Domestic violence victims do not have to stand alone
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) in Idaho Falls offers a helping hand to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and…
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Idaho Falls Police and Fire Units Respond to a Car in a Canal
(Idaho Falls KIFI/KIDK) Just before 7:40 p.m., IFPD and Idaho Falls fire units responded to a report of a car accident in the Porter Canal behind the…
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A look back on missing Rexburg children
It’s been a long and winding road to get to this point.…
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Cold temperatures cause concern for spud farmers
Potato farmers are limited in their defense against Monday night’s forecasted cold…
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Police identify body of man found in the Snake River
Idaho Falls Police have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Snake River…
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High speed chase ends with police PIT maneuver
A Pocatello woman is being held in jail following a high speed chase Sunday morning.…
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Flood Warning and Flood Watch for the Teton River and Henry’s Fork
(KIFI/KIDK) With rising water levels in the Upper Snake River Plain and Teton Valley, the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a warning…
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Local artists find new ways to grind during pandemic
The Gem supports local artists by giving them a place to perform but the venue shut down when the pandemic…
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2.5 million jobs were added to the market in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
In May the national unemployment rate fell to 13.3% and employers added 2.5 million jobs to the market, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
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Driver OK after train avoids hitting pickup that crashed on tracks
Idaho Falls Police report a driver received only minor cuts and scrapes in a single-vehicle accident where the vehicle had stopped on the train…
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Recovered COVID-19 patient leaves EIRMC after 55 day stay
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced a 54-year-old Jackson, Wyoming man was discharged Thursday after recovering from COVID-19.…
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Do you feel confident using your gun during an emergency situation?
Shooting at a still target is great practice, but may not always apply in an emergency situation.…
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IFPD reaches out to the public to bring peace
The department says they are aware of the conversations dominating our Nation right…
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Soldiers of Hope needs support during pandemic
A local overdose awareness group says more people are overdosing and relapsing during the pandemic.…
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Madison County commissioner wins seat in the House in District 34
After serving as a Madison County commissioner for the past 12 years, Jon Weber is heading to state…
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Ron Nate wins against incumbent Britt Raybould
A familiar face is heading back to represent the State. Ron Nate beat the incumbent Britt Raybould in the race for District 34 Seat B in the…
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Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem
Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem across…
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Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening
Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…
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Neighbors come together to peacefully protest in Idaho Falls
Those who attended said they were there to bring justice to George Floyd by bringing awareness to the nation-wide issue of police…
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Spider season is upon us
Our new seasonal risk at home is a lot bigger than any virus. It’s pest…
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Experts say you should always be ‘bear aware’
A possible bear encounter should always be in the back of your…
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Firefighters respond to kitchen fire
Idaho Falls Fire Department crews are on scene of a kitchen fire that was reported to dispatch at 1:25 p.m.…
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Idaho movie theaters now open
There’s nothing like a fresh bag of popcorn and watching your favorite movies on the big screens, and now across Idaho, you finally…
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Dealing with the new normal: How restaurants are rebounding
When the Pandemic first started, we checked in with Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant and The Firehouse Grill. Both restaurants have their dining room…
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Local support for George Floyd gathered on Broadway Bridge
Protesters from Bonneville Democratic Party gathered today on the Broadway Bridge to show support for George…
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What to consider before you take out a payday loan
Payday loans in Idaho can have an interest rate of up to 652…
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Idaho Falls High School celebrates graduation at the Drive-In
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls High School honored their Seniors at the Motor Vu Drive-In on Thursday night. Students were glad they…
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D91 extends Grab ‘n Go Program through June 30
The school year is coming to an end, but Idaho Falls School District 91’s Grab ‘n Go Breakfast/Lunch program will continue through June…
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Movies are back: theaters plan to reopen after Governor gives OK
Royal Theaters plan to open the Blackfoot Movie Mill and the Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls on Saturday.…
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Waterline replacement project begins June 1
Construction crews will begin a waterline replacement project that will impact 11th, 12th, 13th and a small portion of 14th Streets beginning June…
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Idaho State Police enforces move over lawÂ
With warmer weather and the stay at home order being lifted, more people will be on the roads, but this poses a problem for Idaho State…
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Gas leak repaired
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a gas leak on E Lincoln road between N 35th E and N 45th…
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How is COVID-19 impacting Eastern Idaho’s economy?
