Idaho Power announces plans for large-scale battery storage projects
Idaho Power announced plans to install 120 megawatts (MW) of battery storage which will help maintain reliable service during periods of high use…
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Some abortion clinics are preparing for more out-of-state patients if Roe v. Wade is overturned
By Dakin Andone, CNN Abortion clinics in states likely to maintain access to the procedure are preparing for a potential influx of out-of-state…
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Idaho health care provider reports climbing COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus cases are again edging upward in parts of Idaho, prompting some health care officials to urge renewed caution for big…
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Redistricting and the 2022 primary elections
May is a big political…
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Local nonprofits work together to kick off Idaho Gives
In Idaho Falls, several area nonprofits were at the Museum of Idaho Monday to kick-off Idaho…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees record setting first quarter
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has set yet another passenger record during the first quarter of…
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Canyon County woman sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a Canyon County woman was sentenced Friday, April 29 for Public Assistance Provider…
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Fatal crash near Thayne, Wyo.
On Sunday, a fatal crash occurred at milepost .20 on County Road 116 (Prater Canyon) near Thayne, Wyoming. …
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 187 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 187 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
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Wyoming charter school application now available
The Wyoming legislature amended the Charter School statutes to allow for an alternative path for approval of charter schools (W.S. 21-3-301 through…
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Challis Bridge Recreation Site to reopen
The Challis Bridge Recreation Site and boat launch, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), reopened May 1.…
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DEQ celebrates Air Quality Awareness Week
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – Air Quality Division (AQD) is celebrating May 2 to May 6, 2022, as Air Quality Awareness…
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Feedback wanted for Teton County Emergency Operations Plan
Teton County Emergency Management is in the process of rewriting the Town of Jackson/Teton County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and is looking to…
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There’s more to antler shed hunting than you might think
As the season for antler shed hunting has begun Wyoming Fish and Game and Bridger-Teton National Forest service representatives are taking the time…
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Crash north of Blackfoot injures 1
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred at 4:39 p.m. on Friday on Interstate 15 at milepost 98, north of…
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Crash at the Intersection of 300 W 100 S west of Jerome
Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Saturday at approximately 6:50 p.m., at the intersection of 300 W and 100…
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Idaho gas prices tick up
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.41/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
Continue Reading The US should prepare for a predictable Southern summer surge of Covid-19, Birx says
By Hannah Sarisohn, CNN The US should prepare for a possible summer surge of Covid-19 cases across Southern states, former White House Coronavirus…
Continue Reading Scientists say they have nailed down the ideal amount of sleep in middle and old age
By Katie Hunt, CNN The optimum amount of sleep is not too little but not too much — at least in middle and old age. New research has found that…
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Lawsuit claims Brian Laundrie’s parents knew ‘whereabouts’ of Gabby Petito’s body when they went on vacation
In an amendment to their lawsuit filed earlier this spring, Gabby Petito’s parents allege during the search for the young woman, Brian Laundrie’s…
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Idaho Gives returns in 2022
Idaho Gives, a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center and sponsored by ICCU takes place this…
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1 injured, hospitalized after structure fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire on the 200 block of W 20th Street.…
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Experts: Lawmaker rape case illustrates survivors’ trauma
When a legislative intern came forward with rape allegations against an Idaho state lawmaker last year, she was subjected to months of online…
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Shed Hunters get their rewards at Bridger Teton National Forest
Hundreds of people from all over the United States came to Jackson Wyoming, they came to participate in the annual Antler Shed Hunt that takes place…
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Car of missing Idaho Falls teen found in Snake River
The car was located just south of the Johns Hole boat ramp located at River Parkway and Highway 20. With the assistance of the dive teams and…
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Scout Mountain District Expo takes place at Portneuf Wellness Complex
This weekend, local scout units got the chance to showcase their stuff.…
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The Comedy Project holds Improvathon
The Gate City was full of giggles for the entire day.…
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Bannock Youth Foundation hosts Community Conversation for Prevention
On Saturday, the Bannock Youth Foundation hosted a Community Conversation for Prevention to wrap up Child Abuse Prevention Month.…
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Work continues on Lower City Creek Trailhead
Volunteers from the City of Pocatello were hard at work this weekend at…
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Idaho Falls celebrates seniors
Dozens of neighbors showed up to the Celebrate Seniors event Saturday at the West Bank event…
Continue Reading One dead after crash in Bonneville County
The driver of the other involved vehicle, a Chevy pickup, was injured and transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening…
Continue Reading Lake Powell officials face an impossible choice in the West’s megadrought: Water or electricity
By René Marsh, CNN Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir, is drying up. The situation is critical: if water levels at the lake…
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Water line installation begins Monday on Grant Avenue
On Monday, May 2, City of Pocatello Water Department crews will continue the process of replacing the water main line on Grant…
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American Rescue Plan Grants for Idaho nonprofit arts organizations
The Idaho Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for American Rescue Plan Grants for Idaho-based nonprofit arts organizations.…
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Spring Gulch Road to be closed next week
Motorists should anticipate using an alternative route early next week as Teton County begins an improvement project to the gravel section of Spring…
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WYDOT bridge inspections may cause delays
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has contracted Consor Engineering to perform two bridge inspections during the week of May 9 through May…
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Police arrest suspect in early morning stabbing at Rodeway Inn
Pocatello dispatch received a 911 call from the Rodeway Inn, 835 South 5th Avenue, in reference to a physical disturbance involving a suspect with a…
