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Jesse Leigh pleads guilty
A Chubbuck man has pleaded guilty to killing his estranged wife and her…
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2 arrested after search warrant served at Rigby Motel 6
The Rigby Police Department was dispatched to Motel 6 at 425 Farnsworth Way on Friday to investigate a report of a strong odor of marijuana coming…
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Police locate runaway juveniles
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating two juvenile runaway girls who left a foster home on Feb. 28 in…
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Fishing for hope: Local organizations strive to provide cancer patients with a sense of reinvigorated hope
The day someone is told they have cancer can be a traumatic and life-altering event. Two local groups strive to help both men and women who deal with…
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Little signs transgender restroom bill
Idaho has a new law restricting transgender students’ choices in school…
Continue Reading Bannock County building Safe Teen Assessment Center
Families in Southeast Idaho will soon have a new Safe Teen Assessment Center to help connect them to the help their child needs.…
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Idaho expands mental healthcare for children and youth with complex needs
Idaho’s children and youth with complex mental health needs will be better served thanks to $15 million in grants awarded in December…
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Idaho gas prices continue to slide
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.57/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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WYDOT Interim Director appointed
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Darin Westby Interim Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.…
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Dustin Lynch announces July 8 concert
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Dustin Lynch will perform live on stage at its outdoor concert venue on Saturday, July 8,…
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Billy Currington coming to Idaho Falls
Billy Currington is coming to Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls on Saturday, July 22 with special guest Morgan Evans.…
Continue Reading A stunning lineup of five planets will decorate the night sky
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Night sky lovers can typically spot a smattering of a few planets, but in late March, a stunning visual takes shape when five…
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Annual F&G fur auction online in 2023, begins April 10
For the third straight year, Idaho Fish and Game’s annual fur auction will be held entirely online beginning April…
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Idaho’s only school psychology program combating mental health shortages in Idaho schools
Currently in Idaho, the ratio is about 1,700 students per one school…
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3 things to know this morning – March 27, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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2 dead after massive interstate crash
Two people are dead after a car crash on I-15 just before 5 pm…
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Eastern Idaho Road Closures
The Idaho Transportation Department has announced the following road closures.
US Highway 20 from Ashton (milepost 361) to the Montana Border…
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47th World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb draws large crowd
The World Championship race of the Snowmobile Hill Climb returned to Jackson for its 47th…
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Thousands attend 27th Idaho Falls Fly Fishing Expo
Anyone who enjoys fishing knows that the best way to be successful is by having the best bait. But any fly fisher will tell you that it can become a…
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Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad, making Idaho the latest state to turn to older…
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Japan Night to return April 1
This event is open to the…
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Wyoming Medicaid offers scam alert
Following reports of fake texts and bogus calls seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting residents about current Medicaid renewal scams that are…
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Farmers markets, events sellers reminded to collect and pay sales tax
Farmers markets are gearing up for spring and summer. Before you start selling your products at any event, be sure you have the correct registration…
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Idaho Power announces new vice president and general counsel
Idaho Power announced Julia Hilton has been named Vice President and General Counsel, effective March 18.…
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Smoke exposure linked to smaller, misshapen potatoes, according to U of I, BSU study
Potato plants exposed to extreme smoke produced lower marketable yields than smoke-free plants, according to preliminary data from a joint University…
Continue Reading 3 questions to create your emergency plan
Teton County Emergency Management wants you to know disaster preparedness is not an all-or-nothing…
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Soil and well water testing available during Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
The City of Pocatello and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be offering free lead screenings for soil and well water testing at the…
Continue Reading Recreationists, homeowners reminded to take precautions with their pets as coyote denning season arrives
Encounters between coyotes and domestic dogs can happen at any time of year, but coyotes are more territorial with other canines during the mating…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Basic American Foods, Inc. – Rexburg Facility
he Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for Basic American Foods, Inc. –…
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Construction to impact some operations at Jackson Recreation Center during Spring Break
Due to the Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center Expansion Project construction, areas of the Recreation Center will be temporarily closed during…
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Mule deer doe shot and left to waste in Franklin County
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information about a mule deer doe shot and left to waste in Franklin…
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Attention summer travelers: Passport application processing time just increased to 3 to 4 months
The U.S. Department of State (USDS) released an alert Friday morning stating passport processing times have…
Continue Reading ‘City killer’ asteroid to pass between Earth and moon’s orbits this weekend
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN On hearing the words “city killer” and “asteroid” in the same sentence, you’d be forgiven for…
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Extended wintery weather presents challenges for golfers and area courses
March 24 last year was opening day for the Pinecrest Golf Course.…
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Committee recommends $31 million to improve health of Coeur d’Alene Lake
The Coeur d’Alene Lake Advisory Committee on Thursday recommended $31 million for 19 projects that will help protect water quality in Coeur…
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Forest Service invites local students to apply for scholarships
Scholarship application packages must be submitted to the local high school counselor’s office on or before April 28,…
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Fresh fruit and vegetable grant program available to Idaho elementary dchools
Idaho elementary schools interested in expanding the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables to students will have the chance to participate in…
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BLM seeks public input on right-of-way along Interstate south of Boise
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to an existing Idaho Power Company powerline right-of-way along…
Continue Reading Pocatello hosts 2023 Spring Fair
The Pocatello Spring Fair, Southeast Idaho’s premier home show, is being held this weekend inside Idaho State University’s Holt Arena.…
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Custer County Sheriff looks for walkaway
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a…
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These are the highways in Idaho with the most fatalities.
