START to limit Thanksgiving commuter service
Below average ridership, blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic, has prompted START Bus to limit service on Thanksgiving, November 26, and Friday, November…
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Idaho Falls Community Hospital offering outpatient COVID-19 antibody treatment
Idaho Falls Community Hospital has been selected as one of the hospitals statewide to provide Idahoans with a new, outpatient antibody treatment,…
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Pocatello Fire Department respond to group home fire Sunday night
At approximately 7:54 p.m., Pocatello firefighters responded to a duplex fire in the 1400 block of East Lander Street. The group home is operated by…
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Pocatello City Council to discuss face-covering ordinance at special meeting
The Pocatello City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the possibility of establishing a face-covering ordinance Tuesday at 11 a.m.…
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Law enforcement agencies focus on seat belt use this holiday season
Law enforcement agencies are teaming up with the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) this November to watch for motorists not wearing seat belts.…
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2 Oregon counties continue push to join Idaho
People in two counties in rural Oregon voted to push their lawmakers to consider moving their communities into Idaho, which they say is more…
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2020 Chubbuck Holiday Decorating Contest announced
The City of Chubbuck invites all residents and businesses to enter the annual Holiday Decorating…
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Mayor Blad advocates wearing masks in public
With recent upticks in COVID-19 cases in the month of November, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad says we can all do one thing to help limit the impact of…
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St. John’s Health CEO encourages community to keep spirits up
As the community again struggles to slow down a COVID-19 outbreak, St. John’s Health CEO, Dr. Paul Beaupre is encouraging the community to “soften a…
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Local Church partners with Idaho Food Bank to donate food at Holt Arena
Pocatello Christian Outreach Center partnered with the Idaho Food Bank for a drive-through food donation service at Holt Arena.…
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Fire damages home near Rexburg
Fire caused an estimated $225,000 damage to a home at 4292 S. 1100 East, near Rexburg, at around 3:44 p.m. Sunday. …
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Search continues for missing man
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for 32-year-old Sterling Johnson who was last seen on October 30 around 4 p.m. near the…
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Local artist brightens Old Town Pocatello with 140-feet-long mural
Old Town Pocatello is a little more colorful, thanks to the work of local artist, Nick…
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928 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 928 new COVID-19 cases on…
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High school youth stand to benefit from CEI early college programs
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Early College Programs offer students the opportunity to earn college credits and industry certifications while still…
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Shakespeare in Masks: ISU theatre performs for small, virtual audiences
The Idaho State University theatre department is finding ways to perform during the…
Continue Reading 1,519 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,519 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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300 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 300 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with…
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43rd Simplot Games canceled until 2022
Simplot Games announced Friday that the 2021 indoor high school track and field event, originally scheduled February 17-19, has been canceled due to…
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Gov. Little rolls Idaho back to modified Stage 2, mobilizes national guard
Governor Brad Little will hold a virtual press conference updating Idahoans on COVID-19 in the state Friday at 1 p.m.…
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Street crews prepare ahead of winter storm
Cities are preparing as impending storms usher in the season of icy roads, parking restrictions and snow removal.…
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Burley man killed in I-86 crash
A Burley truck driver was killed in a crash on Interstate 86, around milepost 33, west of American Falls at around 11:12 a.m. Friday.…
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Local health officials reported 362 new cases in the area…
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Idaho State University professor honored
Idaho State University professor and physician assistant Cindy Bunde has been selected for the 2020 William H. Marquardt Community Health Access…
Continue Reading 1,519 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,519 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
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Revolutionary new COVID-19 treatment arrives in Madison County
Madison Memorial will be among the first medical facilities nationwide to implement the just-released monoclonal antibody treatment known as…
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Idaho’s 2nd-largest school district goes online-only, again
The Boise School District board voted unanimously on Thursday to move students to online learning after the Thanksgiving break.…
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Jackson Hole Thanksgiving event canceled
Teton County, Wyoming and the Jackson Parks and Recreation Department have formally canceled the 28th annual Turkey Trot race, originally scheduled…
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Idaho processes over 8 thousand new unemployment claims
8,143 claims for continuing unemployment insurance benefits were filed with the Idaho Department of Labor in the week ending November 7. …
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Wyoming has rare 2-way race for House speaker position
Two Republican lawmakers will compete on Saturday to determine which one will become the next speaker of the Wyoming House of…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Expect winter driving conditions across Idaho
