Idaho Power application to expand optional clean energy offerings approved
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Idaho Power that will allow the utility to expand optional clean energy…
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Alarming discovery on banks of Salmon River
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said calls and emails came pouring in Tuesday reporting a shark washed up on the shores of the Salmon River…
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3 things to know this morning – August 17, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Man sentenced to 26 years for trafficking methamphetamine and guns in eastern Idaho
A 41-year-old California man was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for importing and distributing methamphetamine in eastern Idaho in exchange…
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Jefferson County Fair continues to grow
Many families in the Rigby area gathering at the fairgrounds this week for the Jefferson County Fair.…
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10th Circuit upholds Wyoming’s Regional Haze plan, rejects EPA proposal
Wyoming had a key court victory this week.…
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Teton Geo Center: The starting point for your next Teton Valley Adventure
Located next to the Driggs City Hall on Main Street, the Teton Geo Center can serve as a leading off point for any tourist’s or local’s next…
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DÃa Del Museo making a return to the Museum of Idaho
DÃa Del Museo is coming back to the Museum of Idaho this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
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July 2023 Yellowstone visitation
Yellowstone National Park hosted 969,692 recreation visits in July…
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Idaho gas prices keep climbing
“For Idaho drivers, it’s been another week of rising gas prices, with no end in sight,” AAA of Idaho…
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12-year-old calls 911 to report fireÂ
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but is under investigation by IFFD’s Fire Prevention and Investigation Division.…
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Plan ahead for upcoming Grand Teton construction closures
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan ahead for construction closures during installation of new restroom facilities throughout the…
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Fall 2023 prescribed fire on South Zone of Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed fire activity is highly weather…
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3 juveniles arrested after pursuit
No names will be released due to the suspects being…
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8 years ago DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared – Kunz family lawyer speaking out after former investigator gets involved again
On Tuesday, the father’s lawyer is speaking out about how his client is coping and how they feel about a former investigator getting involved…
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Endangered missing person alert canceled
Police have issued an endangered missing person alert for an 85-year-old man.…
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Idaho Falls man indicted for possession with intent to distribute 70,000 pills containing fentanyl
A jury trial is scheduled for Oct. 10,…
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District 25’s Bond Option “A” moves forward in plans to renovate Highland High School after fire
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will be asking voters to approve an estimated 42-million dollar bond to renovate Highland High School and…
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Henry’s Fork Watershed Council tour the Ashton Dam
The Henry’s Fork Watershed Council was first formed in…
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Bonneville Commons first homes nearing completion
NeighborWorks Pocatello is making significant progress with its Bonneville Commons subdivision at the site of the former Bonneville Elementary…
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Rigby woman killed in crash
Police are also investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that killed a Rigby woman late Monday…
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Most have heard of fire restrictions, but few know how they’re set
Many Idahoans have heard of fire restrictions during the summertime, but how decisions to implement restrictions are made, and who makes those calls,…
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Names of the juveniles involved will not be…
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Lt. Governor Bedke to attend Greater Idaho Falls Chamber luncheon
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber will host Idaho State Lt. Governor Scott Bedke at a special luncheon which will occur on Sept. 12,…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 4 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…
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Hayden Fire mapped at 24,498 acres
The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,498 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy…
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Idaho DMV adds new features to online customer portal
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has added new features to the online customer…
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8 years ago DeOrr Kunz Jr. went missing – Now investigator Klein back on the case
After being off the case for many years due to a major falling out, former Investigator Philip Klien has been rehired by a family member to continue…
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Mediation scheduled for case against Downard Funeral Home owner
Bannock County Prosecutor Stephen Herzog announced Monday the state and defense have agreed to enter into mediation in the case against Lance Peck,…
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Hayden Fire 84% contained
been mapped at 24,447 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy dead/down timber…
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Martina McBride coming to Idaho Falls
The Mountain America Center announced Monday legendary country artist Martina McBride is coming to Hero…
