3 things to know this morning – August 24, 2023
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Fire reported on Fort Hall Reservation deemed suspicious
The fire is reported to be suspicious in nature and is currently under…
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ISDA confirms first equine West Nile cases of the year
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed multiple cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV) in three horses in Canyon…
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D91’s new superintendent prepares for first school year with deep roots in the district
Idaho Falls School District 91 has a new superintendent and she is looking forward to the start of her first school…
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Trial for Idaho college killings suspect Bryan Kohberger delayed indefinitely
The main suspect in the University of Idaho murders case waived his right to a speedy trial in a court hearing…
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Highland students return to school for the first time since April fire
It is a significant day for Highland High School as students return for the first time since a fire destroyed part of the school in…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 4 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…
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Water levels remain above average close to September
Water levels across East Idaho remain above average heading into late…
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Central Fire District makes recommendations to prevent garage fires
Garage fires may not seem like a public safety hazard, but fire stations across Eastern Idaho are prepared to face such situations.…
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Clean-up and decommissioning of Pit 9
Another step is complete in the clean-up and decommissioning of a pit that held radioactive and hazardous waste for 56…
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ITD to add bus on SH-48 near railroad tracks in Rigby
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will add a bus lane on State Highway 48 from Yellowstone Highway to Clark Street in Rigby on…
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Personal use fuelwood available from Hayden Fire
Approximately 20 cords of personal use fuelwood is available by permit in the Hayden Fire…
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It may be time to break out the masks against COVID-19, some experts say
If you’re at high risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19, it’s time to dust off those N95 masks and place them snugly over your nose and…
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US Congressman Mike Simpson visits Cyber-Security Lab on ISU and U of I campus in Idaho Falls
Cybersecurity and protecting our online footprint is an ever-growing concern. Idaho State University is working hard to ensure cybersecurity…
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Emergency management to offer CERT Basic Training
The training is free with lunch provided each…
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Shrek The Musical takes over Rigby
The most beloved ogre in history is ready to make some noise in Rigby, ID this…
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Hayden Fire closure terminated
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has terminated the Hayden Fire…
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Melaleuca helps the people of Maui
A local company is helping the people of Maui after the devastating…
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Local teachers receive $10,000 donation and supply kits
New numbers show more than 92% of classrooms have students whose families cannot afford to purchase school…
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Task forces crack down on methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution networks
Two multi-faceted, large-scale Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations have resulted in the federal indictments of 25…
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See striking moon photos captured by India’s lunar lander during its approach
India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is swooping toward the moon’s surface ahead of its historic landing attempt, and it’s capturing some stunning…
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Milk tanker crash in Butte County injures juvenile
An injury crash that occurred on Monday at approximately 3:44 p.m., at Grand Ave. and US 20-26, in Arco is under…
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Snake River bridge contractor will close WYO 22 free right on WYO 390 for morning hours
The closure of the free right turn lane will take place Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2…
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Students in Madison School District #321 return to school
The first bell of the 2023-2024 school year has rung for students in Madison School District #321. As students return to school, nerves, and…
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Neptune’s clouds have disappeared, and scientists think they know why
Astronomers have been puzzling over a mystery on Neptune, and now they think they have unlocked its…
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D93 hosts nationwide teacher conference
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is making it easier for its teachers, and those from around the region, to hear from professional education…
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Disney On Ice is coming to Idaho Falls
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to Idaho Falls for the first time.…
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Snake River bridge work will force overnight lane closure
The work will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Wednesday…
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Lookout Point hosts Welcome Back Orange and Black
Classes began on Monday at Idaho State University for the fall semester, and the City of Pocatello wanted to welcome the students back with a special…
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Law enforcement calls off search for body in the Snake River
Law enforcement in Idaho Falls report they did not find a body in the Snake…
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Seeing orange? – Why Idaho Falls is seemingly covered in road construction
It seems as though everywhere you look in Idaho Falls you see orange – Orange cones, orange vests, orange fencing. Construction is clearly in full…
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Madison School District prepares for new school year
