Grass fire quickly spreads to garage
At 4:38 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire that initially came in as an outside fire at the 1400…
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Evacuation status moved back to “set” for Moose Fire
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s office has moved the evacuation status from North Fork to Tower Creek back to “set” status.…
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3 things to know this morning – July 20, 2022
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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New splash pad proposed for OK Ward Park
Thanks to a community partnership between Pocatello’s Parks and Recreation Department and Idaho Central Credit Union, a new splash pad may be on…
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Smoke covers Salmon as fire reinforcements arrive
A blanket of smoke rests over Salmon and the area surrounding it as the Moose fire continues to grow.
According to the US Forest Service, crews have…
1 in custody after vehicle pursuit
The Blackfoot-Bingham County Joint Detective Division was investigating a possible narcotics violation inside the city limits of Blackfoot Monday.…
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An uncommon herd found in Idaho is thriving
The next time you are on the county roads in Archer, you might need to do a double take when you see cattle grazing in the area, as it might just be…
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Routine maintenance on Alta roads could cause delays
Motorists who regularly use Lower Ski Hill and Alta North roads in Alta, Wyo., should plan for delays over the next few weeks to allow for surfacing…
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Idaho Endowment Fund lost $400 million last fiscal year
The Idaho Endowment Fund that distributes money to public schools and other entities lost $400 million in the fiscal year that wrapped up at the end…
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Mountain View to use innovative technology for lung cancer diagnosis
Mountain View Hospital recently gained a new innovation that holds promise to fight lung…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
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Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines
Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1, 2022,…
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Central Idaho Dispatch Zone moves to Very High Fire Danger
Due to weather and fuel conditions, the Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved to Very High Fire…
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Rafters getting stranded after river trips
Idaho has some of the best white water rafting anywhere in the…
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Community input wanted on trail vision
The City of Pocatello, US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and Bannock County are…
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Bray Fire estimated at 12,000 acres
The Bray Fire was reported Monday at 4:25 p.m. northeast of Bliss. It is estimated at 12,000 acres, and structures are…
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Moose Fire evacuations remain in place
Lemhi County Sheriff Penner says evacuation status will remain the same due to another expected wind event…
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Three things to know this morning – July 19, 2022
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Idaho GOP rejects abortion exception to save mother’s life
The Idaho Republican Party has rejected adding language to their platform to allow an abortion to save the life of the…
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Lumber prices continue to rise after a brief down turn
Lumber prices are continuing to rise after a brief downturn during the month of June.…
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Trailer catches fire behind business
The Idaho Falls Fire Department made sure a trailer fire doesn’t spread into something…
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6 members of white supremacist group expected in Idaho court
Six of the 31 members of a white supremacist group who were arrested near a northern Idaho pride event last month will be in court on Monday…
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Craig Rowland trial postponed
The trial of Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland has been…
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Moose Fire estimated at 1,000 acres
The Moose Fire that started on Sunday five miles southwest of North Fork has burned 1,000…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 998 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 998 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths over the…
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Experts: Idaho law, culture complicates hate crime response
The number of hate crimes reported to law enforcement agencies dropped slightly in 2021, according to a report from the Idaho State Police, but…
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Zoo seeks vendors for trick or treat booths at Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo will return to the Idaho Falls Zoo on October 20, 21 and 22.…
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Cities where houses sell fastest near Boise
Stacker compiled a list of the cities in the Boise metro area where houses are selling the…
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Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon
A wolf trapper education class will be offered in Salmon on Saturday, August 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Idaho Fish and Game…
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Three things to know this morning — July 18, 2022
Here’s what you should know to start your Monday.…
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CERT creates mock disaster scenario to train public how to respond when disaster strikes
rned members of the community gathered together to receive some hands on training on how they could then help people when a disaster strikes. The…
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Arco celebrates atomic days
AÂ parade with historic magnitude marched through Arco Saturday.
