Idaho drops out of the top 10 for most expensive fuel
According to AAA, soaring gas prices in other parts of the country pushed the Gem State out of the top ten list for most expensive fuel, where it…
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Student experience survey results dashboard available
Results from the Idaho State Board of Education’s 2021 Postsecondary Student Experience Survey are now available on an interactive data dashboard…
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Yellowstone recruiting for 2022 Youth Conservation Corps program
How would you like to work, learn, play and serve in Yellowstone’s wonderland on its 150th anniversary?…
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American Erin Jackson wins 500m speed skating gold at Winter Olympics after teammate gave up spot
By George Ramsay and Patrick Sung, CNN US speed skater Erin Jackson won the women’s 500m gold medal at the Winter Olympics in a time of 37.04…
Continue Reading FBI offering $10,000 for help in finding serial bank robber nicknamed the ‘Route 91 Bandit’
By Eric Levenson, CNN The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in locating a man nicknamed the “Route 91…
Continue Reading When can younger children be vaccinated against COVID-19? ‘Not yet’
The timeline for when children younger than 5 in the United States might start receiving COVID-19 vaccinations has just been pushed…
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Utah proposes panel to decide when transgender athletes play
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers advanced a proposal Monday to create a commission of political appointees to make…
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Fort Hall community honors National Day of Love & Remembrance
Signs were on full display on Sunday to advocate for the justice of indigenousness people who are lost or whose deaths have not be concluded.…
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Local teacher and coach recognized for Girls and Women in Sports Day
At halftime of Saturday’s Idaho State game in Reed Gym, ISU presented their 2022 Trailblazer Award to Shannon Whitmer.…
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Pocatello community creates glass hearts at Idaho Museum of Natural History
This past weekend, the spirit of Valentine’s Day came down to being a fine art in Pocatello.…
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Papa Tom’s Pizza ready for the big game blitz
The weekend playbook for Papa Tom’s Pizza in Idaho Falls is to keep their ovens hot and the pizzas rolling out the door. But they made most of the…
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Elks Lodge food box distribution helps more than 150 families in need
Hundreds of people lined up bright and early Saturday morning at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls, to receive food boxes. The plan was to start handing…
Continue Reading Gun sale surge brings record money for conservation grants
Tax receipts from surging gun and ammunition sales have boosted money for a U.S. conservation program to a record level.…
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Utah tackling skyrocketing catalytic converter theft
A statewide analysis of police records from the attorney general’s office shows the theft of catalytic converters from cars in Utah has surged by…
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Idaho Supreme Court upholds new congressional district map
The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld the state’s newly drawn congressional district map, rejecting a challenge from a man who said the map improperly…
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Rexburg business going national
Crispy Cones started out as a tent on the side of the road in Rexburg in 2018, says founder Jeremy…
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signs $193M tax cut into law
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed a $193 million tax cut into law. Cox said in a statement that…
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1 apprehended after chase in stolen vehicle
Bingham County deputies were assisting other agencies in locating a stolen vehicle from the Bonneville County area Friday around 11:45…
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Idaho House recognizes Idaho Falls Bandits
A local baseball team is being recognized in the Idaho Legislature.…
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Wyoming lawmaker proposes bill to name Donald Trump highway
Former President Donald Trump has had buildings, casinos, golf courses, an airline and steaks named after him.…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody that works against Omicron variant
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized a new monoclonal antibody treatment that seems to work against the Omicron variant of the virus…
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Firehouse Subs presents check to Firth Fire Station
Firehouse Subs is coming to the rescue of the Firth Fire…
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Speed investigated as cause for fatal crash
On Friday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 326 on Interstate 80 east of Laramie, Wyoming. …
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Portneuf Medical Center recognized for excellence
Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) has been recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence with Ardent Health Services’ Quality Award.…
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Snake River Animal Shelter announces new executive director
The Snake River Animal Shelter (SRAS) has hired Michelle Ziel-Dingman as the new Executive Director of the organization.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,749 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,749 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths…
Continue Reading Webb telescope’s first test images include an unexpected ‘selfie’
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The James Webb Space Telescope is setting up shop while it chills out a million miles from Earth. The observatory shared…
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Ada County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor
ttorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Kuna man on…
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Man pleads guilty to firearms violation and assaulting federal officer
A Greenleaf man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm and assaulting a federal…
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Driver inattention investigated as possible cause for fatal crash
On Thursday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 101 on Wyoming 220 west of Casper,…
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Senate panel introduces bill banning most abortions in Idaho
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a bill that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — before many women know they are pregnant…
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New Bonneville County prosecutor appointed
Bonneville County Commissioners appointed a new County Prosecutor in Bonneville County Friday.…
