New traffic signals to be installed at 17th and South Boulevard
Idaho Falls Power crews will be working at South Boulevard and 17th Street on Sunday morning from approximately 8 a.m. to noon to install new…
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ISU student wins award at international research conference
Idaho State University student Gwyneth Donahue’s research on the wage gap existing between immigrant and native workers in the United States has…
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Madison Fire to conduct live burn Saturday
On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Madison Fire Department will be doing a live training burn at 2nd East and Moody Road/2000 North.…
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Canada approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Canada’s health regulator has approved Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot.…
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All vaccinated adults in Idaho are now eligible for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine
In light of Friday’s CDC recommendation, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is encouraging all Idaho adults age 50 years and older…
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Tanker company owner sentenced to prison for lying to OSHA, violating DOT safety standards
A Pocatello man was sentenced to a month in federal prison, five months of home confinement, three years of supervised release and a $15,000…
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Post Falls doctor pays $110,000 to settle allegations that he overprescribed opioids
Dr. Eric Benson, an internist practicing medicine in Post Falls, Idaho, agreed to pay $110,000 to resolve allegations that he unlawfully prescribed…
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Police: Missing 5-year-old Idaho boy was likely abducted
Police investigators in southwestern Idaho now say a 5-year-old boy missing since July was likely abducted.…
Continue Reading Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges in Kenosha shootings
The jury has reached a verdict in the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager who killed two people and shot another during unrest in…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 656 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 656 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths…
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Officials: We need more than 100% of normal snowpack and wet spring to fill Upper Snake reservoirs
Even though we are seeing a little rain and snow this weekend, it will take a lot more to get our reservoirs full…
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November is Native American heritage month
This month is Native American heritage month, and tribes are celebrating with events to share their rich history with…
Continue Reading Marsing man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine
A Marsing man was sentenced to 91 months in federal prison for distribution of…
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Twin Falls woman sentenced for benefit fraud
A Twin Falls woman was sentenced to five years of probation for social security…
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AAA: Nearly 290,000 Idahoans will take a Thanksgiving trip
Thanksgiving travel will bounce back in a big way this year. …
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ISP investigates fatality crash south of Bliss
On Friday shortly before 1:00 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle fatality crash on Bliss Grade Rd. near River Rd., south of…
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BYU-Idaho shows steady enrollment
Official Fall 2021 Semester enrollment totals at Brigham Young University-Idaho show steady enrollment among both campus and online students who are…
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Help the Bengals win a ‘Food Fight’ against the Vandals
On Saturday, the ISU Bengals will take on in-state rival, University of Idaho…
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Free Thanksgiving meals distributed to Bannock County families
The Bannock County Thanksgiving Distribution event is…
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Weiser man sentenced to more than 5 years for possessing child pornography
A Weiser man was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for possession of child…
Continue Reading Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges. Here’s what we know about the 3 men he shot
Kyle Rittenhouse — accused of shooting three people, two fatally — was acquitted on all charges on Friday by a jury in Kenosha,…
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Lots of summer change brings a more inclusive Snow King Mountain
Now in 2021, the general manager of Snow King claims that they are ready to unveil what he says is “the biggest changes in the history of Snow…
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ITD encourages drivers to be “Idaho Ready” for winter driving conditions
Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) encourages drivers to be “Idaho Ready” for winter driving.…
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Fatal crash marks more than 100 fatalities on Wyoming roadways in 2021
On Wednesday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 69.5 on US 85 south of Hawk Springs,…
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2 map options for redistricting Teton County Wyo.
