Getting ready for the March 9 election
It is election time in many communities throughout the…
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Teacher certification plan draws educator concern
The Idaho House Education Committee has reported out a bill that would allow local school districts and charter schools to create “local teaching…
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Idaho Falls moving toward intersection improvement
The Idaho Falls City Council has approved two actions intended to help the city move forward with planned improvements at the congested intersection…
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Borah Glacier officially proclaimed
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names met February 11 to approve a proposal to name Borah Glacier on Borah Peak on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. …
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Jackson area moves to “low” risk
Teton County, Wyoming has now moved into the yellow or “low” risk level for COVID-19.…
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LDS Church gives $20M to help send vaccines globally
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Friday it has given $20 million to help a program aimed at distributing coronavirus vaccines to…
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Conrad and Bischoff announces acquisition agreement
Idaho Falls-based Conrad and Bischoff, Inc. announced Friday it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Parkland Corporation. …
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Pocatello awards small business grants
The city of Pocatello has awarded $245,487 in small business grants to help over 30 local businesses and organizations.…
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306 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 306 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…
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Idaho Falls water tower placement hearing
The Idaho Falls water tower project is continuing to move forward after a hearing Thursday about a conditional use…
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Bill to defund abortion providers passes House committee
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has passed a bill that would halt all public funding to any entities that advise women about their abortion options.…
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Alturas Preparatory Academy to move into former Sears property
TOK Commercial has announced the closing of a transaction for the sale of the former Sears retail anchor space in the Grand Teton…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 100 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 100 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area…
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Wyoming eliminates one set of health orders
Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health have removed the health order addressing operations of personal care services, along with a…
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Idaho lawmakers drop coronavirus lawsuit against Legislature
Two Idaho lawmakers have dropped their lawsuit against the Republican-led state Legislature and legislative leadership that alleged lax coronavirus…
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IFCH introduces plasma treatment
Idaho Falls Community Hospital claims to be the first in the Snake River Valley to perform Therapeutic Plasmas Exchange (TPE) Wednesday.…
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1 person killed in 3-vehicle crash near Monteview
A 21-year-old Monteview woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash about 2 miles north of Monteview at around 8:14 a.m. Thursday.…
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Agency approves Falls Water rate hike
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved Falls Water’s application to increase customer rates. …
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Tractor Drive launches FFA day at Rigby High School
The Rigby FFA is celebrating National Future Farmers of America Week Thursday with an appreciation luncheon at Rigby High School.…
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INL awards economic development grants
The Idaho National Laboratory has awarded over $105,000 in economic development grants to numerous non-profits.…
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Jefferson schools to return to 5-day schedule
The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has voted to return the district to a normal, five-day school week beginning with the third trimester, March 8. …
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Former Supreme Court Justice alleges legislative power grab
Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Jim Jones is calling on the Legislature to reject Senate Bill 1110.…
Continue Reading 423 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 423 new COVID-19 cases on…
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First confirmed infection with UK coronavirus variant in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Central District HealtH have confirmed the first known infection with the UK (B.1.1.7) variant of the…
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Man sentenced to 30 years for lewd conduct with child
The Bingham County Prosecutor’s Office reports 29-year-old Antonio Tolentino was sentenced Monday to 30 years on one count of lewd conduct with a…
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FMCSA declares Idaho truck driver to be an imminent hazard
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Idaho-licensed commercial driver Shane R.…
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Blackfoot Community Review moves to Phase 2
The City of Blackfoot wants your help to…
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D91 to return to 5 days
Idaho Falls School District 91 has a new COVID-19 response…
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Wyoming lawmakers advance voter ID bill despite fraud doubts
A Wyoming legislative committee advanced legislation Wednesday to require voters to present identification at the polls despite some who questioned…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.…
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Wasden announces leadership restructuring
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Wednesday the restructuring of his office’s leadership team ahead of the retirement of longtime Chief…
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Idaho Democrats say GOP priorities amount to power grab
Democratic lawmakers from the Idaho House and Senate blasted their Republican colleagues Wednesday for engaging in what they called a power grab from…
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SIPH mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic now open to eligible groups
