COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,207 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 4,207 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths over the…
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Coronavirus liability shield extension bill heads to Senate
Legislation is heading to the Senate to extend a legal shield to Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches…
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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2023 Idaho Teacher of the Year nominations accepted through March 14
The State Department of Education is accepting nominations for Idaho’s top teaching honor, Teacher of the…
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Why grocery prices keep surging
Grocery costs keep climbing. Prices of meat, seafood, produce, cereal and other kitchen staples shot up 9% in…
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Yellowstone looks at new bison plan, less focus on slaughter
Yellowstone National Park is developing a new bison management plan that officials say will put greater emphasis on alternatives to shipping the…
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Man arrested after Battering and Assaulting woman
A man is in jail and facing several charges after police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance Friday night in Idaho…
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Chess tournament brings out students of all ages
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, local chess enthusiasts got the chance to compete…
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Idaho Falls Figure Skating Club visited by Olympic medalist
Spins, jumps and tricks were not the only things on the minds of the members of the Idaho Falls Figure Skating Club Saturday. They were having an…
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A Day at Hogwarts in Pocatello
This weekend, the My World Discovery Museum in Pocatello hosted its annual “A Day at Hogwarts” at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building.…
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UPDATE: Air Quality Advisory lifted for Pocatello and Chubbuck
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for Pocatello and Chubbuck.…
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ISU graduate writes book on data privacy
Your data, how it’s used, and who has access to it have been hot topics in recent years. Now, an Idaho State University Alumna is tackling the…
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Research finds fewer wild steelhead are caught by anglers and survive at high rates after being released
Study also shows wild fish and hatchery fish naturally segregate in rivers, and anglers target hatchery fish more…
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Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 identified in Idaho; public health stresses importance of reducing the spread of COVID-19
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) are announcing the first confirmed infection with the BA.2…
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Stage Stop Sled Dog race begins Friday
The Pedigree® Stage Stop Race, now in its 27th year, will commence its 2022 event starting on Town Square in downtown Jackson, Wyoming Friday…
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2nd annual Valentine’s for Seniors needs volunteers
They need volunteers to provide valentine cards that will be delivered out to houses, nursing homes, and even local…
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SDE seeks sponsors for summer food service to children in need
The Child Nutrition Division of the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) is seeking partners for this year’s Summer Food Service Program,…
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TCSD #1 offers school meals at no charge for all children
Teton County Wyoming is cutting way down on food insecurity in the school…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,653 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 35 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 3,653 new COVID-19 cases and 35 new deaths…
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University of Idaho president rejects indoctrination claims
The president of the University of Idaho says “conflict entrepreneurs” using scare tactics and a false social justice narrative to claim students…
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Idaho health district talks about the backlog of positive COVID-19 cases
Health districts in Idaho are dealing with a backlog of more than 42,000 positive Covid cases which still need to be followed up on, according to the…
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Jefferson School District marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Rigby and Madison High Schools brought their Holocaust and pre AP English classes together Thursday, to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day,…
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Teton School District 401 closes school for Monday and Tuesday
Schools in Teton School District 401 will be closed Monday and Tuesday as the district tries to give their teachers and staff a badly needed boost.…
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Crapo welcomes 3 interns for Spring 2022 term
Three interns have joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) Washington, D.C., and Boise offices for the spring 2022…
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Idaho taxpayers can claim some 2021 charitable contributions without itemizing
Idaho taxpayers can deduct some 2021 charitable contributions on their income taxes even if they use the standard deduction and don’t…
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Fugitive wanted in Washington, Idaho arrested in Montana
A fugitive wanted after a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Washington and Idaho has been arrested in western Montana.…
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Ririe car wash damaged by fire
Central Fire District Fire Chief Carl Anderson says flames could be seen coming from the roof when they were called at about 9 a.m. …
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Montana weighs wolf hunt limits; 23 from Yellowstone killed
Montana wildlife commissioners are considering if gray wolf hunting and trapping should continue in areas bordering Yellowstone National Park after…
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ISU College of Business sales program receives second scholarship endowment
The Idaho State University College of Business’s Sales Certificate Program has received its second endowment scholarship, this time from the Bailey…
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Idaho wildlife officials expand river otter trapping
Idaho wildlife officials have approved expanding trapping for river otters despite widespread opposition.…
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Record $600M Idaho tax cut heads to full Senate
Legislation containing Idaho’s largest-ever tax cut is continuing its apparent unstoppable trip through the Legislature.…
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Idaho Supreme Court upholds new legislative district map