The Teton County Clerk’s Office is inviting the public to a meeting next week where two map options for redistricting Teton County will be…
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Federal jury convicts Mountain Home man for unlawful possession of firearm
A federal jury sitting in Boise convicted a Mountain Home man on November 16, 2021 for unlawful possession of a…
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Man sentenced for methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution in Magic Valley
Luis Leyva Verduzco was sentenced to 82 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to…
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US OKs gold mine exploratory drilling in eastern Idaho
A copy of the signed Kilgore Gold Exploration Project Decision is now available online for public review.…
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NASA seeks ideas for a nuclear reactor on the moon
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces last day for 2021 Season
The Idaho Falls Zoo’s last day of the 2021 season will be Sunday, November…
Continue Reading Yes, there will be a flu season this year, CDC says
Flu season may be getting underway, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Norovirus among likely causes of recent reported illnesses
Norovirus is likely among the reasons behind increased reports of recent illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health…
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2 ejected from vehicle on I-86 west of Pocatello
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred eastbound I-86 near milepost 51, west of Pocatello on Thursday at approximately 8:27…
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Martin Edmo Ish sentenced for death of Eugene Lorne Red Elk
On Thursday, 64-year-old Martin Edmo Ish was sentenced for the death of 56-year-old Eugene Lorne Red…
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1 hospitalized after semi crash near Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 116, just south of Idaho Falls Thursday at 12:07…
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Man arrested for lewd conduct that occurred in early 2000s
he Idaho Falls Police Department arrested 59-year-old Karl Ford of Michigan for two counts of felony lewd conduct with a child under 16 in connection…
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Thanksgiving dinner will cost you 14% more this year, survey finds
Thanksgiving dinner will cost 14% more this year, according to new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 553 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 553 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths…
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Public comment period to continue in Ammon annex proposal
The land would hold more than 2,600 single-family detached homes, and 498…
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Idaho moves ahead on plan to appraise federal land for taxes
Only one business responded to a plan by lawmakers to hire a technology company to appraise federal land in real-time to find out how much money…
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Grand Teton sees second busiest October for visitation
Grand Teton National Park statistics on recreation visits show that October 2021 was the second busiest on record for the month of October.…
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Idaho Falls Power invites community to help fill food need for holidays
Idaho Falls Power (IFP) and Idaho Falls Fiber (IFF) are inviting the community help to brighten the holidays for struggling local households during…
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Idaho Falls rolls out improved communication system
Idaho Falls is rolling out a new enhancement to its citizen notification system which will allow the City to reach more residents with both…
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Idaho’s new redistricting map faces second legal challenge
A second legal challenge has been filed against Idaho’s redistricting commission over a new map redrawing the state’s 35 legislative…
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Capitol Christmas Tree to arrive at Capitol Monday
Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite Idahoans to view the Idaho State Capitol’s Christmas Tree and…
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ISU receives $1.5 million to offer scholarships, increase rural mental health care
A $1.5 million investment from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health will help Idaho State University increase the number of mental health…
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Socks and soup donations needed
New Horizon Center is currently running its Socks and Soup Drive.…
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Wyoming company to pay $2M in Yellowstone oil pipeline spill
A Wyoming pipeline company has agreed to a $2 million settlement for damages caused by a crude oil spill that fouled a section of the Yellowstone…
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Ammon Lightapalooza Parade and Park Lighting set Dec. 4
The City of Ammon is partnering with Connections Credit Union to present the Ammon Lightapalooza Light Parade and McCowin Park Lighting.…
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Former US representative challenges Idaho attorney general
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador will challenge incumbent Republican Attorney General Lawrence Wasden to be the state’s chief legal…
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Idaho Legislature adjourns after Senate kills vaccine bills
The Idaho Legislature wrapped up the extended 2021 session after a Senate committee killed three bills having to do with COVID-19 vaccine…
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Field fire brings out firefighters
A small field fire Wednesday night in Bonneville County.…
Continue Reading Cheney and Kinzinger vote with Democrats to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Republican Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger broke ranks on Wednesday to join all Democrats in voting for a resolution that…
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Missing adult found safe
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a missing vulnerable…
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Chronic Wasting Disease detected in 2 Idaho mule deer
These are the first confirmed positive tests for Chronic Wasting Disease in…
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Juveniles connected to vandalism at Jefferson County Lake
Jefferson County Sheriff Deputies responded to the Jefferson County Lake for a report of vandalism on Nov. 12. …
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Fire marshal concludes investigation into fire at Blair Place Apartments
Fire Marshal Kathy Clay has finished the investigation into the fire at
Blair Place Apartments which occurred Sunday…
Little issues statement after Biden administration suspends enforcement of OSHA vaccine mandate
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little commented Wednesday on the news that the Biden Administration, through the Occupational Safety and…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 650 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 650 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths…
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Idaho farmers begin applying for permits to grow hemp
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture launched its online application system for would-be hemp growers early last week, and applications are…
Continue Reading Walking vs. hiking: Which provides the better workout? Here are the benefits of each
Walking is the most popular aerobic physical activity in the United States, with 111 million people hitting the pavement in 2018 as part of their…
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Idaho Senate panel kills three COVID-19 vaccine bills
The Idaho Legislature appeared ready to wrap up the extended 2021 session after a Senate committee killed three bills having to do with COVID-19…
Continue Reading Fasting 2 days a week helps obese people keep off the weight, study finds
