Idaho virus surge hits older adults; hospitalizations rise
Health officials say an initial surge of coronavirus infections after young adults ignored social distancing and didn’t wear face coverings when…
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Federal contractor on Idaho bridge project pays $92,290 in back wages
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), JM Concrete Inc. has paid $92,290 in back wages to 27…
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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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New Public Health Order for Teton County, Wyo.
The Teton District Health Officer has issued a new Public Health Order #20-6 for Teton County, WY, including the City of…
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Idaho lawmakers seek options for calling special sessions
Lawmakers concerned that Republican Gov. Brad Little has too much power following his emergency declaration because of the coronavirus pandemic…
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ISU professor recovering after going cross country for heart surgery
An Idaho State University College of Business management professor is recovering from a successful heart operation he received in New York on July…
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Majority of Idaho cities, counties submit letters of intent to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers
Fifty-four cities and 28 counties submitted letters of intent to participate in Governor Brad Little’s plan that leverages federal coronavirus relief…
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North Fremont burn ban in effect starting July 26
The North Fremont (Ashton) Fire District will be imposing a burn ban effective Sunday, July…
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Water Tower Fire controlled in Ammon Foothills
A brush fire ignited in the Ammon Foothills of Bonneville County early Saturday…
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Wyoming Legislature may consider relief for tourism sector
The Wyoming Legislature could consider providing up to $2 million to help the state’s tourism sector cope with the economic impact of the…
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Gov. Little applauds federal court decision supporting Idaho health insurance option
Governor Brad Little applauded a federal court decision that supports Idaho’s approach for Enhanced Short-term…
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New Henry’s Lake restroom murals
Last fall, the installation began for a new double vault toilet on an increasingly well-used BLM site at Henry’s Lake.…
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Mink Creek Road
A 63-year-old Moore man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Mink Creek Road near South Fork Mink Creek Road, south of Pocatello Sunday around 12…
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Idaho gas prices rise
Idaho gas prices have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…
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Tradition endures with western Wyoming cattle drive
Each spring since the 1890s, Sublette County cattle ranchers have pushed their herds from the lowlands up to summer pasture along the upper Green…
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Man killed in crash on Highway 20
ASHTON, Idaho (Idaho State Police news release) – On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at approximately 4:48 P.M., Idaho State Police investigated a…
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Drowning victim recovered from Bear Lake
Searchers recovered a drowning victim from Bear Lake Sunday…
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571 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 30 new cases in Bonneville
Idaho officials reported 571 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Increased trauma patients concerning hospital staff
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is seeing a convergent of two issues colliding simultaneously that are…
Continue Reading 550 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday
Idaho officials reported 550 new COVID-19 cases on…
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3 teens killed in crash on US 20
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash eastbound US 20 at milepost 342, north of Rexburg.…
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Chubbuck Days Festival canceled
The recent spike in coronavirus cases in our area is causing Chubbuck to make some tough…
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EIPH reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, SIPH 22 new cases
Local health districts are reporting more than 50 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Third death due to COVID-19 confirmed in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the third death associated with COVID-19 in southeast…
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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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EISF adjusts 2020 plans, cancels majority of activities and entertainment
The Eastern Idaho State Fair has canceled the majority of activities and entertainment that would have made up this year’s fair.…
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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…
Continue Reading 619 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday
Idaho officials reported 619 new COVID-19 cases on…
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RC airplane, paintball shoot fundraiser
The Desert Eagles RC Club is hosting a paintball shoot this weekend, in benefit of Veterans Mobility…
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“Generic Fire” nearly contained near Sand Dunes
Firefighters expect to contain the “Generic Fire” in the Egin-Hamer area by 5 p.m. Friday. …
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Ft. Hall to receive HUD housing grant
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded over $17 million in CARES Act HUD Indian Community Block Grants. …
Continue Reading Fatal motorcycle vs pickup crash in Island Park
Idaho State Police is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle vs pickup crash in Island Park.…
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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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Man arrested on drug, theft charges after running from police
