Local library adjusts during pandemic
A good story can take us far away from the problems of the pandemic, without ever leaving…
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2020 football previews: Bonneville Bees
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There is a new head man in charge of the Bonneville Bees in 2020. Kevin Kempf enters his first year as head football…
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Michaud Creek Fire mapped at 72 acres
UPDATE 6:00 p.m. Firefighters expect to contain the Michaud Creek Fire by 10:00 p.m. Tuesday.…
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New businesses coming to Rexburg
From dog parks to ballparks to new businesses coming to town, Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill tells us there’s a lot in store for the community.…
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2020 football previews: Idaho Falls Tigers
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers have a new challenge for the 2020 season. For the first time since 2015 Idaho Falls will be…
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Students roar back to ISU for first day of in-person learning, masks on
For the first time since March 15, Idaho State University is bustling with students ready to learn, despite the…
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Sign up now for the free clinic in Rexburg this weekend
For the first time in the organization’s history, Remote Area Medical or RAM, is making its first stop in Idaho to the city of…
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2020 football previews: Highland Rams
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The biggest change for the Highland Rams in 2020 is where they will play their home games. Idaho State University is…
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Costco opens in Idaho Falls
Costco opened a new 180,000 square foot store on Friday in Idaho…
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Newsline COVID Special
We asked the Directors for Southeast Idaho Public Health, Maggie Mann, and Eastern Idaho Public Health, Geri Rackhow, to answer questions viewers…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge enters year three as a program in 2020. After going winless in the inaugural season, the Titans…
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Fat Geek gives computers to students
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Fat Geek Computer Service owner Monte McCall has been working on computers ever since he was a kid. Now, he wants to…
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Eastern Idaho Fair Food Tour visits Rexburg
The Eastern Idaho State Fair has had to adjust their plans many times due to the pandemic, but one thing that has continued is the…
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Pay It Forward: Steps To Joy
This public charity is licensed to provide social services with a bit of Bible study to aid in…
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District 91 set to have students attend in-person four days a week
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 had a meeting Wednesday night at Compass Academy to discuss their reopening plan.…
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How seniors can stay cool during summer heat
Summer heat can get to us all, but especially the seniors in our community.…
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Behavioral Health Unit to be built at Madison Memorial
Madison Memorial Hospital has announced plans to proceed with construction of a new Behavioral Health…
Continue Reading 2020 football previews: Madison Bobcats
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Madison Bobcats are looking to bounce back from a 3-7 season in 2019. Head coach Mitch Buck says he likes the energy…
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Future plans for Funland
Since 1947, Funland in Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls has operated as a place where the community could come for entertainment and make…
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Suspect in custody for W. Yellowstone shooting incident
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who shot at people in the Whiskey Bay area north of West…
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UPDATE: Health board orders mask mandate for Fremont and Jefferson counties
Alarmed by a large increase of COVID-19 cases in several counties over the weekend, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board of Health will hold a…
Continue Reading 2020 football previews: Rigby Trojans
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans enter the 2020 season with a title they’ve never held before: defending state champs. Rigby beat Coeur…
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No high school football games at Holt Arena this fall
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this…
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Aid for Friends fundraiser goes online
The annual Aid for Friends Splish Splash Fundraiser was hung out to dry this year because of COVID-19, but that is not stopping the shelter from…
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Pocatello council adopts COVID-19 resolution
The Pocatello City Council has approved a resolution encouraging citizens to wear a face mask in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. …
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Is it lights out for the Belnap Christmas Light Show?