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East Idaho Credit Union changes name
A big change is coming to a local credit…
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Idaho gas prices add more pain at the pump
For Idaho drivers, it’s been another week of rising gas prices, with no end in…
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ISU holds annual Fall Address
Idaho State University is holding its annual Fall Address on Monday at Frazier Hall to provide institutional updates to faculty and staff.…
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Summer weather may impact your energy use – and your bill
Cooling systems worked overtime to keep homes and businesses comfortable this past…
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Raise the banner! Righteous Slice brings home 2 victories from their competition tour
Fans of Pizza in Rexburg can now say they have champion pizza makers in their…
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Edible Garden Tour helps people improve gardening skills
The Bannock County Extension of the University of Idaho hosted an Edible Garden…
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers takes the stage in Idaho Falls
If you’re looking for a rowdy, rip roaring good time this summer, look no further. This show has it for you, times…
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Chubbuck Days Parade Kicks off
It’s the 63rd annual celebration of Chubbuck Days. Chubbuck days celebration spans the weekend with fun family activities.…
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U of I offers Idaho’s first robotics certificates with industrial focus
Idaho’s first industrial robotics certificates are now available through the University of Idaho College of…
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Rigby FFA members named as national finalists
The Rigby FFA Chapter had 12 members qualify to compete in the proficiency awards program at the national…
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Don’t forget mosquito protection to prevent West Nile Virus
Don’t forget mosquito protection to prevent West Nile…
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New pediatric gastroenterology center opens in Idaho Falls
The clinic will be the first full-time pediatric gastroenterology clinic based in Idaho…
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New Idaho Department of Water Resources director named
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Mathew Weaver as the new director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources…
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Jackson Lake Dam operations result in positive outcomes
“We do not expect any widespread or significant impacts to the Snake River fishery from the Jackson Lake dam operations this…
Continue Reading Idaho Power updates status of long-range planning process
Idaho Power experts will discuss preliminary modeling results for its long-range plan at a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Aug.…
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10 local high school students receive scholarships from Idaho Falls Power
Idaho Falls Power sponsored 10 local high school students to attend a six-day leadership conference in…
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National Teacher of the Year to deliver keynote address at CEI fall in-service
The 2023 National Teacher of the Year will be the keynote speaker at the CEI fall semester Faculty and Staff In-service on Monday, August 14.…
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Man hospitalized after crashing into Papa Murphy’s
Alcohol is suspected to be involved in the…
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Hiker suffers fatal fall on Teewinot
Park rangers responded before dawn on Friday to a report of a hiker who fell off the west side of Teewinot, part of the Teton Range, inside Grand…
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Proposed gravel pit in Bannock County has been denied
A proposal for a controversial gravel pit in Bannock County has been…
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Fire officials confident they can control Hayden Fire
The weather has been a big help for officials to greatly control the Hayden…
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Mudslides in Lemhi County are starting to get cleaned up
In the first weekend of August, portions of the Salmon-Challis National Forest received between a half an inch to an inch of…
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Pints & Purrs 2023 set Saturday
The entry fee is $20 at the door and $5 for designated drivers.…
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VA extends PACT Act deadline to Aug. 14 for backdated benefits after website issues
Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act…
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“My health has been better than it has in 25 years” – Local athlete Rod Hutchins tells story of recovery
Last year when we saw local athlete Rod Hutchins, he was walking with a cane and was on oxygen…
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Hayden Fire closure reduced
The Hayden Fire closure will be reduced…
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Anticipation grows for Funland grand opening
Funland is officially set to re-open at Tautphaus Park on Saturday with an official grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony.…
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Playing football may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease, study suggests
Playing football might increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, new findings from the Boston University CTE Center…
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Man arrested after standoff in Salmon
A man is in the Lemhi County Jail after a stand off in…
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Idaho AG Raúl Labrador ordered to rewrite titles of ranked-choice voting ballot initiative
A disagreement over an Idaho initiative took center stage in front of the Idaho Supreme Court…
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IDL hiring seasonal workers to meet surging demand for wildland firefighting equipment and supplies
The agency is hiring at least 10 seasonal team members to help meet the surging demand for wildfire equipment and…
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Process to extradite Lori Vallow-Daybell to Arizona underway
The process of moving Lori Vallow-Daybell to face charges in Arizona has…
