Statehouse Christmas tree to be cut Nov. 20
The official Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree will be cut on Nov. 20 from in front of the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) building at 650 W State Street in…
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3 things to know this morning – November 13, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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First ever Ukrainian Festival celebrates Ukrainian culture and sends supplies to the war front
The war in Ukraine has been raging since February 2022. Nearly two years later, people are still wanting to help out the war efforts and send any aid…
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Bannock County Humane Society holds fundraiser
A fundraiser in Pocatello helped our feline friends find a new home. The Bannock County humane society held a potato bar fundraiser, to help take…
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Pellet stove causes fire in Rigby home
The Central Fire district in Rigby says a fire caused damage to a home near 44-hundred east and 318…
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Idaho ski areas feeling the stoke as 2023-24 season looms
Winter 2023-24 promises to deliver another great ski and snowboard season in Idaho, with ski areas throughout the state making plenty of…
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Concessionaire selected for Bridger-Teton National Forest campgrounds, Granite Hot Springs
Their new permit will begin May 1,…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Georgetown
Written comments will be accepted through Dec. 8, 2023, at 5…
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“Walking in the Footsteps of a Soldier”
“Their service is not forgotten. And as long as I’m here (at the school), we’re going to keep doing this because it’s important. And we as a society,…
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Women in the transportation and trades featured in Apprenticeship Idaho webinar Nov. 16
Those interested in exploring a career in transportation and trades can learn about how apprenticeships can help “earn while you learn” in a free…
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11th annual Salute to Veterans
The Idaho Farm Bureau held the 11th annual Salute to Veterans…
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Veteran mental health support is critical
As Americans celebrate our veterans, many say it’s not to only a time to say thank you but to end the stigma around the discussion of mental health…
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Teton Pass scheduled closure Nov. 13
This closure is expected to last two hours.…
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AAA tips to get ready for rainy and chilly road conditions
With freezing temperatures back in the forecast across the Gem State, AAA is reminding drivers to prepare for the wet and frosty weather…
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Simple way to show appreciation for veterans: say thank you
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces are being honored in various ways across the state this…
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Chad Daybell’s attorney asks judge to throw out death penalty in murder case
There is new information in the Chad Daybell…
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Sublette antelope migration corridor moving toward next steps
The deadline to submit comment is Jan. 5,…
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Portneuf Medical Center earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Portneuf Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog…
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Farm Bureau gives $36K to elevate community programs in southeast Idaho
At a company wide event on Thursday, the employees of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. of Idaho presented a ceremonial check in the amount of…
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Sign up for newsletter on appellate opinions
Members of the public interested in opinions of the Idaho Supreme Court can now receive email notifications when those opinions are…
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Idaho Falls City Attorney to retire, new chief legal counsel announced
Longtime City of Idaho Falls attorney Randy Fife has announced his…
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Sand, gravel and basalt auction nets half a million for Idaho’s schools
Idaho Public Schools earned more than a half a million dollars from competitive bidding on a sand, gravel and basalt lease in southwest Ada County.…
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Rigby FFA excels at the National FFA Convention
Rigby FFA members joined more than 70,000 participants at the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN at the beginning of the month.…
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“Food for Fines” all month long at Marshall Public Library
All month long, the Marshall Public Library will be accepting a different type of currency for overdue…
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National Adoption Day event on Nov. 17 to offer information about adoption
The 6th Judicial District is hosting a National Adopt Day Celebration that will offer information about…
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Blackfoot man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of child
A 25-year-old Blackfoot man has been booked into the Bingham County Jail.…
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3 things to do this weekend – November 10, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Lawmakers remember Christopher Tapp’s work and legacy
Two eastern Idaho Legislators talk about how they helped create the Wrongful Conviction Act after Chris Tapp’s exoneration.…
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Parcel of land in Jackson sparks heated community debate
There is an interesting debate going on in Jackson Thursday…
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Idaho Falls looks to revitalize northwest corner of Yellowstone Highway and Lincoln Road
The City of Idaho Falls is looking to revitalize one commercial area that is slowly losing more…
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Idaho gas prices drop another 7 cents
Idaho gas prices took another step in the right direction this week.…
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Cody and Dan Hawkins face each other for the first time in the Hawkins Bowl Saturday
A story of a father and a son with an unbreakable bond through football adds another chapter Saturday at Holt Arena, when Idaho State Head Coach Cody…
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Customer hearing scheduled on water utility’s application to change rates
A customer hearing will be held in Idaho Falls on Nov. 27 to take testimony on an application from Falls Water Company to change the rates it charges…
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Water Quality Master Plan draft to be presented next week
The presentation is set Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.…
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Vaping prevention program shared with Idaho students
Representatives from CATCH My Breath, an evidence-based vaping prevention program, are visiting schools in eastern Idaho this…
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Public invited to provide input on intersection improvements to US-26/ 45th Ave. & 55th Ave.
