Gas prices dropping despite busy holiday travel
Despite rising gasoline demand as more than 109 million Americans, including 593,000 Idahoans, prepare for a holiday getaway, market uncertainty…
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Air travel expected to see near pre-pandemic levels through holiday season
In Idaho Falls alone, during that same time period, approximately 15,000 passengers traveled through the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA). With the…
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Pomerelle to close for Christmas for first time in 48 years
Pomerelle Mountain Resort will take the day off on Christmas Day to allow the Pomerelle employees the opportunity to be with family.…
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Idaho Falls Christmas tree disposal locations
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will once again make holiday cleanup efforts easier for residents by offering Christmas tree disposal…
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Bingham County Chief Deputy Jeff Gardner releases statement
Bingham County Chief Deputy Jeff Gardner has released the following…
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Kelly Canyon opens for the season
For many, this week means it’s time to hit the slopes, and luckily, Kelly Canyon was able to open for the ski season…
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Idaho files emergency motion asking SCOTUS to reinstate stay on OSHA vaccine mandate
Governor Brad Little announced on Monday that Idaho, joined by 26 other states, filed an emergency motion to reinstate the stay in the U.S. Supreme…
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Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, continues to monitor Omicron
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance…
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Idaho unemployment rate drops to 2.6%, among best in nation
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6% in November, down 0.2 percentage points from…
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After disaster struck, area Sheriff urges caution in the mountains
After disaster struck last weekend, area sheriff’s are encouraging that people use caution. Fremont County Sheriff, Len Humphries says, after a…
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Crash in Ammon causes power outage
It may be a few more hours before power is back on for thousands of homes and businesses in the common…
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DEO Idaho Office recognized as Presidential Rank Award recipient
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced the 2021 Presidential Rank Award winners, chosen by President Joe Biden.…
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JHMR to open iconic aerial tram Tuesday
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced it will open the iconic Aerial Tram for the winter 2021-22 season…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 680 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 680 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
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Wyoming joins states asking Supreme Court to block OSHA vaccine mandate rule
Wyoming has asked the Supreme Court to halt implementation of the emergency temporary standard issued by the Occupational Safety and Health…
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3 arrested for possession of meth after 3 separate incidents over the weekend
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports three separate incidents over the weekend led to three arrests for possession of…
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Steve Burns selected to lead Idaho Community Foundation
Steve Burns, former director of Zoo Boise, has been selected to lead the Idaho Community Foundation (ICF). He will take the helm in early…
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Idaho gas prices fall slightly
Idaho gas prices have fallen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.59/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations in…
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Final deadline to enroll for Your Health Idaho insurance approaches
Idahoans looking to find 2022 health insurance coverage still have a few days left to enroll through the state health insurance exchange, Your Health…
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ITD issues reminder on plow safety following six incidents in two weeks
With snow in the forecast for several regions in the state, the Idaho Transportation Department would like to remind drivers how to travel with plows…
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Top Idaho House Republican: $400 million tax cut planned
A top Republican House member says Idaho lawmakers are looking at a $400 million tax relief package for the upcoming legislative session that…
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Pebble Creek hosts soft opening weekend
This past weekend, skiers and snowboarders in Inkom couldn’t wait to get back on the…
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Woman dead after crash on US-20
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- A Rigby woman is dead, after a car crash on US 20 Sunday morning. Idaho State Police say the call came in about 8:55 A.M.,…
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Giving Back: 59 Years later the Chubbuck/Pocatello lions club continue to help those with special needs
Sunday afternoon marked the 59th dinner hosted by the Chubbuck/Pocatello Lions Club and the Parrish Family for those with Special Needs in those…
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UPDATED: One dead after being struck by a car
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – A Meridian man is dead after being hit by a car Saturday night. Idaho State Police, the Idaho Falls Police Department as well as…
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Giving back: The Ure’s help Santa make Christmas special for kids in their neighborhood
anta came early for some kids in an Ammon neighborhood. Kerin Ure, his family and his friends gathered together and dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and…
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ISU holds Winter Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, Idaho State University conferred 1,290 degrees and certificates at its Winter Commencement Ceremony in Holt…
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Veteran’s honored during Wreaths Across America in Blackfoot’s State Cemetery
This holiday season not everyone gets to spend it with their loved ones. Many of the veterans who are buried in the State Veteran’s Cemetery were…
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Two boys killed in avalanche
The bodies of two juvenile males were recovered from an avalanche in Teton County, Idaho Friday.…
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Man’s body found in Idaho Falls house fire
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) A 62-year-old man was found deceased inside a home that caught fire In Idaho Falls, Friday evening. The Idaho Falls Fire…
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INL says almost all employees are vaccinated
The Idaho National Laboratory updated its employees on its response to COVID-19 and vaccination…
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String of car thefts and burglaries hits Grace area
There has been a string of car thefts and burglaries in Caribou County…
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Jefferson School District talks about safety measures, student programs 7 months after shooting
