“Swatting” Call: False hostage report prompts major police response in Rexburg
A prank 911 call led to a significant police response in a Rexburg neighborhood this afternoon. According to Rexburg Police, its officers were…
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Rexburg’s Meals on Wheels Needs You: Volunteer drivers urgently needed
The Madison County Meals on Wheels program is in urgent need of volunteer drivers to help serve 80 to 100 people a week. To meet this growing demand,…
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Museum of Clean to host first festival celebrating all things potato
The Museum of Clean, in partnership with Simplot and other local sponsors, will host the first ‘Pocatello Potato Festival’ on Saturday, August…
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Willow Creek Fire: Crews battling 15-acre wildfire in the Bridger-Teton National Forest
Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers and their partners are actively working to suppress a 15-acre wildfire burning southwest of the town of Smoot,…
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Colorado Coroner accused of hiding bodies in secret room at his privately-owned funeral home
According to records by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Brian Cotter’s funeral home was due for an inspection on Wednesday.…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciation lunch attended by hundreds
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Appreciation BBQ lunch on Friday to thank the hundreds of area businesses that make up…
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Bannock County veterans inch closer to donation goal needed for renovations to historic Memorial Building
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is asking people to help them make the final push to reach their donation goal for repairs to the…
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Late-night fire destroys Teton County home
A family has lost “all their belongings” after a fire destroyed their home on the 10000 block of Colter’s Run Trail, east of Victor, late last…
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Three men in East Idaho arrested for child exploitation charges
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit have arrested three…
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Measles cases remind Idahoans to be up to date with vaccinations
Immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time, so even adults need to stay up to date on their…
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Annual Greek Festival returns to Pocatello Saturday, August 23
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its popular Greek Festival on Saturday, August 23.
The event is a…
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Heads Up, Rexburg! City phone lines may be down for upgrades next week
Starting Monday, August 28, at 7:30 AM, the City of Rexburg will begin a major upgrade to its phone system. This important project will continue…
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Idaho Supreme Court overturns lower court ruling in Pocatello land dispute
The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Pocatello family trust in a long-running land dispute. 2 trusts from the Rupp family sued the city of…
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Create a healthy back to school routine
Summer can be a lawless time for the kids; staying up late, sleeping in and raiding the pantry, which can really throw off a good…
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FBI conducts search at Trump critic John Bolton’s home and office as part of resumed national security investigation
CNN By Evan Perez, Kristen Holmes, Michael Callahan, Shania Shelton, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The FBI conducted a court-authorized search…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor faces funding gap compared to public defenders
Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — In Bonneville County, Idaho, Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal reports that his office is struggling with limited funding…
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College of Eastern Idaho to unveil Future Tech Building in partnership with BEA and Frontier Credit Union
Today, August 21, the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is taking a major step forward in workforce development and STEM education.
At noon, in…
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Wildfire smoke pushes air quality to moderate, Here’s how to stay safe
Wildfires burning in the central mountains are impacting air quality in the region. Today, the air quality in most of southeastern Idaho is expected…
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Local health officials urging people to get vaccinated after more reports of measles in Idaho
“Measles is a pretty significant illness. It’s maybe not quite as deadly as Ebola or anything like that; the risk from measles comes from how…
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Taunted in Prison? Confessed killer Bryan Kohberger requests transfer, alleging sexual harassment
In yet another example of his struggles to adjust to prison life, convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger is seeking a transfer from his current prison…
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Report of active shooter at Villanova University a ‘cruel hoax,’ university president says
By Cindy Von Quednow, Michael Callahan, CNN (CNN) — A “cruel hoax” sent Villanova University students sheltering into place on the first…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office honors deputies and citizens for excellence and service
Last week, Bonneville County Sheriff Samuel Hulse and the BCSO Team presented several awards and recognitions during two formal awards night events.…
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ISU’s School of Nursing using grant to expand education on opioid addiction treatment
Idaho State University’s School of Nursing recently received a $900,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
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Police issue scam warning after “quick thinking” bank staff save customer from falling victim
The Shelley Police Department is urging residents to be cautious online after a recent scam targeted a local financial institution’s customer. The…
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BLM invites public to wild horse adoption event at Eastern Idaho State Fair
he Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a wild horse adoption event at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, 97 Park St., in Blackfoot on Aug. 30…
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Fatal crash claims life of St. Louis motorcyclist on I-84
The Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal collision that claimed the life of a Missouri man early this morning on Interstate 84.