The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, for the community to learn more, ask questions and provide…
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Veterans Day events and freebies
Below are events and freebies in honor of Veterans…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023
Yellowstone National Park hosted 299,127 recreation visits in October…
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Temporary changes to Leadore Ranger District office hours
The Leadore Ranger District Office is currently short…
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Teton County to upgrade and test outdoor warning sirens
Expect to hear the sirens going off periodically during daylight hours Nov. 13 to Nov. 17 as technicians install and test the new…
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Part of SH-48 in Rigby to close for utility installation
Due to a utility installation, State Highway 48 between South Clark Street and U.S. Highway 20 Business Loop will be closed starting…
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New film tracks animal migrations in and out of Grand Teton
A new wildlife documentary chronicling the large mammal migrations of Grand Teton National Park was released online this week, showing how the park…
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RFP released for Future Affordable Workforce Housing at 90 Virginian Lane
Proposals are required to provide at least 150 permanently deed restricted homes for the local…
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ISDA announces 2024 Specialty Crop Grant application
The new deadline for submitting all application materials is Thursday, Feb. 1,…
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Police identify deceased in fatal crash
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of those killed in a fatal crash…
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Police search for runaway juvenile
If you see Christopher, or know of his whereabouts, contact the Chubbuck Police Department Communications Center at (208)…
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Small reactor power project comes to halt
A project to build small nuclear reactors at Idaho National Laboratory is coming to a…
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Salvation Army sees high demand for Thanksgiving meals
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Salvation Army in Idaho Falls is seeing high demand for Thanksgiving…
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Office of Highway Safety offers grant training for Idaho communities
Looking for ways to improve traffic safety in your community?…
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Mule deer taken in Hunting Unit 32A tests positive for chronic wasting disease
This the first CWD outside Unit 14 and the first of the fall 2023 hunting…
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District 60 reacts to failed bond
Shelley Joint School District 60 is now trying to find other solutions to address the growth in their district after their proposed $67.8 million…
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Close school board race leads one candidate to call for recount
If you’re looking for a reason as to why every vote counts, take a look at the results for the Idaho Falls School District 91 School Board seat 4…
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A tribute to our Veterans held on Wednesday
Firth High School will be presenting their tribute to the Veterans of the United States of America on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. It will honor…
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Abandoned Pocatello trail back in use
A trail that was abandoned more than a decade ago is ready and waiting for you to use…
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Pay It Forward: Socks for Seniors
This program is way to remember our beloved seniors during the…
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City Creek area gates close to motorized access slated Nov. 15
City Creek area gates will close for the season to motorized access Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the end of the…
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Christmas tree permits are available for purchase
The Forest sold 7,957 permits, in which 2,696 were from online…
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Family of Christopher Tapp speaks out
The family of Christopher Tapp spoke to Local News 8 Tuesday following Tapp’s unexpected death…
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Idaho Falls Greenbelt Christmas Light Parade
The Idaho Falls Riverwalk will twinkle at the first-ever UTV Holiday Light Parade on Friday, Dec.…
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Shelley School District $67.8 million bond fails
Voters living in the Shelley Joint School District 60 boundary decided the district will not get a new high…
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Pocatello City Council seats filled
Pocatello City Council seats 1, 2 and 3 are now…
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Larsen, Radford fill Idaho Falls City Council seats
Kirk Larsen and John Radford won the Idaho Falls City Council seats…
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Rexburg Mayor Merrill gets re-elected
Incumbent Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill was re-elected Tuesday.…
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PCSD 25 school bond fails to reach supermajority approval
55.92% voted in favor of the bond while 44.08% voted against the bond.…
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Hearing continued for Swainston
A court hearing for a woman and her son will have to…
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Road repairs on US 20 toward Arco
This project is expected to last approximately two…
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Concessioners selected for guided mountain climbing, climbing instruction and ski mountaineering
The National Park Service has selected two companies to provide guided mountain climbing, climbing instruction and ski mountaineering within Grand…
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Gordon appoints new director of State Construction Department