“This has been an amazing thing the last few months is that students will now come down to our office and say, ‘I saw somebody look sad today or I…
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Local youth kick off new campaign to prevent underage drinking during holiday season
The next time you make a purchase at an Idaho State Liquor Store, you’ll be part of the newest statewide campaign to prevent underage drinking.…
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New Jefferson and Bonneville County magistrate judges announced
The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission has selected new magistrate judges for Jefferson County and Bonneville…
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Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok
Educators have announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country…
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ISU to honor Graduates at Winter Commencement Ceremony Saturday
Idaho State University will confer 1,290 degrees and certificates at the Winter Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Dec. 18 in Holt…
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Gov. Gordon signs second executive order to facilitate hay transport
For the second time this year, Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order to allow certain motor carriers hauling hay in Wyoming to operate…
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Man sentenced for unlawful possession of ammunition after standoff with Bannock County deputies
A 46-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico man was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a prohibited…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 7.5 years for unlawfully possessing firearm
A 44-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 389 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 389 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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JHMR backcountry gates temporarily closed
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced Friday it has temporarily closed the backcountry gates at the Resort due to a shallow snowpack below…
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Omicron variant presence confirmed in Wyoming
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, at least one case involving the newer omicron variant has been confirmed within the state, according to the…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves water tower location
The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously voted to approve construction of the city’s new elevated water tower in the south parking lot of the…
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Traffic deaths on Idaho roadways are at 15 year high
Idaho State Police troopers are joining law enforcement agencies throughout the state this holiday with increased patrols to remove DUI drivers from…
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Idaho Chief Deputy Secretary withdraws from Secretary of State primary
Following about six months of campaigning, current Idaho Chief Deputy Secretary of State Chad Houck has decided he will no longer pursue the…
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How to stay safe while driving in snowy conditions
The snow is finally here, which means back to driving in wintry…
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Blackfoot mayor, police department call for Sheriff Rowland’s immediate resignation
Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll and the Blackfoot Police Department are calling for Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland’s immediate…
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Drive sober or get pulled over campaign begins
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will join 50 other agencies along with the Idaho Transportation Department to crack down on drunk…
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Fall River Electric patronage capital checks mailed to members
This week, Fall River Electric Cooperative mailed cash back checks to more than 8,000 of its owner-members (customers) totaling just over $1.74…
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Student Heather Ann Larsen named ISU Commencement speaker
The road to graduation can be long. For Heather Ann Larsen the culmination of nearly 25 years will end with her being the student speaker at the…
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JHMR to open additional lifts and terrain, offering access to 3,600 vertical feet
After a successful opening and with more than 100 inches of snowfall on the upper mountain season to date, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will…
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National tech spotlight shines on Idaho Falls for cybersecurity jobs
With an increasing focus on technology and online security, the city of Idaho Falls has caught the attention of cybersecurity experts from around the…
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Broomball league delayed due to snow shortfall
Due to a lack of snowfall, the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department’s (TCJPRD) Broomball League has been forced to postpone the…
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Civitan Club of Idaho Falls announces $10,000 matching grant challenge to benefit Community Food Basket
Civitan Club of Idaho Falls (CCIF) launched its $10,000 matching grant challenge to benefit Community Food Basket Idaho Falls (CFBIF).…
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Avenues for Hope provides a needed boost to housing nonprofits in Southeast Idaho
The 11th-annual Avenues for Hope campaign is kicking off the holiday season to help 92 nonprofits provide critical housing and supportive services to…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes call for Sheriff Rowland’s resignation
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes said it is disappointed in Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland’s comments.…
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Simplot Square remodel proposed for Historic Downtown
Since 1989, Simplot Square in Pocatello has been a part of the identity of Historic Downtown, but after Thursday’s City Council meeting, Simplot…
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Bannock County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Pocatello man on…
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Rexburg overnight parking ban is in effect
Rexburg is reminding those who live in the city, especially BYU-Idaho students, the winter overnight parking ban is in effect from now until March…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 382 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 382 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
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Pomerelle Mountain Resort opens Friday
Pomerelle Mountain Resort opened Friday.…
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UAMPS awards Idaho Falls councilman Elected Official of the Year
Idaho Falls City Councilman Tom Hally was recognized Wednesday in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Elected Official of the Year by the Utah Associated…
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D91 asks patrons to renew school plant facilities levy
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is asking parents and patrons to go to the polls on March 8, 2022, to vote on the renewal of the district’s…
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Grand Teton sees second busiest November for visitation
Grand Teton National Park statistics show November 2021 was the second busiest November on record for recreation visits.…
