D91 blocks YouTube to protect students from sensitive material
Local schools are reacting to the war in Israel by implementing new measures to protect children from being exposed to sensitive material…
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Shelley Joint School District prepares for new high school bond
The Shelley Joint School District #60 is preparing for Nov. 7 in hopes for a new high school in Shelley is on the…
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Not too late to get firewood permits from National Forests
As the temperatures drop, people are starting to collect firewood for the winter. …
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IDOC serves death warrant to Thomas Creech
The warrant schedules Creech’s execution for Nov. 8,…
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Online voter registration deadline Friday
The deadline to register to vote online at VoteIdaho.gov is this Friday, October at 11:59 p.m. before the Nov. 7 election.…
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Free drive-thru flu clinic Saturday
Anyone is welcome to attend, and vaccines will be available at no cost and insurance will be billed when applicable.…
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Gov. Gordon criticizes NEPA rule change, citing federal overreach and project delays
Calling them unreasonable and burdensome to energy producing states like Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon opposes proposed revisions to the National…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 40 years for producing child pornography
A 43-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child pornography, U.S.…
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Idaho officials order evacuation of town of about 10,000 people after gas line explodes nearby
Authorities ordered evacuations for most of the town of Middleton, Idaho after a gas line exploded at nearby rural intersection late Thursday…
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Vandals steal dinosaur neighborhood attraction
A missing dinosaur statue from a popular neighborhood attraction has been…
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INL to conduct emergency speaker demonstration Thursday
The Idaho National Laboratory will conduct an emergency speaker demonstration Thursday between 1 p.m. and 2…
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Idaho Foodbank announces new president, CEO
The Idaho Foodbank Board of Directors selected Randy Ford as the next President & CEO of the organization.…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced hunting packages in Fort Hall
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, in conjunction with the Tribes’ Fish & Game, invites hunting enthusiasts to join in on some of the best…
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3 things to know this morning – October 12, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Local church group stranded in Israel
Several members of a local church group are in Israel right now for a religious tour through the Holy…
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“This is a mess,” says Bingham County and State GOP
An Idaho judge has blocked the Idaho Republican party from holding a special meeting to elect a new chair of the Bingham County Republican Central…
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2 men sentenced for federal gun crimes
Two Lewiston men were sentenced in separate cases to federal prison for unlawful possession of firearms, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…
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Secret dating life of penguins
The secret dating life of penguins in Idaho Falls was a hot topic at the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce leadership class…
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How did this year’s potato harvest shape up?
This year’s potato harvest was expected to be plentiful according to early reports. But could the weather have affected the quality and quantity of…
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30 years since Stephanie Crane’s disappearance
It’s been 30 years since Sandi Crane walked into the Custer County Sheriffs on Oct. 11, 1993, to report she could not find her nine-year-old daughter…
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Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office files felony complaint against owner of Downard Funeral Home & Crematory
The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office filed a felony criminal complaint Wednesday against Lance Peck, former owner of the Downard Funeral Home &…
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Pay It Forward: Ririe Community and Senior Center
The Ririe Community and Senior Center is making a difference in the lives of many with the help of volunteers and…
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Wall of Warmth adds more locations
Do you have coats hanging in your closet that you no longer use?…
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Road to recovery: Businesses hurt during construction are coming through
The Construction on 17th and Woodruff is finally over, as the city celebrated the reopening of the intersection on Oct.…
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Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water off
Fish and Game’s fish screen program, water users and local landowners have been working together to prevent the loss of fish into ditch systems for…
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Fire destroys chicken coop, kills chickens
More than a dozen chickens are dead and a family’s chicken coop was destroyed by a fire Tuesday night in Idaho Falls. …
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Simpson cosponsors resolution Standing with Israel
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.Res. 768 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and…
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Here’s what can happen when you view an eclipse incorrectly — and how to avoid that this weekend
On Saturday, an annular solar eclipse will create a scintillating “ring of fire” in the skies across the…
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DEQ announces drinking water and wastewater funding opportunities for fiscal year 2025
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing fiscal year 2025 funding opportunities for Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater…
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1 arrested after pursuit in stolen tractor
A 25-year-old is in the Power County Jail after a pursuit in a stolen tractor…
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Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Judge to hold hearing for cameras in court for Chad Daybell trial
Chad Daybell appeared via Zoom Tuesday afternoon for a status…
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No injuries after vehicle accident in river
Swan Valley Fire Department chief Travis Crystal reports at 6 a.m. Tuesday, a vehicle went off the road and into Rainey Creek where it dumps into the…