The crash…
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Trump no longer expected to sign executive order to punish those who burn American flags
President Donald Trump is no longer expected to sign an executive order on Thursday that would direct the Justice Department to try to bring charges…
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Name released for man killed in Idaho Falls officer-involved shooting
An Idaho Falls man is dead after a disturbance call escalated into an exchange of gunfire with police late last night. The incident, which began on…
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Erik Menendez denied parole after yearslong fight for release. His brother has yet to receive a decision
CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Matthew Friedman, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A California parole board has denied parole for Erik Menendez, who was…
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West Fork Fire Update: Blaze spreads to 650 acres, Crews building containment lines
The West Fork Fire, burning in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, has grown to over 650 acres and is spreading north toward Lightning Lake. The…
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Walmart is becoming America’s tariff security blanket
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Walmart is getting hit by tariffs, like every other business in America. But customers are still…
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Pocatello’s Women’s Marketplace and Fashion’s Night Out: A Celebration of Local Business
The community is invited to a special evening this Friday to celebrate and support local women in business at the annual ‘Women’s Marketplace and…
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Wednesday morning microburst causes property damage to Ammon neighborhood
A passing morning thunderstorm caused property damage in an Ammon neighborhood on Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms early Wednesday were seen…
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West Fork Fire near West Yellowstone grows to 300 acres
Fire crews in Montana are responding to an active vegetation fire northwest of West Yellowstone and Hebgen Lake. The fire has been dubbed the West…
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ISU’s KISU radio station making programming changes to survive fallout from federal funding cuts
Managers of Idaho State University’s KISU public radio station say they have already started to pull back on programming and staff hours to keep the…
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Utah County norovirus outbreak potentially caused by frozen oysters from South Korea
Utah health officials are investigating a norovirus outbreak in Utah County connected to frozen half-shell oysters from South Korea.
In July, the…
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Bonneville County Budget Debate: Prosecutor warns of “Tipping of the Scales,” Commissioners explain revenue limits
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal is sounding the alarm over the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2026, warning that a lack of…
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Judge rejects Trump administration request to release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury documents
By Kara Scannell, Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge said he would not unseal grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the investigation…
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Man shot by police after trying to steal 4-wheeler is identified
A late-night shooting in Bingham County on Tuesday left a homeowner injured and another dead after an attempted theft. The suspect’s name has not yet…
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New evidence shows Travis Decker is the only suspect in his daughters’ killings, sheriff’s office says
As authorities continue their search for Travis Decker, the Washington state man accused of suffocating his three daughters to death, investigators…
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‘Adopt A Classroom:’ Dora Erickson Elementary classrooms get a boost from Wackerli Subaru
“Subaru and AdoptAClassroom.org have been doing this for a number of years. Now we’re looking at somewhere around 950,000 students that have been…
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Summer draws to a close in Jefferson County
With school starting back up in just a few days, many parents are taking the kids out of the house and into the water for one last splash before they…
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“Celebrating Youth” Madison County kicks off school year with fun in the sun
School may be back in session for many, but that doesn’t mean summer is done. Madison County students are spending the day with some fun in the…
Continue Reading Bryan Kohberger described as creepy, domineering by college peers in months before Idaho killings, newly released files show
In the days and weeks after Bryan Kohberger was arrested in connection with the brutal killings of four undergrads at the University of Idaho,…
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Water Shut Off: McCammon Water Main project begins Tuesday, August 19
Starting Tuesday, August 19, at 7 a.m., the city of McCammon will begin a vital upgrade to the city’s water system. To ensure safe and sanitary…
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Idaho leaders and farmers brainstorm water storage solutions
“(We’re) trying to look at all the different options for additional storage. There’s there’s options up and down the river,” Aaron Dalling, Executive…
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Gabriel Perkins sentenced to 40 years in prison for death of Idaho Falls man
One of the men charged in the February 2024 shooting at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls has been sentenced for voluntary…
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Lori Vallow Daybell back in Idaho prison
Lori Vallow Daybell is back in Idaho, where she will spend the rest of her life behind bars. …
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Fremont County fire crews battling blaze near Harriman
Fire crews are responding to an active fire off North Hatchery Butte Road, east of Harriman in Fremont County. According to the Fremont County…
