Idaho State University Health Fair set March 28
The 2024 Idaho State University Health Fair will once again be offering numerous free and reduced-cost health care services, health information…
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Zoo Idaho opening day set April 6
Zoo Idaho will be open to the public on weekends throughout April with weekday hours resuming May…
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Don’t wait—file your income taxes now for less stress and a faster refund
With less than a month to go before the April 15 income tax filing deadline, the Idaho State Tax Commission is recommending that taxpayers don’t…
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BLM welcomes new Idaho Resource Advisory Council membersÂ
The Bureau of Land Management welcomed four new members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to the Idaho Resource Advisory…
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Idaho’s February unemployment rate remains at 3.3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3% in February, unchanged from…
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Keep March Madness on the court and off the road
College basketball’s March Madness is here, and AAA is urging drivers to keep the excitement on the court and off the…
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Idaho ski area winter 2024 closing dates
Ski Idaho said 19 destinations and 15 of the Gem State’s ski areas are still open with at least nine planning to keep operating into…
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Teton County grooming operations scheduled to end
Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation has begun tapering grooming efforts and will end all grooming operations for the season at the end of the…
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Deaths of dog walker, 83, and resident of a remote cabin possibly tied to escaped Idaho inmate
Authorities are investigating whether the deaths of an 83-year-old man who was walking his dogs and a 72-year-old man who lived in a remote cabin are…
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Using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care banned by GOP-led Idaho Legislature
Lawmakers in Idaho have passed a bill to ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health…
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Man arrested for reportedly attacking woman
The woman has been taken to a hospital for…
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Gov. Gordon vetoes abortion restrictions, signs transgender medical care ban for minors
Governor Gordon signed SF0099 – Children gender change prohibition Friday, which bans physicians from performing procedures for children related to…
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Idaho gas prices soar by 16 cents in a week
According to AAA, Friday’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.51, which is 16 cents higher than a week ago and 42 cents…
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3 arrested in connection to Idaho hospital shooting as police continue to investigate related homicides
Three people have been booked into the Twin Falls County Jail following an attack on corrections officers at a Boise…
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Pocatello hosts 2024 Spring Fair
The annual three-day Spring Fair 2024 is going on at Holt Arena in Pocatello this…
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If you’re homeless in Idaho, there are resources for you
Homeless veterans and community members gathered at Shoshone-Bannock Junior/Senior High School Friday for the Veteran and Homeless Stand Down.…
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Gov. Gordon signs 4 bills expanding, extending property tax reliefÂ
Reflecting his call for fair and equitable property tax relief made in his State of the State speech, Governor Mark Gordon signed four bills…
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IFPD to address numbered streets safety concerns
The Idaho Falls Police Department is addressing crime in the numbered…
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Monster Dummy Jump set Saturday at Pebble Creek
Saturday, March 23Â is the annual Monster Dummy…
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Extra deputies patrol for aggressive driving
Idaho State Police is actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies statewide to address the pressing issue of aggressive driving.…
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Annual spring clean-up planned at Restlawn, Mountain View Cemeteries
Crews will work during April to complete the clean-up…
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Police track down escaped Idaho prison gang member and accomplice, say pair may have killed 2 on run
An Idaho prison gang member and accomplice sought after ambush and escape from Boise hospital are in custody, police…
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News you can use this morning – March 22, 2024
Here are some new and updated stories you can use this…
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Idaho deals with serious prosecutor shortage
The Gem State is seeing a serious shortage of…
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Pocatello man appears on the Kelly Clarkson Show
Boodry says talking with Kelly Clarkson was a “comfortable…
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Fighting springtime allergies
“It depends a lot on what your genetic predisposition is, what you’re allergic to, and then what environment you are exposed…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell arrives in Boise ahead of murder trial
Chad Daybell is now in the Ada County Jail in preparation of his upcoming murder trial.…
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Hygiene kits assembled for local schools and crisis centers
Local schools and crisis centers will be getting hygiene kits to hand out to those in…
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Rexburg dog park needs a cleanup
Rexburg dog owners say the local dog park needs a…
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School funding bill goes to governor’s desk
The Idaho Senate passed House Bill 521…
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Walk in the Cold to raise awareness about hungry, homeless
On Saturday, the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission will be holding its annual 5K Walk in the Cold event at the Waterfront at Snake River…
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Idaho Falls golf courses to open for 2024 season Friday