A winter storm is causing blowing and drifting snow in many areas of Idaho Friday.…
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Fauci suggests masks at Thanksgiving gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci is recommending masks at Thanksgiving gatherings if the coronavirus status of people is…
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Wyoming Governor sounds alarm
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon sounded alarm Friday that Wyoming take the COVID-19 emergency seriously.…
Continue Reading Fauci suggests masks at Thanksgiving gatherings
For many of us, the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the best times of the year, but this year because of the Coronavirus pandemic, that special family…
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Westside Ranger District road closures begin Sunday night
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is preparing to enact annual winter closures on several roads in the Pocatello…
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Ucon elementary wins state Nutrition grant
The Bonneville School District will receive a share of $124,312 in federal grant funding through the State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition…
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Rising COVID-19 cases prompts Jefferson DMV to go appointment only
The Jefferson County Department of Motor Vehicles and Assessor’s Office is moving to appointment-only service restricted to Jefferson County…
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Fire damages Idaho Falls shop
)-Damage was estimated at $100,000 after fire destroyed a shop near a home in the 2000 block of North Holmes, just west of Vicker’s Western Store, at…
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ISU confirms slight increase in COVID-19 cases
Idaho State University is reporting 51 new COVID-19 cases this…
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USU: COVID-19 situation urgent, please take precautions and get tested
Utah State University is urging all students to get tested for COVID-19 prior to leaving for Thanksgiving…
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City Council discusses economic development during work session
The Pocatello City Council gathered at City Hall for their regular work session. As part of their agenda, the council talked about the economic…
Continue Reading 1,158 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,158 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 355 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Mayor urges compliance with COVID-19 precautions
Mayor Will Frohlich published a letter Thursday morning, urging his community to take COVID seriously. The letter comes after Teton County entered…
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New COVID-19 treatment now in Madison County
Madison Memorial will be among the first medical facilities nationwide to implement the just-released monoclonal antibody treatment known as…
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19.…
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Christmas on Temple Square to be celebrated virtually in 2020
The seasonal lights are ready and musical performances are being recorded for the 2020 Christmas season on Temple Square in Salt Lake…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.…
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Fort Hall residential fire considered total loss
The Fort Hall Fire Department responded to a house fire on Reservation Road (east of Morgan Road) Wednesday around 1:33 a.m.…
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Mountain America Center showing promise for moving forward
Tourism revenue is rising again after a drastic dip due to the pandemic and the Idaho Falls Auditorium District is optimistic about moving forward…
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START unveils first E-Bus
START Bus unveiled the community’s first Proterra ZX5 battery-electric transit buses. …
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Fiscal group calls out economic hardship in Idaho
The independent Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy reports pandemic-related unemployment and income loss are still widespread across the state,…
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Idaho high court suspends live jury trials until next year
-Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Burdick has issued an opinion this week ordering no jury trials, whether criminal or civil, will begin in…
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Grant helps ISP forensic scientists to revive about 50 cold cases
An Idaho State Police investigative team is about to take a deep dive into dozens of cold cases hoping to bring justice to…
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Thanksgiving travel expected to dip
The AAA is projecting that Thanksgiving travel will be down to the lowest point since the Great Recession. …
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen reopens Thursday
The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen will re-open for service starting Thursday, Nov.…
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BYU-Idaho offers students an on-campus Thanksgiving alternative
Students remaining in Rexburg during the Thanksgiving break are invited to participate in the holiday tradition on campus provided by…
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Yellowstone has busiest October on record
Yellowstone National Park hosted 360,034 recreation visits in October…
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Idaho Falls and Lewiston colleges announce agreement
Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston and College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls say a new agreement may help more students move from an associate…
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Grand Targhee to open November 20
Grand Targhee Ski Resort has announced it plans to open for the winter season November 20.…
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Teton County (Wyo) schools move to virtual learning Monday
Teton County School District (Wyo.) decided Wednesday night to transition to virtual/remote learning from November 16 through November 20 due to…
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Veterans’ Day: senior living center hosts parking lot ceremony
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Residents watched from windows today as an American Legion honor guard held flag lowering and raising ceremonies at…
Continue Reading Record 1,693 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths
Idaho officials reported a record 1,693 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths on…
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New memorial dedicated to hundreds of local veterans