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Bannock County releases proposed budget for 2026, asks for public input
Bannock County has released their draft budget for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year, which could see lower taxes for residents; county commissioners are…
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Firefighters actively suppressing Game Creek Fire near Jackson
Crews with the Bridger-Teton National Forest are actively working to suppress the Game Creek Fire, located between Jackson and Hoback, Wyoming. The…
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House panel to make Epstein files public after redactions to protect victim identities
By Ted Barrett, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform intends to make public some files it…
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‘Splash Day for the Dogs’ returns to McCowin Park Saturday August 23
The City of Ammon is inviting your four-legged friends to make a splash before the end of summer. The ‘Splash Day for the Dogs’ returns to the Ammon…
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Diane Shober Awarded 2025 State Tourism Director of the Year
“Diane’s decades-long commitment to travel shows her passion for the state of Wyoming and the entire industry,” said Geoff Freeman, President…
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GED Program scams on the rise
Local leaders warn of the rise of GED scams.…
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Registration opens for city and county races
Those that want to run for local electable positions that open this year like city council or mayor, can officially register at their respective city…
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Tremonton Garland Police mourn two officers killed in the line of duty, suspected shooter identified
The Tremonton Garland Police Department has announced a solemn procession to honor Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, who were killed in…
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Sand Creek Fire reaches full containment, Crews begin mopping up hot spots
Fire crews have made “significant” progress on the 851-acre Sand Creek Fire, located eight miles west of Ashton. The fire, which was started by a…
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‘Sensory Safari’ exhibit brings the jungle to American Falls District Library
The American Falls district library is playing host to a jungle’s worth of wild animals. The ‘Sensory Safari’ is making its way around southeast…
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Take the Reins: Texas Roadhouse hosts fundraiser for Bridle Up Hope tonight
Tonight, Texas Roadhouse in Pocatello is partnering with Bridle Up Hope to raise money for a great cause. From now until 10 p.m., 10% of all dinner…
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Crews battle small wildfire near Palisades Reservoir
A small wildfire, sparked by a lightning strike, is burning near Palisades Reservoir, having consumed about a quarter of an acre. Fire crews from…
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Fire Update: Horn Fire 50% contained at 2800 acres
The Horn Fire near Highway 87 at the Idaho-Montana border is now 50% contained at 2800 acres. The evacuation warning for people in Madison County,…
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Two officers killed, deputy and K9 injured responding to domestic disturbance in Tremonton
Two police officers were killed in a shooting Sunday night in Tremonton, Utah. A Sheriff’s deputy and a K9 were also injured in the…
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Wyoming Health and National Park Officials contact hundreds after potential rabies exposure
Grand Teton National Park officials and health authorities are working to contact hundreds of visitors who may have been exposed to rabies from a bat…
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ISP releases records from Unviersity of Idaho Murders investigation
Idaho State Police (ISP) has launched a new webpage for the public to access records related to the 2022 Moscow homicide investigation. This action…
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D-91 budget negotiations recap
With a new school year upon us, D-91 and the teachers union are expected to resume their negotiations and try to come to a new…
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Car Crash in Fort Hall Leaves One Man Dead
Two other passengers are in critical condition, but are stable at this…
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Rigby crash ignites fire after driver misses curve
A driver was trapped in his car with powerlines around him after he didn’t make a curve on a street in Rigby.…
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IDOC seeks Boise reentry center walkaway
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for an East Boise Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from the facility.
Jancee…
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Many heartbroken over closure of Bingham Academy, a haven for students with disabilities
It has been a very emotional past few days for parents and students enrolled at Bingham Academy High School in…
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Fremont Sheriff issues evacuation order for those near the Sand Creek Fire
Fire crews are working to put out a brush fire east of Ashton in the Arcadia area of Fremont County.…
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Viral allegedly leaked Bryan Kohberger prison videos spark IDOC investigation
The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is investigating several videos that appear to show convicted killer Bryan Kohberger inside a prison cell.…
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Charity organization’s statewide tour stops in Pocatello to present grant to local nonprofit
“In Idaho, we rely a lot upon our nonprofit organizations to make their communities run and to take care of people’s needs and to make Idaho a better…
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Pocatello pharmacy celebrates milestone anniversary with community barbecue
Pocatello’s Maag Prescription and Medical Supply hosted a community barbecue celebrating 75 years of business on Friday.
“The community is what…
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Annual Portneuf River Cleanup scheduled for Saturday
Pocatello’s ‘Portneuf River Vision’ group is hosting its annual cleanup event on Saturday, August 16.