A popular neighborhood attraction in Iona is at the center of a big online…
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Tornado warning canceled
UPDATE 6:23 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the tornado…
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Keeping our kids emotionally healthy during pandemic
Masks limit facial expressions, which can make it hard for younger children who are less verbal to understand nonverbal social cues.…
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Judge rules Chad Daybell case can proceed to trial
The Chad Daybell case will likely go to…
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Karole Honas announces retirement
After 30 years at Local News 8, Karole Honas has decided to take a…
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Day 1 of Chad Daybell’s preliminary hearing
Prosecutors on Monday began sketching out their evidence against a couple at the center of a bizarre case of two missing children whose bodies were…
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Los Banditos run-rule the Lightning for the tournament crown
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos used a seven-run, second inning to beat the Lightning Gold of Colorado, 12-2 in the Bandits…
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Mustangs clinch a spot in the ICFL title game
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – New year, new league, and the same Idaho Mustangs winning football games. The Mustangs clinched a spot in the Idaho…
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Feast or famine for Bandits in double header split
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits split a double header Friday that featured two drastically different games. Idaho Falls beat…
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Runnin’ Rebels win 2020 AA Legion state title
RUPERT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello beat Twin Falls Friday 1-0 to win the AA Legion Baseball state tournament. Caden McCurdy pitched a complete…
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Idaho Falls enters Coronavirus “Red Zone”
Idaho Falls, along with Bonneville and Jefferson Counties found their way into the national “red zone” for coronavirus infections in the past…
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INL scientists returning from Mars rover launch
Idaho National Laboratory scientists are headed home Friday with another feather in their space…
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Reflective deer crossing…delivered
Teton County, Wyoming is trying a new, artistic approach to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions on Highway 89, south of Jackson.…
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D93 wants to keep classrooms open as long as they can
Bonneville School District 93 discussed their reopening plan at Hillcrest High School on Wednesday…
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567 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 567 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…
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Supreme Court halts Idaho online signatures for initiative
The U.S Supreme Court on Thursday ruled an Idaho group must stop collecting online signatures for an education funding initiative for the November…
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Idaho democrats cancel summer convention
The Idaho Democratic Party (IDP) has decided to cancel the in-person convention events originally planned as part of its 2020 party convention in…
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Jefferson School District announces Rigby Virtual Academy
Jefferson Joint School District 251 has announced the opening of the Rigby Virtual Academy for students in grades K-8.…
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E. Coli warnings posted in Jackson Hole
There’s a new health threat to consider if you’re playing outside this…
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Watch the Frigitek Cold Storage Facility groundbreaking
Bannock Development Corporation is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for Frigitek’s Cold Storage Facility Thursday at 4:00 p.m.…
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District 93 holds a special meeting for reopening plans
Bonneville School District 93 had a special meeting Wednesday night at Hillcrest High School to discuss their reopening…
Continue Reading 457 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 457 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…
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Teton County Wyo. issues early closure recommendation for restaurants and bars
In an effort to decrease community spread of COVID-19 in Teton County Wyo., the Teton District Health Officer is issuing a recommendation that…
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The Romance Theater in Rexburg is undergoing big changes
For over one hundred years the Romance Theater has been a place for entertainment for the community, now, Rexburg Cultural Arts Director Jed Platt…
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Drive-up COVID-19 testing available at Portneuf Medical Center
You don’t have to leave your car to get tested for COVID-19 at Portneuf Medical…
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Local family organizes back to school drive
A local family is doing what they can to support the education of our…
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Remember to keep your guard up against criminals
Rexburg, Idaho may have been classified as the ‘Safest City in Idaho” in 2020 by Safewise, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to criminal…
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Rexburg’s game plan against COVID-19
‘United We Stand Against COVID,’ as Mayor Merrill explains, is an initiative to help educate the public to remember to do things to keep people safe…
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Mustangs head to division championship with another blowout win
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs used another 50 point first-half to beat the Logan Stampede, 72-0. With the win the Mustangs have…
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New market in Old Town Pocatello aims to support local artisans
There’s a new place for Pocatellans to support local…
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Mountain River Ranch closes shop
HEISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A local landmark business is shutting its doors due in-part to the coronavirus. Mountain River Ranch owner Tran King says…
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Pioneer Day Presentation will take place in Rexburg
On Friday a Pioneer Day musical play will take place at the Beehive Pavilion in Rexburg’s Porter…
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Madison takes two from the Bees
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison swept the Idaho Falls Bees in a AA Legion double header Wednesday. The Cats won the first game 10-6 and the…
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Health officials explain Bonneville County mask mandate
Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a mask mandate for Bonneville County Tuesday evening, and the City Council met with EIPH on Wednesday to educate…
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Making sure your car is road worthy for the summer heat
With the heat, ISP has seen a lot of vehicle fires from…
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Local youth baseball team heading to national tournament
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDI/KIDK) – A local youth baseball team is about to get a chance of a lifetime. The Dirty Dozen will be heading to Branson,…
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Prosecutor seeks limits on video coverage in Vallow-Daybell cases
Magistrate Judge Michelle Mallard has determined that public broadcast of Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Madison County court case will be restricted.…
