Be Bear Aware campaign coming to Salmon
The classes will be held at the Sacajawea Center on Highway…
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Hunter education course offered in Salmon
An instructor-led hunter education course will be held in Salmon May 30 through June 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. each evening and June 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.…
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Wyoming Stable Token Commission seeks public input
Created with the passage of the Wyoming Stable Token Act, the Wyoming Stable Token Commission has begun the process of generating the Wyoming Stable…
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Rural healthcare grants awarded to 16 seek to attract and retain providers
The 16 providers awarded grants this spring provide healthcare services to an estimated 39,928 Idahoans each…
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Liz Cheney urges graduates not to compromise with the truth in commencement speech
By SAM METZ Associated Press Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney implored new college graduates to not compromise when it comes to the truth, excoriating her…
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Local vets honored with a pancake breakfast early Saturday Morning
The parking lot in front of the Ammon Broulim’s had a different look than just filled with various cars from those going shopping. Off to the side of…
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War Bonnet Round Up holding national anthem auditions
Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round…
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Source water protection grant applications due July 15
Applications are due July 15,…
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Wildfire alerts from Idaho Department of Lands make fire information more accessible
Before peak fire season arrives, Idahoans are encouraged to sign up for Wildfire Alerts from the Idaho Department of…
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Bannock County Auditor’s Office wins 29th award for excellence in financial reporting
For the 29th year in a row, the Bannock County Auditor’s Office was recognized for its excellence in governmental accounting and financial…
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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns to Pocatello for Memorial Day weekend
For 19 years, the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial has honored the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on…
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Field of Honor is ready for Memorial Day weekend
This is now the 11th year that the club has honored the veterans in this way. This is all to remember those who have fallen before…
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Broulim’s veterans Memorial Day breakfast set Saturday
The Broulim’s in Ammon is also honoring our veterans and our first…
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Now entering the 100 Deadliest Days on Idaho roads
During the 100 Deadliest Days last year, there were 72 fatal crashes, and 80 people…
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Keep an eye out for speeders on the rails
There will some speeders in the area this weekend, but they won’t be on the road. They will be on the railroad…
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$25,000 reward for information on illegal discharge
The Eastern Idaho Regional Sewer District is offering a $25,000 cash reward to anyone with information related to an illegal…
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Early morning fire causes about $350,000 in damages
Central Fire and Jefferson County deputies were dispatched to the Grant/Lewisville area for the report of an attached garage on fire early Friday…
Continue Reading No hunting tags for antlerless and pronghorn this season
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Upper Snake Region is not allowing any hunting tags this year for antler less and…
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Bear Creek Road remains closed
Due to a washout on Bear Creek Road, the road remains…
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Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue
A judge ruled Friday that chemical retardant dropped on wildfires by the U.S. Forest Service is polluting streams in western states in violation of…
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Secretary of Energy visits INL
Secretary Jennifer Granholm took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Biomass Feedstock National User Facility on Wednesday.…
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ISP employees receive Hero’s Award for life saving actions
Idaho State Police Corporal David Wesche and Communications Center Supervisor Raymond Shute are being awarded the Hero’s Award by the National Center…
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“Wyoming’s Future of Learning” collaborative launches first pilot programs
Applications will be due June 5, and selected districts will be announced mid-late…
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3 things to do this weekend – May 26, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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3 things to know this morning – May 26, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Fisherman’s Breakfast set Friday
Enjoy a free breakfast of pancakes, sausage and hash browns once again Friday morning to kick-off Memorial Day…
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Alameda Middle School back in session Friday
School will be canceled for Alameda Middle School Thursday, May 25 due to a break in the water…
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Environmental groups prevail on limit to grizzly bear deaths in Wyoming cattle grazing area
Environmental groups have prevailed on appeal in a lawsuit seeking to limit killing of grizzly bears in a mountainous area of Wyoming.…
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Supreme Court rules against EPA in challenge by Idaho couple
The US Supreme court ruled in favor of an Idaho couple who sued the Environmental Protective Agency when it stopped them from building a home near…
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Endangered missing vulnerable adult located
The Boise Police Department is looking for an endangered missing vulnerable…
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Wallace Lake Campground closed
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has closed the Wallace Lake Campground, Order Number: 04‐13‐23‐02.…
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American Falls J R Simplot Elementary School receives STEM School Designation
American Falls J R Simplot Elementary School has been awarded the prestigious STEM School Designation by the Idaho STEM Action Center.…
Continue Reading Paul Davis Restoration services are being flooded with calls