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Emergency drought declaration issued for 34 Idaho counties
Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) Director Gary Spackman issued an emergency drought declaration on Friday that includes all 34 counties…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Do you have unused or expired prescription…
Continue Reading Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern
A former Idaho lawmaker was convicted Friday of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern after a dramatic trial in which the young woman fled the…
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Historical home being moved for Montpelier Temple
Many people in Montpelier came out to see a historic home physically being moved…
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2 men indicted in multi-state conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
Two men working together across the Oregon and Idaho border were indicted on federal charges…
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Career offender sentenced to 235 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin
A Boise man was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
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Senior citizens are being celebrated during a Saturday event
Celebrate Seniors will have stage performances, booth displays, games, raffle prizes, and lots of fun for people of all ages. The event will feature…
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Portneuf Health Trust announces “Healthy City, USA” initiative
Menchaca stated they have already started a Facebook page and will share all aspects of healthy living and wellness opportunities on the page.…
Continue Reading Boise man sentenced to 8 years for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
A Boise man was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 219 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
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2 hospitalized after crash on I-15 in Pocatello
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 69, in Bannock County, that occurred on Friday at 9:53…
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Do you know these teens?
The Blackfoot Police Department is reaching out to the public with this new video to identify some…
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Idaho Falls cleanup begins May 5
The City of Idaho Falls will once again help residents with spring cleanup efforts during the annual Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup beginning May 5.…
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TCSP celebrates Class of 2022 with $900,000 in scholarships
Teton County Scholarship Program (TCSP) announced its 2022 winners at Scholarship Night on April…
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D93 seeks ideas for elementary student growth
Bonneville School District 93 reports it continues to grow at a rapid pace and wants to hear your ideas to address this growth.…
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2022 Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship recipients announced
The five awardees for the 2022 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” have been…
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GasBuddy: Diesel prices reach new all-time high
Diesel prices on Friday reached a new average all-time high of $5.16 per gallon, surpassing the previous record of $5.15 per gallon set on March 10,…
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Experienced firefighters needed at IDL’s Craig Mountain Forest Protective District
Idaho Department of Lands Craig Mountain Forest Protective District (FPD) is looking for experienced wildland firefighters who can lead wildland fire…
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Bear Lake State Park in Idaho to implement day-use reservation system
Bear Lake State Park, located on the Utah/Idaho border, will be implementing a day-use reservation system for North Beach.…
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Daybell case will be held in Ada County
There’s an update in the case of Chad Daybell with Judge Steven W. Boyce issuing two rulings…
Continue Reading Back to the doctor’s office? Here’s what’s next for telehealth after the pandemic
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN It all started with a toothache. That’s what brought Gary Poteat into the doctor’s office. But several appointments…
Continue Reading Nearby star system hosts two planets and 30 exocomets
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The nearby Beta Pictoris planetary system, located 63 light-years away from us, has fascinated researchers for decades.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 could come as early as June, FDA’s meeting schedule suggests
COVID-19 vaccines could be authorized for the United States’ youngest children as early as June, according to the US Food and Drug Administration’s…
Continue Reading Jury deliberations resume in rape trial of Idaho ex-lawmaker
Jurors in the rape trial of a former Idaho lawmaker started their second day of deliberations Friday after a dramatic three-day trial in which the…
Continue Reading CDC confirms case of bird flu in Colorado man but says the public health risk assessment remains low
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN A case of influenza A(H5), also known as H5 bird flu, has been confirmed in a man in Colorado who had direct exposure to…
Continue Reading Jury begins deliberations in rape trial of Idaho ex-lawmaker
Jurors have begun deliberating in the rape trial of a former Idaho lawmaker accused of sexually assaulting a legislative intern last…
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Final house ready to move for Montpelier Temple
The final house is off its foundation to make room for the Montpelier Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
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Groundbreaking for Idaho Falls Police complex
This will be the first standalone and consolidated police facility in the history of the…
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Idaho Falls Power cuts ribbon at new Paine Substation
Idaho Falls is finding new circuits to distribute…
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Man arrested for aggravated battery after injuring teen
A 19-year-old Rigby man has been arrested for aggravated battery after injuring a…
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1 rescued from house fire
The quick actions of a woman delivering food and law enforcement helped saved a Rigby man from a house…
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Board of Education approves ISU plan to use reserves to cover new Holt Arena renovation costs
The Idaho State Board of Education Thursday approved an Idaho State University request to spend nearly $10 million in institution reserve funds…
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Blackfoot boil order lifted
UPDATE 4/28/22: The City of Blackfoot reports all tests came back negative Thursday afternoon, so they are lifting the boil order for the City of…
Continue Reading The James Webb Space Telescope is fully aligned and ready to observe the universe
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The James Webb Space Telescope is ready to observe the universe. The space observatory’s massive mirror, capable of…
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Micron Technology is sued for alleged patent infringement
Bell Semiconductor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against computer chipmaker Micron…
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US 20 pavement resurfacing to begin between Chester and Ashton
Beginning next week, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin resurfacing work to repair pavement on US 20 from milepost 353 just north of…
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Lower City Creek Trailhead and trail to Bridge 1 closed Saturday
The City of Pocatello will be closing the Lower City Creek Trailhead and Trail to Bridge 1 on…
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Charter school registration drawing to a close
Registration for charter schools for the 2022-2023 school year is drawing to a close.
