Wind project would double Idaho’s turbine energy output
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposed energy project in south-central Idaho would more than double the amount of wind…
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Teton County, Wyo. changes COVID-19 risk level system to align with CDC, now in high risk level
To provide clarity and reduce confusion in the community, Teton County Health Department is adjusting its COVID-19 Risk Level Metrics to align with…
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Track your tax rebate
Idahoans who qualify for a one-time tax rebate in 2021 can now track their payment…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm
A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 27 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm, Acting…
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Humphreys calls on governor to place moratorium on refugee resettlement
A Republican candidate for governor is calling on Governor Brad Little to put a moratorium in place on refugee resettlement until the housing needs…
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D.L. Evans Bank announces Rigby branch promotion
John V. Evans Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of D.L. Evans Bank announced the promotion of Danna Beckman to Vice President Branch Manager…
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Last Live United concert canceled due to COVID-19
United Way announced the concert set for Thursday, August 19 has been canceled due to COVID-19.…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for east Idaho counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
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Tautphaus Park Funland restoration underway, kickoff event set Saturday
The City of Idaho Falls is in the process of restoring its historic Funland in Tautphaus Park, and you are invited to a free kickoff…
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Tourists are flocking to Yellowstone and Island Park
The roads are packed. The hotels and campgrounds are full and outdoor guides.…
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Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for southeast Idaho
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Rexburg hosts Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Rexburg on August…
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Wyoming pot signature effort to begin in early September
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Marijuana advocates in Wyoming plan to begin circulating petitions in September for two…
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Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series Champions
The Idaho Falls Bandits are back-to-back American Legion World Series…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,217 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 22 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,217 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths Wednesday.…
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More tourists create need for more first responders in Island Park
Tourism to the Island Park area has grown exponentially since the coronavirus pandemic. Local authorities say this year has been the biggest year…
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Bridge at Phelps Lake closed for replacement
The Phelps Lake outlet bridge will be closed for replacement beginning the evening of Wednesday.…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Idaho 2021 ISAT scores show small decline
The latest statewide results for the Idaho Standards Achievement Test show a small decline in students’ proficiency in English Language Arts and…
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Rain showers bring big changes Wednesday morning
After lots of isolated showers earlier in the week, the main rain event came forth last night. Rain showers blanketed Eastern Idaho overnight and…
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Sockeye salmon viewable at nature center in Boise
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says 15 live adult sockeye salmon have been released at its nature center in Boise. The…
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Record Yellowstone tourism but timed entry plan not imminent
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone’s superintendent says the national park won’t implement a timed-entry system at…
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Huckleberry secrets revealed
Ron Patterson with the Idaho State University Agricultural Extension office to show us some tips to finding the berries and others to avoid.…
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Rates of Covid-19 hospitalizations for children and adults under 50 reach their highest levels yet, CDC data shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The pace of Covid-19 hospitalizations is surging across the US, with the rates for children and adults under 50 hitting…
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Pocatello High School to get new stadium through $1 million partnership with Lookout Credit Union
In a press release Tuesday night, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced Pocatello High School is getting a new stadium through a $1 million…
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Idaho warns of COVID patient surge, hospitals ‘overwhelmed’
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Hospitals are reporting record numbers of COVID-19 patients on ventilators and public health…
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PCSD25 recommends masks but leaves the decision optional
School districts across the area are deciding on whether to require masks in…
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Idaho health officials predict ‘grim’ outlooks as COVID-19 numbers, hospitalizations surge
State health officials say the biggest tool to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to increase vaccination rates. That is the message from the Idaho…
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“Take a Stand Now” sends letter to Boise hospitals, state leaders
A group is sending a cease-and-desist letter to the CEOs of St. Al’s, St. Luke’s and Primary Health as well as Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 904 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 904 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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Climber missing near Wyoming’s highest mountain found dead
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) — A climber missing in the area of Wyoming’s highest mountain has been found dead. Forty-one-year-old Thor Hallingbye, of…
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Lawsuit: Mixup keeps family at gunpoint near Yellowstone
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Missouri family alleges in a federal lawsuit that Yellowstone National Park rangers and…
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WDH says some residents should consider third COVID-19 vaccine dose
A third vaccine dose is now being recommended for a limited group of Wyoming residents with certain medical conditions, according to the Wyoming…
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Bikes & Brews set Saturday