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Local perspective on current conflict in Israel
It has been a difficult week for Dale Spencer and other members of the Temple Emanuel Synagogue in…
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Small fire in Rigby Middle School teachers’ lounge
The Jefferson School District reports Rigby Middle School had a small fire in the teachers’ lounge Tuesday…
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Take extra steps to secure your load when hauling items
As fall weather returns to the forecast, AAA is reminding drivers to watch out for road…
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Controversy continues about Yellowstone Safari Park in Madison County
It’s been two years in the making, but Yellowstone Safari Park the controversial game ranch in Madison County has opened their doors to the public.…
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Fatal crash southwest of Burley
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Monday at approximately 12:20 p.m. on 1300 West and 760 South in Cassia…
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New BYU–Idaho president inaugurated Tuesday
Even though he has been serving as the new president at Brigham Young University – Idaho for the past couple of months, Alvin F. Meredith III will…
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Crews break ground on new cell for Idaho National Laboratory Site landfill
The new cell is projected to start accepting waste in…
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2 new National Wildlife Refuges in Wyoming and Tennessee
Wyoming Toad Conservation Area and Paint Rock River National Wildlife Refuge will conserve important habitat, expand outdoor recreation access…
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Counties with the most farmland in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most farmland in Idaho using data from the Agriculture Department’s Farm Service Agency.…
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“Sold a Story” literacy event to be streamed statewide
Educational stakeholders will be now be able to attend the upcoming “Sold a Story” literacy event virtually thanks to a livestream from…
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Snake River quagga mussel treatment continues with support from Idahoans
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) continues quagga mussel treatment in an effort to eradicate the invasive species in the Snake…
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A local rabbi explains the conflict in Israel
Rabbi Tony Prater with Beth Chaverim of Southern Idaho explains the conflict between Israel and…
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ISU hosts 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration
Idaho State University is hosting the 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on…
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Pennsylvania man on a mission to donate blood in all 50 states
Vinton Smith, a man from Pennsylvania, is on a special mission, one that will increase the blood stores in all 50…
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Idaho gas prices start to fall
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 7.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.03/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Crapo responds to violence happening in Middle East
US Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho is responding to the violence happening in the Middle…
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Sugar City museum now has a location
The Sugar City Historical Society is one step closer to building its own…
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‘Leave No Trace’ as Fire Prevention Week kicks off
As Fire Prevention Week kicks off, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is wanting to remind campers and hunters who may be in the forest to ‘Leave No…
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Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of lives lost in terror attack on Israel
Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Friday, Oct. 13,…
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IDGOP releases statement after 6 Ada County Republican Party officers resign
The Idaho Republican Party has responded to the resignation of six Ada County Republican Central Committee…
Continue Reading Older adults still make up most COVID-19 hospitalizations, CDC report says, but concern grows over lack of vaccination
Older adults have accounted for nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States this year, posing “a continued public health…
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Boise job fair Oct. 11 to feature multiple employers
Job seekers will find a large range of job opportunities such as booking and events coordinator, receptionist, tax associate, cashier, payroll…
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Geotechnical drilling along Salmon River Road corridor
Crews will begin mobilizing a drill rig on the Salmon River Road (NFSR #030) and Bia Po’i Naokwaide (formerly Sq_ Creek Road) starting Monday for…
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Injury crash in intersection of Fillmore Street and Poleline Road in Twin Falls
Police are investigating a collision which occurred at 3:09 p.m. on Friday at Fillmore Street and Poleline Road, in Twin Falls…
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F&G seeks input on muzzleloader ammunition proposed rule
The rule change would allow projectiles made of metal or metal alloy, and with accuracy tips and pressure bases, to be used in hunting seasons…
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Traffic signal removal at Park Avenue and E Street
The traffic signal at Park Avenue and E Street in downtown Idaho Falls will be permanently removed on Tuesday, Oct.…
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Oct. 10 webinar addresses how Idaho’s population changes affect school enrollments
Idaho’s population growth has been growing fast – so quickly the state had the number one growth rate in the nation at 21.5 % from 2012-2022,…
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Be prepared when entering bear country this fall
After two incidents this year involving Grizzly Bears, and hunters, where the bears needed to be put down or were killed by the hunters, Idaho Fish…
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Mountain River Ranch Prepares for first winter camping season
Labor Day is often recognized as the unofficial end to the camping season. Although many still try to embrace some fall camping as the autumn colors…
Continue Reading Eclipse fever starts now. Here’s where to see the upcoming ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
Over large swaths of the Americas this month and next April, too, all eyes will be on the skies during two spectacular…
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Pocatello water line installation begins on Monday
The project is set to last approximately eight…