A 37-year-old Idaho Falls resident was arrested Wednesday for two counts of felony grand theft, two counts of felony unlawful possession of a firearm…
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Benny’s Pantry accepts Albertson’s donation
Albertson’s Companies has donated $10,000 to Idaho State University’s Benny’s Pantry. …
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Idaho Falls Symphony to hold online season, no live performances
The Idaho Falls Symphony has adopted a list of safety precautions due to the COVID-19…
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June unemployment falls in Idaho
Idaho’s June unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in June, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.…
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Red flag warning Friday
A red flag warning has been issued for July 17 from noon to 9…
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Pandemic unemployment benefits set to expire
The Idaho Department of Labor is reminding unemployment insurance claimants that the extra $600 per week payment through the Federal Pandemic…
Continue Reading 2 new COVID-19 cases on Fort Hall Reservation
The Tribal Office of Emergency Management (TOEM) officially reports two new COVID-19 positive…
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Wyoming wildlife managers adopt CWD plan
After a year-long process, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has adopted the Wyoming Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan. …
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9-year-old found
The Fruitland Police Department is looking for a 9-year-old who was last seen at 200 NE 12 St Fruitland in Mesa Verde Park and is believed to be in…
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Aviation company denies negligence in fatal Wyoming accident
An aviation company disputes a claim it is responsible for the death of a glider passenger in response to a lawsuit filed by the family of a victim…
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Train vs. vehicle collision on Highway 91 near Shelley
Emergency crews are investigating report of a collision involving a freight train and vehicle at 81 W. St. South, off Highway 91, south of Shelley. …
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East Idaho Board of Health approves plan; mandates masks in Teton County
Eastern Idaho Public Health District Administration and the regional Board of Health have formally adopted a COVID-19 Response Plan. …
Continue Reading 688 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 688 new COVID-19 cases on…
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One injured in I-15 crash
A Pocatello man was hospitalized following a 3-vehicle crash at Milepost 106 on Interstate 15, south of Shelley, at around 3:30 p.m.…
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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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ISP asks for your vote in “Best Looking Cruiser” contest
The Idaho State Police have entered a photo of its iconic patrol cruiser as part of the annual American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking…
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SIPH releases health plan to prevent further spread of coronavirus
The Pocatello City Council met with Southeastern Idaho Public Health to discuss coronavirus mandate implementation Thursday.…
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Dangerous fugitive apprehended
The Pocatello Police Department, US Marshals, Chubbuck Police Department and Bannock County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a dangerous fugitive without…
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2 arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and found a baggie of methamphetamine weighing 13.3 grams under the center console, a scale, a safe…
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Idaho Falls to participate in State property tax relief plan
Ten counties and 25 cities have signed on to Governor Brad Little’s plan to leverage federal coronavirus relief funds. …
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Multi-vehicle crash blocks I-15
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports there is a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 at mile marker…
Continue Reading 20 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 20 new confirmed cases of…
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Gov. Little meets with President Trump, White House officials
Governor Brad Little spent Thursday at the White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Trump administration…
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Mining companies pitch in during time of need
Itafos Conda of Soda Springs and two other Idaho mining companies are working with dairy producers to stop the disposal of raw milk and support dairy…
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Virtual groundbreaking for $5 million microscope project
A $5 million upgrade is underway at the Center for Advanced Energy Solutions (CAES) in Idaho…
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Fire reported near Western Recycling
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is working to respond a debris and brush fire near Western Recycling in the vicinity of Denver…
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Idaho county sues state over coronavirus rescue money
A lawsuit filed by an Idaho county against Republican Gov. Brad Little and other state officials could upend plans for distributing $1.25 billion in…
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Center for Fiscal Policy weighs in on property taxes
As Idaho legislators begin to consider revisions to the state’s property tax regulations, the non-partisan Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy is…
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Idaho unemployment claims rise again
Idahoans filed 5,458 new claims for unemployment insurance benefits in the week ending July 11. …
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Ohio man in critical condition after I-15 crash
Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash northbound on Interstate 15 milepost 42, north of Arimo.…
Continue Reading Record 727 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new reported deaths
A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in the Gem…
Continue Reading Potential COVID-19 exposure at Jackson dining establishment
The Teton County Health Department is working with Moe’s Original BBQ located at 140 N. Cache Street in Jackson to identify contacts of a patron…