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is welcoming back Bikes & Brews, a family–friendly brewfest and fundraiser featuring mountain biking, beer…
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123 Idaho schools to receive fresh fruit and vegetable grants
Students at 123 schools across Idaho will receive free fresh fruit and vegetables during the coming school year thanks to state-administered grants…
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Ammon Bundy campaigns in Idaho Falls
Gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy made a campaign stop in Idaho Falls Monday…
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Air pollution forecast and caution extended
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impact, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an…
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1 killed in Madison County crash
A man is dead after a crash Monday afternoon in Madison…
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Multiple people hospitalized after 2 crashes on I-15
Idaho State Police report multiple people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on I-15, northbound at milepost 73, in Chubbuck…
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Man dies after falling off sky ride at Lagoon
A 32-year-old man who was seen hanging from a ride at Lagoon Amusement Park has…
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Wyoming governor: No mask mandate, COVID vaccine requirement
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s governor says the state will not return to a statewide mask order or require…
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ISU announces 2 year scholarship campaign for students
Idaho State University is launching a two-year “Leave Your Legacy. Start Theirs.” Scholarship Campaign that will conclude in fall 2023.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,357 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,357 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths over the weekend.…
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Museum of Idaho to host fundraising Gala Friday
The Museum of Idaho will give people a chance to dress up and dance this Friday evening, Aug. 20.…
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Free, virtual Alzheimer’s educational conference Tuesday
If you have a family member with Alzheimer’s, it can be challenging to know what help is available to…
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National Park Service implements national mask requirement
The National Park Service (NPS) is immediately requiring visitors, employees and contractors to wear a mask inside all NPS buildings and in…
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Montana girl still missing, AMBER ALERT canceled
Police in Montana have canceled an AMBER Alert after being in contact with the non-custodial mother who they thought took the…
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Holt Arena to undergo major renovation project
Idaho State University’s Holt Arena will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation to upgrade the facility and improve the fan experience.…
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Idaho gas prices held steady this week
Idaho drivers saw little or no change at the pumps this…
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Grand Teton has record visitation in July
Grand Teton National Park statistics show July 2021 had the highest number of recreation visits on record for any single month in park history.…
Continue Reading Bridging the gap: Idaho Community Foundation funds educational innovation and needs
The Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) granted more than $350,000 to educational programs throughout Idaho this summer to support preschool programs,…
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Idaho Hometown Hero Medalist and Gala Celebration until 2022 postponed due to COVID-19
In lieu of recent increases in COVID-19 strains and the area’s low vaccination rate, the JRM Foundation has decided to postpone its annual Idaho…
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Pocatello candidate filing period opens August 23
If you would like to run for office in the Gate City, you can officially pick up your candidacy forms this…
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Idaho State’s Fall Address scheduled for Monday
Idaho State University is holding its annual Fall Address on Monday to provide institutional updates to faculty and staff.…
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DEQ extends air pollution forecast and caution for southeast, east Idaho
Based on current and forecasted air quality conditions and wildfire smoke impacts, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended…
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Judge Winmill takes senior status, replacement not nominated
After 26 years of service to the United States District Court, and a total of 34 years as a judge in both the federal and state court systems, Judge…
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Trespasser electrocuted at Idaho Falls Power plant
Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department were dispatched to Idaho Falls Power for a report of an adult male who was trespassing…
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Idaho DEQ warns of dangerous air quality conditions
We have many areas currently under unhealthy air quality conditions including the Salmon/Challis National Forest and the Snake River Plain from Idaho…
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Pioneer family celebrates 151 Years in Idaho with guided tours
On Sunday, the descendants of Nels and Emma Just are celebrating the anniversary year of the Justs moving into the Blackfoot River Valley with an…
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City hosts 2021 Chubbuck Days Celebration
On Saturday, the City of Chubbuck hosted its annual festival at Cotant Park as part of their Chubbuck Days…
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Hot Jackson Hole housing market putting renters in a bind
By EVAN ROBINSON-JOHNSON Jackson Hole News&Guide JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A hot housing market is putting the squeeze on Jackson Hole renters more…
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Crash near Shelley sends two to hospital
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- An accident Friday evening north of Shelley sent two people to the hospital, according to the Idaho State Police. ISP, the…
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Pocatello hosts first annual Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Fair
On Saturday, The Idaho State Police, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Idaho Transportation Department, the Bureau of Land Management, and…
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Portneuf River gets a refresh
The Portneuf River is set to get its annual bath this weekend.…
Continue Reading Madison County saw the most growth in Idaho according to US Census data
For comparison, Ada County saw the second largest growth, seeing an increase of 26% in the same time…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosts Putt Putt Tournament
On Friday, The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce held their annual Cowboys & Aliens Putt-Putt Tournament at the Outback Golf Park.…