Parents who choose an alternate option to public schools need…
Free seedlings available on Arbor Day
As part of the celebration of Arbor Day, Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has partnered with the Idaho Forest Products Commission (IFPC) to provide…
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Higher than normal Wyoming deaths continued in 2021
Official records filed with Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), show another sharp increase in…
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Idaho Falls sets water tower meetings
The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend one of two informational meetings to receive updates on the Idaho Falls water tower…
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Marshall Public Library receives new furniture
The Marshall Public Library, with the help of the Friends of the Marshall Public Library, is welcoming back patrons with new furniture.…
Continue Reading Russian spacewalkers ‘flex’ space station’s robotic arm
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Two Russian cosmonauts gave the International Space Station’s new robotic arm a bit of a workout on Thursday. Russian…
Continue Reading 180 million people impacted by China’s Covid lockdowns. Here’s what you need to know
By Jessie Yeung, CNN China has introduced lockdown measures in its two biggest cities, Beijing and Shanghai — the twin engines that power much…
Continue Reading Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid to Ukraine as war enters new phase
By Kate Sullivan, Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress for a $33 billion supplemental…
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Counties with the worst commutes in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the worst commutes in…
Continue Reading Judge in Nikolas Cruz sentencing reverses course on jury selection in Parkland high school shooting case
By Kevin Conlon, CNN The judge in the sentencing of the shooter who pleaded guilty to killing 17 people in 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High…
Continue Reading Moderna seeks emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years
Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5…
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Center for Advanced Energy Studies director named
Philip Reppert has been named director of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) and Idaho University Collaborations at Idaho National…
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Jackson Hole Land Trust clean up Day at Karns Meadow
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank the Jackson Hole Land Trust for using Earth Day…
Continue Reading Ex-Idaho lawmaker accused of raping intern takes the stand
A former Idaho state lawmaker accused of raping a Statehouse intern last last year took the stand Thursday to testify in his…
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Exclusive Garth Brooks interview
Tickets for Garth Brooks this June in Salt Lake sold out so fast it prompted Garth to open a second…
Continue Reading Woman testifying in Idaho lawmaker’s rape trial flees court
A woman who reported she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker while serving as a legislative intern testified in the former lawmaker’s trial on Wednesday,…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair announces 2022 lineup
The Eastern Idaho State Fair announced its entire lineup for the 2022 season Wednesday…
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Boise woman sentenced for drug trafficking
A Boise woman was sentenced to 125 months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it to…
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A pre-teen playground to be built for summer use
The City of Rexburg will have a new playground this…
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Idaho Falls students make art for Ukraine child refugees
“They were just standing in line with basically what they were wearing. And he would hand them a picture and tell them that it was from a student in…
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Idaho Falls man convicted for firing weapon at law enforcement
An Idaho Falls man was convicted Thursday for firing a weapon at a Chubbuck police officer in February…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 151 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 151 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Wyoming voted in March to fund 2021 Property Tax Refund Program
The State of Wyoming Department of Revenue has announced the property Tax Refund Program has received the necessary funding to administer this…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho grants pink playhouse wish to 4-year-old Inkom girl
Make-A-Wish Idaho granted four-year-old Naomi’s wish for a pink playhouse in Inkom on April…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation employee receives statewide award
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Assistant to the Director Tracy Sessions has received statewide recognition for her…
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Salmon Region trout stocking schedule for May
With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go…
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