New Wyoming COVID-19 hospital high amid low vaccination rate
The coronavirus has hospitalized more people in Wyoming than at any point in the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Idahoans receive awards for volunteerism and philanthropy
More than 40 Idahoans will be honored with Idaho Philanthropy Day awards during community celebrations throughout the state in…
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Simpson tells Treasury to abandon IRS monitoring proposal
daho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 201 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Treasury Secretary Yellen voicing serious…
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CEI’s associate nursing program now fully accredited by ACEN
The associate registered nursing (RN) program at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has been granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation…
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Liz Cheney calls out Jim Banks for falsely signing letter as the ranking member of January 6 committee
GOP Rep. Jim Banks lamented on the House floor that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi prevented him from serving on the House committee investigating the…
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How to be prepared for winter outside of your home
As we are slowly getting into the winter season and as the national weather service is predicting lots of precipitation over the next five days, it…
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US to give nuclear waste plant in Idaho another try
U.S. officials say problems plaguing a nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho appear to be solved, and converting high-level radioactive…
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Ammon Pumpkin Walk set Saturday
The City of Ammon will kick off the annual Pumpkin Walk…
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Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says
The FBI’s Denver office said Thursday that remains found a day earlier in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, who disappeared last…
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Fire on 2nd-floor roof of Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Some tense moments at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in SLC when a fire started on the second floor…
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Two small earthquakes felt in SE Idaho
Two small earthquakes Wednesday evening east of Georgetown, Idaho according to the U.S. Geological…
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Fugitive Deon Waynewood located, arrested in Arizona
Deon Waynewood, who was previously arrested by Idaho Falls Police Investigators for multiple child sex crimes and fled the state before trial, has…
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School bus safety is a serious topic for Bonneville Deputy
“It’s been pretty consistent, unfortunately,” Sperry said. “You know, the start of the school year seems like there are quite a few, and then it’ll…
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D93 stays in yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 will stay in the Moderate Risk phase next…
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Crapo joins colleagues in introducing Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act
US Senator for Idaho, Mike Crapo, and other republicans are introducing the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance…
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Report: Far-right anti-government group grows significantly
A new report from the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights says a far-right group launched by anti-government activist Ammon Bundy is…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,328 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 31 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,328 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Thursday to recommend booster doses of both Moderna’s and Johnson &…
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Summit Innovations receives $3,000 donation
Summit Innovations School (SIS) received a $3,000 donation from Teton Motors to support teachers and students through a larger Subaru of America,…
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Judge Noah Hillen named to ABI’s “40 Under 40”
The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho announced Bankruptcy Judge Noah G. Hillen has been named one of the…
Continue Reading Florida nature reserve’s swampy landscape made the search for Brian Laundrie treacherous
For more than a month, investigators spread out across a sprawling, swampy Florida nature area known as the Carlton Reserve in search of Brian…
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Idaho Lottery $1,000,000 Raffle on sale
Thursday marks the fifteenth year of the popular Idaho $1,000,000…
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BLM seeks public comment on proposed phosphate mine
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement that analyzes a plan submitted by Itafos Conda, LLC…
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Teton County outdoor rodeo arena to closed to horseback riders for winter
The Teton County Fairgrounds outdoor rodeo arena is closed to horseback riders now through the end of winter to transition the arena into the…
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Studying Idaho’s white sturgeon fishery in the upper Snake River
This past summer, fisheries biologists with the Magic Valley Region spent weeks on the Snake River between Milner Dam and Idaho Falls surveying the…
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IRH receives $1 million grant for brain injury research
Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health (IRH) has received a $1 million five-year grant that will help researchers study traumatic brain…
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Bannock County held annual health fair for employees, families
On Wednesday, Bannock County hosted its 23rd Annual Health…
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IDL fire burn permits no longer required
State burn permits from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) are no longer required for burning activities outside of city limits beginning Oct. 21,…
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Chad Daybell’s trial officially moved to Ada County
The Idaho State Supreme Court approved the motion to move Chad Daybell’s future trial from Fremont County to Ada…
Continue Reading Suspected human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, FBI says
The Sarasota County Medical Examiner and a cadaver dog were called on Wednesday to a Florida park where authorities found several items belonging…
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More than 50,000 Idahoans to participate in The Great Idaho ShakeOut Thursday
Drop, cover and hold on! That’s the message people will be taking seriously around the world…
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Fish salvage order issued for canals in the Upper Snake
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for irrigation canals within the Upper Snake Region effective October 20, 2021…
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Security footage gives better picture as police investigate wallet, purse thefts
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently investigating multiple reports of the theft of wallets from unsuspecting shoppers.…
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Mule deer doe illegally killed with blunt-tipped arrow in Soda Springs
