Blackfoot High School selected for Build an Esport Lab campaign
Video games are becoming serious business at Blackfoot High School.
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Bill to make Idaho ballot measures tougher heads to governor
Legislation making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots is heading to the governor, who has hinted of a possible veto.…
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Arizona man to face DUI, drug charges in fatal crash
An Arizona man will face multiple felony driving under the influence and drug charges in a head-on crash on a Nevada highway that killed three…
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Idaho governor bans mandated COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Wednesday banning state government from requiring or issuing COVID-19 “vaccine…
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Housing shortage impacting first time buyers, renters
A cutthroat housing market is seriously impacting first time home buyers and renters in Southeast…
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Vallow/Daybell July trial vacated
Judge Steven Boyce granted a motion Wednesday to vacate Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell’s July…
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Cranes of luck at Fox Hollow Elementary
The kids in Mrs. Wyrick’s class have a wish of having a great summer with family and…
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349 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 349 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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BBB warns us of signs promising money
Signs promising money for unused diabetes test strips are showing up around Eastern…
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Reclaim Idaho prepares initiative to restore citizen rights
After the Idaho Legislature passed a bill changing the rules for citizen initiatives, Reclaim Idaho filed an initiative with the Secretary of State…
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Water year ending with tight supply
A lack of precipitation during March resulted in near to below normal snowpack across most of the state as of April 1. …
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 81 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths in the area
Local health officials reported 81 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area…
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Yellowstone outlines road projects
Yellowstone National Park has outlined plans for three major road construction projects this season. …
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Lawmaker panel advances two anti-abortion bills to Senate
A panel of Idaho lawmakers advanced two bills targeting abortion…
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Conservation Alliance outlines Northern South Park proposal
The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance is convinced it has a plan that could benefit the Gill family and open up the Northern South Park area to…
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Truck lodges under Northgate Bridge
Traffic was blocked during the lunch-hour Wednesday after a truck hauling a trailer got stuck under the Northgate Bridge near Boulevard.…
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House votes to override Idaho governor’s tax commission veto
The House on Wednesday voted to override Republican Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a bill involving the responsibilities of the chairman of the Idaho…
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Wyoming lists most common baby names
There were fewer babies born in Wyoming last year, continuing a downward trend that began several years ago. …
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Idaho convenience stores make the case for Powerball
The Idaho Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association is urging the Idaho Legislature to rethink the House State Affairs Committee’s…
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Former FBI employee sentenced for receiving bribes, tax fraud
A former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) official was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release…
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Prescribed burns begin in Jackson area Monday
The Jackson Ranger District will move forward with its Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction project beginning April 12.…
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2 dead after semi collides with minivan
Two people are dead after their car was hit by a semi truck on Tuesday. Idaho State Police says a minivan failed to yield at Rich Lane and 100 West…
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Police release update about Pocatello stabbing incident
The Pocatello Police Department released an update Tuesday about an incident Monday where three individuals were reported to have been involved in an…
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Idaho Falls man killed attempting to cross I-15
A pedestrian was killed in a crash at 7:52 a.m. Tuesday at the Sunnyside overpass, milepost 116 on Interstate 15.…
Continue Reading 346 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 346 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Legislation would double electric vehicle registration fees
An Idaho House committee on Tuesday introduced legislation that would more than double what it costs to register electric…
Continue Reading Idaho Senate passes so-called ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban
The Idaho Senate passed a bill that would outlaw nearly all abortions in the state by banning them once fetal cardiac activity can be…
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Idaho Power customers log energy savings
A new report from Idaho Power Company (IPC) shows customers helped save 196,809 megawatt hours of energy by participating in energy efficiency…
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Bill to lift Idaho smoking age from 18 to 21 fails in House
The House on Tuesday rejected legislation banning anyone under 21 from buying cigarettes or electronic smoking products in Idaho has failed in the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 147 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 4 new deaths
Local health officials reported 147 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths in the area Tuesday.…
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Bannock County looks forward to eventful summer, vaccinations pick up
After a year of cancellations, postponements, and virtual gatherings, Bannock County is looking forward to an eventful…
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Study: Drought-breaking rains more erratic, rare in US West
Rainstorms grew more erratic and droughts much longer across most of the U.S. West over the past half-century as climate change warmed the planet,…
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Information needed regarding swan shooting near Newdale
Conservation Officers are seeking information after discovering multiple dead trumpeter swans on March 27 at the intersection of 100 N. and 2750 E.…