Stacker compiled a list of highways with the most fatal crashes in Idaho using the Fatality Analysis Reporting…
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Select SNRA campgrounds open for steelhead season
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area staff will open three campgrounds along the Salmon River for the spring steelhead fishing season beginning…
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Jury instructions submitted for Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Jury instructions have been submitted in the upcoming Lori Vallow-Daybell…
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First grizzly bear sighting of 2023 in Jackson Hole area
Early in the evening on Wednesday, the first grizzly bear of 2023 was observed in Grand Teton National Park.…
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Winter weather for today
A BAND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WAS LOCATED FROM NEAR FORT HALL TO NEAR INKOM, MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE… POCATELLO,…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – March 24, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Idaho judges can shield home address, phone numbers
The Idaho House and Senate have passed a bill that will allow Idaho’s judges to shield their home addresses and telephone numbers from public…
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Environmental invaders threaten Idaho waterways
s the ice thaws and boaters prepare to hit the waterways, the Idaho Department of Agriculture is asking people to keep Idaho’s lakes and rivers…
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Idaho hospital stops baby delivery in part due to politics
A rural hospital in Idaho will stop delivering babies and providing other obstetrical care, citing recently passed laws in which physicians could be…
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Yellowstone receives $118 million for replacement of Yellowstone River Bridge
Yellowstone National Park recently awarded an approximately $118 million construction contract to replace the structurally deficient Yellowstone…
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Watch out for ice dams
Icicles hanging from the roof may seem like a typical part of winter in the Gem State, but they can also be signs of an ice dam that can cause…
Continue Reading Lori Vallow-Daybell transferred to Ada County Jail
Lori Vallow-Daybell is now in Ada…
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ISU reports fourth straight semester of enrollment increases in spring 2023
Following a continuing positive trend, Idaho State University is again celebrating a spring enrollment…
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Jon Pardi to perform at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre Memorial Day weekend
The multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi is performing at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre on May…
Continue Reading Startup’s 3D-printed rocket delivers stunning night launch but fails to reach orbit
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Startup Relativity Space sent what it’s calling the “world’s first 3D-printed rocket” toward space on…
Continue Reading Scientists uncover what accelerated an interstellar comet through our solar system
By Ashley Strickland, CNN In 2017, ‘Oumuamua became the first observed interstellar object to zip through our solar system, and its appearance…
Continue Reading Vaccination, Paxlovid decrease risk of long COVID, studies show
People who are vaccinated or who take Paxlovid during a COVID-19 infection have a lower risk of developing long COVID, new research…
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Fire damages Idaho Falls home
A home is damaged after a fire in…
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Skier rescued after being injured in backcountry
A skier is recovering after being injured in the…
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Feds: Woman charged in Wyoming clinic fire opposes abortion
Authorities say a suspect has been arrested on charges that she set fire to a building that was slated to become Wyoming’s only full-service…
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Poetry Out Loud state final results
The 2023 Poetry Out Loud Idaho competition winner is Liam…
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Judge halts Wyoming abortion ban days after it took effect
A judge has temporarily blocked Wyoming’s new abortion…
Continue Reading 1 injured in building explosion
A Thatcher man is recovering for serious burns at a Salt Lake City burn center after a building explosion…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – March 23, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Crispý Cones reels in a deal on Shark Tank
Crispý Cones reels in a deal on the hit ABC television show Shark…
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Winter was kind to Island Park after rough summer
As the calendar says, winter is finally over and spring is…
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D91 $33 million levy set for May vote
Idaho Falls School District 91 is trying a new method to secure money to build an elementary school on the south side of town.…
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Fatal crash near Buhl
The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash which occurred on Wednesday at approximately 9:37 a.m. on US 30 at…
Continue Reading INL transfers spent nuclear fuel to dry storage as part of Idaho Settlement Agreement
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has successfully transferred all Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) spent nuclear fuel from wet to dry…
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Demolition crews tear down Downard Funeral Home
Demolition crews are tearing down the former Downard Funeral Home in…
Continue Reading The Fed lifts rates by a quarter point as banking turmoil complicates inflation fight