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a mule deer in Soda…
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Potato harvest is in and the results are positive
Even with our hot, dry and smoky summer the potatoes are in the cellar and the harvest looks good.…
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Idaho sends out $169M in one-time income tax rebates
An Idaho official says 645,000 income tax rebates totaling $169 million have been sent out so far this year.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,549 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,549 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths…
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FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both COVID-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any…
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Farmers, ranchers affected by drought have more time to replace livestock and defer tax
Farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought may get extra time to replace the livestock and defer Idaho tax on any gains…
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Grand Teton surpassed park’s busiest full year in September
Grand Teton National Park hosted 3,493,937 recreation visits between January and September 2021, already surpassing the park’s busiest full year on…
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Idaho city asks judge to reject anti-mask group’s lawsuit
The city of Hailey is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit brought by an anti-mask group, arguing the group’s members can’t show they’ve been…
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Idaho Falls Airport announces return of Boise flights
The Alaska Air flights will run seven days a week starting June 16,…
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What happens if Brian Laundrie isn’t found in the coming weeks
Local and federal investigators have been searching for Brian Laundrie — the fiancé of 22-year-old Gabby Petito — for about a month in a Florida…
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College of Business alumnus establishes scholarship endowment in memory of College Roommate
College of Business alumnus Mike Hill and his wife Tamra Hill have established a new scholarship endowment in the Idaho State University College of…
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ISU reports sweeping fall enrollment increases
Idaho State University is celebrating an increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2021 semester.…
Continue Reading Liz Cheney: Bannon refusal to cooperate suggests Trump was ‘personally involved’ in planning riot
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney blasted former President Donald Trump’s ally Steve Bannon for refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating…
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Jesse Gentle enters guilty plea
An Idaho Falls man has changed his plea to killing a man last…
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DEQ seeks comment on proposed settlement action with Idaho Cobalt Company
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a proposed settlement action with Idaho Cobalt Company for unpermitted…
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Highly food conditioned grizzly bear euthanized
For public safety, Grand Teton National Park officials, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wyoming Game and Fish…
Continue Reading Gabby Petito’s parents travel to Wyoming to bring her remains home
After heartbreaking and revealing details about the circumstances of her death were announced to the public, Gabby Petito’s parents are finally…
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One-on-one with Janice McGeachin
daho Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin, who is running to lead the state, is making the 2022 race for governor an interesting…
Continue Reading Idaho officials reject grazing-fee increase, costing schools
Idaho officials have rejected a plan to raise grazing fees on state-managed land, costing K-12 public schools more than $530,000…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,464 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,464 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths…
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Rocky Mountain Power kicks off meter upgrade installations for 85,000 customers in Idaho
Rocky Mountain Power is upgrading 85,000 meters in Idaho to new digital meters, also known as smart meters or advanced metering technology.…
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Angler sets record with huge Snake River grass carp
Congratulations to Cris Endicott of Meridian for setting a new certified state record for grass carp.…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort welcomes 2 new board of directors
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced the appointment of two new members to the company’s board of directors.…
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week
This week is National Bus Safety Week, where emphasis is placed on the importance of being safe around school bus stops, crosswalks and anywhere a…
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Teen drivers are 3 times more likely to be involved in fatal crash
It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and AAA is reminding parents of the critical role they play in helping their teens develop good driving…
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Idaho health officials say COVID case numbers are flattening
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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Idaho gas prices still bucking national trend, but high price of crude oil is breaking budgets across the country
It’s been another week of bad news for drivers across the country, but Idaho continues to buck the trend of rising gas prices – at least for…
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ISU researchers provide insight into Hispanic vaccination access
When Johns Hopkins’s Communivax Coalition began searching for researchers to examine access to COVID-19 vaccines in underserved populations in…
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Idaho Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit comes to Pocatello
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs is hosting the 15th Annual Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit on Tuesday October 19, 2021, at the Idaho…
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Idaho board OKs legal fees in lost ballot initiative case
State officials have taken an initial step to pay $152,000 in legal fees to the winning side after Idaho lost a court challenge to a new law making…
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Victor mayor to walk with students Wednesday
Victor Mayor Will Frohlich will challenge the students at Victor Elementary School on Wednesday to walk with him as part of the Annual Mayor’s…
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Idaho Falls proclaims this week “Operation Appreciation” week
In an effort to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of community healthcare workers, Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has declared the…
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Fatality crash on I-15 in Pocatello
A 62-year-old Chubbuck man was killed Monday in a single vehicle fatality crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 67, in…
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Local COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high
e a national down-turn in COVID-19…