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The paranormal happenings at the Haunted River
MENAN, Idaho (KIFI) – It’s officially spooky season and many haunted attractions are now open, giving people a seasonal scare. The Haunted River in…
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Bless the Badge held at the iconic Idaho Falls
The Idaho Chaplins are coming together to bring the national event of Bless the Badge to Idaho Falls for the second year in a row. The event brings…
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Powerball reaches $1.4 Billion dollars
The drawing for the Powerball lottery is at 8.59 p.m. Saturday evening where one lucky person will win $1.4 Billion in the Powerball jackpot.…
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Pocatello Animal Services to offer discounted adoptions for 5th Annual National Make A Dog’s Day
The annual event will take place Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2…
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Hunt safe with these 10 survival tips when hunting big game
Hunters can take precautions and prepare for an unexpected situations in the…
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Vehicle safety tech – Your second set of “eyes”
New AAA research highlights need for thoughtful use of advanced driving…
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Pups and Pints event to feature adorable pups up for adoptions
Get ready for an afternoon of furry fun and delicious brews as the Pocatello Animal Shelter partners with Portneuf Valley Brewing (PVB) to present…
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CEI anticipates academic boom with introduction of Idaho LAUNCH grant
Idaho LAUNCH aims to alleviate financial barriers and empower Idaho’s graduating high school seniors to pursue higher education dreams by covering…
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Community Food Basket Regional Food Drive underway
Every $1 donated can be turned into $4.80 worth of…
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Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns
Time’s running out to file your 2022 Idaho income tax…
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Team and community honors Dillon Waymire at senior night
Community support for Dillion Waymire, a football player at Butte County High School, is on display…
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Community Food Basket asks for help purchasing outdoor security cameras to curb ongoing thefts
The Community Food Basket has been dealing with repeated thefts the last six months and is asking for your help to buy outdoor security…
Continue Reading Idaho GOP will caucus for president in March
Big changes were announced Friday for how Idahoans will determine its nominee for the presidential…
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Preventing school shootings before they happen
Local teachers and school resource officers are learning how to identify school shooters before they…
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Pocatello wants help with rebrand
The City of Pocatello wants your help redesigning its logo and accompanying brand style guide for the city.…
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City officials honor contractors involved in 17th Street and Woodruff construction project
City officials, the Chamber of Commerce and various contractors held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 17th Street and Woodruff Avenue Intersection…
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Former AFGE local union president pleads guilty to stealing union funds
A 56-year-old Reedsport, Oregon, woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud for stealing from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local…
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PCSD 25 among the top academic performers for large school districts in Idaho
The 2023 ISAT results place the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 among the top academic performers for large school districts in…
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Construction frustration in Idaho Falls
While drivers celebrate the opening of Woodruff and 17th Street, it’s been a bumpy ride, literally, when it comes to other road construction…
Continue Reading There is more to worry about than long COVID, study shows. You could get a long cold, too
Feeling run-down even after you kicked an infection? It could be a case of a “long cold,” according to a new…
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Diesel fuel leak on Interstate 15 near milepost 120
There has been a fuel spill near the 1200 block of I-15 just north of Idaho…
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Here’s why the shockingly good jobs report is going to cost you
Analysis by David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — The US economy feels lousy for so many people. So you’d think some really, really, shockingly…
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Crews will be working in the Snake River, begin work on new wetlands
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), along with contract crews from Ames Construction, will temporarily change the Snake River channel…
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Public invited to Pocatello Town Hall meeting
You are invited to the Pocatello City Council Meeting on Oct.…
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Idaho, Utah fish and wildlife agencies to provide updates on Bear Lake fishery at public meeting on Oct. 17
Fisheries biologists from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell files amended appeal of murder convictions
Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney filed an amended appeal Wednesday regarding her murder…
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3 things to do this weekend – October 6, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Why mortgage rates are going higher
Home affordability is now at its lowest level in decades due to mortgage rates rising…
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17th and Woodruff reopens in Idaho Falls
Many drivers in Idaho Falls have been waiting for this day for several months. It’s the reopening of the intersection at Woodruff and 17th…
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Museum of Idaho opening rainforest exhibit with live animals
The Museum of Idaho’s next special exhibit, Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest, opens to the public on Saturday, October 7.…
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National chain renovates local charity
Our local Community Food Basket- Idaho Falls has partnered with the Lowe’s Hometowns project to transform its new…
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Bingham County man pleads guilty to murder of his father
A Bingham County man has pled guilty for the murder of his…
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Man found with stolen pickup arrested
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Idaho Falls man Wednesday after he was found driving a stolen…
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