15 new titles added to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hymns app
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new hymns to it’s collection of “Hymns – For Home and…
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Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
By Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and…
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Gem Prep Charter School drawing in students with accelerated learning opportunities
In recent years, more families are choosing to send their students to charter and private schools over traditional, public schools–with charter…
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Idaho Potato Commission introduces limited Valentines Day creation “Kiss of French”
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) released a limited-edition lip…
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School Closures and Delays for February 13
Mackay School District #182 is cancelling classes for Thursday, February 13 due to the extreme cold and electrical and heating…
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A cold start with snow moving in
Big changes in our forecast as the first of a series of storm moves through the region. Thursday: waking up cold, but temperatures improve today as…
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Wednesday high school basketball scores – February 12
Area boys basketball and girls district tournament scores for Wednesday, February…
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Sermon Service & Electric Student Athlete of the Week – Tyson Sweetwood – February 12, 2025
Rebounding is a big part of many team’s gameplans. Some think that, if you win the rebound battle, you’ll win the game. Tyson Sweetwood of Hillcrest…
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Fabric retailer Joann closing 500 of its 800 stores, Idaho Falls, Pocatello not listed
Joann, the fabrics and crafts retailer, is closing more than half of its 800 stores in the coming months as it continues to navigate the bankruptcy…
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Car crash causes traffic jam near Yellowstone Bear World
One man was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash happened by Yellowstone Bear World on US HWY…
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Winter storm warning issued
As we have been tracking this winter set up for Thursday afternoon and into Friday, looks like some hazardous conditions and snow will be creating a…
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Bannock County hosting open houses about Property Tax Reduction program
Bannock County will start their annual open house tour to spread the word about the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program starting February…
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Rigby High to get new Field House thanks to donation
Jefferson School District 251 announced a new Field House will be built for Rigby High School. Â thanks to a generous donation from the Broulim…
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Missing Ammon man found dead in Clark County
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Troy McNett, 58, of Ammon who has been reported missing since Monday.…
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Tuesday girls district H.S. basketball tournament scores – February 11
Area girls district high school basketball tournament scores for Tuesday, February…
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Tuesday boys H.S. basketball scores – February 11
Area boys high school basketball scores for Tuesday, February…
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Murder-suicide: Wyoming mother shoots her kids, turns a gun on herself
BYRON, Wyoming (KIFI) — A small-town mother shot her four daughters in the head. Monday afternoon, Tranyelle Harshman called 911 and told…
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Extreme cold warnings overnight
We have an Extreme Cold Warning for tonight and again Wednesday night. This will all change thanks to a snowstorm late Thursday, and through this…
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Immigration expert explains ICE’s deportation priorities
Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults…
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Extreme cold causes school delays Wednesday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning for the Upper Snake River Plain due to potentially…
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DNA evidence leads Rexburg police to alleged Subway restaurant burglar
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – A Rexburg man is now in custody after DNA evidence linked him to a burglary at a local fast-food restaurant late last month.…
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Missing Fremont County teen found safe
UPDATE: 3:56 pm, February 11 FREMONT, Idaho (KIFI) – The missing 13-year-old from Fremont County has been found. “Hayden has been found safe. Thank…
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Boise State alum Kellen Moore set to become head coach for New Orleans Saints
Former Boise State Quarterback and Philadelphia Eagle offensive coordinator has agreed to a deal to become the next head coach for the New Orleans…
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Irwin man in custody following alleged early morning assault
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An Irwin man has been after allegedly assaulting his female roommate. 32-year-old Jorge Alberto Mendoza Minero has been…
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Safer Internet Day – Pocatello Police partner with ICAC to promote online safety
The Pocatello Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force to promote online safety during…
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Cold weather warnings issued for 2 nights
Some flurries and ultra cold air this morning heading to highs in the mid teens, around 16 in Idaho Falls. This extreme cold weather puts us up…
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Bonneville Sheriff’s deputies seek walkaway
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Bonneville County sheriff’s office are searching for 45-year-old walkaway Jeremey Don Colwell. Colwell was due back…
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Monday girls district H.S. basketball tournament scores – February 10
Area girls district high school basketball tournament scores for Monday, February…
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Several frigid mornings ahead
Our cold week continues with a few more days of below average temperatures. We will be watching Wednesday morning especially as morning lows below…
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Mark Bent sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing Nikolas Bird
District Judge Michael Whyte sentenced Bent to 30 years determinant to life indeterminant on…
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Idaho reading scores at low point, how parents can help
In Idaho, over 40% of K-3 students are not reading at their grade…
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New Idaho bill would protect news source confidentiality
“We want [media sources] to feel confident that if they go to the media, that they are protected as a source, if they want to remain…
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ICE officials spotted in Jackson
JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were recently in Teton county, Wyoming, to make 17 arrests,…
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Extreme Cold expected Wednesday morning
St. Anthony, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Mud Lake, Idaho Falls, and RexburgEXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGHWEDNESDAY…
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“From the Ashes” – Mud Lake community rebuilds chapel following tragic fire
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mud Lake has finally been rebuilt after the fire of the summer of 2021. The congregation…
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Community All-Stars: Poky Thunder cheer coach hanging up her pom poms
