors request meeting with Biden on border crisis
More than half the nation’s governors are calling on President Joe Biden to address the border crisis…
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Idaho directs more aid to hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday Idaho will direct an additional $10 million in relief dollars to address the growing needs in Idaho hospitals,…
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Drowning victim identified
A person drowned Saturday afternoon in Fremont County, after a group of people floating in a drift boat hit a rock and threw out everyone…
Continue Reading FBI cart away possible evidence from Gabby Petito’s fiancé’s home as the search for him continues
After many hours spent and many items removed, the FBI’s search of the family home of Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in Florida ended…
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Autopsy will be conducted this week on remains found in Gabby Petito case
The case of missing Gabby Petito took a tragic turn Sunday when police found human remains during their search for her — and officials are working…
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Skyline Boys Soccer scores another victory, taking down Shelley 3-0
The Skyline Grizzlies took care of business Monday night at the Idaho Falls Soccer Complex, shutting out the Shelley Russets with a 3-0…
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Bonneville Girls Soccer scores early and often in blowout win against Blackfoot
The Bonneville Bees tallied goal after goal Monday afternoon against Blackfoot, eventually defeating the Broncos…
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Idaho State Football preps for Big Sky Conference Opener against Sacramento State
The Idaho State Bengals are back on the Holt Arena turf this Saturday following an early season bye week when ISU takes on Sacramento State in its…
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Hillcrest Boys Soccer picks up another win with shutout victory over Madison
Right from kickoff Monday afternoon, Hillcrest was in control on the pitch against Madison in a 3-0 shutout victory over the…
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Lawmakers to discuss vaccine mandate with eye on reconvening
Lawmakers on a committee that considers state sovereignty issues have bumped up their planned meeting next week to Wednesday to consider President…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,302 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 36 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,302 new COVID-19 cases and 36 new deaths over the…
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Man arrested for arson after trailer fire
Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a residence in the Pinewood Estates on Whispering Pines Drive for a report of a man who was threatening to…
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Forest Service trying to reduce wildfires by burning slash piles
You may have seen piles like this while you have been out camping in the…
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Chad Daybell in court Monday
Chad Daybell is scheduled to appear before Judge Steve Boyce Monday…
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Boundary Fire nearly 50% contained
The lightning caused Boundary Fire that started on August 10 has burned 73,620 acres and is 48%…
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Higher pay, bonuses attract more Idaho correction officers
Idaho’s top prison official says a boost in pay and bonuses for prison workers has caused a spike in applications and increased retention of those…
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Plane tips backward during unloading in Idaho
A United Airlines plane tipped backward while being unloaded in Idaho, with passengers including part of the University of Southern California…
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Principal of SW Idaho charter school dies due to COVID-19
Officials at a southwestern Idaho public charter school say the school’s principal has died due to COVID-19.…
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Pocatello Pump brings out the competition
The oldest rock climbing competition in the United States returned to the Gate City.…
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Woman dead after UTV accident
A Fremont County Sheriff’s deputy and Island Park EMS responded to the call just before 11 P.M. near Big…
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Pocatello hosts Gift of Life Walk/Run
Organ donors got the help they need thanks to the Pocatello community.…
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Idaho Falls remains unbeaten with win over Century
After a winless season in 2020, Idaho Falls continues their amazing turnaround with dominating win over Century 51-14 to stay undefeated on the year.…
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Highland extends winning streak in Black and Blue Bowl with victory over Pocatello
In a battle for the top team in the Gate City, Highland reigned supreme and routed Pocatello…
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Rigby runs away in the second half with a 35-0 win over Hillcrest
The number one team in Class 5A was in a dogfight in the first half at Thunder Stadium Friday night, but the Rigby Trojans ran away from the…
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Blackfoot takes down Skyline 17-13 as the Grizzlies drop to 1-3 this season
In a game that both teams absolutely needed, the Blackfoot Broncos scored just enough to take down the Skyline Grizzlies 17-13 Friday night at…
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Victor store owner says missing woman and fiance were in store
She said the pair spent about 15 to 20 minutes in the store, and that they came in on either August 25 or…
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Police: Missing Florida woman and slain couple unrelated
