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Bomb Squad Investigating: Bannock County shop explosion hospitalizes local man

The Idaho Falls Bomb Squad team is currently on the scene of a small explosion in Bannock County that sent a middle-aged man to the hospital with serious bodily injuries.

The explosion took place around 8:30 Wednesday morning, March 4th, at a shop at 11621 N. Nelson Lane. Bannock County Sheriff…

Idaho lawmakers move to expand ‘sexual contact’ definition to hold prison staff accountable

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Man accused of killing Michael Vaughan seen on video at time of disappearance

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Lawmakers mull bill to address child abuse in response to West Haven boy’s 2024 death

The 2024 death of Gavin Peterson, due to abuse at…

Idaho House committee deadlocks on bill punishing student protests

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Bomb Squad Investigating: Bannock County shop explosion hospitalizes local man

Idaho lawmakers move to expand ‘sexual contact’ definition to hold prison staff accountable

Man accused of killing Michael Vaughan seen on video at time of disappearance

Idaho House committee deadlocks on bill punishing student protests

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US/World News

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Education

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Crime Tracker

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Scam Alerts

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Health Headlines

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