Paul Davis now has a wait time for callers looking to fix their homes from the flooding from the past few…
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Heli-rappelers train for summer fires
Some of the best firefighters in the country are in the Salmon-Challis National Forest this month to train for one of the most intense jobs in the…
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Weather-permitting, Beartooth Highway to open Friday
Weather-permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City,…
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Experimental Breeder Reactor-I opens Friday for 2023 season
There is no cost for…
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Gabby Petito’s parents get copy of ‘burn after reading’ letter that Brian Laundrie’s mom wrote him
Gabby Petito’s parents now have a copy of a letter Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote to her son, which included references to getting a shovel and…
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Weather-permitting, Yellowstone’s Dunraven Pass opens Friday
Weather-permitting, the road from Canyon Village to Tower Fall (Dunraven Pass) will open Friday, May 26 at 8 a.m. to public motor vehicle…
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Community Health Outreach now offers drop-in hours at Teton County Library
The Community Health Outreach (CHOW) program at the Teton County Health Department announced it is now hosting drop-in hours at the Teton County…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – May 25, 2023
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Mountain Man Rendezvous sends visitors back in time to the early 1800s
A blast from the past came back to the Teton County Fair Grounds in Jackson the week leading up to Memorial…
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EIRMC prepares for ‘100 Days of Trauma’
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls is gearing up for what they say are some of their busiest days. They call it ‘100 Days of…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell sentencing set July 31
A sentencing date is now set for Lori…
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WATCH: Cleanup begins after heavy rain/hail hits Eastern Idaho
Street flooding has subsided and streets are back open after a heavy downpour hit eastern Idaho Tuesday…
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Bonneville County CWP/Sex Offender Registry Office to temporarily close Thursday
On Thursday, May 25, the Concealed Weapon Permit and Sex Offender Registry Office located inside the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Drivers…
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Half off cat, kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Friends will cover 50% of the adoption cost from the…
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DEQ requests permission to sample private wells in Ashton-Drummond nitrate priority area
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Idaho Falls Regional Office is requesting permission to sample private wells within the…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex to open Saturday
The Ross Park Aquatic Complex will kick off its 2023 season Saturday, May 27, at noon with weather…
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Nominations wanted for 2023 Human and Civil Rights Award
Nominations will be accepted through June 9, cutoff time is at 5…
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Yellowstone law enforcement investigate incident of man intentionally disturbing bison calf that results in calf’s death
Yellowstone National Park law enforcement officers are asking the public for information about an incident that occurred on the evening of May 20,…
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Highland High School fire update
As the 2022-2023 school year wraps up, many community members are eager to hear updates about plans for next…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter is overcrowding and can’t bring in any more animals in need
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter is currently in a…
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Blackfoot is getting new hotel
Blackfoot is getting a new…
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Papa Murphy’s cookie dough likely linked to Salmonella infections
Division of Public Health officials with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and several Idaho public health districts have identified…
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Prosecutor says D91 officials violated election laws
The Bonneville County prosecutor says Idaho Falls School District 91 officials violated election…
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Over-the-counter Naloxone and its potential impact on the opioid crisis in Idaho
Stacker investigated how over-the-counter naloxone might impact the opioid crisis in Idaho using data from KFF and Legislative Analysis and Public…
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Hawthorne Road and Jensen Road intersection project
The project is expected to go out for bid in late…
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42.3 million Americans to travel for Memorial Day
More than 241,000 Idahoans will kick off the summer travel season with a…
Continue Reading Here’s why Idaho student murder suspect Bryan Kohberger may have chosen to ‘stand silent’ in court, experts say
By Cheri Mossburg, Veronica Miracle and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of stabbing four Idaho college students…
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Idaho’s black bears are emerging from their winter dens
The key to keeping black bears wild is to secure all residential food…
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ISU receives $1.1 million to address math learning loss due to COVID-19 in Eastern Idaho
The Idaho State University College of Education recently received a $1.1 million grant from the Idaho State Board of Education to help teachers and…
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Police seek public’s help with found canoe
Around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the Palisades Reservoir near China Beach (near MP 401 on Hwy 26) for a…
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Judge enters not guilty plea for suspect in stabbing deaths of 4 University of Idaho students
A judge has entered a not guilty plea for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho…
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District 93 reacts to failed bond
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is now trying to find the best solution to address growth in their schools after their $34.5 million bond…
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I-86 east Chubbuck onramp closing Monday
Beginning late Monday, the Idaho Transportation Department will be closing the eastbound ramp of the I-86 Exit 61, Chubbuck interchange onto I-86.…