The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the state’s new map redrawing Idaho’s 35 legislative districts, finding that four separate lawsuits against…
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4 injured in apartment explosion
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene of an explosion on the 500 block of Fanning…
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2021 Madison County Deputy of the Year: Maki Fujimoto
The winner of 2021’s Madison County Deputy of the Year is Maki Fujimoto.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,777 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 3,777 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading Idaho wolf population holding steady, wildlife officials say
Idaho wildlife managers say the state’s wolf population remained steady last year at about 1,500.…
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Judge: Wyoming governor may pick superintendent amid lawsuit
A judge is allowing Wyoming’s governor to appoint a state superintendent of public instruction amid a lawsuit over how the three finalists for the…
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House panel introduces bill banning youth conversion therapy
A House panel has introduced legislation that would bar licensed therapists and counselors from offering so-called conversion therapy to minors.…
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Wasden releases 2021 Consumer Protection Report
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has released his office’s 2021 Consumer Protection…
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Yellowstone backcountry permits available online in 2022
Beginning spring 2022, visitors will be able to make advance online reservations for backcountry permits…
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Cities in Idaho with the most living in poverty
Stacker compiled a list of the cities in Idaho with the most living in poverty according to the U.S. Census…
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Skyline High School closes early due to gas leak
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports the high school has been ventilated, and the gas leak isolated.…
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Portneuf Health Trust donates $135,000 to United Way
On Thursday, Portneuf Health Trust President and CEO Shaun Menchaca will present a $135,000 ceremonial check that will provide critical support for…
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Chad Daybell’s attorney gets more time to file for a dismissal
A motion hearing for the Chad Daybell case is schedule for Thursday morning.…
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D93 to close all schools Friday, stays in high-risk phase
Bonneville School District 93 schools will be closed Friday, January…
Continue Reading Omicron variant identified in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed cases of the Omicron Variant in Bannock and Bingham Counties.…
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Person taken into custody after Idaho Falls disturbance
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of W 14th Street for a report of a disturbance…
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How to get your free N-95 masks
The Biden Administration will make 400 million N-95 masks available to the public as soon as next week, primarily through…
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Ammon man arrested for lewd conduct with minor
Following an investigation by Idaho State Police detectives in cooperation with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Bonneville County…
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1 arrested after search warrant served
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant at an apartment and business in Idaho Falls Tuesday as part of an ongoing…
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Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions
Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has expanded the list of conditions for which it screens, lifting the total number from 47 to 51 effective…
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Blood donations are critically needed as Red Cross faces worst shortage in a decade
Blood donations at our area hospitals are reaching a critical…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,088 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 4,088 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…
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Anti-abortion resolution to lower flags passes Idaho House
The full Idaho House on Wednesday adopted an anti-abortion resolution encouraging people to fly flags at half-staff one day a year in recognition of…
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Realtor: Idaho housing market not expected to slow down
“We have to see a calming of the market. Every sprinter has got to take a break, right? So our market has to ease up. But I don’t see easing in…
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D91 approves full-day kindergarten for 2022-2023 school year
After extensive research during the last few months, Idaho Falls School District 91 is planning to offer all day kindergarten in all its elementary…
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Million-dollar Idaho lottery prize still unclaimed
Winners of this year’s Idaho Raffle have yet to cash-in on their…
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Idaho Power warns customers of ongoing scams
Idaho Power is seeing an uptick in calls from customers reporting several scams.…
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Ryan Hamilton hit by bus
A comedian who grew up in east Idaho who went on to earn some national fame is pushing back his return trip to Salt lake…
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Risch announces Spring 2022 interns for Washington, D.C. office
The aptitude of a couple local students has caught the attention of a U.S.…
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Mule deer trapping helps officials assess winter survival
Fish and Game biologists with the Magic Valley Region are spending time this winter collaring mule deer does and fawns to assess survival over the…
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Proposed law would set end date for Idaho Legislature
Legislation to set an end date for Idaho legislative sessions following last year’s record-long session has been introduced.…
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Rexburg hoping to foster a new era in, raising home grown businesses
Rexburg is working hard to support the needs of its community’s budding entrepreneurs and small businesses.…
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Idaho’s 2021 graduation stats show increase in five-year rate, impact of pandemic
Idaho’s five-year graduation rate is the highest it’s ever been, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra…
Continue Reading Coronavirus liability shield extension bill heads to House
egislation is heading to the House to extend a legal shield to Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,518 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 3,518 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths…
