Idaho House Speaker would like to see a change in initiative proposals
Idaho’s Speaker of the House said property taxes, education, transportation surplus, and Medicaid expansion are expected to be the big issues for the…
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Easements may lead to wildlife crossing project near Montpelier
The Idaho Fish and Game Department has finalized two voluntary conservation easements at Rocky Point, south of Montpelier in Bear Lake…
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ISP launches impaired driver patrols
Idaho State Police has launched emphasis patrols across the state Monday aimed at reducing the number of impaired and unsafe drivers on the…
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Wyoming antler hunting closes Jan. 1
The state of Wyoming will enforce its seasonal winter closure for shed antler and horn hunting beginning January 1, 2020. …
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Biologists plan Salmon wildlife surveys
Idaho Fish and Game Department biologists will use low-flying helicopters to radio collar deer and elk and survey elk populations in the Salmon…
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Fire damages Idaho Falls outbuilding
Fire caused about $10,000 damage to an outbuilding near the Idaho Falls Airport at around 12:45 p.m.…
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Idaho Lottery raffle game sells out
The Idaho Lottery’s $1,000,000 Raffle game is officially over. …
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Going from Christmas to Compost
Neighbors can drop their after-season Tannenbaums at collection sites around Idaho…
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Shoplifting investigation leads to drug charges
An Idaho Falls woman was arrested at around 5:45 p.m. Friday, December 20, after she was detained for suspected shoplifting at Sportsman’s Warehouse.…
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Gas prices continue to dip
Idaho gas prices fell 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, to an average $2.75 per gallon. …
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Idaho records first flu deaths
Two northern Idaho women, both over the age of 70, have become the first two people to die from flu-related causes this year, according to the Idaho…
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Warm Today With Snow Tonight
Temperatures will be well above average for your Monday, just ahead of a holiday…
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Partly Cloudy for Monday with temps above freezing and above normal for this time of the year. Lows remain chilly but above average. Snow/Rain, then…
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Veterans raise money for local BBQ truck
People enjoyed grilled cheese and beer on Saturday while they raised money for a veteran-owned…
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Snow chances for Christmas Eve from Jackson to IF @50% with 1-3″ possible for the Snake River Plain. Above average temps with some windy conditions…
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Jackson Hole opens Eagle’s Rest lift
Another exciting winter is underway just over the Wyoming border. This year, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is improving the mountain experience for…
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Police seek your help locating 2 connected to disappearance of 2 kids
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg Police Department is asking for your help in locating Lori N. Vallow and Chad Daybell who are wanted for…
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63-year-old dies after found unresponsive
Chubbuck Police Department officers and EMS responded to 4752 Yellowstone Avenue for a medical incident Saturday at 2:44 p.m.…
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Sylvan Pass opens for oversnow travel Sunday
East Entrance to Lake Butte Overlook (Sylvan Pass) will open to the public for oversnow travel on commercially-guided snowmobiles Sunday at 8…
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High School Basketball Scores- Friday, December 20
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Aberdeen 34 Vale, OR 57 Bear Lake 53 Cheyenne South, WY 38 Soda Springs 67 Ontario, OR 59 West Side 73 Jackson Hole, WY…
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Challis earns first win of season at Watersprings
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Challis held off Watersprings 48-40 Friday to grab its first win of the season. The Vikings were lead by Eugene…
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Preston cruises to win over Century
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston pulled away from Century to claim a 71-51 win Friday. The Indians used a 9-0 run in the first quarter to gain…
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Bees outlast Grizzlies in double overtime
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville keeps Skyline winless with an 81-76 double overtime victory Friday night. Carson Johnson scored 21 of his…
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Idaho Falls beats Hillcrest to start league play
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls started conference play with a 52-34 win over Hillcrest Friday night. Jaxon Sorenson had 17 points for…
Continue Reading Madison blows past Blackfoot
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison used a great game from Taden King to take down Blackfoot, 63-43. Madison hosts Post Falls on…
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East Idaho is well represented in Idaho State latest signing class
