Cancelled execution has Idaho lawmaker considering changes to firing squad law
The canceled execution has one lawmaker reconsidering how firing squads should be used in…
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Judge delays decision on trial date for Bryan Kohberger
The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students likely won’t go to trial for at least another…
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Licensed big game outfitter, guide from Challis indicted for violating Lacey Act
A federal grand jury sitting in Pocatello returned a six-count indictment on Tuesday charging a licensed big game outfitter and licensed big game…
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A hearing in the Idaho student killings case focuses on genetic genealogy. Here’s why that may be important
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A hearing Wednesday in the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho…
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Defense to call former suspect, 2 convicted murders to testify in Brad Compher trial
Updates on the Brad Compher murder trial taking place at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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Mackenzie River Pizza owners ordered to pay $319K for wage violations
An Idaho Falls restaurant has been ordered to pay a total of $319,000 for illegal tip sharing, child labor, and overtime violations.…
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Shelley, Firth fire departments get much needed upgrade to better serve community
For the past 50 years, members of the Shelley Firth Quick Response Unit (QRU) have strived to provide emergency medical care to the community.…
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House passes bill criminalizing pornographic AI images of people
A bill criminalizing sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence images of real people is now heading to the Idaho…
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Lawmakers fighting for suppressors to be regulated like guns
Gun owners in Idaho are one step closer to having easier access to protect their ear…
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Gov. Little signs bill to support public charter schools
Governor Brad Little signed the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act…
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4.5 million visits to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,501,382 recreation visits in 2023, up 37% over 2022 (3,290,242 recreation…
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Kick-off meeting set for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 6…
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SIPH to hold free suicide prevention trainings for health care providers
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care…
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AARP offers free tax service for community members in need of help
2024 tax season is here, and many are getting ready to turn in their returns.…
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Wind blows tree onto roof of Idaho Falls home
A large Siberian elm tree uprooted and fell onto a house’s back patio and roof during Monday’s windstorm.…
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How to protect yourself from pickpocketing
More than 400,000 pickpocketing incidents happen every day, says…
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Pocatello police investigate residential burglary
The Pocatello Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that happened on Friday.…
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Eligible homeowners can apply online for property tax relief
You might qualify for some property tax…
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DNA testimony begins in Brad Compher murder trial as expert witnesses take the stand
Court opened Tuesday morning in the Brand Compher murder trial with more fingerprint…
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Bannock County coroner sponsors bill to create a statewide next-of-kin database
The Idaho legislature is considering a bill to create a statewide database to store people’s next of kin…
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Nearly 100-year-old Blackfoot theatre undergoes restoration
In early January, the Nuart Theatre in Blackfoot was selected by the Idaho Heritage Trust to receive $49,000 in funding to support the restoration of…
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Grand Teton recorded 3.4 million visits in 2023
Recreation visits in 2023 are most similar to the number of visits in…
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Idaho Falls Zoo accepting applications for Jr. Zoo Crew
Idaho Falls Zoo is accepting applications for the Jr. Zoo…
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7 vehicle pileup shuts down SH-33 for 3 hours
A Rigby man was hospitalized after a seven vehicle pileup on SH-33 Monday…
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Anti-SLAPP bill to fight against free speech-related lawsuits
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A new ‘Anti-Slapp’ bill is coming to the Idaho Senate. Lawmakers say the bill is meant to protect individuals and…
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Marsh Valley School District working to bring charter school to Lava Hot Springs
Making up most of rural Bannock County, the Marsh Valley School District has seen a significant change in their enrollment numbers the past few…
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2 arrested for string of Inkom car burglaries
Two people are in jail after a string of vehicle burglaries in…
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Body of missing Montpelier woman found, Christine Passey Parker’s family asks for privacy
The body of a missing woman out of Bear Lake County has been found, according to her family.…
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Fentanyl drug traffickers now required to serve mandatory minimum sentence, Gov. Little signs HB406 into law
Mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl charges in Idaho have now become law.…
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Eagle Rock Middle School celebrates Black History Month with African-American community members
“[The students are] loving it! They’re asking great…
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Idaho gas prices jump 11 cents in a week
Gem State still trails the national average, but the gap is…
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High winds close Bonneville County Hatch Pit
The Bonneville County Landfill and Solid Waste Department said they have closed the Hatch Pit because of the high…
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Second week of testimony in Brad Compher murder trial underway
The jury trial of Brad Compher is back underway Monday morning in the second week of…
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Mental Health Monday: What is depression?