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LDS Church announces limited in-person attendance, women’s session for April General Conference
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following letter about the April 2022 general conference with…
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All About the Animals continues to make impact
On Friday, the Animals (AAA) Coalition is holding a new member signing ceremony to celebrate the coalition expanding its impact through adding new…
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Child Nutrition Programs director retires after 26 years with SDE; successor named
Dr. Colleen Fillmore, who has overseen nutritious food programs for two generations of Idaho schoolchildren, will retire Tuesday, Feb.…
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Seats available in trapper education course Feb. 26 in Salmon
To meet the demand for trapper education, Idaho Fish and Game will host a second trapper education course in Salmon during February. …
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Superintendent of Public Instruction appoints chief of staff
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder has appointed Chad Auer as the Wyoming Department of Education’s Chief of Staff.…
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New alumni relations leader named at University of Idaho
Vandal alumna and Idaho non-profit leader Amy Lientz joins the University of Idaho as assistant vice president for alumni relations, effective…
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More Idahoans might qualify for property tax deferral in 2022
More Idahoans might qualify to have their property taxes deferred under a state law changed in 2021.…
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New study shows the durable skills Idaho employers are looking for
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) has teamed up with America Succeeds and Emsi Burning Glass to promote the “High Demand for Durable Skills”…
Continue Reading Long life comes from eating right, studies say. Here’s how to begin
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Living a longer, healthier life can start with your diet. You could add up to 13 years to your life if you ate few red and…
Continue Reading Your kid may need more hugs, experts say. But there are right and wrong ways to give them
There’s just something about a…
Continue Reading Russian Kamila Valieva cleared to skate, but reprieve could be short-lived
By Lizzy Yee and Ben Church, CNN A drugs test controversy that has overshadowed Beijing 2022 is set to rumble on after the Winter Olympics finishes.…
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BLM offers reward for information on horse shooting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and BLM Law Enforcement previously offered a $2,000 reward for information regarding the…
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Pickup crashes into power pole in Idaho Falls
Lincoln Road between Hitt and Woodruff is closed due to a crash.…
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Study: Fewer crashes after Utah sets strictest DUI law in US
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Officials say car crashes and traffic deaths dropped in Utah after the state enacted the…
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Idaho lawmakers consider new civics lesson standards
Our students may soon be learning new civics standards for all grade…
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1 arrested after high speed chase
A Fremont County Deputy attempted to traffic stop a vehicle for speeding Thursday around 6:00 a.m. …
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Snow pack concerns could lead to water supply drought
After December brought some good snow storms, January and the beginning of February have brought us a lack of snowfall to add to the snow pack. Many…
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Post election audit bill advances
In Boise, the Senate State Affairs Committee has approved a bill for audits…
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Officers save man from frozen pond
This dramatic video of an ice rescue in Utah shows the dangers of venturing out onto ice this time of…
Continue Reading Troopers arrest man for drug trafficking after he flees traffic stop
Idaho State Police troopers arrested a Meridian man Thursday morning on several felonies, including drug trafficking, after he was stopped for…
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Pocatello gets ready for big changes downtown
The City of Pocatello is getting ready for some big changes in their downtown…
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Wasden announces action against Boise telemarketer
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a resolution of his legal action against National Compliance Services, LLC, a Boise-based telemarketing…
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Nye not to seek reelection to Idaho Senate for District 29
Sen. Mark Nye announced on Thursday he will not seek reelection to the Idaho Senate for District 29 in…
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Compass Academy students talking about mental health stigmas
Juniors at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls are raising awareness to stigmas surrounding mental health, through their ‘More than a Stigma’…
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Bill to boost Idaho grocery tax credit by $20 passes House
A bill that would boost by $20 the amount Idaho residents can recover annually on grocery sales taxes has passed the the full House.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,368 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 2,368 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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DEQ lifts air quality advisory, burn ban for Lemhi County
UPDATE 2/10/22: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the air quality advisory and ended the burn…
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Name for new hockey team in Idaho Falls coming soon
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The puck is scheduled to drop this fall, but the new hockey team that will be calling the Mountain America Center home…
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Judge orders federal protection for gray wolves be restored
A judge has ordered federal protections restored for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump…
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Highest NFL draft picks from Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the highest drafted NFL players born in Idaho since 1970 using data from Pro Football…
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Crash on US 20 blocks lanes
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash on westbound US 20 at milepost 307 near Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls.…
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Superintendent Ybarra introduces resolution for civics standards
A proposed resolution to put statewide emphasis on students’ understanding of government and society advanced to the Idaho Senate…
Continue Reading Statewide mask mandates are disappearing, but should you continue to wear one anyway?