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Bengals head coach Rob Phenicie announced nine new players on the first day of signing day. In the Bengals…
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Post Falls hands Rigby their first loss of the season
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Post Falls made their way from the panhandle to Rigby and picked up a 62-59 win. Rigby put up their 5A football…
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LaBelle Lake Ice Palace prepares for Saturday’s season-opening
Visitors will be able to enjoy fire shows, horse-drawn sleigh rides, characters like Elsa and Olaf, hot cocoa, and…
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Pocatello approves resettlement document for refugees
Some international students at Idaho State University could receive extra assistance due to a new resolution passed at Pocatello’s city council…
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Warming this weekend
High pressure building over the region will bring us a nice weekend for December with warming temps. A weak system is expected to move in on Monday…
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Local students donate 167 turkeys and $7,500 in cash
The Sixth Grade Complex in Blackfoot has done it…
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Pebble Creek starts season a day earlier than planned
Though the plan was to open on Saturday, Pebble Creek Ski Area had enough snow to start the season a day early this year.…
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Police seek help locating 2 endangered children, disappearance may be tied to death investigation
Joshua Vallowand Tylee Ryan were last seen on Sept. 23, 2019 in Rexburg. Joshua may go by the nickname JJ. He may be in need of medical…
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Record whitefish landed at Bear Lake
A McCammon man found his way into the Idaho record books, during a fishing trip to Bear Lake December…
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The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens early for 2019-2020 season
Bannock County residents now have the chance to experience another winter activity. The East For Mink Creek Nordic Center is open earlier this year…
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IPUC protects solar net metering program
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) has rejected a proposed settlement agreement that would have ended Idaho Power Company’s (IPC) popular…
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Simplot land exchange proposal goes to the public
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) addressing a proposed land exchange with the J.R. Simplot Company has been released by the Bureau of…
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Holiday travelers will begin hitting the road Friday evening
AAA says that this is the eight-year of consecutive travel volume increases and the eighth consecutive year of record-breaking travel.…
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501st Legion stops by our studio to talk about new ‘Star Wars’ flick
Without giving away any spoilers, the local chapter of the 501st Legion stopped by the Local News 8 studio to preview Thursday night’s premiere of…
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Wyoming officials to use hay trail to lure elk to new ground
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans to lure elk away from a historic feeding ground using a trail of hay, officials…
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Boise woman convicted of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation
A jury has found a Boise woman guilty of abusing an elderly couple she worked for as a…
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Wyoming man gets 48 years for raping 2 adults, 1 minor
A judge has sentenced a Wyoming man to at least 48 years in prison after he sexually abused two adults and a 15-year-old…
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Recreation activities open in time for holidays
New recreation opportunities are now available throughout eastern…
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Wyoming Governor wants review of Rocky Mountain Power plans
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon plans a very close look at Rocky Mountain Power’s new Integrated Resource Plan. …
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Teachers receive help from ISU Credit Union
ISU Credit Union officials visited two local schools this week and left some cash donations…
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Project Filter offers new quit program
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is launching a new program to help teens who want to quit tobacco products, including electronic…
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5-C girls give back to child advocacy center
The girl’s treatment program of the Five County Treatment and Youth Rehabilitation Center in St. Anthony has donated home-made quilting blankets to…
Continue Reading Warm Weekend, with a shot at a White Christmas
The weekend will see some sunshine, and temperatures nearing 40 degrees before we see a cool-down and some storms into next…
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The Colorado Hooker, Pineapple Express and other colorful winter storm names
You look up the forecast for your area only to see the meteorologist talking about a bomb cyclone blizzard headed your way. And next week there will…
Continue Reading High School Basketball scores for Thursday, December 19
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Bear Lake 40 Thunder Basin, WY 75 Taylor’s Crossing 80 Sho-Ban 48 Soda Springs 38 Nyssa, OR 39 Grace Lutheran 18…