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COVID-19 media briefing set Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MST…
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Juvenile questioned in accidental shooting incident
Idaho Falls Police are investigating an apparent accidental shooting that happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3. …
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Idaho panel OKs plan to nullify federal actions, rulings
An Idaho House panel on Tuesday approved legislation intended to give lawmakers veto power over federal government actions and federal court…
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Wyoming unemployment rate nudged up in February after drop
Wyoming’s unemployment rate ticked up in February, reversing a downward trend that tracked last year’s easing of coronavirus public health…
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Idaho to get nearly $21 million to boost vaccine uptake
Idaho will receive nearly $21 million in federal funds to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to improve access among racial and ethnic…
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Wyoming confirms 4 COVID-19 variants found in state
The Wyoming Department of Health confirms four different COVID-19 variants have been found in Wyoming over the past several months. …
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Federal stats detail workplace fatalities
The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Idaho recorded 36 fatal work injuries in 2019, the latest statistics available. …
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Fish and Game seeks info on mountain lion poaching
The Idaho Fish and Game Department is seeking information about the poaching death of an adult female mountain lion.…
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Inkom firefighters down 5 range fires in 6 days
A fire started on private property on Lower Rock Creek Road at 1:15 p.m. Monday got out of control and spread uphill to the northeast.…
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Idaho Falls house fire sends one woman to hospital
One woman was hospitalized after a house fire in the 600 block of Laurelwood Avenue.…
Continue Reading 318 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 318 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…
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Farmers file antitrust lawsuit against big ag companies
A group of farmers has filed an antitrust case against several big agricultural companies, contending the companies worked together to ban e-commerce…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 142 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 142 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…
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IF bike store is the Senate’s small business of the month
Dave’s Bike Shop in Idaho Falls will be recognized as Senator Jim Risch’s Small Business of the Month.…
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Idaho Legislature has big to-do list after COVID-19 break
A huge income tax cut and rebate, legislation to limit the governor’s authority during emergencies, and a proposed constitutional amendment allowing…
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SIPH adds one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine to clinic schedule
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is adding the one dose Johnson and Johnson’s Jansen Vaccine to its community clinics.…
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Idaho gas prices slow down
After months of soaring gas prices, Idaho saw the smallest weekly jump since January this…
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Ammon man arrested after violating protection order
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Dakota Dr. after a report of a domestic disturbance Sunday around 10:00 a.m. …
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Idaho Falls man arrested for felony DUI
A Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy made contact with a reported intoxicated driver Saturday afternoon resulting in an arrest for felony driving…
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Idaho courts to continue COVID-19 safeguards
Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Bevan has directed existing COVID-19 safeguards remain in place in all 44 Idaho counties and at the Supreme…
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Man arrested for possession of marijuana, methamphetamine
A 22-year-old Ammon man was arrested for possession of marijuana and methamphetamine…
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Taxpayers running out of time to claim 2017 refunds
The Internal Revenue Service estimates unclaimed income tax refunds worth more than $5,572,300 await about 6,200 Idaho taxpayers who did not file a…
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House Republicans killed a bill for a $6 million grant
State Representatives Paul Amador and Laurie Lickley are hosting an informational press conference Monday to discuss a federally awarded $6 million…
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D91 wants another talk with superintendent candidate
The Idaho Falls School Board met in special session Monday morning to discuss its options for selecting a new Superintendent.…
Continue Reading Was my Facebook data leaked? Here’s how to tell
Over the weekend, cybersecurity experts revealed that about half a billion Facebook users’ personal information was breached — a treasure…
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Man charged with attacking, choking mother
The case of a man accused of choking his mother and threatening her with knives has been sent to district…
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After fewer bison left Yellowstone, population set to grow
Fewer bison migrated out of Yellowstone National Park this winter than in years past, leading officials to drop plans to capture and remove some of…
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NuScale announces Japanese investment in SMR
A holdings company will provide a $40 million cash investment in NuScale Power and partner with Fluor on the deployment of NuScale Power Plants.…
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LDS Prophet: Temple to be built in Burley
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces a Temple will be built in Burley, Idaho and 19 other…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 92 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 92 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.…
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Comments wanted on wild horse relocation
The federal agency seeks to allow between 1,500 and 2,165 wild horses in areas of the Red Desert outside Rock Springs.…
Continue Reading Wyoming Legislature advances voter identification bill
Currently, residents are only required to present a valid form of identification when registering to vote.…
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Ex-Salt Lake City police officer arrested in Capitol breach