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday as it attempts to fight stubbornly high inflation…
Continue Reading Webb telescope details weather patterns on a distant planet with two suns
By Katie Hunt, CNN NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has detected churning clouds of dust on a distant planet that orbits two stars. Known as…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 731 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 731 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths in the last week.…
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Idaho updates voter rolls
The State of Idaho is taking action to ensure the accuracy and integrity of its voter rolls.…
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Property tax relief bill headed to Little’s desk
Property tax relief and a change in Idaho elections are in a bill headed to the governor’s…
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IFFD to conduct live burn structure training
Fire Department will be conducting live burn training on Milligan Road in Snake River Landing on March 22 and March 23 from approximately 10 a.m. to…
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LISTEN: Vallow-Daybell not to be considered for death penalty
On Tuesday, Judge Steven Boyce ruled on the removal of the death penalty, a request to delay trial and to consider late evidence. Read here for…
Continue Reading Judge to consider allowing abortions to resume in Wyoming
A judge will hear arguments Wednesday over whether abortions will be allowed in Wyoming while a sweeping new ban gets challenged in her court.…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – March 22, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Lawsuit seeks to block abortion pill ban in Wyoming
Abortion-rights supporters filed an amended lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block Wyoming’s new abortion pill ban from taking…
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2 arrested after high speed pursuit
Shelley Police Department patrol officer attempted to stop a passenger car for failing to maintain lane and speeding at 12:15 a.m. Saturday.…
Continue Reading Wall of Valor unveiled at Veterans Memorial Building
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building is paying tribute to those who have served from the…
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Flooding threats loom as Madison County officials say the time to prepare is now
Our calendars may be telling us that spring is here, but Mother Nature hasn’t quite come to the realization yet.…
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Gordon outlines strategy for healthcare improvement
Governor Mark Gordon’s Health Task Force has worked to make recommendations on strengthening Wyoming’s healthcare workforce and examining ways to…
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Woman sentenced for conspiring to distribute bath salts, conspiring to commit money laundering
A 44-year-old Caldwell woman was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and conspiring to commit…
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Draw results available for spring turkey controlled hunts
Youth and general spring turkey seasons provide an additional opportunity to those who didn’t draw a controlled…
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4 Wyoming teachers named 2023 state finalists for presidential award
Four Wyoming teachers have been selected as the 2023 state finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching…
Continue Reading Timber and silviculture program for 2023/2024
Active timber and silviculture/reforestation projects benefit both local communities and healthy…
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Idaho commercial energy use at a glance
LED Lighting Supply compiled statistics about commercial energy use per building in Idaho using data from the Building Performance Database from the…
Continue Reading Idaho OKs veto-proof bill to allow execution by firing squad
A bill that would allow Idaho to execute condemned inmates by firing squad is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the Legislature with a…
Continue Reading Asteroid forms a debris cloud after intentional hit from spacecraft
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Telescopes around the world were watching when a NASA spacecraft intentionally crashed into an asteroid in September 2022.…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – March 21, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Weather creating difficult calving season conditions
It’s calving season and, so far, it has been challenging for cattle…
Continue Reading Blackfoot Movie Mill modifies its rules due to vandalism
For four years, the Lott family has had the Blackfoot Movie Mill up and running, transforming a former car dealership into a local fan…
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Judge pauses Biden waterway protections in Idaho, Texas
A federal judge has paused the Biden administration’s waterway protections in Idaho and…
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Idaho US Attorney announces federal prison sentences for 4 fentanyl dealers
Four defendants were sentenced to serve a collective 47 years in federal prison for dealing fentanyl, among other drug and firearms…
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Reward offered for Community Food Basket property burglary
East Idaho Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for burglarizing the…
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Wyoming bans transgender youth from girls’ sports teams
Wyoming has become the 19th state to ban transgender athletes from playing on girls’ or women’s sports teams after the Republican governor opted not…
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Police: Man killed after trying to crawl under train
Police believe a man trying to crawl under a train was killed Saturday in Idaho…
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