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Del McOmie as Director of the Wyoming State Construction Department.…
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Fishing dock to be replaced at Kid’s Creek Pond
Area remains open, but users asked to respect temporary closure near…
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Big rainbow trout stocked in several southeast Idaho fisheries
The donated fish range in size from four to nine…
Continue Reading Christopher Tapp, who spent 20 years behind bars for wrongful conviction, dies
Christopher Tapp, a local man who spent more than 20 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction, is…
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D91 buildings can be used for political caucuses
Idaho Falls School District 91 announced after consultation with legal counsel, it will share its school buildings with political caucus…
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Crews clean up fuel spilled after vehicle collision
The Idaho Falls Fire Department asks you to avoid the 4000 block of Lincoln Road as firefighters work to clean up fuel spilled after a vehicle…
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Power County election precinct change
Due to an issue at the Extension Office, voting for Power County Precinct 3 has been relocated to the William Thomas Middle School…
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Shop with a Cop fundraiser at Pocatello Texas Roadhouse
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Pocatello Texas Roadhouse to raise money for our annual Shop with a Cop…
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Gov. Little appoints District Judge Cynthia Meyer to the Idaho Supreme Court
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of District Judge Cynthia Meyer to the Idaho Supreme Court…
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New bridge to open at Chubbuck exit
The Idaho Transportation Department will open the new bridge on westbound Interstate 86 near Exit 61 for Chubbuck Tuesday.…
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Stay safe on Idaho’s snowy roads: ITD’s winter driving tips
Are you “Idaho Ready” for winter driving?…
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Idaho State kicks off basketball season at Mountain America Center
The Idaho State men’s basketball team will kick off the start of their regular season on Monday with a matchup with Warner Pacific at 6…
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Temporary closure of South Park Boat Ramp
Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation will be closing the access road to the South Park Boat Ramp on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, to perform tree…
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County Election Offices all across our region are preparing for election day. As city council and mayor races will be decided on November 7.…
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Idaho State University will host “Idaho After Graduation” on Wednesday
“Idaho After Graduation” that offers attendees information about college programs, career technical training, military service opportunities, and…
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Eastern Idaho seeing growth in a variety of industries
Eastern Idaho is continuing to grow, as more and more people are moving into the Gem State. The massive influx of people moving into the state has…
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Fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 25
Idaho State Police are investigating a fatality crash which occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, November 4, 2023, on State Highway 25…
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Veteran’s Day Parade reminds us of the sacrifice of all who serve
After an 80-year hiatus the Bannock County Veteran’s Day parade returned for its second year of being back. The parade reminds all of us, that not…
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Tips for a hotter, safer fire with less smoke
Here are some tips for burning the Right Wood, the Right Way, in the Right Appliance for a hotter fire with less smoke and…
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Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officers
Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation…
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U of I study finds moderate cattle grazing has no effect on sage grouse nest success
Sage grouse and cows can coexist on the same land without declines in greater sage grouse nest success or insect abundance, according to a 10-year…
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Experience the magic of “Scrooge’s Christmas: A Theatrical Ballet” this holiday season
In the spirit of giving, a generous portion of this year’s proceeds from “Scrooge’s Christmas” will be donated to the Maria Neumann Memorial…
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WDE launch guidance for Establishing or Modifying Library Material Policy
School districts can utilize this meaningful guidance to evaluate or implement their own policies to best serve their communities, through local…
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Rocky Mountain Power asks customers to Lend a Hand this winter
Helping struggling families stay warm and safe just got easier.…
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Reward offered for information on 2 bull elk killed, left for waste
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Fish & Game is seeking your help in finding those responsible for killing two bull elk in the Narrows area.…
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Roadblock to Republican caucus – this time in Bonneville County
The upcoming Idaho Republican presidential nominee caucus has run into a roadblock – at least in Idaho Falls.…
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Bingham County Republicans vs Idaho GOP: Timeline of events
The Bingham County Republican leaders have entered court appointed depositions as a judge will now decide the merits and outcome of the…
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Lieutenant governor visits Idaho Falls High School
Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke stopped in Idaho Falls…
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