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Montana Governor issues mask mandate
Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in…
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Education board approves federal fund plan while cutting state budgets
The state school board begins to bridge the divide for students without…
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START to expand bus service Monday
START Bus is preparing to re-introduce a higher level of service to Teton Village beginning Monday.…
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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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Pocatello teachers association asking for more protection in district’s plan to reopen
In this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, school districts are working from scratch to make a safe plan that allows in-person…
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Pocatello man charged with enticing a child, posted video alleges he is hiding in bushes
After a video surfaced of a 26-year-old Pocatello man allegedly waiting for a 13-year-old girl to have sex, police arrested him for enticing a…
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Rabid bat found in Jefferson County
A bat found in the yard of a residence in Rigby/Jefferson County was later identified as having rabies.…
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Vallow-Daybell enters not-guilty plea
Attorneys for Lori Vallow-Daybell have entered a not-guilty plea in a Madison County court…
Continue Reading State Board of Education approves recommendations to bridge public school digital divide
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a list of recommendations Wednesday intended to help school districts prepare for “blended learning”…
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Wyoming’s Republican governor repeats support for face masks
Wyoming’s governor and top public health officer spoke firmly in support of wearing face masks in public amid accelerating spread of the coronavirus…
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Police seek help identifying woman
The Pocatello Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying this…
Continue Reading 12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of…
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Walmart, Kroger will start requiring customers in US stores to wear masks
Kroger and Kohl’s announced they would start requiring all customers to wear masks, signaling that more retailers are lining up behind mask-wearing…
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D93 asks for reopening plan feeback
Bonneville School District 93 has been working to develop a plan to bring students back to school this fall.…
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Enjoy free movies during “Movies at the Port”
You can enjoy free movies at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre starting July…
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Tax professionals are calling this season a horror story
This year’s tax season is being referred to as a horror story, with the IRS experiencing a backlog and more people needing professional…
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Mask requirements may not cause loss of customers
As coronavirus cases continue to rise, some local businesses continue to offer public…
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Feds announce economic development funding
The U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding $10.9 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds…
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Suspect in custody after stolen vehicle involved in crash
The Chubbuck Police Department responded to the area of Yellowstone Ave. and Chubbuck Road for the report of a stolen vehicle from Guardian Auto…
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Fire danger increased to high
Teton Interagency fire managers announced the fire danger rating has been elevated to high for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton…
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Habituated black bear killed in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park officials report a habituated black bear has been killed due to human safety…
Continue Reading Idaho appeals ballot initiative ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to put on hold a court order forcing the state to count online signatures for an initiative…
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$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Oneida County
For the second time in as many days, luck has found Idaho. …
Continue Reading 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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Census takers to visit homes that have not responded
Thousands of census takers are about to begin the most labor-intensive part of America’s once-a-decade headcount: visiting the 56 million households…
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Idaho Falls firm named DOE Business of the Year
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected MarCom LLC, of Idaho Falls, for its Small Business of the Year Award for Fiscal Year…
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Ammon fiber costs among lowest in the world
The city of Ammon’s monthly fiber utility monthly cost is the lowest in the United…
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Man arrested after domestic dispute
An argument over a phone led to violence and the arrest of Lambert Peterson, 28, of New Mexico by Idaho Falls Police at around 1 a.m. Sunday.…
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Man arrested peeping into windows
A Utah man was arrested last Friday in the 700 block of Northeast Bonneville Street after a resident saw a man creeping around the yard with a…
Continue Reading SIPH reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, EIPH reports 23 new cases
Local health officials say the COVID-19 cases are quickly climbing. Bonneville County was identified Tuesday as a weekly hotspot.…
Continue Reading Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate
Idaho healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it’s the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.…
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SIPH concerned about Idaho’s rising cases
Officials are determining what conditions would cause southeast Idaho to rollback…
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