For students in Rexburg, the final minutes of summer break are ticking away.…
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Idaho Arts Commission appoints new Executive Director
The Idaho Commission on the Arts appointed Laura von Boecklin Curry as the agency’s new executive…
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Idaho gas prices continue to rise
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Driver of fatal crash on US 20 arrested
Police say the 19-year-old Honda driver from Mattawa, Washington, was arrested for felony vehicular manslaughter.…
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Driver assistance systems could save 250,000 lives over 30 years
New AAA Foundation study highlights safety benefits of advanced vehicle…
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Water line installation begins Monday in Pocatello
The project is anticipated to take six weeks to…
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Mutts Strut their stuff at the Snake River Animal Shelter’s annual fundraiser
In an event that brings together dog lovers of all kinds, the Snake River Animal Shelter held a Mutt Strut, a big dog walking event that also allows…
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Ucon Celebrates 112th Anniversary
The City of Ucon was first established as Ucon in 1911. Starting in 2011, the city has celebrated its Anniversary with a party. A party that was…
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DEQ seeks nominations for Pollution Prevention Champion award
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pollution Prevention Champion…
Continue Reading Distinguished Under 40 nominations have opened for 2023
Nominations for the awards are currently…
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U of I research team identifies polar bears using DNA found in paw prints
University of Idaho researchers have found a unique, non-invasive way to identify polar bears in the Arctic by scraping DNA from a bear’s paw…
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Man driving motorcycle near Swan Valley hospitalized after crash
Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred on August 18, 2023, at 8:42 p.m., eastbound US26 at milepost 371 in Bonneville…
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Sarah Palin visits Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Former vice presidential candidate and governor of Alaska visited Idaho Falls Saturday. She spoke at an event put on by…
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American Idol auditions for Idaho residents on Monday
American Idol holding virtual auditions for Idaho residents on…
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Rocky Mountain Power sends notice about Hilary remnants
Rocky Mountain Power is monitoring a storm system resulting from remnants of Hurricane Hilary moving into the service territory on Monday, August…
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Bear activity is picking up, taking precautions at camp and home can help avoid problems
Proper food and garbage storage is especially important to avoid…
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Idaho authorities join forces for safer roads
According to data gathered by OHS, 39% of all fatal crashes in Idaho are impaired driver…
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New restrooms open at Wilson Boat Ramp
New restrooms at the Wilson Boat Ramp are now open and ready for public…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter to hosts Nigel’s Birthday Bash fundraiser
Adults, families and leashed dogs are welcome to attend.…
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Black bear obtains human food along Grand Teton lakeshore
A black bear at Phelps Lake in Grand Teton National Park found an unattended backpack and consumed human food last…
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Idaho Fish and Game proposes new mountain lion management plan
Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants your input on its proposed mountain lion management…
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Nails spilled onto I-15 causes mayhem for drivers
The Idaho Transpiration Department reports debris is scattered over southbound on Interstate 15 between milepost 99-107 near Shelley.…
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Free Day at Fort Hall Mine Landfill on Saturday
Bannock County residents will have the opportunity on Saturday to use the Fort Hall Mine Landfill for…
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Heavy thunderstorms predicted for Salmon-Challis National Forest starting Sunday
Heavy thunderstorms are predicted for the Salmon-Challis National Forest starting Sunday, August 20, 2023, and are expected to remain in the area…
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Judge sets deadline for Bryan Kohberger’s alibi defense in University of Idaho killings
An Idaho judge on Friday gave Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys three weeks to submit evidence for the accused killer’s alibi if he plans on using that…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex to wrap up 2023 season August 20
The 2023 season for the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is almost in the…
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BLM issues plan to balance multiple uses of southwest Idaho public lands
The Bureau of Land Management issued a Record of Decision for the Four Rivers Field Office Resource Management…
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New study warns against risks of ‘time-traveling pathogens’
By Ava Loomar, CNN (CNN) — As the climate warms, scientists have suggested that “time-traveling pathogens” unleashed by thawing Arctic…
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Man pleads guilty to kidnapping ex-girlfriend and transporting her to Idaho
A 41-year-old Lompoc, California man pleaded guilty to kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and transporting her from California to Idaho where she was…
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Grizzly bear relocated to reduce conflict potential
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an adult male…
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Gov. Little announces senior level staff changes
Governor Brad Little announced changes to key senior level staff positions in his office…
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Idaho’s July unemployment rate increases to 2.8%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate experienced a slight increase in July, rising from June’s rate of 2.7% to…
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New trial court administrator selected for Idaho’s Sixth Judicial District
The Idaho Supreme Court has appointed Jason Dye as the new trial court administrator for the Sixth Judicial District.…