Excitement was in the air over the weekend at the Fifth District Cheer Competition. In first place and qualifying for state, Pocatello High…
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Area Agency on Aging’s ‘Friendly Calling Challenge’ in full swing
The Area Agency on Aging has had an influx of people who are picking up the phone to support local seniors through their month-long ‘Friendly Calling…
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American Falls school district prepping taxes for free
Students and staff from American Falls School District 381 are offering free tax filing services until Tax Day in…
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Wanted man now in custody following failed Fentanyl flush
 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Friday evening, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies caught a wanted man after he allegedly attempted to flush a…
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Young snowmobiler found safe after spending night in freezing temps
A young snowmobiler was found safe Sunday morning after being lost since Saturday afternoon.…
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Four snowmobilers safely rescued after getting stuck
Fremont County Search and Rescue started searching for the snowmobiles at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 near Tygee Creek, just…
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Open houses scheduled to help Bannock County residents apply for Property Tax Reduction
Certain Idahoans could save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, and the Bannock County Assessor is encouraging folks to see if they…
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Crews repair water main on John Adams Parkway Monday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a broken water main on the 1800 block of John Adams Parkway on Monday, Feb.…
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Below average temperatures to start a new workweek
It will be a struggle to warm past the mid 20’s this week. We’ll start to see normal temps later this week with some rain and snow moving in. …
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Super Bowl merchandise sales
A lot of people who buy team jerseys and hats aren’t even sports…
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Saturday girls district H.S. basketball scores – February 8
Area girls district high school basketball tournament scores for Saturday, February…
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Fizz Rizz creates original Idaho mocktails for Super Bowl LIX
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Monday after the super bowl is known as “National Football Hangover day.” But, the experts at Fizz Rizz, in Rexburg, are…
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Saturday boys H.S. basketball scores – February 8
Area boys high school basketball scores for Idaho and Wyoming for Saturday, February…
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A few quiet but chilly days ahead
After a windy Friday and Saturday, the next few days won’t be quiet as exciting. Which in the world of weather, that is perfectly ok. Count on a few…
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Birthday Wish – Wear mismatched socks to support local family
The family of a young man who completed his battle with heart disease last week is sharing a very special birthday…
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Local FamilySearch Center celebrates Black History Month
Tracking family records can be a challenge for members of the African-American…
Continue Reading Friday boys H.S. basketball scores – February 7
Area boys high school basketball scores from Eastern Idaho and Wyoming for Friday, February…
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Staying windy for Saturday with a slight chance of snow
Friday’s cold front is lowering temperatures for this weekend. We’ll also look for a few isolated snow showers and flurries, mostly for our high…
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Area girls district high school tournament scores for Friday, February…
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In-person work mandate affects local family
This local family owns several animals they’d have to move, due to the in-person work…
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Winter weather causes Harlem Globetrotters game at Mountain America Center to be postponed
The Harlem Globetrotters game at the Mountain America Center is postponed, due to the…
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Blowing snow causes whiteout conditions forcing road closures
Blowing and drifting snow has caused the Idaho Transportation Department to close two remote highways in eastern Idaho.…
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BYU-Idaho is considering an age cap for approved housing
BYU Idaho is looking at several options to accommodate its increasing student enrollment for Fall…
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Chubbuck JC Penny to close as mall updates begin
JC Penny will close its location in the Pine Ridge Mall ahead of renovations planned by the mall’s new…
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Bannock County breaks ground on new Youth Development Center
Bannock County held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to kick off construction of a new facility that will house the Bannock County Youth…
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Intermountain Packing CEO charged for causing a public nuisance
The CEO of a local meat processing plant made his first court appearance…
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Idaho bill would eliminate daylight-saving time
A new bill in the Idaho House of Representatives is trying to eliminate daylight-saving time.…
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Boy Scouts of America rebrands to Scouting America Saturday
This weekend, the Boy Scouts of America will become ‘Scouting America.’ The change officially goes into effect on Saturday, which is also the group’s…
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Bannock County offers free sandbags to protect homes from melting snow
Bannock County officials and partnering agencies are making free sandbags available to the community early to help residents protect their homes from…
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Americans, including Republicans, now fear higher inflation this year
The University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey, released Friday, showed that Americans’ inflation expectations for the year ahead surged…
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Fixxology opens a new location in Idaho Falls
A beloved soda shop is expanding even more in east Idaho with another location set to open on…
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Plane matching description of Alaska flight that disappeared with 10 aboard has been found with no survivors, officials say
CNN By Rebekah Riess, Jessie Yeung, Emma Tucker, and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — An aircraft matching the description of the regional airline flight…
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Wintery weather, and then wind for Friday
A messy Friday for you here in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Initially we’re focusing on snow. Snow totals will range from zero to up to about…
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Area girls district high school basketball tournament scores for Thursday, February…
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Area boys high school basketball scores for Thursday, February…
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Windy, snowy and rainy for Friday
Another cold front moves through the region. Overnight, snow is likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25°. North winds 5 to 10…
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INL employees are to return to in-person work
The Idaho National Laboratory sent a letter to all of its 6,400 employees announcing the decision to transition back to working in…
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Will egg prices go back down soon?
