Sports Line Friday Night: February 23rd, 2024
Local wrestlers moved closer to winning state titles, Butte County and Grace boys basketball contested the 1AD1 High Desert Conference championship,…
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Butte County takes down Grace 63-54 to win 1AD1 High Desert title and return to states
The Butte County Pirates will play for a 1AD1 state championship this season, as Butte County took round three against Grace in the High Desert…
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Idaho pushes for settlement with Feds on grizzly delisting
“This settlement provides both a deadline and legal direction for Idaho to avoid burdensome ESA regulations that are simply unnecessary for grizzly…
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“We’ve got to stop this:” What Congressman Simpson is saying about the U.S. border crisis
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson published an op-ed Thursday expressing frustration for the way the Biden Administration is handling the ongoing…
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TCSAR volunteers stay busy with 2 rescues Thursday
Teton County Search and Rescue in Wyoming had a busy day…
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Court hearings for suspects in Compass Academy parking lot murder are delayed
The two men arrested in a shooting incident at Compass Academy’s parking lot appeared in court Friday.…
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Local wrestlers get closer to winning a championship at Day 1 of state tournaments
A plethora of local wrestlers made the trek to Pocatello looking to win a state championship this weekend, with many making strides towards a title…
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Hillcrest highschooler receives Congressional App Challenge Award
Hillcrest High School junior Victoria Djidjev was awarded Friday with a certificate and congressional coin for her innovative app called…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony about the horrific way Nori Jones died in Brad Compher murder trial
Day three of testimony in the Brad Compher Murder trial continued Friday with expert medical witnesses taking the…
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Race involving juvenile driver ends in collision on 25th E and John Adams, backs up traffic
A drag race between two cars ended near the intersection of John Adams Parkway and 25th E (Hitt Road) in Idaho Falls with a collision early Friday…
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Blackfoot hires Declo’s Josh Stewart as next head football coach
Blackfoot High School hired Declo Head Football Coach Josh Stewart Friday to take over for Jerrod Ackley, the school announced on the Blackfoot…
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Missing man found safe
The Rigby Police Department reports Ronan Hogan has been located and is…
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Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute hosts Heart Ball on Saturday
In celebration of 20 years of proving high quality heart care in the region, Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute is inviting the community to…
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New LEGO store to open in Ammon
A new store is taking people back in time, to remember the joy of spending a day playing with Legos.…
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Local mother shares her family’s challenges to inspire others in new book
For the Ternus family, it’s all about finding the magic in the journey, no matter how…
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Pocatello tops Preston again 58-46 to win district title and punch its ticket to states
Pocatello makes a thunderous return to the 4A state tournament thanks to a 58-46 victory over Preston to win the 4A South East Idaho…
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Hillcrest dominates Shelley 75-45 to win 4A High Country title and return to states
The back-to-back 4A state champs are back in the dance thanks to a third straight district championship, as Hillcrest took care of business against…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony, gets first look at police video in Brad Compher murder trial
Testimony is continuing Thursday in the Brad Compher murder…
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Chad Daybell’s lawyer worried about trial’s timing to schedule expert witnesses
Chad Daybell is expected to be in court Thursday morning for a pre-trial conference. The hearing will determine if his jury trial is ready to begin…
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American Falls to begin flushing, inspecting sewer lines citywide
The American Falls City Water and Wastewater Department is getting ready to start flushing and inspecting the sewer lines…
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Idaho State and Head Football Coach Cody Hawkins Agree to Five-Year Contract Extension
Idaho State Football’s bench boss is sticking around for a few more years, as Cody Hawkins signed a five-year extension through 2029 with the Bengals…
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Skier injured after cornice breaks beneath him near Grand Targhee Ski Resort
A Washington skier is recovering after cornice breaks beneath him causing him to fall 100 feet in the backcountry near Grand Targhee Ski…
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Middle and high school students get hands-on STEM learning at ISU
“To have folks actually apply science, do it instead of just reading about it—that makes all the difference in…
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February is Career and Technical Education month
February is Career and Technical Education month in Idaho to raise awareness of CTE programs and the role they play in college and career success.…
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How a construction shortage is fueling the cost of housing in Idaho
A national construction worker shortage is one of several factors behind Idaho’s rapid increase in housing costs, alongside the growing population…
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Man arrested for using tractor to damage property, farm equipment
A 39-year-old Challis man is in the Bonneville County Jail for felony burglary and malicious injury to property…
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90% of senior citizens prefer to stay home – Resources to help independent baby boomers
As you get older and watch your parents or grandparents get older, you may be looking for resources to help them…
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Why it is important to keep up with skincare in the winter
The winter can be tough on our bodies, especially our…
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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.…
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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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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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