Spring is here, and the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is opening its three championship golf courses on Friday, March…
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Gordon signs bills creating Wyoming adult hearing aid program and supporting early childhood centers
Governor Mark Gordon signed seven bills into law…
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What actions are local law enforcement officers taking in response to the statewide alert
Authorities are searching for a white supremacist Idaho prison inmate and an accomplice who fled after the accomplice shot and wounded corrections…
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4 arrested following, drugs seized traffic stop
Four people were arrested Wednesday following a traffic stop where fentanyl pills were discovered.…
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Viewing party for locally filmed independent movie
Peak Season is a romantic-comedy filmed in Jackson Hole and Driggs by a group of…
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Bingham County Search and Rescue tests Jayden’s Drone
Bingham County Search and Rescue is testing out its underwater…
Continue Reading Help protect your tax refunds: Respond to identity verification letters
Last year, the Idaho State Tax Commission sent more than 2,400 identity verification letters and stopped nearly $30.1 million in income tax refunds…
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Yellowstone superintendent receives Forest Resilience Champion Award
American Forests has recognized Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly as its 2023 Forest Resilience Champion Award…
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News you can use this morning – March 21, 2024
Here are some new stories you can use this…
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Idaho native comedian Ryan Hamilton returns to perform at the Mountain America Center
Standup Comedian Ryan Hamilton is performing his routine at the Mountain America Center this…
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K-9 Officers to train in Eastern Idaho
Law enforcement K9 handlers from Southeast Idaho are excited to host the 2024 Idaho Police Canine Association Conference, May 6 – 10, in Idaho…
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Evacuation lifted after propane truck catches fire in Madison County
People were evacuated from a propane tank truck fire on 6000 West in Madison County.…
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Officials identify man found dead in Chubbuck
Next of kin has been…
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How a real estate industry shake-up could affect Idaho home buyers and sellers
A big change could be coming to the national real estate industry potentially impacting the how homes are bought and…
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Gov. Little signs law banning AI-generated ‘revenge porn’
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed a bill that prohibits AI generated porn to look like a real…
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Spring cleaning should include your car
Bryston Van Wey from the Pro Detailer in Rigby told Local News 8 that giving attention to your car is just as important as your…
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Gov. Little signs bill to support fight against invasive quagga mussels
Senate Bill 1372 adds $6.6 million to increase the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) ongoing prevention and monitoring of invasive…
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Pocatello water line installation begins Thursday
The project is anticipated to take eight weeks to…
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Part of Market Lake Wildlife Management Area to close for prescribed burn
A large portion of Market Lake Wildlife Management Area in eastern Idaho will be closed for an upcoming prescribed burn.…
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Night work, lane closures expected for Thursday evening, lane shifts to take place Friday
Crews will be busy on Thursday and…
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Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in the Southeast Region
Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast Idaho? Not sure which classes you or your upcoming hunters/trappers…
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Chad Daybell’s trial: how court restrictions have changed since Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Chad Daybell is facing the death penalty in Ada County beginning April 1.…
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Local dance program wins 2 national titles
Extreme Ballroom Youth Gold brings home two national titles from the past weekend, one in Ballroom Standard Formation Championships and the other in…
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News you can use this morning – March 20, 2024
Here are some new stories this Wednesday…
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National Ag Day highlights why agriculture in Idaho is important, ways to support farmers
The temperatures are warming, and the snow is melting…
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2 suspects pleaded not guilty for shooting at Compass Academy
Two men appeared in court this week to submit their pleas for the charges they are facing in connection to the shooting at Compass Academy in Idaho…
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Spring prescribed burns planned for South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed burns are planned for the South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest this…
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Pocatello to host Brownfield redevelopment open houses
Several developers have transformed Brownfield sites into golf courses and mixed use…
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Melaleuca donates beef to Idaho Foodbank
A local company is helping feed those in need in eastern…
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No injuries reported after boat overturns on Snake River
Two people were uninjured after a small boat overturned on the Snake River Monday afternoon near the Byington Boat Dock East of…
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Flood Awareness Week: How to stay safe and be prepared
According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths each year in the United…
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What happened to Gabby Petito?