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Blue-light glasses don’t help with eye strain, major study says
Adding a blue-light filter to your eyeglasses may not ease eye strain from computer work, protect the retina or help with sleep at night, according…
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Incredible images reveal nature’s more obscure side
A photo of a bright orange fungus growing on deadwood, with its striking color resplendent against the darkness, has been crowned winner of this…
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How crowded is Yellowstone? Nearly 1 million people visited in July
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been looking for some peace and quiet in the great outdoors, the marquee names in the US National…
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Grand Teton rangers urge visitors to take personal safety seriously
Park rrangers have already conducted 12 search and rescue (SAR) missions in Grand Teton this…
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CEI Foundation’s annual Great Race for Education raises $100K
The College of Eastern Idaho raised more than $100,000 in scholarship money during the latest Great Race for Education…
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Federal appeals court upholds block of Idaho transgender athletes law
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a decision blocking Idaho’s first-in-the-nation ban on transgender athletes in girls and women’s…
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3 things to do this weekend
If you’re looking for some fun events to fill your weekend with, here are three things you can check out this weekend.…
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2 killed in accident near Arco
Their identities have not been released at this…
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash
The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening…
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Scientists unlock mysteries of magnetars, the most magnetic objects in the universe
Magnetars are among the most bizarre and mysterious objects in the universe, packing in trillions of times more magnetic pull than the Earth or any…
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BLM issues decision to protect Idaho’s American Falls Archaeological District cultural resources
o protect nationally significant Tribal and cultural resources dating back thousands of years, the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision…
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Idaho school superintendent addresses teacher shortage
Idaho’s new superintendent of public instruction, Debbie Critchfield, made a stop in Madison County ahead of the new school year.…
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Absentee ballot deadline nears for school bond and levy elections
School bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023.…
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Various Idaho Falls construction projects on schedule
Idaho Falls Public Works says most of the various construction projects around town are going well and on schedule, with several roads now…
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Gordon frustrated with BLM’s long-awaited draft Rock Springs Resource Management Plan revision
The BLM released its Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) Thursday.…
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Extreme fire dangers warrant checking months old burn piles for smoldering material
Since much of Idaho now faces Extreme or Very High fire danger, Idaho Department of Lands fire managers ask anyone who burned large piles of…
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Extra officers patrolling for impaired drivers
If you see or suspect someone is driving while impaired, call your local law enforcement or *ISP (*477) to report it…
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Idaho Power application to expand optional clean energy offerings approved
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Idaho Power that will allow the utility to expand optional clean energy…
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Alarming discovery on banks of Salmon River
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said calls and emails came pouring in Tuesday reporting a shark washed up on the shores of the Salmon River…
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Man sentenced to 26 years for trafficking methamphetamine and guns in eastern Idaho
A 41-year-old California man was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for importing and distributing methamphetamine in eastern Idaho in exchange…
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Jefferson County Fair continues to grow
Many families in the Rigby area gathering at the fairgrounds this week for the Jefferson County Fair.…
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10th Circuit upholds Wyoming’s Regional Haze plan, rejects EPA proposal
Wyoming had a key court victory this week.…
Continue Reading Little appoints Fourth Judicial District judge
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Annie McDevitt as District Judge to the Fourth Judicial…
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Teton Geo Center: The starting point for your next Teton Valley Adventure
Located next to the Driggs City Hall on Main Street, the Teton Geo Center can serve as a leading off point for any tourist’s or local’s next…
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Día Del Museo making a return to the Museum of Idaho
Día Del Museo is coming back to the Museum of Idaho this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.…
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July 2023 Yellowstone visitation
Yellowstone National Park hosted 969,692 recreation visits in July…
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Idaho gas prices keep climbing
“For Idaho drivers, it’s been another week of rising gas prices, with no end in sight,” AAA of Idaho…
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12-year-old calls 911 to report fire
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but is under investigation by IFFD’s Fire Prevention and Investigation Division.…
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Plan ahead for upcoming Grand Teton construction closures
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan ahead for construction closures during installation of new restroom facilities throughout the…
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Fall 2023 prescribed fire on South Zone of Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed fire activity is highly weather…
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