A family project to honor local veterans is finally complete, after years of work from two…
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Idaho’s coronavirus surge overwhelms primary care clinics
A health care executive says Idaho’s unchecked spread of the coronavirus has become so overwhelming in some areas that medical providers are…
Continue Reading 368 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 368 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.…
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Blackfoot School District looks to address overcrowding
Blackfoot School District No. 55 officials will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to present a new school…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino honors veterans
About 30 people joined Military Veteran employees for a Veterans Day flag-raising in front of the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel Wednesday. …
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Local Tik Tok star makes a local video
The Idaho Potato Commission is trying new ideas to promote Idaho…
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Pay It Forward: First Christian Church
A church in Idaho Falls is filling the gap when the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen had to temporarily shutdown due to COVID-19 safety…
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Job Corps enrolling now at CEI
Community colleges all over the state recently upgraded to include a Job Corps program on all…
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Melaleuca awards annual employee dividends
Idaho Falls-based Melaleuca has awarded $2.2 million in loyalty and longevity pay dividends to 170 employees Wednesday, including 124 in Idaho and 46…
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Snow King development workshop planned
Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance is planning a workshop Thursday afternoon, focused on filing objection to Snow King Mountain Resort’s Final…
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Idaho Power warns of payment scams
Idaho Power Company is warning both business and residential customers to watch out for scams. …
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Jackson Hole announces Thanksgiving opening
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced it intends to open the ski area on Thanksgiving Day, November…
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Madison County hosts Veterans Day Ceremony
Madison county is honoring all veterans and their sacrifice to our country.…
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Governor acts to bring additional medical help to Wyoming
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon says he is using $10 million in CARES Act funds to bring additional personnel to the state.…
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Fallen Deputy’s mortgage paid by 911/Veteran’s group
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced Wednesday it has paid off the mortgage on the home of fallen Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Wyatt…
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Local food drive collects 12,710 cans of food
Local students donated 12,710 cans of food during the month of October.…
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Teton County, Idaho moved to Critical, classroom learning moving home
The Eastern Idaho Public Health District has moved Teton County into the “Critical” or “Red” level. …
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Friends rally big turkey donation in honor of cyclist lost in hit-and-run
The community will feel a local woman’s generous spirit in both their pedals and their poultry this…
Continue Reading 1,201 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,201 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 299 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 299 new cases in the area…
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Police locate 3 individuals
UPDATE 11/10/2020: The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports they have been located…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.…
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Idaho governor pledges to explain COVID-19 vaccine safety
Idaho Gov. Brad Little pledged Tuesday to explain the safety and effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine to Idaho residents once it becomes…
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COVID-19 hotline closed Wednesday
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on Wednesday to observe Veterans Day.…
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Idaho judge drops virus order violation case over yard sale
An Idaho judge dismissed a case against a woman who was cited for holding a yard sale authorities said violated the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home…
Continue Reading EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with…
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Teton District 401 moves to new schedule Wednesday
Tuesday was a “regular” school day in Teton Valley District 401, but schedules will change Wednesday. …
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Teton County is still conducting case investigation for COVID-19 positive cases
The sustained high levels of daily new COVID-19 cases has overwhelmed the current capacity of the Teton County Health Department case investigation…
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2 eastern Idahoans receive Spirit of Freedom Awards
A Rexburg veteran and a Pocatello volunteer are among 22 Idahoans being honored with Senator Mike Crapo’s “2020 Spirit of Freedom” Veterans Service…
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Winter Weather Driving
Black ice and slick conditions have already begun to slow traffic and bend fenders. Here’s your first look at road conditions and reminders while we…
Continue Reading Police still searching for missing person
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating 32-year-old Sterling Johnson who was last seen on October 30 around 4 p.m.…
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Rexburg DMV to close Nov. 17 and Nov. 18
The Rexburg Driver’s License Office will close Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 for computer…
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Steven Drain enters guilty plea
Steven Drain, 30, entered a guilty plea to charges of aggravated battery Monday as part of a plea…
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Local health officials urge you to follow public health recommendations
Southeast Idaho Public Health officials report COVID-19 cases in southeast Idaho continue to increase.…
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