Tuesday, March 19 would have been Gabby Petito’s 25th…
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Police investigate accidental discharge that injured woman
Police are investigating after they say what appears to be an accidental discharge of a gun injured a…
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Airports using biometric facial recognition in Idaho
Spokeo looked at which airports are using facial recognition software in Idaho for security screenings, according to Customs and Border…
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Now is the time to trim your trees
Now is the time to trim trees in Idaho…
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News you can use this morning – March 19, 2024
Here are some new stories this Tuesday…
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How potential rule making could harm off-road vehicle users
“That would mean a stop to manufacturing vehicles for all those folks who use our…
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Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho
Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…
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Crews to move temporary signal on WYO 390 Tuesday
The temporary signal will be relocated closer to the original signal’s…
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Splash pad coming to O.K. Ward Park
If this nice weather is making you think about summer fun, the City of Pocatello is at work to make that…
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Gov. Little to sign next-of-kin bill
A bill to provide a next-of-kin notification database is now headed to Governor Brad Little for a…
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Gov. Gordon signs 5 bills, vetoes 1 bill
Governor Mark Gordon took action on six bills…
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Bridge collisions in Idaho: What every driver needs to know
“It’s typically contractors hauling construction equipment, maybe having an excavator on the back of a truck and it’s not fully…
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Construction improvements in North Highland Park neighborhood
Continued construction improvements in the North Highland Park neighborhood will begin on Monday, March…
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New video revealed in Salmon shooting investigation
New video of a shooting just north of Salmon on March 12 has been…
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U of I marks record spring enrollment
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up for the sixth straight…
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Spring break is coming – where are the travelers going?
Spring break is just around the corner, and with millions of Americans getting started on this year’s family vacations, AAA is sharing tips to…
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Idaho gas prices up nearly 9 cents
Prices in Idaho are 39.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 24.4 cents per gallon lower than a year…
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Mental Health Monday: Local salon promotes beauty on the outside and inside
True beauty starts on the inside; Something one local salon stands…
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Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees…
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Free ID for voting now more accessible to Idahoans
The legislation eliminates a restriction for Idahoans who have possessed a current driver’s license in the prior six months from obtaining the free…
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Idaho Power files annual fixed cost adjustment
If approved, a typical residential customer would see about a $1.69 increase to their monthly bill beginning June 1.…
Continue Reading News you can use this morning – March 18, 2024
Here are some stories you can use this Monday…
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Local veterans group plans snowmobiling trip in Island Park
Some local veteran support groups have found ways to give back to some of our local heroes in the area. The way they gave back? Taking our heroes on…
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Mountain Lion spotted in Driggs neighborhood
A mountain lion was spotted in the area of Clubmoss Ln. in Driggs, on Sunday…
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Idaho Falls woman dies after rollover crash in Bingham County
The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., northbound I15 at…
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Pocatello Water Department crews return to seasonal working hours
Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department will switch to seasonal working…
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Gov. Little declares Idaho Flood Awareness Week
The proclamation underscores the importance of understanding and preparing for the dangers posed by…
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Wyoming’s 2023 death, birth, marriage and divorce totals described
Fewer overall deaths, births, marriages and divorces were officially logged among Wyoming residents in 2023 compared…
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DEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2025 State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program
DEQ is accepting applications until April 15,…
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USS Idaho is officially christened, now set for a year of testing
An official warship has been named after the gem state for the first time in over a century.
The first ship was christened in 1919.
While the USS…
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Prosecuting attorney clarifies Idaho Falls murder charges
Bonneville County’s top cop has has commented on the killing of Eric Leask March…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls shooting suspect in court as police give more details
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The suspect in a fatal Idaho Falls shooting and standoff on March 9th made his first court appearance Friday. 23-year-old Lance…
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String lighting in Teton County to be turned off for season to allow for dark skies
All outdoor string lighting, including decorative and holiday, must be turned off after Jan. 10 to be compliant with County Land Development…
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Court of Appeals judge to be sworn in March 29
Idaho Court of Appeals Judge Michael Tribe will take his public oath of office during an investiture ceremony set for March…
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Magical Moments baby contest winners announced
The Portneuf Medical Center Magical Moments contest winners have been…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly
It’s a day that celebrates luck and good fortune, but AAA warns if drivers overindulge in alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the odds…
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28 acres added to Bear Lake State Park
The acquisition will bring 1,200 feet of new shoreline into the popular State Park and provide public access to the west side of heavily used Bear…
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BLM acquires central Idaho lands to protect crucial wildlife habitat
The Bureau of Land Management is getting 80 acres of land in…
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