Nearly 34% of Idahoans report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, which is above the national average of 32% according to…
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Snowmobiler airlifted after accident on Chesterfield Reservoir
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office reports a 47-year-old woman was airlifted to a local hospital after a snowmobile accident on the Chesterfield…
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Community comes together to discuss morality of the death penalty
As the execution date of Thomas Creech inches closer, groups around the region are gathering together to discuss the morality of the death penalty,…
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4.9 magnitude earthquake rattles western Idaho
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook a portion of western Idaho Monday morning.…
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Coroner identifies double fatality crash victims
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following a double fatality…
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Local elementary school finds ways to encourage students to read more
South Fork Elementary School in Rexburg is having some unique ways to encourage their students to…
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US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher
The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and…
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Many Idahoans can get free income tax help
You might be able to get free help preparing your income tax return at volunteer tax preparation sites throughout Idaho.…
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Pocatello seeks feedback on Downtown Historic District at March 1 open house
During the March 1 First Friday Art Walk, the City of Pocatello’s Historic Preservation Commission is hosting an open…
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Wanted man arrested after standoff with Idaho Falls SWAT team
An early morning standoff between the Idaho Falls Swat team and a wanted man ended in two arrests.…
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Brackets are set for this year’s boys basketball state tournaments in the Boise area
Boys state basketball tournaments tip off Thursday in the Boise area, and 13 local teams head west to chase a state title this…
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Skijoring takes over Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs for the weekend
A Teton Valley Tradition has once again made its way to the Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs. The Skijoring Grand races hosted by the Teton Valley…
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Idaho is set to execute a long-time death row inmate, a serial killer with a penchant for poetry
For nearly 50 years, Idaho’s prison staffers have been serving Thomas Eugene Creech three meals a day, checking on him during rounds and taking him…
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24 local wrestlers and two teams score state championship victories in Pocatello
Holt Arena was jumping for joy Saturday for the wrestling finals in the 2024 state tournaments, featuring a plethora of local…
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Bridger-Teton National Forest seeks input on Story Map
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has released a Story Map along with a comment form to gather people’s initial thoughts about the future of the…
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U of I receives donation to study biodiversity in Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
The donation will fund research into four native Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) animal…
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Free seminar opportunity for Idaho businesses
Idaho businesses will learn about the Idaho Human Rights Commissions’ services on…
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Snake River Animal Shelter wins “Home 4 the Holidays” contest
For the first time ever, an Idaho shelter has won the national Home 4 the Holidays…
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Hunter and trapper education courses coming up in Salmon
Do you know someone that needs to take a trapper or a hunter education…
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Wyoming gets big win in court for coal
Wyoming’s coal industry’s earned a long-awaited legal win this week as three Ninth Circuit judges unanimously sided with Wyoming’s arguments…
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Idaho pushes for settlement with Feds on grizzly delisting
“This settlement provides both a deadline and legal direction for Idaho to avoid burdensome ESA regulations that are simply unnecessary for grizzly…
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New Challis-Yankee Fork/Middle Fork Deputy Ranger selected
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has recently selected John Runkle as the new Challis-Yankee Fork/Middle Fork Deputy District…
Continue Reading US appeals court declines to delay execution of one of nation’s longest-serving death-row inmates
A U.S. appeals court on Friday declined to delay Idaho’s scheduled execution next week of one of the nation’s longest-serving death row…
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“We’ve got to stop this:” What Congressman Simpson is saying about the U.S. border crisis
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson published an op-ed Thursday expressing frustration for the way the Biden Administration is handling the ongoing…
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TCSAR volunteers stay busy with 2 rescues Thursday
Teton County Search and Rescue in Wyoming had a busy day…
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Court hearings for suspects in Compass Academy parking lot murder are delayed
The two men arrested in a shooting incident at Compass Academy’s parking lot appeared in court Friday.…
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Hillcrest highschooler receives Congressional App Challenge Award
Hillcrest High School junior Victoria Djidjev was awarded Friday with a certificate and congressional coin for her innovative app called…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony about the horrific way Nori Jones died in Brad Compher murder trial
Day three of testimony in the Brad Compher Murder trial continued Friday with expert medical witnesses taking the…
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Race involving juvenile driver ends in collision on 25th E and John Adams, backs up traffic
A drag race between two cars ended near the intersection of John Adams Parkway and 25th E (Hitt Road) in Idaho Falls with a collision early Friday…
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Wyoming starts selecting presidential delegates Saturday. But there’s not a statewide election
Although the South Carolina primary has been the focal point of the GOP presidential nomination fight for much of the last month, it’s not the only…
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Idaho State’s Nepalese Student Association hosting 16th Annual Nepalese Night
The Nepalese Student Association of Idaho State University is hosting their 16th annual Nepalese Night, an exciting cultural event showcasing the…
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Missing man found safe
The Rigby Police Department reports Ronan Hogan has been located and is…
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Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute hosts Heart Ball on Saturday
In celebration of 20 years of proving high quality heart care in the region, Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute is inviting the community to…
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Women working in trades and transportation are on the rise
More and more Idaho women are achieving financial stability by holding nontraditional roles in male-dominated industries – whether it be in…