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Scholarship change eyed for survivors of Idaho soldiers
Legislation prompted by the deaths of three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise last year has…
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Police seek help locating theft suspect
The Rexburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a…
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AARP Idaho accepting 2022 Community Challenge grant applications
AARP Idaho is inviting local organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now…
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Pocatello CARES Act rental, mortgage assistance still available
The City of Pocatello still has Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding available for Pocatello residents facing financial…
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Officials: Idaho healthcare system under extreme pressure
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…
Continue Reading These 4 states have fully regained the jobs lost during the pandemic
America’s job market hasn’t fully recovered yet. But some states are already back to…
Continue Reading SAT will soon be all-digital and shortened from 3 hours to 2
The SAT taken by prospective college students across the country will go all-digital starting in 2024 and will be an hour shorter, the College Board…
Continue Reading The 2021 tax filing season has begun. Here’s what you need to know
The federal tax filing season has…
Continue Reading Parents: Don’t throw away this IRS letter
Attention parents: Hold onto that Internal Revenue Service letter about your enhanced child tax credit payments. You’ll need it when you file your…
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Feeding backyard deer and elk does more harm than good
It may seem like you’re helping, but handouts for wintering deer and elk ultimately harm the animals and…
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Growth on the menu at Madison County and Cities breakfast
Tuesday morning was welcomed in by the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, Madison County officials and the Mayor’s of Rexburg and Sugar City.…
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Idaho activates crisis standards of care in three health districts in southern Idaho
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) Monday morning in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09…
Continue Reading Staff shortage impacts Idaho Falls school
A staff shortage is impacting an Idaho Falls…
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Idaho Supreme Court considers new congressional district map
The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the state’s redistricting commission met deadlines and properly split the state into two…
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Idaho official defends state’s education system to lawmakers
A top Idaho education official gave a full-throated defense of the state’s public education system that in recent years has come under attack by…
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January has been a busy month for Idaho Falls Fire Department
A recent strand of fires in homes across Idaho Falls has kept the Idaho Fire department pretty busy.…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces Brad Paisley concert
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Brad Paisley will be performing live on stage at its outdoor concert venue on Saturday, June 25,…
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Masks required in Teton Idaho School District
Masks are again required for all staff in the Teton Idaho School…
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House OKs plan to put teachers on state health insurance
Legislation to put teachers on state health insurance has cleared the House and is headed to the Senate.…
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Rangers respond to injured skier in Grand Teton
Backcountry users reminded to be aware of avalanche risk and the safety of other recreationists …
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Latter-day Saints missionaries being moved out of Ukraine amid unrest with Russia
Many are being reassigned to missions in…
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Police release more details after man shoots up motel over smoking-fee charge
The suspect was ultimately identified as 35-year-old Johnnie Kendrall Adams from Mississippi.…
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Police execute search warrant at El Compa Hookah Bar
The Pocatello Police Street Crimes Unit, along with Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control, executed a search warrant at the El Compa Hookah Bar…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,947 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 4,947 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths over the…
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Getting paid on Venmo or Cash App? This new tax rule might apply to you
If you use payment apps like Venmo, PayPal or CashApp, the new year ushered in a change to an IRS tax reporting rule that could apply to some of your…
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Rigby BPA qualifies 20 students for state tournament
On Thursday at the Business Professional of America competition, Jefferson Joint School District 251 had 20 students qualify for the state…
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Idaho is 1 of just 10 states where gas prices fell last week
In a winter that has been anything but typical, AAA reports the rising cost of crude oil is driving the national average price of gasoline…
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File Idaho income tax returns starting Monday
The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2021 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday,…
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Body found at Idaho Falls house fire
The Idaho Falls Fire crews were called to a Jefferson Ave. home around 2:30 Sunday afternoon. The caller reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the…
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Pebble Creek hosts Max Safety Day
This past weekend, Pebble Creek Ski Area hosted its Max Safety Day.…
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St. Anthony Police Department raising funds to bring in a four legged officer
The new K-9 will allow for the department to detect drugs coming through the area, says Officer Hunter Gregory, who will be the dog’s handler.…
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Rexburg Winter Fest returns after 5-year break
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- The Rexburg Winter Fest made its return Saturday, taking place at the Teton Winter park, in the Teton Lakes Golf Course.…
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ISU gets new Athletic Training Center
Student athletes at Idaho State University are getting pumped up over a new addition to their athletic…
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Idaho’s December unemployment rate reaches historic low of 2.4%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.4% in December, an historic low and one-tenth of a percentage point below the state’s…
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