People in the current priority groups are breaking in the new mass vaccination clinic in Southeast…
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ITD crews build snow trenches on SH33
Idaho Transportation Department crews are working on building snow trenches on SH33 in between Newdale and…
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Preliminary report released after avalanche kills Preston man
The Utah Avalanche Center released a preliminary accident report regarding a large avalanche on the east side of Sherman Peak in the Montpelier…
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2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair canceled
After consulting with Southeastern Idaho Public Health, organizers have decided to cancel the 2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental…
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A look at the progress of Pocatello High School addition
Good weather is keeping construction moving on the Pocatello High School…
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Bannock County becomes Protected Second Amendment County
One local county has made a stance on the second amendment loud and…
Continue Reading 282 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 282 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths on…
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EIPH preparing for next round of eligible vaccinations
Eastern Idaho Public Health is preparing to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the next group of eligible recipients.…
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Legislation aims to drastically reduce Idaho wolf population
A house panel on Tuesday introduced legislation allowing the use of snowmobiles, ATVs, powered parachutes and other methods to hunt and kill wolves…
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Search and rescue advises backcountry users take extra precautions
After performing nine missions in nine days, Teton County Search & Rescue is advising backcountry users to take extra precautions.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 113 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 113 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths in the area…
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Bill to compensate wrongly convicted heads to Idaho governor
Legislation to compensate people wrongly convicted of crimes in Idaho cleared the House on Tuesday and is headed to Republican Gov. Brad…
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Flags fly at half-staff to remember 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19
Flags are flying at half staff. Not for one death, but for 500,000 of them. That’s how many lives have been lost in the US to…
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Idaho Falls Police corral hit and run driver
Idaho Falls Police followed a set of footprints from the scene of a hit and run accident to a hiding suspect at a nearby home at around 8 a.m. on…
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Idaho to tighten up vaccine eligibility
The state of Idaho is now requiring anyone seeking COVID-19 vaccines in the state to either live or work in the state.…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…
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School & Road Closures 2-23
The following roads and schools are closed today due to the inclement weather.…
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Avalanche claims life of Jackson man
A Jackson man was killed at around 12:30 p.m. Monday when he was caught in an avalanche while skiing in Grand Teton National…
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Sheriff’s office fills in details of shooting investigation
Taylor R. Murrieta, 42, of Idaho Falls has been pronounced dead after spending several days on life-support. …
Continue Reading 332 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 332 new COVID-19 cases on…
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City asks residents to “Imagine IF”
The “Imagine IF” meetings are designed so city staff can learn about concerns and preferences specific to the neighborhoods where people…
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Earthquake reported west of Stanley
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded at around 3:42 p.m. Monday west of Stanley,…
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ISU celebrates Black History Month with week of virtual events
In honor of Black History Month, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of virtual…
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Restaurant owners create ISU endowment
Jake and Grace Jones, owners of Jakers Bar and Grill, have established a scholarship endowment at Idaho State University.…
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Analysts blast legislative tax plans
The independent Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy is ripping recent tax proposals being considered by the Idaho Legislature this year.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 147 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 147 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading Idaho bill appears to eliminate coronavirus as an emergency
Legislation defining pandemics that would appear to eliminate the coronavirus pandemic from qualifying as an emergency in Idaho is going to the…
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Idaho spared gas price weather hit
Most of the country is experiencing a double-digit spike in gas prices as freezing weather forced the shutdown of refineries across the Gulf Coast…
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Teton County, Wyo. COVID-19 vaccination update
The Teton County Health Department opened registration Monday for the following population groups listed below.…
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Idaho panel OKs less restrictive ‘ballot harvesting’ bill
A revamped version of a proposed law making it a felony in Idaho for third parties to collect and return multiple ballots to election officials…
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Republican governors fight energy executive order
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is leading a coalition of 17 Republican Governors asking President Joe Biden to withdraw an executive order banning new…
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No charges after Wyoming grizzly feeding investigation
Federal investigators decided not to pursue charges against a woman suspected of illegally feeding grizzly bears at her home in Jackson…
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Snowmobiler hurt in collision with vehicle
A Blackfoot man was hospitalized Sunday after his snowmobile was struck by an oncoming vehicle.…
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SCHOOL CLOSING 2/22/21
Firth School District 59 will be closed…