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INL opens application period for 2022 K-12 education grants
Idaho National Laboratory’s K-12 Education Program has opened the application period for its STEM grants.…
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Lawsuit challenges Idaho’s new congressional district map
The Idaho Supreme Court against Idaho’s redistricting commission, but it’s the first challenging the new congressional district map.…
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New Magistrate Judge appointed for United States District Court for the District of Idaho
Chief District Judge David C. Nye for the District of Idaho has announced the selection of Debora Kristensen Grasham for appointment as U.S.…
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Highest-earning cities in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning cities in Idaho according to the U.S. Census…
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Flu and COVID-19 cases rising in much of the US
US health officials are bracing for a trio of public health concerns this winter: more infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus,…
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Wreaths Across America ceremony set for Dec. 18 in Pocatello
The annual national Wreaths Across America ceremony is set for Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery (Near Brady Chapel) 1520 S…
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Idaho airports to receive $17.3 million from bipartisan infrastructure law
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award an estimated $17.3 million to Idaho’s 35 airports from…
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North Idaho man’s close call with a bull moose is a reminder of the dangers of wild animals
A man in North Idaho was recently attacked by a bull moose in his barn just outside of Coeur…
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Pebble Creek Ski Resort soft opening this weekend
This last storm brought a fair amount of snow to Pebble…
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The Idaho Attorney General’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Sheriff Craig T. Rowland Tuesday…
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Rigby man sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing child pornography
A Rigby man was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child…
Continue Reading State Board of Education approves temporary enrollment rule for public school funding
The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a temporary rule shifting the methodology for calculating average daily attendance for…
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Christmas postal deadline may have passed
The deadline for delivery of presents may have passed. Experts warn that because of delays, we could see our packages deliver not until after…
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Geese left to waste in Franklin dumpster
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the waste of four Canada geese in the Southeast…
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Local Soccer club plans free Christmas party for teens
A local youth soccer club is planning to celebrate the season with a big teen…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 450 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 450 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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ISU employee and student to receive diploma posthumously at Winter Commencement
Among the hundreds of names that will be read at the 2021 Idaho State University Winter Commencement on Dec. 18 in Holt Arena, Paul Dee Rasmussen’s…
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State Board of Education released early results of student survey
The Idaho State Board of Education heard preliminary results from its Postsecondary Student Experience Survey…
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SDE announces student winners of 2021 holiday art contest
This year’s holiday cards from the Idaho State Department of Education will feature a West Ada fifth-grader’s rendering of a mask-wearing Santa…
Continue Reading Melissa Owens to be appointed as District Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Melissa Owens to be a District Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Teton County.…
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NASA sends U of I student research to International Space Station
Vandal innovation is headed to the International Space Station…
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Jervois Idaho Cobalt Operations winter traffic update
Jervois is continuing underground early works development and surface construction at Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO) throughout 2021-2022, with…
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Winter recreation begins on park roads in Grand Teton
Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road and Signal Mountain Summit Road within Grand Teton National Park are now open to cross-country skiing, skate…
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Wyoming fall enrollment data shows slight increase
Fall school enrollment in Wyoming’s 48 school districts increased by 54 students, compared to last year.…
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Third graders taking part in a new reading program
Third graders in Bonneville School District 93 are on a mission to get a book made into a…
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Avalanche danger rated high in Island Park region
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is continuing the avalanche warning for this area since very dangerous avalanche conditions exist.…
Continue Reading Omicron is spreading faster than any other coronavirus variant
The Omicron coronavirus variant is spreading at a rate not seen with previous variants, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest now accepting applications for project proposals
The Forest RAC is responsible for allocating funding to public land…
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Yellowstone opens for winter travel, ends wildlife program
Yellowstone National Park is opening its roads to oversnow travel after suspending a wildlife monitoring program that found snowmobiles and other…
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The Haven for Hope going in new direction
The Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership held a reopening ceremony Wednesday December. Under the past couple of months the shelter has been…
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Businesses: Idaho education politics are hurting state
Political hostility to public education in the Republican-dominated Idaho Legislature is causing some businesses to doubt the wisdom of moving to or…
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Montana advances grizzly bear plans that could allow hunting
Montana wildlife officials have advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks if states…
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North Gem School District Closed Wednesday
The North Gem School District informed us that schools will be closed on Wednesday.…
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The Butte County School District Superintendent Joseph Steele has decided to cancel school classes all together for Wednesday because of drifting…
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Marsh Valley School District closed Wednesday
There will be no school for students in the Marsh Valley School District 21…
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