At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, local mask mandates are disappearing as quickly as toilet paper did from grocery stores shelves two years…
Continue Reading It’s not just love that can break your heart
You really can die of a broken…
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Bannock County chief deputy sheriff to retire
After three decades serving in the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Mike Dahlquist is announcing his…
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Technical Careers High School gets donation for tiny home project
The Idaho Contractor License Review Board and the city of Idaho Falls donated $4,000 Wednesday morning, for materials for students to build a tiny…
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Little visits Bonneville County to promote bill to put teachers on state health insurance
Idaho’s governor stopped in Bonneville County Wednesday promoting House Bill…
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Highland varsity basketball players no longer sitting out, will play Friday at Century
Highland varsity basketball players are refusing to take the court again until head coach Ty Pearson either resigns or gets replaced. This news…
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Fire marshal determines cause of barn fire off South Park Ranch Road
Teton County Fire Marshal Kathy Clay has determined the cause of last week’s barn fire on Bedstraw Lane off of South Park Ranch…
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Sugar City looking to keep its identity as a small city intact as it experiences growth
As East Idaho continues to grow the small town of Sugar City is experiencing a large amount of move ins. Many who move in say they are attracted to…
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Bill would let Legislature intervene in lawsuits over laws
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow the Legislature to intervene if anyone sues the state over one of its laws.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,565 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 40 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,565 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths…
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Pay It Forward: Shelley High School Food Pantry
Shelley Shares is the Shelly High School Food Pantry available 24/7 outside the school for students in need or those who left the house unprepared…
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Chief Magistrate Judge Dale to take recall status
fter serving 14 years as a magistrate judge for the District of Idaho, Chief Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale will take recall status on April…
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Bill to ban mask mandates passes Idaho legislative committee
A bill that would stop any government entity — including local school boards — from issuing a mask mandate passed an Idaho legislative committee…
Continue Reading COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 100,000 in the US, but heavy burden persists
COVID-19 hospitalizations are dropping quickly in the United States, but a heavy burden persists, and the nation’s health care workers are exhausted…
Continue Reading Don’t postpone mammograms because of swollen lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccine, study says
People should not delay getting a mammogram because of a recent COVID-19 vaccination, a new study…
Continue Reading SpaceX will lose up to 40 satellites it just launched due to a solar storm
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Up to 40 of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are expected to fall out of orbit thanks to some inopportune timing:…
Continue Reading McConnell squares off with conservatives for downplaying ‘violent insurrection’
By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell made clear this week that the deadly events on January 6, 2021,…
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DOE recognizes INL, DOE-Idaho teams for work on Perseverance rover with Secretary’s Honor Award
The Department of Energy has recognized Idaho National Laboratory and Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) employees with a…
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DEQ extends Sustainable Materials Management grant deadline
Due to an anticipated increase in funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is…
Continue Reading Should parents be worried if their child’s school no longer requires masks? An expert weighs in
Oregon’s health department and the governors of Connecticut, Delaware and New Jersey have announced when their states will end the school mask…
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Get a faster tax refund with these tips
As you prepare to file your 2021 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund…
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WHP releases information from 2021 activity report
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) would like to pass along some information from its recent 2021 activity…
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SIPH reports 50% drop in weekly COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases seem to be dropping…
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Multiple individuals taken into custody in Bingham County
Multiple individuals were taken into custody for a variety of drug charges over the last week in Bingham…
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Little signs bill to put teachers on state health insurance
Governor Brad Little signed legislation to put Idaho teachers on state health insurance…
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Man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
A Hope, Idaho man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance, CDC director says
The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is standing by the agency’s mask guidelines, emphasizing Tuesday that now is not the…
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New MRI technology helps children
Children facing seizures or brain tumors have new technology available at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake…
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Pocatello police release update on Linda Smith cold case
In 2007, the investigation of the Linda Smith homicide from 1981 was reopened and assigned to investigators. …
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SWAT Team called to help resolve situation at motel
The Idaho Falls SWAT Team was called into action Monday night to help resolve a situation at a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,313 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 2,313 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Utah lawmakers exempt media from public records fee proposal
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers on Tuesday exempted members of the media from a proposal to allow governments to…
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Idaho lawmaker panel OKs bill to end vehicle emissions tests
A bill that would eliminate vehicle emissions testing in Idaho’s most populated region has was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee on…
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Mountain lion sightings in Victor
The Teton County Idaho Sheriff’s Office is sending out a warning about a mountain lion that has been seen near Victor the last few…
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Boise foothills residents and recreationists asked to take precautions as coyote mating season arrives
Amid increasing reports of coyote activity in the Boise foothills, including the Hulls Gulch and Military Reserve areas, Fish and Game is asking…
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Teton County announces 2022 preparedness calendar
Teton County Emergency Management released its 2022 Emergency Preparedness Calendar, a local resource to promote a more disaster-resilient community.…
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