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Aquatic Rescue Team participates in cold water training
On Friday, the Bonneville County Aquatic Rescue Team went to Ryder Park for some cold water rescue…
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Avalanche in Southeast Idaho kills Preston man
PRESTON, Idaho (KIFI) – Authorities are warning of extreme avalanche danger as another avalanche in our area has claimed the life of a 48-year- old…
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Law enforcement release name of man killed during fugitive shootout
A weekend shooting between U.S. Marshals and 2 armed suspects ended with one man dead and a dangerous fugitive in jail.…
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Semi crash on I-15 near Roberts
Idaho State Police investigated a crash on Interstate 15 at mile marker 135, near Roberts Saturday around 7:45…
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Idaho officials reported 197 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 83 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 83 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Officer involved in Idaho Falls fatal shooting identified
Idaho Falls Police have identified the officer who discharged his service weapon as Officer Elias Cerdas.…
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Rexburg police release information regarding officer-involved shooting
The subject of a Monday night shooting incident has been identified as a 50-year-old Rexburg man.…
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First confirmed infection with coronavirus variant in SW Idaho
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest District Health have confirmed the first known infection with a known variant of…
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Idaho officials reported 314 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends vaccine recommendations to Gov. Little
The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send recommendations for several additional clarifications to Group 2 and the results of a…
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Idaho bill to outlaw demonstrating at private homes advances
A bill to make illegal demonstrating at a person’s residence headed to the full House on Friday, after a series of demonstrations at the homes of…
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Virtual 5K to help those in need
The Pocatello United Way is reaching out to help families especially hard hit by…
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ISU COVID-19 cases jump up
Coronavirus cases on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello took a pretty big jump this past…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 115 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 115 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Teton County, Wyoming celebrates its Centennial
Wyoming’s youngest county required a special act by the Wyoming Legislature to split from Lincoln County to become an official governing…
Continue Reading House approves emergency rental help for Idaho residents
The House on Friday approved $175 million in emergency rental assistance as people struggle to pay rent during the coronavirus…
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Pocatello COVID-19 testing moving back to Portneuf Medical Center
With declining demand, Portneuf Medical Center has announced it will move all COVID-19 testing from the current location at Idaho Central Credit…
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Colorado court orders shorter sentence for Idaho woman
A court has ordered a shorter sentence for an Idaho woman who admitted to helping a Colorado rancher cover up the killing of his…
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Democrats object to republican tax plan
Idaho House Democrats say a Republican tax proposal introduced Friday could put additional tax burden on Idaho homeowners. …
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Idaho bill to make ballot initiatives tougher goes to Senate
Legislation aimed at making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on Idaho ballots is headed to the full Senate.…
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Man arrested after chase, shooting involving deputy
A man is in custody after a chase and shooting involving a deputy…
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Pocatello council affirms face covering ordinance
Pocatello’s face covering ordinance will remain in effect until at least March 4.…
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Avalanche claims snowboarder on Togwotee Pass
Teton County Wyoming Search and Rescue were called to help a male snowboarder shortly after noon Thursday. …
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SIPH won’t receive this week’s COVID-19 vaccine allocation due to extreme weather across US
Southeastern Idaho Public Health just received notification this week’s vaccine shipment is delayed due to the extreme weather across the US.…
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INL engineers celebrate successful landing of Mars 2020 Perseverance rover
It was a big day for NASA and the Idaho National Laboratory Thursday as the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover raced through the thin atmosphere of the Red…
Continue Reading 286 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 286 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…
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Nitrate levels rise near Ross Park
Pocatello is monitoring the quality of water near one of its…
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Jackson offers frozen pipe advice
The Town of Jackson is reporting a growing number of calls from people with frozen water pipes. …
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Community Food Basket is true winner of Souper Bowl
Souper Bowl 2021 officially wrapped up Thursday, as students at Idaho Falls High School loaded food donations on a truck bound for the Community Food…
Continue Reading Bill to bypass attorney general’s lawyers advances to House
A proposed law to allow state agencies, boards and commissions to go around the Idaho attorney general’s office to hire private-practice attorneys is…
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Idaho Falls woman named to State Historical Society
Governor Brad Little has appointed Idaho Women’s Business Center Associate Director Dr. Cheryl O’Brien as District 7 representative to the Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 91 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 91 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…
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Senate OKs bill to make permanent absentee ballot changes
Legislation to make permanent changes in Idaho’s absentee ballot counting procedure passed the Senate on Thursday and is headed to the…
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