Their “atomic days” have returned to celebrate the community’s very small, but…
Shady Grove Music Camp back for third time
FMC Park is hosting the third annual Shady Grove Music Camp festival this weekend in Pocatello. …
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ISU President named 1 of Idaho’s 50 Most Influential Business Leaders
Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee was named one of Idaho’s 50 Most Influential Business Leaders by the Idaho Business…
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Idaho State professor receives grant for Marisol set design
Paul Yeates, assistant professor of scenic and lighting design in the Department of Theatre and Dance, received a $10,000 grant from the F.M., Anne…
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Festival of Trees is back after 2 year hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the Idaho State University College of Business in conjunction with Lookout Credit Union is reintroducing a local holiday…
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Feedback sought on proposed location for new BLM Challis Field Office Building
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the comment period on a proposed site for the new Challis Field Office building through July 29.…
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ISU to offer professional selling masterclass to the public
The Walter P. Brown Center for Sales Excellence in Idaho State University’s College of Business has partnered with ISU Continuing Education and…
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Trash can lids make awkward necklaces for deer
Late last week, Fish and Game’s McCall office received a flurry of calls about a mule deer doe with a trash can lid stuck on her…
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1 arrested in connection to Pelton homicide
Earlier Friday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies made contact with 58-year-old Randy Michael Larkin in Chubbuck and placed him under arrest…
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IFPD says missing child found safe
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for missing 9-year-old Cylar Pasley.…
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Fatality crash by American Falls
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday at approximately 7:40 a.m., eastbound Interstate 86 at milepost 39, near…
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Investigation into burglary at Planet Doom
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Friday morning at Planet Doom on 1st Street.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,166 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,166 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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Deputies rescue 3 from overturned boat
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to the Snake River near the Conant Access in Swan Valley Thursday afternoon…
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Idaho nuclear waste treatment plant making progress
A nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho designed to treat 900,000 gallons (3.4 million liters) of sodium-bearing, radioactive waste that has…
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Weston man wins Idaho Cash jackpot of $160,400
A Weston man who is a regular Idaho Lottery Draw Game player won $160,400 playing his favorite game, Idaho…
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Taking aim to benefit veterans
Desert Eagle Remote control model airplane club is once again hosting an open house Saturday, July 16th, to showcase and educate enthusiasts of…
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High gas prices power electric car sales in Idaho
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular in the Gem…
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15th annual Tin Cup Challenge set Saturday
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Event Day will be held on Saturday, July 16 at the Driggs City Park.…
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D91 to ask voters for $250 million bond
The Idaho Falls School District will go to the voters this November to ask for millions of…
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Idaho Department of Land Bureau Chief completes Harvard fellowship
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Forest Assistance Bureau Chief Archie Gray has completed a Fellowship Program for Senior Executives in State and…
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Rehabilitation efforts to begin at Treasure Mountain Scout Camp
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is working with the Grand Teton Council to begin rehabilitation efforts at Treasure Mountain Scout Camp this…
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New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies
Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as…
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New interactive map to track wildfires
Keeping track of how a wildfire progresses is getting easier.…
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opens in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls has a new grocery…
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Lucky 13 Race fundraiser brings out all the scavengers
The College of Eastern Idaho hosted it’s 13th annual Lucky 13…
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Changes to Curative COVID-19 testing sites begin Saturday
Beginning Saturday, the two COVID-19 testing sites in Teton County, Wyo. operated by Curative will no longer provide tests at no cost to everyone.…
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Things to do this weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.…
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Effort to grow Rexburg doesn’t pass, to be revisited
After a second public hearing it has been decided that a propsal to include parts of Salem into an impact zone of Rexburg. With the possibility of…
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Food-conditioned black bear euthanized at Stoddard Creek Campground
Fish and Game captured and euthanized a young male black bear at Stoddard Creek Campground Thursday after it had received multiple food rewards from…
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Testimony reveals what happened before 2 Pocatello police officers were shot
The man charged with shooting two Pocatello police officers will be heading to…
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Idaho Republicans poised to reject 2020 election results
The Idaho Republican Party will consider 31 resolutions at its three-day convention starting Wednesday, including one already adopted by Texas…
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US solicits help as it defines old growth and mature forests
U.S. officials on Thursday solicited outside help as they craft definitions of old growth and mature forests under an executive order from President…
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Search warrant served and drugs seized
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 797 E. 2700 N. Monteview located in Jefferson…
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Officials suggest pipeline company hid problems after spill
Federal prosecutors suspect a Wyoming company of potentially concealing problems with a pipeline that broke and spilled more than 50,000 gallons of…
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FBI encourages cyber security partnerships in the western United States