The high egg prices are affecting millions of people and restaurants that use eggs for their menu…
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Rigby man charged for suspicion of distributing child sexually exploitative material
Madison County Detectives have executed a search warrant in Jefferson County on suspicion of “knowingly distributing child sexually exploitative…
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Got old gadgets? E-Waste recycling event coming to Idaho Falls
The Idaho National Laboratory and E Cyclers of Idaho will host several electronic waste collection events at the Idaho Falls Public Library and Ammon…
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EIRMC names new Chief Operating Officer
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Blake Rose as Chief Operating Officer…
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Idaho State University students offering free tax prep for people in need
Students and faculty from Idaho State University’s College of Business are helping people file their taxes for free until the end of…
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NAACP highlighting local Black history in display at Marshall Public Library
The Marshall Public Library and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) are honoring Black History Month in February with…
Continue Reading Wednesday boys H.S. basketball scores – February 5
Area boys high school basketball scores for Wednesday, February…
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Lighter winds and colder for Thursday; expect scattered snow for Friday
Colder for Thursday with rain and snow on the way for Thursday night and Friday.…
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Wednesday girls district H.S. basketball tournament scores – February 5
Area girls district high school basketball tournament scores for Wednesday, February…
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Sermon Service & Electric Student Athlete of the Week – Dawson Jackman – February 5, 2025
Dawson Jackman is a senior on the Snake River Panthers basketball team. This past week, Jackman had some impressive performances on the court. On…
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Intermountain Packing faces public nuisance charge over odor
Idaho Falls city prosecutors have charged a local meat processing plant with a misdemeanor for causing a bad smell in the…
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Mountain lion euthanized after killing pet goats at Pocatello residence
On the morning of Feb. 4, Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel lethally removed an adult female mountain lion from a Pocatello residential…
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2025 National Burn Awareness Week – Help prevent pediatric burns
The American Burn Association (ABA) has dedicated this week as National Burn Awareness…
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February 5th is ‘Idaho Loves Shelter Animals Day’
Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Wednesday, February 5, as Idaho Loves Shelter Animals Day, an initiative aimed at making the Gem State a no-kill…
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Keeping chickens warm in harsh weather
As cold weather grips the area, people are looking for ways to keep chickens and other outdoor animals…
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Petition process started to recall District 25 school board member
Following the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) school board’s decision to close Washington Elementary School, local people are…
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Jefferson School District cancels Thursday’s classes following cyberattack
Jefferson School District 251 will close on Thursday, February 6, due to a recent attack on its computer network. Parent-teacher conferences…
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Chubbuck Police find wanted driver, confirm no harm was intended toward child
Chubbuck Police posted on social media they need help in finding a man who suspiciously contacted a neighborhood…
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(KIFI)6A DISTRICT 4-5-6 TOURNAMENT(5) Canyon Ridge  22(1) Rigby 68 (4) Highland 34(3) Thunder Ridge 55 5A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENT(6) Bonneville…
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Tuesday boys’ H.S. basketball scores – February 4
Area boys high school basketball scores for Tuesday, February…
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Scattered rain and snow with gusty winds; wind advisory issued for Wednesday
A cold front overnight is driving in gusty winds and rain/snow. We’ll see dropping temperatures throughout Wednesday.…
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Annual Souper Bowl Food Drive underway between Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools
Idaho Falls High and Skyline High once again help feed families in the community with the annual Souper Bowl Food Drive.…
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Idaho State University President to deliver State of University
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner will deliver his State of the University address Tuesday…
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Idaho GOP asks Bingham Republicans to pay attorney fees after losing court case
The legal battle for Bingham County Republicans might come with some hefty costs. Attorney for the Idaho GOP, Bryan Smith, has filed a memorandum for…
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2 motorcyclists injured in crash near Pocatello Airport
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash near the Pocatello airport Monday…
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Your phone habits may be exposing your children to mature content, new study finds
You might not think twice about spending extended time on your phone around your children, but a new study suggests that parents’ screen-time…
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Trump administration drafting executive order to initiate Department of Education’s elimination
By Alayna Treene and Katie Lobosco, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has begun drafting an executive order that would kick off the process…
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Early morning farmhouse fire in Bonneville County
Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a farmhouse fire on the 6000 block of W 33d S in Bonneville County around 4:02 a.m. Tuesday…
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