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3 things to do this weekend – August 11, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Man arrested for aggravated assault after road rage incident
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 38-year-old Wednesday evening on a felony warrant related to a road rage incident in July. …
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Parade of Homes in Pocatello kicks off with ribbon cutting ceremony
The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Idaho Homebuilders Association officially kicked off their Parade off Homes week with a ribbon cutting…
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DEQ seeks letter of interest for receivership of Island Park Water Company Public Water Systems
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is accepting a letter of interest (LOI) from individuals and/or entities interested in being a receiver…
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The Duck Race is ready to go this Saturday
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is hosting the 32nd year for the Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck…
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58th Shoshone Bannock Indian festival kicks off Thursday
A cultural celebration made its way through Fort Hall Thursday as the reservation kicked off its annual Shoshone Bannock Indian…
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Hayden Fire remains 83% contained
The fire is 83% contained, and the cause is…
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Officials issue jury scam alert
The Bannock County Clerk’s Office has received numerous reports of phone fraudsters threatening prosecution for failing to appear for jury…
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Fire restrictions within Idaho State Parks
As of Wednesday, most of Idaho’s north region state parks are banning campfires and propane-fueled…
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NPS releases a draft Environmental Impact Statement for Bison Management at Yellowstone
The National Park Service (NPS) released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park.…
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ITD to begin night work in Idaho Falls this week through September
The project will last through the end of…
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Missing 13-year-old from Idaho Falls found
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports a 13-year-old from Idaho Falls is…
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Pilot hospitalized after plane crash at Rigby Airport
A 66-year-old Ammon man is in the hospital after an airplane crash at the Rigby Airport…
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Pay It Forward: My World Discovery Museum
The goal of this museum staff is to help shape the young minds of children with hands-on…
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Grizzly documentary premieres Thursday
A new grizzly documentary will debut in Idaho Falls on…
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Second Gentleman visits Grand Teton to announce funds for National Park Service
“I’m very pleased to formally announce $44 million from President Biden’s investing…
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New Idaho Falls police station on track to open April 2024
Construction crews are in the process of putting the finishing touches on the Idaho Falls police’s new…
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Yellowstone fire danger now moderate
The parkwide fire danger level in Yellowstone is now…
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Repaving project on US 20 in Island Park begins August 14
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin repaving on US Highway 20 through Island Park on August…
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Hayden Fire 83% contained
The Hayden Fire has been mapped at 24,489 acres acres and is burning in steep and difficult terrain with spruce/subalpine fir containing a heavy…
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Idaho awarded more than $4.3 million in funding for AmeriCorps programs
Serve Idaho recently received a $4,339,065 grant to fund the AmeriCorps programs in Idaho from 2023 to…
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Funland at the Zoo ribbon cutting set Saturday
Nostalgic celebration will come to Tautphaus Park with the grand opening of Funland at the Zoo…
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Red Cross: Donation shortfall may impact blood supply
Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood…
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College professors sue Idaho over a law that they say criminalizes classroom discussions on abortion
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing…
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Man in ICU following stabbing, juvenile in custody
A 37-year-old man is in the ICU and a 16-year-old is in the District VI Juvenile Detention Center following a stabbing…
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New details released in Roberts shooting
Police say the suspects in the shooting that occurred in Roberts on Sunday night have been charged and arraigned in court.…
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Water advisory lifted in Roberts
The “Do not drink, do not boil” order has been lifted in…
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Public meeting to discuss future plans for Highland High School
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is seeking input on future plans for Highland High School since the D-wing of the school burnt down in…
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Yellowstone seeks public comment on native fish conservation environmental assessment
Yellowstone National Park asks the public for comments on an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes a proposal by Custer Gallatin National…
Continue Reading Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 2 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected two new fires since the last…
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Idaho man charged with shooting rifle at two hydroelectric power stations
An Idaho man has been charged with two counts of destruction of an energy facility after federal prosecutors said he shot a rifle at two…
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