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Ririe defends home court against South Fremont
RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe defeated South Fremont 70-63 in girls basketball Thursday. The Bulldogs were lead by Dallas Sutton’s 16 points. Sara…
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New holiday flavors of ice cream arrive at Reed’s Dairy
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ice cream in December? Reed’s Dairy is getting in on the holiday spirit. The ice cream shop released seasonal…
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Lack of gym space forces the Idaho Falls Rec Center to turn away 12 basketball teams
“We have plenty of gyms and access to that it’s just a matter of us being able to get the schedules out and scheduling. With the program kind of…
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$10K check presented for ‘trip of a lifetime’
After spending hundreds of man-hours making toffee, The ELF Project presented the Carlson family a $10,000 check for their “trip of a lifetime” on…
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School lunch debt takes a toll
Numerous stories on social media have highlighted the ongoing crisis of school lunch debt. Local schools are also feeling the burden of unpaid meals…
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Demonstration: Dry Christmas trees cause house fires
About 160 Christmas trees catch fire every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…
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A few snow showers Friday, with warming this weekend
A slight risk of snow moves through the region for Friday, with warming temps for this weekend. Most of the snow will push though Northern Idaho and…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about snow squalls
The term “snow squall” is relatively new at the National Weather Service, which started using it about a year ago. If you’ve been…
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Lawsuit puts forest gold exploration on hold
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ruled Wednesday that the U.S. Forest Service failed to adequately consider the potential water quality impacts of…
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ACLU to propose fair chance legislation
After a two-year state analysis, the American Civil Liberties Union has released its “Blueprint for Smart Justice Idaho.” …
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All Under One Roof gives gifts to seniors
All Under One Roof gave away 30 unique Christmas gift bags to seniors in the…
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Antenna viewers may need to rescan their TVs
People in Pocatello who receive TV stations through an over-the-air antenna will need to rescan their television set soon.…
Continue Reading The Pineapple Express storm will bring flooding and snow to the West
An atmospheric river is moving to the West Coast, likely to bring menacing flooding, heavy mountain snow, and damaging winds. Atmospheric rivers are…
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Murder suspect request to be transferred
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Bannock County murder suspect wants to be moved another county. Dustin Alfaro, charged with the first-degree murder…
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Idaho Education Board reviews veterans program-ISU renovation
Each of Idaho’s more than 100,000 veterans could be eligible for an average of 9 general education college credits when enrolling in one of Idaho’s…
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Idaho man suspected of fatally beating ex-girlfriend
Authorities have arrested and charged an Idaho man with murder involving torture in the slaying of his…
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Idaho senator pushes short line railroad tax breaks
A package of incentives for short-line railroad operators will be included in the year-end spending bill being considered by the Senate this week. …
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When and where you can donate blood this holiday season
The American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors to give the gift of life this holiday season to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about…
Continue Reading A strong Gulf storm will soak the South on this first weekend of the winter holiday season
The first travel weekend of the winter holidays will be wet across the Southeast as a storm developing over the Gulf of Mexico pushes through with…
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3 selected as possible replacements for Idaho House lawmaker
Democrats have submitted three possible replacements to fill a vacancy in the Idaho House.…
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Officials say fewer eagles returning to Lake Coeur d’Alene
Public land managers say the number of eagles flocking to northern Idaho’s Lake Coeur d’Alene has unexpectedly dropped.…
Continue Reading Mostly Cloudy with a Couple Flurries
A weak storm system moves over the region for your Thursday and Friday, with very low impact beyond cloudy…
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Bonneville handles Hillcrest at the Hive
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Carson Johnson scored 17 of his 25 points in the first half to lead Bonneville over Hillcrest 60-49 Wednesday.…
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5A state champion, Keegan Thompson, signs with Idaho State
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Keegan Thompson signed to play football at Idaho State Wednesday afternoon. Thompson was named all-Idaho Player of the…
