Inmate who failed to return from work release found dead
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating an inmate who failed to return to the jail from the Work Release…
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Idaho court tosses lawsuit that aimed to block abortion bans
The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled the state Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right.…
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Influenza contributes to Idaho child’s deathÂ
A Washington County child is Idaho’s first influenza-related death among Idahoans younger than 18 years of age for the 2022-2023 season.…
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Canyon County couple claim Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle winner
First thing Thursday morning, Steve Mitchell of Nampa got the phone call of a lifetime from his wife, Kim, telling him they were this year’s…
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Police search for 16-year-old runaway
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 16-year-old runaway last seen on January 1.…
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Side street ice challenges in Idaho Falls
In Idaho Falls the main roads are pretty clear but get off on some of the less traveled streets and it can be a different…
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A timeline of the killings of four University of Idaho students
Court documents have been unsealed after the suspect in the November fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students made his first court…
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Man accused of killing Idaho college students in court
The man accused in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students was extradited to Idaho, where he’s charged with four counts of…
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Suspect in the Idaho college student killings returned home for the holidays weeks after the crime. Here’s what we know about him
d in connection with the November killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death attended a nearby university in…
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New Salmon-Cobalt/Leadore District Ranger announced
The Salmon-Challis National Forest announced Bobbi Filbert as the District Ranger for the Salmon-Cobalt/Leadore Ranger…
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DEQ awards nearly $31 million to nine drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Thursday announced the award of $30,304,970 in construction grants to nine drinking water and…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,125 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,125 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths in the last…
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Roommate who survived Idaho student killings saw figure dressed in black clothing and a mask, affidavit says
By Dakin Andone, Elizabeth Joseph and Veronica Miracle, CNN One of the two roommates who survived the fatal November stabbings of four University of…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Next steps and new details in Idaho killings
It’s been weeks since four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their beds, and now some of the mystery surrounding the case may…
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And the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle Winning Number is…
The Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is the Idaho Lottery’s most anticipated game of the…
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What is being done about potholes?
The City of Idaho Falls says the recent weather conditions have wreaked havoc on city roads, causing potholes and other hazardous conditions.…
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Visit from professional welders encourage local students interested in pursuing trades
The Blue Collar Tour made a stop in Idaho Falls…
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More harm than good: Why you shouldn’t feed backyard deer
Despite good intentions, supplemental feeding of deer often harms them, frequently resulting in their death.…
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Counties with the longest life expectancy in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with above average life expectancy in Idaho using data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health…
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‘KNOW Vape’ teen video contest
Eastern Idaho Public Health is looking for creative teens to enter into a video contest about…
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Man charged in students’ killings might be headed to Idaho
Authorities say the man accused in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students has left a Pennsylvania jail in the custody of state…
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S. Higbee Avenue Road temporarily closed
A portion of S. Higbee Avenue, from E 17th Street north to E 14th Street, in Idaho Falls is temporarily closed to thru traffic for bridge…
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Idaho gas prices fall to ring in 2023
Idaho drivers are still basking in holiday cheer by paying some of the state’s lowest gas prices in a year, but winter weather and year-end travel…
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Third annual Ammon Icy Inferno set Jan. 21
The third annual Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks event will be held Saturday, January 21,…
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Idaho slayings suspect waives right to fight extradition
A criminology graduate student charged in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students waived his right to an extradition hearing in a…
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January is National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month, reminding you to test your residence, office, or rental for radon gas.…
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Students excited about returning to Rexburg in the new year
After a few short weeks of winter break, students from all over are once again preparing to call Rexburg home as they prepare for their studies in a…
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Mountain View Hospital welcomes first baby born in 2023
Isabella Rain Torres was born to Michelle Wellons and Ed Torres on January 2, 2023 at 9:16 a.m. as the first baby born at Mountain View Hospital this…
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Bannock County adopts pretrial justice improvements, to begin using Public Safety Assessment in 2023
The Bannock County Adult Probation and Pretrial Department is unveiling a new pretrial risk assessment in an effort to safely reduce the number of…
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How to avoid slipping and falling on the ice
While many focus on road accidents and winter sports injuries, a major winter hazard is slipping and falling on the ice. Here’s how you can avoid…
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How to prepare for cold weather driving
As we enjoy a short respite from the ice and snow, experts at AAA say now is the time to prepare for more cold…
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12 ITD snowplows hit in December, more than all season last year