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Click It or Ticket campaign reminds drivers to buckle up
The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4,…
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Idaho gas prices still calm – for now
As more than 42 million Americans – including 241,000 Idahoans – head out for Memorial Day weekend, filling up the gas tank won’t be nearly as…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest had 1 new fire last week
The Salmon-Challis National Forest had one new fire last…
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Deputies rescue man who overturned on kayak
A water rescue for a man who overturned on a kayak Sunday afternoon on the Palisades…
Continue Reading Wildfire Prepare and Prevent Week amplifies importance of stopping fires before they start
Idaho Governor Brad Little proclaimed May as Wildfire Awareness Month, and on Monday, he brought attention to the biggest cause of wildfires by…
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Local officials remind us to avoid swimming in canals
The weather is continually warming up, with the afternoon heat bringing the temptation for many to cool off in the water. Local officials are…
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WYDOT invites public to open house on Wilson Snake River Bridge construction project
The open house will be held on Wednesday, May 24,…
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POW*MIA Awareness Association 20th Annual Idaho Thunder Run set May 29
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pocatello POW*MIA Awareness Association will be commemorating Memorial Day this year with the 20th Annual Idaho…
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The third Annual Teton Pow Wow is a celebration and learning experience for everyone
The third annual Teton Pow Wow was held at the Snow King Event Center in Jackson Friday and Saturday. Hosted by the Eastern Shoshone and Arapaho…
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WYDOT Snake River bridge inspection may cause delays
Crews will be performing an inspection on the Snake River Bridge on WYO 22 on the nights of May 22 and May…
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N Woodruff Avenue widening project begins Monday
The section of N Woodruff Avenue, between Lincoln Road and N Yellowstone Highway, in Idaho Falls will be widened to better accommodate traffic flow…
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Wyoming property tax refund program application assistance
The Teton County Treasurer and Teton County Library are teaming up to assist the public in navigating the application process for Wyoming’s…
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ISU civil engineering student lands American Concrete Institute Foundation fellowship
An Idaho State University civil engineering student has landed one of the concrete industry’s most sought-after student…
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RetroX pop culture event takes over downtown Idaho Falls
A pop culture event along the likes of Salt Lake City’s FanX events took place here in Idaho Falls throughout Saturday with Idaho Falls RetroX.…
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World Famous Jackson Antler Auction still running strong
Getting its start in 1968 the Jackson Antler Auction has been a staple for May in Jackson for nearly 55…
Continue Reading North Zone seasonal road opening
The North Zone of the Salmon-Challis National forest will be implementing several seasonal road system openings in late May and…
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Grants available in east and southeast Idaho from Idaho Community Foundation
The Idaho Community Foundation has grants of up to $25,000 available for nonprofits, schools and other qualified organizations that serve east and…
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DANGER: Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone
Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National…
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ISU programs help alleviate burden of tuition increases
Although Idaho’s universities will be raising tuition for the first time in four years, Idaho State University is using several programs and…
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Boaters and anglers reminded to drain, clean and dry
MOOSE, Wyo. (KIFI) — Local residents and visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic…
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World famous elk antler auction begins Saturday
The great antler auction makes its way back to Jackson Hole…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park opens
Idaho Falls has its own RV park that has just opened up along the…
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8th annual Giddy Up Staci Shryock Memorial Ride takes place on Saturday
The 8th annual Giddy Up Staci Shryock Memorial Ride takes place in Pocatello on…
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Gov. Little details Idaho State Police deployment to support Texas in fight against fentanyl
Governor Brad Little announced Friday the details of the Idaho State Police (ISP) deployment he directed to support the State of Texas’ efforts to…
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The Popcorn Shop celebrating 20 years in business
A fan favorite in Pocatello is celebrating 20 years in…
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Warm Slough Access Area closed due to flooding
Warm Slough Access Area in Madison County will be closed until further notice due to…
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New signal at Sunnyside and South Fork Boulevard
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) activated a new signal Thursday at Sunnyside Rd. and Gateway Drive/ South Fork Boulevard near Jackson Hole…
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Fort Hall Replica turns 60
A local historical landmark is celebrating its 60th anniversary on…
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Air quality advisory, burn ban extended for Clark, Fremont, Lemhi and Madison counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issues an Air Quality Advisory for Clark, Fremont, Lemhi and Madison…
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Novelist James Patterson, journalist Vicky Ward plan book on killing of Idaho college students
Best-selling novelist James Patterson is teaming up with investigative journalist Vicky Ward on a book about the 2022 killing of four University of…
Continue Reading Smoke from Canadian fires is pouring into the US and could linger for days
By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Smoke from wildfires in Canada is moving into parts of the central US and could linger in the days ahead, health…
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Rappel academies coming to Salmon in May and June
There will be multiple training sessions occurring in the Salmon area this…
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