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Bengals land a handful of East Idaho athletes
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Bengals head coach Rob Phenicie announced nine new players on the first day of signing day. In the…
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Idaho State adds De’Qua Lang and Drew Gunter
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Two Century football players are staying in their hometown to play college football. De’Qua Lang and Drew Gunter…
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High school scores – Wednesday, December 18
Boys and girls high school basketball…
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McConnell blasts House impeachment, pledges Senate action B
WASHINGTON (AP) – The top Senate Republican is denouncing the House impeachment of President Donald Trump and reassuring the president’s…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about snow squalls
A snow squall was moving through the Northeast on Wednesday evening, with an official warning issued earlier for parts of New York, Connecticut and…
Continue Reading Snow squall covers New York in a sudden dusting of snow
Many New Yorkers were caught off-guard Wednesday as a snow squall moved in quickly, covering the city in a sudden cloud and dusting of snow. Central…
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Idaho State troopers bring Christmas to 10 counties
ISP partnered with Broulims grocery store collecting money and food for families in the 10 counties they patrol.…
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WATCH: House to begin historic impeachment vote soon
Members of the House of Representatives are expected to vote on articles of impeachment that would make Donald Trump the third president in American…
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Donut Bros. open for business in Old Town
Across the street from Pocatello High School, mini doughnuts are the hot topic.…
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Food backpacks help students in need through winter break
“About 80% of our kids are on free and reduced lunch so they really depend on that breakfast and lunch every…
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Wyoming man acknowledges abducting young girl, abusing her
A Wyoming man has acknowledged abducting a young girl before exposing himself and trying to molest…
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Rexburg awards officer and civilian staff member of the year
The Rexburg Police Department awarded Officer Kellen Whetten with the officer of the year honors. Civilian staff member Colette Davidson was awarded…
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Slight risk of snow for Thursday and Friday
A storm system is moving through the west, with most of the snow and rain favoring Washington, Oregon and Northern Idaho. Southeastern Idaho and…
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Remembering Kirk and Jim Hansen: Employees remember 2 businessmen
The funerals for members of the Hansen family killed in the Nov. 30 plane crash only show a glimpse of how much the community is…
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Last three funerals scheduled for plane crash victims
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last three victims funerals from the South Dakota plane crash have been scheduled. According to Wood Funeral…
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I-15 lanes reopened near Malad
Idaho State Police is currently on scene of a single-vehicle crash southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 26, near…
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How lack of daylight can affect our sleeping patterns
Right now, Idahoans only see about eight hours of sunlight each day, which can take a toll on our…
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Wyoming district to pilot new student teaching program
A county school district in Wyoming has agreed to pilot a new student teaching program from the University of Wyoming while in the midst of…
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Idaho Republicans eye property taxes, redistricting
Idaho House Republican leaders say property tax relief and redistricting will be high on their list of priorities in the 2020 legislative session.…
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Idaho’s new online report card gets high marks nationally – again
Idaho is one of three “States to Watch” highlighted in the latest Time to Act report from the national Data Quality Campaign…
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Postal carriers report more dog bites, close encounters with dogs during holiday package increase
Southern Idaho postal carriers are reporting an increasing number of dog bites and close encounters with dogs as they deliver a growing number of…
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F&G Commission expands 2020 spring steelhead fishing season starting Jan. 1
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission decided to reopen steelhead fishing in the Clearwater River and lower Snake River downstream of Couse Creek Boat…
Continue Reading CDC: Idaho is among the states under ‘widespread’ flu alert
The flu season is off to an early start this year, and Idaho is being hit particularly hard. Health officials say this year’s influenza virus is an…
Continue Reading Boise man charged with murder after woman’s body found
A Boise man has been charged with first-degree murder after police discovered a woman’s body at a Boise home.…
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