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More details released after man charged with killing 2 people
Leigh is charged with two counts of manslaughter and the use of a deadly weapon. …
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Idaho Fish and Game untangles buck from backyard hammock in Pocatello
Earlier this month, a mule deer buck discovered first hand that hammocks aren’t always as relaxing as they are claimed to…
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Mayoral candidate David Worley shares his views on his plan for Pocatello
Pocatello native and Army Veteran David Worley is challenging incumbent Mayor Brian Blad in the 2021 Pocatello City…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,377 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 47 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,377 new COVID-19 cases and 47 new deaths over the…
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Bannock County hires new public information officer
The Bannock County Commissioners announced Emma Iannacone is joining the office as the new Public Information Officer…
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Wyoming lawmakers plan anti-vaccine-mandate special session
Wyoming lawmakers plan to hold a rare special session Oct. 26-28 to counter President Joe Biden’s proposal to require COVID-19 vaccination for…
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Yellowstone seeks comments on winter use adaptive management adjustments
The National Park Service (NPS) encourages public comment on a proposal to suspend one component of the adaptive monitoring plan for winter use,…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff through Oct. 22
Governor Brad Little and Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Joe Biden’s Proclamation, have ordered both the U.S. and State flags be flown at…
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Idaho high school football hazing complaint investigated
The Payette County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating allegations that three young athletes were hazed by fellow football players at a…
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ISU Choirs to present fall concert Saturday
Idaho State University Choirs will present their fall concert in Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center, Saturday, Oct.…
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What common medical visits cost in Idaho – and how they compare to nearby states
Stacker investigated the cost of common medical visits in Idaho using data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Verywell Health, and…
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Volunteers help The Haven shelter get ready to help others
A number of people came out to help the Haven shelter get a refresh before winter.…
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Regional food drive sets goal to collect 160,000 pounds of food during October with major push next three Saturdays
JustServe, Boy Scouts of America, INL and the Community Food Security organization are supporting a month-long food drive to build up supplies at the…
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Rigby hosts Toys for Tots parade
On Saturday, the first-annual Toys for Tots parade made its way to Eastern Idaho, and it wasn’t just your standard parade.…
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Most diverse counties in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in Idaho using data from U.S. Census…
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City of Pocatello well inactivated due to high nitrate levels in water
The City of Pocatello water system recently received nitrate results for one of their wells that was above allowable limits.…
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2021 Ammon Mayor’s Community Service awards
The power of community service is the power to change the world. Not just because it improves communities, but also because it changes the lives of…
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1st Street and Lomax Street closed Sunday
On Sunday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., the 1st Street/Lomax Street Junction will be closed to westbound traffic.…
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A lifetime of beauty
Local artist Sam Jones from St. Anthony has spent his life recreating the beauty of…
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No cost drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic set Saturday
The Idaho Immunization Coalition and its Get Immunized, Idaho advocacy group, will host a drive-thru flu and coronavirus shot clinic…
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Pocatello Regional Airport begins Master Plan update
The City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) are kicking off the Pocatello Regional Airport Master Plan update Tuesday, October 19…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy killed in line of duty honored at national service
A Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty will be honored…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,520 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 34 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,520 new COVID-19 cases and 34 new deaths…
Continue Reading Flags be flown at half staff Saturday in honor of National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
President Biden has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff starting at midnight Friday and through Saturday, October 16, 2021 in honor of the…
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Pomerelle adds new pass, ticketing system
Skiers and riders who enjoy Pomerelle Mountain Resort will have an enhanced guest experience this season as the mountain has gone digital.…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote unanimously to recommend booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine at least…
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Grand Teton law enforcement rangers begin use of body-worn cameras
Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers have reinstituted the use of body-worn cameras in the park as part of a National Park Service-wide…
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Kevin’s Run for Funds raises thousands for scholarships
Idaho State University employees raised more than $28,500 for student scholarships Saturday at the inaugural Kevin’s Run For…
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Fall Fossil Fest at Idaho Museum of Natural History set Saturday
Join the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Pocatello campus of Idaho State University Saturday for a hands-on day of fossils at Fossil…
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Gov. Gordon provides tax relief to Wyoming businesses
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order that will provide significant tax relief to eligible Wyoming businesses.…
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Rare grizzly bear confirmed in northern Idaho forest
Wildlife managers in northern Idaho are warning people to be on the watch for grizzly bears after one was recently reported in the Coeur d’Alene…
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Local Movie “The Snow Cabin” will be in theaters soon
Travis Parker has directed and written a horror movie that will be shown out to the public in theaters soon. The film is called “The Snow Cabin” and…
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Batteries Plus donates gifts to Idaho Falls firefighters
Batteries Plus combined forces with Idaho Adopt Health Care Workers and First Responders to donate gifts to the Idaho Fire Fighters this morning. …
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