“Each county in Idaho when you compare the economies of each county they’re very different from each other.…
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Idaho State Police cracking down on drunk driving
Liquor stores are one of the few beneficiaries of the pandemic, but we may be paying a big price for rising alcohol…
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Police seize 2 pounds of meth in suspicious USPS package
Idaho Falls Police responded to a residence in Idaho Falls for a report of a suspicious package on May 15.…
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COVID-19 triggers decrease in people getting vaccinations, CDC says
A vaccine tracking system for the Center for Disease Control is indicating a decline in pediatric vaccinations since a week after the national…
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What the Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade’s annual Memorial Day performance means
The timeless tradition of bagpipers at memorials can’t be stopped by a pandemic.…
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High school seniors surprise principal
The Idaho Falls High School presidency put together a very special surprise for their…
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Flying Goose tries to take flight
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shilo Inn picked up a new guest as the Flying Goose Grill and Lounge checked in. The Grill and Lounge was open…
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New memorial is in the works for the hundreds of veterans buried in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery
“There’s just a tremendous amount of veterans out here and we just said, it’s time to honor our…
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East Idaho honors heroes during Memorial Day weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This weekend East Idaho will be honoring heroes, but because of the Pandemic, things will be different. In Idaho…
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Plasma centers in Rexburg are working to create a medicine for COVID-19
This is different than a preventative measure like a vaccine. Hakes says the medicine will be used to actually treat the disease while we wait for a…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Rec challenges the community
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With kids not in school and people working at home, the Idaho Falls Parks & Rec Department has stepped up. “It’s…
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Don’t get scammed by buying inaccurate COVID-19 tests
The BBB says with new studies showing that up to 50 percent of people with the virus don’t show any symptoms, a lot of people are curious to get…
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Pizza Hut donates hundreds of pizzas to families in need
One hundred families went home with much more than the normal lunch, they also received a free pizza from the Rigby Pizza Hut.…
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Drivers urged to use online services as DMVs tackle backlog from COVID-19
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is urging drivers to use online services to help reduce crowds and wait times at our local…
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Lab in Idaho Falls decontaminates N95 masks for healthcare professionals across the state for free
The Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System uses concentrated vapor phase hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate thousands of N95 masks of the…
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Idaho Falls Arts Council announces reopenings
The Idaho Falls Arts Council has announced the limited reopening and reopening plans of the Carr Gallery at the Willard Arts Center and the…
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Visitors excited for Idaho Falls Zoo opening
The Idaho Falls Zoo opened Saturday and people were excited to see the animals.…
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Watch Flyover Friday to honor medical workers, first responders and essential workers
The Idaho National Guard is teaming up with the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters to perform a flyover over 11 Idaho cities…
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Rexburg’s first ‘Flow-Bor’ Day will take place on Monday
They’re asking that everyone come in families or groups, so everyone can comply with social distancing by staying within their family while they…
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CEI holds virtual graduation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For many College of Eastern Idaho students today was filled with many virtual smiles and comments. Not the usual…
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Popular restaurant in Rexburg takes on new COVID-19 safety practices
In Rexburg the restaurant Fresco has made key changes to try to keep everyone safe.…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration and Riverfest canceled
After evaluating its options, event organizers have canceled Riverfest, fireworks and the Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration this July…
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Idaho Falls airport prepared for new normal
Idaho Falls Regional Airport has implemented a variety of new rules to protect travelers. …
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Fish and Game kill mountain lion in Idaho Falls to protect the public
Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers killed an adult male mountain lion that exhibited no fear of humans and made no attempt to flee the area…
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Police seek help in graffiti investigation
The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to identify the individuals in these photos as part of an investigation into a recent string of…
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How BYU-Idaho was able to begin classes during a pandemic
While many schools finished its spring semester online and are on break until fall, Brigham Young University- Idaho, who runs on a track system,…
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“Going to break all kinds of records,” mail-in election has huge turnout
Bannock, Madison, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all seeing significant increases in people participating in the…
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Local library quarantines thousands of books
The Idaho Falls library is open, but local book worms can expect major changes to keep employees and the public safe.…
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Part of N. Freeman Avenue to close Wednesday
A portion of North Freeman Avenue will be closed between Cleveland Street and Garfield Street beginning Wednesday at 7…
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EIRMC modifies visitor restrictions
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its visitor policy due to the community’s current…
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Local restaurants offering special deals for Mother’s DayÂ
Some local restaurants are going above and beyond to make this a specials Mother’s day.…
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Showing and selling cars in a new way
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The COVID-19 pandemic has also hit car dealerships. One in East Idaho is getting creative with how they sell. “You…
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You can expect more deputies in backcountry areas starting this weekend
Spring has sprung and outdoor enthusiasts are taking full advantage of the back country for a variety of activities.…
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Bridge repairs to close the New Sweden Road and Payne Road I-15 overpasses beginning Monday