With the early winter’s much-needed precipitation, comes an unprecedented number of…
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Moscow Police believe suspect acted alone
Moscow Police on Saturday saying they believe Bryan Kohberger acted alone. They do not plan on making any additional arrests at this time.…
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Free rides home New Years’ Eve
New years eve fast approaches and with it some of the biggest parties of the year. If you plan to head out to a gathering or local bar, two…
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Chad Daybell’s attorney wants to delay trial again
Chad Daybell’s attorney John Prior filed a motion on December 23 to object to the Court’s Scheduling Order of the upcoming…
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At-home strep throat test – A clinical study
Checkable Medical searches for participants to help advance at-home strep throat test clinical trial. Find out how you can participate and bring it…
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AAA tips for safe holiday travel
As more snow and cold weather move through our area, experts at AAA are helping travelers be prepared. A safe trip starts before you put the key into…
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Bell Choir welcomes weary holiday travelers
The Idaho Falls regional airport has been surprising holiday travelers to help them ring in the holiday season. This year the airport invited local…
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Very cold conditions on Thursday morning
Wind chill temperatures reached below zero for all of Eastern Idaho on Thursday…
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Idaho Falls Airport packed with holiday travelers
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The holiday travel season is in full swing. According to airport director Rick Cloutier, the Idaho Falls regional airport…
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New indoor pickleball facility in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Spitfire Pickleball is a brand new indoor pickleball facility — the first of its kind in Idaho Falls. “Seems like you…
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Counties with the shortest life expectancy in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with below average life expectancy in Idaho using data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health…
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Ornamental Yew: Toxic to wintering wildlife
Japanese yew is an evergreen suitable for much of Idaho’s climate, which makes it attractive for landscaping. Unfortunately, it’s also…
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Hunters and anglers: Use caution this winter when using boats
Nearly every year, there is a boating accident in Idaho involving duck hunters or winter…
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Save money with these energy-saving tips for winter
Colder weather often means more time…
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Four organizations chosen to operate youth crisis centers in IdahoÂ
The centers will provide a place for youth to go if they are experiencing a behavioral health…
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All 19 Idaho ski areas open during the holidays
Skiers and snowboarders throughout Idaho have much to celebrate this holiday season, with all 19 Gem State ski areas either already open or opening…
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‘Alexa, you didn’t thank my driver, but I will’
Neighbors coming together to thank their delivery driver after finding out Amazon’s $5 tip appreciation program, “Alexa, thank my driver,” doesn’t…
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Minor earthquake near Stanley
A minor earthquake struck Stanley Wednesday…
Continue Reading Idaho police: Oregon sedan not connected to students’ deaths
Idaho police say they’ve determined that a white sedan found in Oregon is not connected to the Nov. 13 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho…
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School closures for Thursday, Dec. 22
The following school districts will be closed on Thursday, Dec.…
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Keep your pipes safe as temperatures drop
Temperatures have been on the way down all week as we go even lower in the days ahead local plumbers say it can be trouble for your…
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Idaho winter storms cause an impact on holiday travel
Recent heavy winter winds have closed the highways that lead into Driggs as snow is being tossed over the road and plows are not able to clean the…
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Spokane Valley man sentenced for involvement in shooting death of Coeur d’Alene teen
24-year-old Dennen Trey George Fitterer-Usher of Spokane Valley, Washington, was sentenced this week to more than 14 years in federal prison for…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls man on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,336 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,336 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last…
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Idaho gas prices fuel holiday getaways
113 million Americans, including 646,000 Idahoans, will take a vacation to end the…
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FDA authorizes, CDC recommends bivalent COVID-19 booster for younger age groups
Last week, the CDC expanded the use of updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines for children ages six months through five years.…
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Idaho 7th youngest state in the nation, swapping spots with Nebraska
Idaho continues to be one of the youngest states in the nation with a median age of 36.8…
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Rocky Mountain Power turns holiday lights green across Idaho, Wyoming and Utah
From Hogle ZooLights to Ogden’s Christmas Village and from Preston’s Festival of Lights to Laramie’s Winter Lights Festival, Rocky Mountain…
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DEQ lifts Air Quality Advisory for Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Equality has lifted the Air Quality Advisory for Franklin…
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8 snowplows hit this season, ITD calls on drivers to be more cautious
So far this season across Idaho, drivers have caused eight crashes with snowplows.…
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Bannock Sheriff’s Office still searching for missing person
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information on the whereabouts of 86-year-old Michael Smith…
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Inmate fails to return from work release
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in located an inmate who failed to return to the jail from Work Release. …
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Idaho police still seek car seen near slain students’ home
Idaho Police investigating the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students say they’re working with law enforcement in Eugene, Oregon, to…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport transitioning to cashless payment for parking lots
Parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is easier than ever as the region’s premier airport destination switches to cashless parking…
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Drivers urged to be careful in upcoming storm
With a severe winter storm predicted by the National Weather Service, the Idaho Transportation Department in east Idaho reminds drivers to take…
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Sled Shed is donating bikes to people in need
The holiday season is often the season of giving, and the Sled Shed-Bikes and board shop in Rexburg has found a way on how to do just that.…
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The most wonderful time of the year can be crippling to some
What may be the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ for some, could bring depression and loneliness to others dealing with seasonal affective disorder,…
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Gas prices drop to lowest level in 18 months for Christmas travelers, $2.99 likely
Those heading out on the road for the holidays will receive the gift they’ve been waiting for all year: lower gas prices.…
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Out-of-state drug traffickers prosecuted in federal court
Three out-of-state individuals were recently prosecuted in federal court for bringing illicit drugs into the Magic Valley area, announced U.S.…
Continue Reading Tips and leads into University of Idaho murders hit 10,000 mark
The number of tips and leads that have come in as part of the investigation has hit the 10,000 mark.…
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Disturbance call results in felony drug arrest
An Idaho Falls man is in custody after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call and found possession of…
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Teton Lakes Winter Park returns for its second season
After a successful inaugural season, the Teton Lakes Golf course has once again been converted into a winter activity paradise.…
Continue Reading Idaho gas prices down nearly 14 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Decked timber under timber sale contract
The Salmon-Challis National Forest recently sold two timber sales of decked…
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EBR-I opens Tuesday to celebrate anniversary
Looking for a winter day…
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Woman dead after multiple vehicle collision
Saturday night at 7:45 p.m., the Idaho Falls Bonneville County Emergency Dispatch Center received a report of a multiple vehicle collision on S 15th…
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Applications are due by January 31, 2023.…
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Petex donates $2.7 million in software to ISU Department of Geosciences
Geosciences students and faculty at Idaho State University can get their hands on some of the industry’s state-of-the-art software thanks to a…
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Falcon supercomputer now available to U of I researchers
U of I is one of three universities that gained access to Falcon in…
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Premier Technology selected as Department of Energy’s MARVEL Microreactor metal fabricator
Premier Technology Inc. has been selected by Idaho National Laboratory as the DOE’s Microreactor Applications Research Validation and Evaluation…
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Check your end of the year finances
It is a great time to check your finances at the end of the year to make sure that you don’t have to pay severe…
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Idaho’s November unemployment rate up slightly to 3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3% in November, edging up from October’s…
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Little, Wasden announce intent to join additional national opioid settlements
Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden Friday announced Idaho will join five additional national opioid…
Continue Reading Idaho students’ unsolved deaths prompt rumors, harassment
Investigators have yet to name a suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students who were found dead in a home near campus last…
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2 Idaho men sentenced to prison for crimes against federal officers
A 51 year-old Fort Hall man and 60-year-old Boise man were each sentenced this week in U.S. District Court for separate crimes against federal…
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Attorney General investigators arrest 2 in eastern Idaho
An Idaho Falls man is facing multiple felony…
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Family light show illuminates the night in Idaho Falls
While other houses may decorate for Christmas, Larry Owens knows how to put on a show. For the past 16 years, the Owens Family Light show at 1385…
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Trapper education course offered in Salmon Dec. 17
Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Saturday, December 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Office, 99 Highway…
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F&G Commission begins hiring process for new department director
The application period runs from Dec. 15 to Jan.…
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Idaho Falls mayor recognized for longstanding support of public power
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) named City of Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper as the 2022 Elected Official of The…
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Prepare for busy holiday travel when visiting the Idaho Falls Regional Airport
As the holidays approach, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) expects the busy travel season to…
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Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Boise
Stacker compiled the highest paying computer and engineering jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Nearly 11 million Americans to travel for the holidays
646,000 Idahoans will dash through the snow to see family and…
Continue Reading Investigators sort through thousands of Hyundai Elantras
MOSCOW,Idaho (KIFI) — Investigators are sorting through 22,000 registered 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantras that fit into the search criteria and thank…
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Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions
The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather event.…
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9-year-old’s food drive feeds raises nearly 2,500 meals
More than 2,500 cans fill the lobby at Cloverdale Elementary School all gathered for the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket as part of Tommy’s Food…
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Christmas Wish Assembly shows the gift of giving
Bingham Academy in Blackfoot conducted a Christmas Wish Assembly for their entire…
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Press conference Thursday to discuss ‘triple-demic’ of flu, RSV and COVID-19 in Idaho
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about the surge in respiratory diseases in Idaho at 2 p.m. (MT) Thursday, Dec.…
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