A Utah county sheriff said Friday detectives have determined there is no connection between the disappearance of a Florida woman who went missing…
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Wall That Heals now open in Blackfoot
Patriotism has filled the air at Jensen’s Grove with the arrival of The Wall That…
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IFFD reminds drivers about pulling over
As east Idaho grows, the calls for fire, police or EMS go…
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IF Symphony cancels park concert due to COVID-19 surge
After months of planning and the growing anticipation of the Idaho Falls community, the Idaho Falls Symphony regrets to announce the cancelation of…
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Madison Memorial Hospital opens up new mental health facility
Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg opened up it’s brand new behavioral mental health center with a ribbon cutting ceremony…
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Idaho leaders detail legal issues with federal vaccine mandate, threaten Biden with legal action
Governor Brad Little, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Winder and House Speaker Scott Bedke sent a letter to…
Continue Reading FDA advisers first rejected Pfizer’s booster application — but then voted to recommend a third shot for certain Americans
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday rejected Pfizer’s application to add a booster dose of its coronavirus vaccine, but…
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Splash Dance for Dogs returns Saturday
The pups will be taking over the pool at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex…
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Idaho Falls Boys Soccer edges Rigby with a 1-0 road victory
It was a hard fought match on the pitch in Rigby Tuesday night, and at the end of the game, it was Idaho Falls scoring the only goal to pick up a 1-0…
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Highland Girls Soccer dominates Madison in a 5-0 blowout victory
The undefeated Highland Rams Girls Soccer team continues to assert its dominance this season, with the latest win being a 5-0 victory over the…
Continue Reading Police continue Downard Funeral Home investigation
Detectives are continuing to work with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses to identify cremated remains from Downard Funeral…
Continue Reading Authorities focusing on Wyoming, Utah in search for missing woman
“There’s nothing else that matters to me now. This girl right here, this is what matters. That is it. Anything else comes second to…
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Bodycam: Gabby Petito argued with boyfriend before vanishing
Police video shows a Florida woman who went missing out West had been arguing with her boyfriend in a Utah tourist town.…
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Idaho rations health care statewide as COVID-19 surge continues
Idaho’s public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring…
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Woman suffers significant thermal burns in Yellowstone
At Old Faithful early Thursday morning, park rangers provided initial care to a 19-year-old woman from Rhode Island with second- and third-degree…
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Goodbye Dave Barrington
We want to say a special goodbye to Dave…
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D93 moves to yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 is moving to the Moderate/Yellow Phase next week (Sept. 20 to Sept.…
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Capitol for A Day sparks protests
Governor Little and his cabinet members held capitol for a day in Ammon at their city…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,218 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 40 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,218 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths…
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Rare human case of pneumonic plague detected in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has announced the detection of a rare but serious case of pneumonic plague in a northern Fremont County…
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Wyoming seeks state management of grizzly bears
Governor Gordon announced Thursday the State of Wyoming is seeking state management of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE).…
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IFPD, FOP and IDOC partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of Police are partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program…
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Boundary Fire grows to 60,979 acres
he lightning caused fire has burned 60,979 acres and is 48%…
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Madison County burn ban to end Thursday
Due to an increase in fuel moistures, relative humidity and a positive weather outlook, the burn ban currently in place will end on…
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ISU scholarship campaign reaches $13 million
One month after the public launch of the Idaho State University Scholarship Campaign, Idaho State Bengals have raised $13.25 million, more than half…
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Police hold press conference on missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Laundrie returned back to Florida alone on September 1.…
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Thursday is Idaho School Zone Safety Day
Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Thursday, September 16 to be Idaho School Zone Safety Day, a reminder to the driving public to watch for kids on…
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Lawmakers express their outrage at Biden’s vaccine mandates
Senators and representatives from District 30 and 33 met together today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Idaho Falls. Their main topic of choice was the…
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