The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the New Sweden Road and Payne Road Interstate 15 overpasses while work is being done to…
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College of Eastern Idaho partners with Western Governors University
Western Governors University and College of Eastern Idaho have announced an agreement that will allow CEI graduates a step forward towards university…
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Cabela’s mask donation
Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Mountain View Hospital, Just 4 Kids Urgent Care, and Aspen Home Health & Hospice are among the organizations that…
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Motor Vu takes Idaho Falls back in time
The Motor Vu Drive In will open its new era with the film “Back to the Future” May…
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Woodlands Hills Elementary students miss teachers
The students at Woodland Hills Elementary School put up signs and posters on the school fence for…
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Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory for Friday AM
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory has been issued for portions of the Snake River Plain and Magic Valley for Friday…
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First hemp CBD production facility and retail store in Idaho opens in Idaho Falls
Recently, in an effort to be more transparent with their customers, they decided to join both their production facility and their retail store…
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3 candidates take part in forum for Bonneville County Sheriff
Bonneville county needs to decide on its next sheriff…
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Idaho Falls Temple to open next week with limited activities
The Idaho Falls Temple, along with the Boise and Twin Falls temples, will open on May 11th with the first phase of living sealing ordinances for…
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Teton based knife company resumes production with strict safety procedures
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Teton based knife company has resumed production with tight safety procedures. When the pandemic first reached the…
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School districts are preparing for future school closures due to COVID-19
“We’re looking at it as if it’s a ‘when’ we need to do it rather than an ‘if’ because it’s highly likely that we may need to do some other learning,…
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Student’s help design school pride themed police vehicles
The Idaho Falls Police Department is debuting a new school pride themed patrol…
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Dust plume from INL, blowing northeast, creating low visibility
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement: “At 315 PM MDT, satellite and webcam imagery were showing a massivedust plume…
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Water Line repair on Woodruff Avenue Tuesday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Three Fountains…
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INL contractor to provide vital service to Idaho health
Battelle is working with the state of Idaho to decontaminate N95 masks at no cost, according to Governor Brad Little’s office. …
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EIRMC names new assistant chief nursing officer
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has hired Jami Lieber as Assistant Chief Nursing…
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INL helps create new app to help truckers
The Idaho National Laboratory is teaming with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to launch a new Commercial Routing…
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High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A Wednesday afternoon cold front will drive in very gusty winds for our region. We’ll see a few thunderstorms, but the…
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The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water service line in the 1200 block of West Broadway, just east of the I-15 interchange…
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Things to consider when reopening your business during the pandemic
Businesses hoping to open up soon have a lot of things to consider and plans to…
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Man arrested for stalking, burglary and unlawful entry
A 49-year-old Idaho Falls resident was arrested for first degree stalking, burglary, unlawful entry and telephone harassment Saturday…
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This year’s Cinco De Mayo will be a quiet one
This year’s Cinco De Mayo will be a quiet one in Idaho…
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‘Don’t let your summer go up in smoke:’ May is Wildfire Awareness Month
During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing wildfires can not only prevent firefighters and emergency responders from getting sick through community…
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Work is expected to begin Monday on the Broadway overpass (exit 188) on Interstate 15, according to the Idaho Transportation…
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Idaho Falls Zoo to open May 16
The Idaho Falls Zoo is scheduled to open on May 16th with social distancing and other safety guidelines.…
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Hillcrest HS administration honors seniors with signs
The principal and assistant principals of Hillcrest High School in Ammon placed nearly 250 yard signs at the home of every 2020…
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Gov. Little stops in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Governor Brad Little traveled around the state to meet with small business owners. One of his stops was at Weebee…
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Frost Advisory issued for Saturday morning
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) Temperatures forecast for Saturday morning, have led the National Weather Service in Pocatello to issue a Frost Advisory.…
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Police look for missing man
Idaho Falls Police say Miguel Rodriguez hasn’t been seen since April 17.…
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Idaho Falls Farmers Market looks to start back up
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Farmers Market usually opens up the first Saturday in May. COVID-19 has changed how many do business…
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Gov. Little announces move to stage one and new grants for small businesses
Little said stage one replaces the stay at home order that expired on Thursday and that it is enforceable.…
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Small Businesses need to apply quickly for second round of PPP loans
Small businesses that were left out of the first wave of SBA loans are being urged to quickly apply for the next round of loans available through the…
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No pause on the need for blood
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Many life events have been put on pause but the American Red Cross says one thing that hasn’t paused is the need for…
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Potential for Severe Weather Thursday
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A cold front moving through the region Thursday, will usher in a threat for showers and thunderstorms , with some cells…
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Crush The Curve Idaho brings new COVID-19 antibody testing
Crush The Curve Idaho has set up antibody testing in Idaho…
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