The FBI held a conference on Thursday, in Salt lake city, to discuss cyber crimes and trends that could affect both private citizens and businesses.…
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit looks for possible changes after first month
After being in service for one month, the Greater Idaho Falls is looking to reflect on what it has learned within the past month to provide better…
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Rocky Mountain Power filed a proposal July 8 to increase the charge for all customer classes (except tariff contracts) from 2.25% to 2.50% of each…
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BLM conservation easement enhances outdoor recreation, helps protect wildlife habitat and water quality
The Bureau of Land Management has purchased a conservation easement that enhances public access to outdoor recreation opportunities and helps…
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Rigby City Park bears new name, honoring a local legend
The Rigby City Park has bore that name for many years. Now the park will honor local hero and legend, Larry F. Wilson. Wilson is a Hall of Fame…
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Power outage in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Power reports a power outage is impacting around 1,400 customers Wednesday evening.…
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Grand Teton fire danger has increased to high
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the…
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Pay It Forward: Pocatello Senior Activity Center
Their mission is to take care of our elderly. The seniors need socialization and a healthy meal. Here’s how this place does…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,484 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 1,484 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Ammon looks to slowly move on to a new pool
Their current pool is 55 years old and was built back in…
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Risch, Portman lead bill to combat crisis at the southern border
U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Government…
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Rebuild of I-86/I-15 System Interchange in Pocatello begins
Preliminary work on Idaho Transportation Department’s project to rebuild the I-86/I-15 System Interchange is beginning this week.…
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Grassy Arena at Teton County Fairgrounds to close for 2 weeks
In preparation for the 66th Annual Teton County Fair, the Teton County Fairgrounds Grassy Arena will be closed for the next two weeks.…
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Help prevent wildfires this season
Teton County and the Town of Jackson have experienced significant wildfire seasons over the last quarter century and recent years have proved no…
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Counties in Idaho with the most pre-war homes
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most pre-war homes in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…
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Volunteers needed to help clean Idaho Falls Friendship Garden
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help take care of Idaho Falls Friendship…
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Idaho Fish and Game stocks Gem lake
Idaho Department of Fish and Game began stocking fish in Gem Lake on Wednesday. The department plans to stock Gem lake with 3,000 catchable (10 to…
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Water line repair on N Woodruff Avenue begins Thursday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 600 block of N Woodruff Avenue between Garfield Street and Kearney…
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Missing Jefferson County woman found safe
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help locating 40-year-old Genevette Garner of Jefferson County.…
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin OKs big pay boost for Idaho GOP official
Lame-duck Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has given a big pay boost to an administrative assistant who is also a top Idaho Republican Party…
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93% of Yellowstone roadways, 88% of backcountry will be open July 13
Yellowstone National Park announced Tuesday the reopening of Slough Creek to overnight backcountry use on July…
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Little, Risch comment on new dam removal reports
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a draft report Tuesday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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No injuries reported in Pacific Recycling Fire
A large fire at a recycling plant in Pocatello poured thick black smoke into the air and shut down a highway for a couple of…
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Firewood available on Pinedale Ranger District
The Bridger-Teton National Forest’s Pinedale District will be opening the gates for public access to those that have valid firewood permits July…
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Idaho Power and GeoBitmine clash over energy rates
In May, the University of Idaho entered into a partnership with the crypto company Geobitmien to study crypto server heating in the University’s…
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Wreaths Across America makes a stop in Idaho Falls
Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibit made their first stop in Idaho. Idaho Falls was their first location and are heading to Pocatello…
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Idaho has seen a 48.8% increase in gas prices since last year
Routific investigated gas price changes in Idaho during the last year using data from…
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Missing Pocatello man’s family says his body found in Owyhee County
A body was found Sunday night in the vicinity of a missing man’s truck in Owyhee County near Black Canyon, the sheriff’s office…
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Suicide lifeline service expanded to full-time, Wyoming-based coverage
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the state’s suicide lifeline services have been expanded and improved to offer full-time, Wyoming-based coverage…
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Pancheri Drive gas line to be connected Tuesday
Intermountain Gas will be connecting a gas line along Pancheri Drive, near the S Utah Avenue intersection, beginning…
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Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan approved, what’s next?
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved the Northern South Park Neighborhood Plan during a regular meeting on July 5.…
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UPDATE: Pocatello Police involved in SWAT standoff, nobody found inside apartment
Pocatello police say no one was inside the apartment involved in a SWAT standoff, late Monday evening.…
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IDFG investigates killing, decapitating of geese and goslings near Bloomington
BEAR LAKE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking the public’s help in solving a particularly unusual wildlife case near the…
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Fatality crash near Fort Hall
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 6:10 p.m., southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 84.2, near…
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