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Chubbuck now has its own farmers market
Getting the freshest produce just got easier in one local…
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How to stay safe on the roadways during the 100 deadliest days
Spence tells us officers are pulling over more people for speeding than normal.…
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Bandits sweep weekend series over ID Prospects
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits extended their win streak to 8 with a weekend sweep over the Idaho Prospects. Kai Howell…
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Pocatello tops Skyline in Legion Baseball
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels swept Skyline in a home double header on Friday. Pocatello won the first game 12-6 and…
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Vallow-Daybell jury trial set for January 2021
Lori Vallow-Daybell waived her rights to a speedy trial during a pre-trial conference Friday before Judge Michelle Radford Mallard in…
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Zoo Idaho to get another facelift
Zoo Idaho in Pocatello will be getting another face…
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Every Pocatello police officer to get a body camera
Every Pocatello police officer will soon have a body…
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Local daycare back at full capacity with extra safety measures
With the pandemic shutting down many businesses and forcing parents to stay home, daycare services became…
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Idaho Falls Zoo opens with COVID-19 precautions
The Idaho Falls Zoo is now open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with COVID-19…
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Bandits rally to complete sweep over South Fremont
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits scored ten unanswered runs to beat South Fremont 10-4 Thursday night. The win completed a…
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Rexburg City Council votes not to mandate masks
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg City Council voted 4-2 against a mask ordinance. The Council did approve, “United We Stand against COVID…
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Tigers get hard fought sweep over Skyline
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers erased early deficits in both games of a double header to sweep Skyline Wednesday. The Tigers…
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D-91 Board approves reopening plan
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls School District 91 Board approved their reopening plan Wednesday night. A draft of the plan can be…
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Rising coronavirus cases spark more action from Eastern Idaho Public Health
Board members outlined a proposed program for the region during an online meeting on Tuesday…
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Bandits overpower Minico
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The offense lead the way for the Idaho Falls Bandits as they earn a double header sweep over Minico Tuesday. The…
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Vendors announce East Idaho Fair Food Tour
Several local vendors have come together to plan the “East Idaho Fair Food Tour” to help meet fair food…
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Renegades Football Club offering more options for youth soccer players
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Youth soccer players in the Idaho Falls area will soon have more options to enjoy the game. The Renegades Football…
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Mustangs thrash Wolf Pack to stay unbeaten
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both the Idaho Mustangs and East Idaho Wolf Pack entered Ravsten Stadium undefeated at 3-0. The Idaho Mustangs led…
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Bandits split a double-header against Los Banditos
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits split a double-header against Los Banditos Saturday night at Melalueca Field. The Bandits…
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Bandits sweep double-header in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits scored 4 runs in the first inning and never looked back in their, 14-4 win over the Pocatello…
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Blackfoot’s Payton Brooks shuts out Rigby
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot pitcher Payton Brooks threw five shutout innings as the Broncos beat Rigby, 14-0 in game one of a…
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5 year anniversary since DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared
Friday, July 5 is the 5 year anniversary of one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in the state of Idaho. The disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz…
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DeOrr Kunz Jr. Timeline
Friday, July 5 is the 5 year anniversary of one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in the state of Idaho. The disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz…
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Erickson shuts out Hillcrest to secure South Fremont sweep
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – South Fremont swept Hillcrest in a AA Legion baseball doubleheader Thursday. The Cougars won the first game 16-6 and took…
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Protestors and some businesses oppose possible mask ordinance
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The debate of mask mandates got several protestors outside the Idaho Falls City Annex building. The Idaho Falls City…
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Keeping your home energy efficient this summer
“A lot of us are spending a lot more time at home than maybe we have in the past few years. So our energy use could look a little bit different this…
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Dog rescued from river
The King family witnessed a rescue in the works on the Greenbelt Wednesday afternoon.…
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Skyline routs Rigby in Legion sweep
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline combined to score 28 runs in a AA Legion double header sweep over Rigby Wednesday. The Grizzlies won the…
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Rexburg’s first LGBTQ and Minority Resource Center is in the works
“It’s for everyone honestly so people can come here, ask questions. Parents of people that just came out like they can come, but overall a safe place…
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Tigers overpower Titans for double header sweep
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers combined to outscore Thunder Ridge 28-4 to earn a AA Legion sweep Tuesday. Idaho Falls won…
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Los Banditos outslug Bandits 18-7
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The former Bandits got the better of the current group Tuesday at Melaleuca Field. Los Banditos beat the Bandits…
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How to treat ‘Maskne’
Brower is referring to what is being commonly referred to as ‘Maskne’, acne from wearing a mask. It’s a condition affecting people across the…
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East Idaho Credit Union opens new central location in Rexburg
For customers of East Idaho Credit Union in Rexburg, a trip to the bank may have got more…
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People waiting up to a week for COVID-19 test results as supplies dwindle
This slowdown of results makes it difficult for public health offices to control the…
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Robbery suspect charged
Alleged Mountain West Credit Union robber Matthew Stavert,31, was arraigned in Bonneville County Monday. …
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