The 5:2 diet, a type of intermittent fasting, is no more effective than traditional approaches to weight loss, according to what researchers said was…
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Idaho volunteers recognized with Governor Andrus Volunteer of the Year award
Three volunteers were recognized for their contributions to Idaho during the annual Idaho Philanthropy Day…
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Bannock County to host public certification of ballot tabulation machines ahead of mayor runoff election
Bannock County is inviting the public to watch the re-certification of its ballot counting machines with the Pocatello Mayoral runoff election…
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Beware of online holiday scams
A new report shows trending holiday scams to look out for…
Continue Reading 2021 Youth Philanthropy grant awards announced at Teton High School
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with two Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High…
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Annual seasonal closures for Westside Ranger District go into effect this week
The following roads on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Westside Ranger District are closed to wheeled motorized…
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Idaho Courts mark Nov. 20 National Adoption Day
Idahoans are invited to celebrate connecting children with their forever homes this week as state courts recognize National Adoption Day, Nov.…
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No injuries sustained after pursuit ends with shots fired
On Monday at approximately 11:11 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol State Trooper attempted to stop a silver Cadillac passenger car for a speeding…
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Fifth annual ‘Passport Sunday’ event set Dec. 5
The Teton County Clerk of District Court is encouraging travelers to submit passport applications well in advance of potential 2022 travel and is…
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Idaho Falls Employment Health Clinic holds ribbon cutting ceremony
A new opportunity for the lower middle range wage earners of the non costal west has arrived. Dr. Boren the director of the clinic has opened a small…
Continue Reading Coronavirus spreads in deer and other animals. Scientists worry about what that means for people
Scientists have found SARS-CoV-2 spreads like, well, a virus among white-tailed deer and other wild animals in the United…
Continue Reading The definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ is changing to 3 COVID-19 doses
You may need up to three COVID-19 vaccine doses to be considered fully…
Continue Reading Drug overdose deaths top 100,000 annually for the first time, driven by fentanyl, CDC data show
America’s drug epidemic is the deadliest it has ever been, new federal data…
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Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM offices
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) began issuing Christmas tree permits Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Young man who was accidentally invited to ‘grandma’s’ Thanksgiving as a teen keeps tradition going
After an accidental Thanksgiving invite in 2016 introduced Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench, they are still going…
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Amber Alert canceled, 4-year-old found in Nevada
The Cassia County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a missing or kidnapped child…
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Idaho ICAC Task Force receives 2021 Victim Services Award
Idaho’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Victim Services Award from the Idaho Victim…
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Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand return to Rexburg
Nearly two years after COVID-19 shut down performing arts around the world, Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand will return to Rexburg to kick-off its…
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Idaho lawmakers advance vaccine worker comp legislation
Proposed legislation making it easier for Idaho employees to get worker compensation if they become ill after taking an employee-mandated vaccine has…
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Job fair in Idaho Falls Wednesday
Looking for a new job or thinking about changing…
Continue Reading Key decisions on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adults could come this week
Key decisions on whether all adults will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster could come…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 664 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 33 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 664 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths…
Continue Reading How to watch the Leonid meteor shower this week
Get your binoculars ready because meteors will paint the sky with their fleeting light Wednesday…
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Wildfire, winds force evacuations in Wyoming, Montana
Wildfires pushed by strong winds have forced evacuations of rural homes in northern Wyoming and southern Montana.…
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COVID-19 press conference Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…
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Feds recommend body cameras for Portland, Oregon, police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is recommending that all uniformed officers in Portland, Oregon, wear body cameras if they are on…
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Caldwell police officers shoot, kill 92-year-old man
Caldwell police shot and killed a 92-year-old man early Tuesday after they said he raised a gun toward officers.…
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Swinging Bridge to close this week for repairs
Swinging Bridge, spanning the Snake River by Hog Island, will be closed next week for routine…
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Gov. Little joins third lawsuit challenging Biden vaccine mandates
Governor Brad Little announced Idaho joined another lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s unprecedented government overreach and vaccine…
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Labelle Lake Ice Palace looks ahead to the winter season
Plans are well under way, and we can expect to see some new things this year at the palace.…
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Idaho Preferred holiday gift box now available
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture recently announced the release of its third annual Idaho Preferred holiday gift box containing more than…
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Museum of Idaho announces new exhibits
The Museum of Idaho (MOI) is bringing in multiple new exhibits during the next year, each offering new experiences to Eastern Idaho.…
Continue Reading ‘No vaccine required’ is the latest tactic to attract workers
In the search for workers in this tight labor market, companies have courted new hires with the promise of higher wages, sign-on bonuses, ample…
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BLM finalizes conservation easement with Turner family
The Bureau of Land Management, partnering with the Lemhi Regional Land Trust, has finalized a conservation easement with the Turner family in Lemhi…
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Sheriff on leave pending investigation
There is a pending investigation being conducted by the Idaho Attorney General’s Office into allegations arising out of an incident that occurred…
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Statewide results for fall 2021 Idaho Reading Indicator show improvement
Statewide results of Idaho’s early reading test, the Idaho Reading Indicator, show 51% of the state’s students in kindergarten through third…
Continue Reading Washington state panel fails to draw new political maps
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state’s bipartisan redistricting commission failed to meet its deadline…
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