Michael Lee Hardin was arrested Friday on charges of entering and remaining in the Capitol, a restricted building, and participating in disorderly…
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Controlled burn scorches 13 acres in Indian Creek area
The fire started in the vicinity of Indian Creek Road and quickly spread uphill to the northwest, potentially threatening two…
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One dead after tool flies into windshield
A ratchet from an unknown vehicle flew through the windshield hitting Jimenez Negrete, who then drove off the right shoulder into the median, where…
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Popkroll Way utility improvement project begins Monday
3H Construction will begin making utility improvements on Popkroll Way on April 5, 2021. …
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Water system flushing starts April 5
Beginning April 5, you might see water flowing out of fire hydrants around…
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Part of Lindsay Boulevard to close starting April 5
A portion of Lindsay Boulevard will close for 20 days to allow construction crews to work on the railroad tracks near the Snake River Animal Shelter.…
Continue Reading 284 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 284 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
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Idaho Falls boy named semifinalist in NASA essay competition
Nine-year-old third-grader Grayson Walters is one of three Idaho students to be named a semifinalist, for the “Artemis Moon Pod Essay…
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2021 Easter celebration events
The following is a list with links to Easter egg hunts and other Easter events around east and southeast…
Continue Reading Biden orders White House flags lowered to half-staff after Capitol Police officer killed
Biden, who is spending the weekend at Camp David, also ordered the US flag to be flown at half-staff at the White House and all federal buildings…
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Idaho lawmakers introduce bill to fund all-day kindergarten
Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill that would fully fund all-day kindergarten programs in the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 102 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 102 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.…
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Courts and law enforcement focus on reservation violence
Federal and state courts and Idaho tribal partners are working to curtail domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent…
Continue Reading Inmate sentenced to life in drug racketeering gang case
A leader of a white supremacist prison gang in Idaho has been sentenced to life in prison on racketeering and other charges, authorities…
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Missing 11-year-old located
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Mariyah Fuentes has been located and is safe.…
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D91 resumes search for new superintendent
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is resuming its search for a new…
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Power outage overloaded Pocatello emergency lines
Pocatello Police say a power outage has resulted in an over-run of its 911 emergency lines. …
Continue Reading LDS Church April 2021 General Conference to be virtual only
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints April 2021 general conference will be virtual…
Continue Reading Suspect dead and Capitol Police officer stabbed, another injured after car rams into barrier outside building
The suspect in Friday’s attack on US Capitol Police officers outside the iconic Washington building has died, multiple sources told CNN, and two…
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COVID-19 vaccine efforts going well
Vaccination clinics throughout the area have been busy since the early rollout of vaccine availability for everyone age 16 and up in both the…
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2021 “Liberty on Parade” set for July 3
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced the “Liberty on Parade” will take place this year. …
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Pocatello mask ordinance remains
The Pocatello City Council has voted to keep the city’s face covering ordinance in place. …
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Food Bank of Wyoming rebrands
The Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies is formally changing its name Friday. …
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Crash sends Mackay man to hospital
One man was hospitalized after a crash on US 20 at around 3:23 p.m. Thursday. …
Continue Reading EIPH opens COVID-19 vaccinations to ages 16+
Everyone aged 16 and up in the Eastern Idaho Public Health District can now get protected from the…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration to return this summer
Melaleuca CEO Frank Vandersloot announced Thursday that the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration will return to Snake River Landing in 2021. …
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office partners with Othram to identify human remains
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Othram Laboratories to help identify human remains found in the Palisades area.…
Continue Reading 361 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 361 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain Power proposing rate decrease
Based on its 2021 annual energy cost adjustment, Rocky Mountain Power is proposing a 1.1% overall decrease for its Idaho customers.…
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Wyoming Game and Fish investigates report of poisoned coyotes
Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigators say they found no evidence of wildlife violations after receiving a report of several dead coyotes…
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Prescribed fire planned for Market Lake WMA
A series of prescribed burns are planned to occur on Market Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) between March 18 and April 15.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local Health officials reported new 141 COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Idaho asks court to toss lawsuit challenging vaccine plans
A federal judge should require an 87-year-old Idaho man to reveal whether he’s received the COVID-19 vaccine following his January lawsuit seeking to…
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Man accused of killing 3-year-old in Idaho pleads guilty
A man who was accused of breaking into an Idaho apartment, stabbing a 3-year-old girl and injuring eight others has pleaded guilty to first-degree…
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Funeral cost assistance available for Idaho citizens
The policy was finalized March 24, 2021, and FEMA is moving forward to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide.…
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