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BLM Pocatello Field Office welcomes new Field Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Blaine Newman as the new Field Manager for the Pocatello Field Office.…
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New LEGO store to open in Ammon
A new store is taking people back in time, to remember the joy of spending a day playing with Legos.…
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Local mother shares her family’s challenges to inspire others in new book
For the Ternus family, it’s all about finding the magic in the journey, no matter how…
Continue Reading Idaho legislators accused of preventing testimony on controversial bill
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – An Idaho political group is accusing legislators of shutting down public comment on a controversial bill. House Bill 447 would…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony, gets first look at police video in Brad Compher murder trial
Testimony is continuing Thursday in the Brad Compher murder…
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Chad Daybell’s lawyer worried about trial’s timing to schedule expert witnesses
Chad Daybell is expected to be in court Thursday morning for a pre-trial conference. The hearing will determine if his jury trial is ready to begin…
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American Falls to begin flushing, inspecting sewer lines citywide
The American Falls City Water and Wastewater Department is getting ready to start flushing and inspecting the sewer lines…
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Skier injured after cornice breaks beneath him near Grand Targhee Ski Resort
A Washington skier is recovering after cornice breaks beneath him causing him to fall 100 feet in the backcountry near Grand Targhee Ski…
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Middle and high school students get hands-on STEM learning at ISU
“To have folks actually apply science, do it instead of just reading about it—that makes all the difference in…
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February is Career and Technical Education month
February is Career and Technical Education month in Idaho to raise awareness of CTE programs and the role they play in college and career success.…
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How a construction shortage is fueling the cost of housing in Idaho
A national construction worker shortage is one of several factors behind Idaho’s rapid increase in housing costs, alongside the growing population…
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Man arrested for using tractor to damage property, farm equipment
A 39-year-old Challis man is in the Bonneville County Jail for felony burglary and malicious injury to property…
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90% of senior citizens prefer to stay home – Resources to help independent baby boomers
As you get older and watch your parents or grandparents get older, you may be looking for resources to help them…
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Why it is important to keep up with skincare in the winter
The winter can be tough on our bodies, especially our…
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Chimney catches fire causing minimal damage
If you saw smoke Thursday morning near Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls, that’s because a chimney caught fire inside a…
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Witness in the Brad Compher trial describes the scene when Nori Jones’ body was found
Opening arguments began in the murder trial of Brad Compher. He is the man charged with the murder of Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago in…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell appears in Arizona court smiling
Lori Vallow-Daybell appeared in an Arizona court Wednesday morning for a complex scheduling…
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“I am a Milken educator!” Compass Academy Vice Principal receives $25,000 check and national recognition
Compass Academy Vice Principal, Kelly Sheridan is awarded the Milken Educator Award on Feb. 21, 2024.…
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Fentanyl traffickers could soon face mandatory minimum sentences in Idaho as House Bill 406 sits on Governor’s desk
Despite public scrutiny and concern, House Bill 406 has reached Brad Little’s…
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New 6th to 12th grade career technical charter school opening in Idaho Falls Fall 2024
The new sixth to twelfth grade grade career technical charter school offers education in Idaho’s industry…
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ITD crews repairing Ovid bridge
Single lane closures will be in place while work is being done.…
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EISF Grand Marshal nominees needed
The Eastern Idaho State Fair Board of Directors is looking for a Grand Marshal to represent the fair at the 2024 Opening Day…
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Healthy hotspots: The most physically active counties in Idaho
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from the CDC’s 2023 PLACES report and identified counties with the most physically active…
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No-fee ID bill passes Idaho House
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An Idaho bill is trying to remove the six-month waiting period for a non-fee ID card for voting. Idaho House of…
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New Idaho bill would create a hefty mandatory minimum fine for marijuana possession
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Getting caught with pot may soon have a hefty minimum fine in the Gem State. House Bill 606 is the latest effort by…
Continue Reading Parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie reach a settlement in emotional distress lawsuit, attorney says
The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a settlement in a lawsuit, an attorney for the Laundries said, after Petito’s…
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Yost-Ashcroft Family Exploration Center coming to Marshall Public Library
The Yost-Ashcroft Family Exploration Center will officially open its doors here at the Marshall Public Library on March…
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D91’s amended budget is nearly $11 million more than original budget
“The school board and the district are both more aware and more familiar with the budget, what’s been allocated where, and know how to watch it and…
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Idaho Falls police are excited to have “all departments under one roof” as building continues for new headquarters
The new Idaho Falls Police Station is getting closer to being finished. While the outer building is done, there’s still work left to do…
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WYDOT seeks input on improvements to WYO 22 corridor
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be hosting two public meetings to share their progress on the environmental analysis and design…
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Teton River Temple groundbreaking set for June 1
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River…
Continue Reading Popular parent blogger Ruby Franke sentenced to consecutive prison terms for 4 counts of aggravated child abuse
By Laura Studley, CNN (CNN) — Ruby Franke, a mother and popular web personality who pleaded guilty last year to four counts of aggravated child…
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Murder trial finally begins for Brad Compher accused of killing Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago
Jury selection is underway in Bannock County for a Pocatello man accused of murdering Nori Jones in…
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