Volunteers are invited to help clean trash and…
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Gov. Little signs executive order to further streamline government, support public schools
Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-05 today, “The Idaho Act,” creating even more efficiencies in state government to balance the budget…
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Rigby named “JustServe City,” Honoring commitment to volunteerism
Rigby, Idaho, has officially been recognized as a JustServe City, a designation that formalizes the community’s commitment to volunteerism. The…
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Pocatello’s annual ‘Parade of Homes’ kicks off
Pocatello’s annual Parade of Homes is happening this weekend. The event allows builders in the area to showcase homes they have built to the public.…
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Idaho records first West Nile virus death of the year in Twin Falls county
Idaho’s first reported death caused by West Nile virus this year was identified in a Twin Falls County resident over the age of 65. West Nile virus…
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Passing the Torch: Wall of Warmth Returns for its 8th year, Puts out a call for a new leader
The Wall of Warmth, a community project dedicated to providing winter clothing for Idahoans, is returning for its eighth and final year under founder…
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You’re Invited: Reed’s Dairy celebrates Alan Reed’s 70th birthday with free ice cream while supplies last
Come celebrate a major milestone with a beloved Idaho Falls family-owned business! Reed’s Dairy is honoring Alan Reed on his 70th birthday by serving…
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Facebook Scam steals thousands from rancher’s customers, How law enforcement is fighting back
It’s a warning for all of us on social media. An eastern Idaho rancher says scammers stole his identity — and it cost his friends and…
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Evacuation order lifted for residents near Horn Fire in Montana
The Horn Fire, burning along Montana State Highway 87, has grown to an estimated 2,150 acres, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for several areas…
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Culver’s is serving up a taste of kindness to help fund local camp for kids with cancer
People who ordered meals at the Culver’s restaurant in Idaho Falls not only had a chance to eat, but also did a little good by doing so. The…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting, injuring police officers
Todd Brewer, the man convicted of the shootings of two Pocatello Police officers in 2022, has been sentenced to 20 years fixed, 10 years…
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Elkhorn Fire grows to 953 acres, Salmon-Challis National Forest tackles multile seasonal wildfires
The Elkhorn Fire, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has grown to approximately 953 acres. The fire is burning 33 miles northwest of…
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Utah woman charged with recording sex abuse of child and distributing it
A Murray woman has been arrested and charged Wednesday with filming herself sexually abusing a young boy and distributing the video more than 200…
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Judge denies new competency evaluation for death row inmate Ralph Menzies
Death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies will not be granted another competency hearing.
On Thursday, 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates denied the latest…
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Health officials confirm first Measles case in Eastern Idaho resident since 1991
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting a second case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Bonneville County. While last week’s confirmed case…
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Downtown Idaho Falls adjusts parking plan, Pauses app-based on-street parking
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is moving forward with a revised parking improvement plan following extensive feedback from…
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Those in shelters not surprised about Utah’s rising homeless numbers
The new report showing homelessness had increased by 18% in Utah came as no surprise to those at the Switchpoint Overflow Homeless Shelter in West…
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Kuna inmates taunt convicted killer Bryan Kohberger through vents
University of Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger is reportedly making complaints to prison guards that he is facing verbal abuse and taunts from fellow…
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Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of Madison County man
A 49-year-old Madison County man has died following a fatal motorcycle crash on 160th E. near Old Ririe Highway. The rider, identified as Jeremy Paul…
Continue Reading Horn Fire: State Highway 87 reopened as crews battle blaze near state border
Crews in Madison County, Montana, are actively combating the Horn Fire, a 30-acre brush fire burning along the Idaho/Montana border. According to the…
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North Ogden wildfire grows to 745 acres, Evacuations remain in place
The 745-acre Willard Peak Fire continues to threaten homes and has forced evacuations in North Ogden, Utah. The fire started around 3 p.m. Wednesday…
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Bonneville School District 93 opens new Transportation Center
Bonneville School District 93 celebrated the opening of its new Transportation…
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Bus stop-arm violations are up, Madison school district urges drivers to pay attention
“We just want the general public to be aware that the school buses are going to be out on the roads delivering our students, and our goal is to get…
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Rigby man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography
Caleb Sickinger, 45, of Rigby, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott…
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“Use Your Teacher Voice”: D91 educators rally amid contract dispute
Teachers lined the sidewalks outside of the Idaho Falls school district office this afternoon to bring attention to the ongoing negotiations over…
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Sheriff’s Deputies investigate a string of thefts in Idaho Falls, Ammon, and Swan Valley
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a rash of recent thefts reportedly targeting storage units, vehicles, and small…
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