Continue Reading No decision yet on masks in Teton County Wyo. schools
The Teton County Wyoming School District says it will wait a little while longer before it makes any decision on masks in the…
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Teton County’s Centennial Celebration Picnic postponed due to COVID-19
Due to an upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Teton County and the spread of the more contagious Delta variant, the Teton County Centennial Committee…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 780 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new death
Idaho officials reported 780 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths Friday.…
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Idaho’s budget surplus swells to $1.4 billion
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s budget surplus is up to $1.4 billion. The state Division of Financial Management on Friday says it based the…
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Driver services locations in Jackson, Thayne adjusting hours
The Driver Services office in Thayne will see an increase in services in early 2022 after some internal restructuring by the Wyoming Department of…
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Where’s the fire? Idaho Department of Lands announces new Idaho Fire Map
There is a new way to find Idaho fire names and locations online and on mobile with the new Idaho Fire…
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West Nile Virus found in Bingham County Mosquito pool
The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 5 years for trafficking LSD
A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for trafficking lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Acting U.S. Attorney…
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EPA declares outdoor burning ban for Fort Hall Reservation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 has issued a ban on all outdoor open burning on the Fort Hall Reservation effective 1…
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DEQ issues air pollution forecast and caution for east Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…
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Check court status before going in person
If you have business with an Idaho court, check ahead before you…
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Construction underway at police station in Chubbuck
Big changes are underway at the former Chubbuck City…
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Gov. Little urges Idahoans to receive COVID-19 vaccine now, announces millions for COVID-19 tests in schools
Idaho Governor Brad Little will hold a press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss the COVID-19 situation in…
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Latter-day Saints asked to mask up, get vaccinated
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked its members Thursday to help limit the spread of COVID-19 variants by wearing a mask when…
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Local journalist debuts ‘Ocean to Idaho’ film on salmon migration
An Idaho Falls outdoor journalist is debuting a new film where she follows the migration of salmon from the Pacific coast to the Idaho wilderness.…
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Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti to run for second term
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is looking for a second term in…
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Census: Meridian, Idaho, one of 10 fastest-growing US cities
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — If Idaho is feeling growing pains, newly released data from the 2020 Census illustrates why.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 751 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death Thursday.…
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Canal Trail offers a new option for outdoor enthusiasts
The Idaho Falls Canal Trail behind Linden Park Elementary is finished and open for…
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LOCAL LINKS: Jill’s Chicken Shack
A local couple has taken their midlife crisis to a whole new level by opening a southern-style chicken restaurant on Main Street in…
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Rigby FFA members named national finalists
Rigby FFA and Rigby Middle FFA have members who qualified as finalists in the National FFA Organization Agriscience Fair, Proficiency and National…
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Idaho Broadband Advisory Board announces funding awards
The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board awarded $10 million in CARES Act funding to 13 broadband projects across…
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Police still seek public’s help locating escapee
UPDATE 8/12/21: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking escapee Elias Daymon Diego-Bradley, who fled from work detail at the jail…
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Wyoming governor’s office deep cleaned after COVID-19 case
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A staff member who tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated has prompted a deep cleaning of the Wyoming…
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Simpson defends northwest salmon plan
A powerful voice isn’t backing down on the so-called Salmon…
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Duck Race kick-off event set Friday
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is kicking off the 30th annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race with pre-race activities…
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Aug. 12 declared Scott Rasmussen Day
On Thursday, Idaho State University celebrated R. Scott Rasmussen Day.…
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Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
Anika Tolman, a junior at Salmon High School, recently received this prestigious national fisheries scholarship from the American Fisheries…
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Pints for Paws fundraising event set Saturday
East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition’s 2nd annual Pints for Paws fundraising event is set to be held Saturday, August…
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Man arrested, firearm involved at City Hall Annex
A man is in police custody after a disturbance at the Idaho Falls City Hall Annex building,…
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ISU requires face coverings indoors
Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee announced Wednesday effective immediately, face coverings are required indoors for all individuals,…
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Retired Chief Deputy Ken Campbell died Saturday
Local law enforcement is remembering the life and service of an Idaho Falls…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 736 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 736 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths Wednesday.…
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STEM Action Center, AWS team up
Governor Brad Little announced Wednesday the Idaho STEM Action Center and Amazon Web
Services (AWS) are teaming…