Lost River fire fully contained at 910 acres
UPDATE: 11:45 a.m.: The Idaho National Laboratory reports the Lost River fire has been fully contained at 910 acres.
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Breezy & Hot Storms
Fire Weather Warning 3-9pm with Thunderstorm winds 40mph into the afternoon. Highs in the low 90’s. 40% chance of isolated and scattered storms from Blackfoot south. Slight chances to the north. Lows around 60. Winds clear us out for Friday and cool down for the weekend with lots of sun and highs 85-88, lower 80’s
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Tornado warning canceled
UPDATE 6:23 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the tornado warning.
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Deputies investigate Fremont County incident
A Fremont County deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speed on
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Keeping our kids emotionally healthy during pandemic
Masks limit facial expressions, which can make it hard for younger children who are less verbal to understand nonverbal social cues.
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473 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on Wednesday.
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A few thunderstorms, Red Flag Warning issued
A southwest flow is bringing in heat with a few thunderstorms Wednesday evening. Thursday afternoon and evening expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, with a frontal boundary moving through from the northwest. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Thursday afternoon.Thursday, partly sunny with a high into the lower to mid 90’s. Winds 10-25 MPH.
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State Parks and Rec Director to retire
Idaho Parks and Recreation Director David Langhorst, 61, announced Wednesday he will retire from the post.
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30 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Fire danger “high” at Yellowstone
After two small fires early this week, the wildfire season is underway in Yellowstone.
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Gordon funds adult education program
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $7.5 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to the state’s Adult Education Grant Program.
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Bonneville County 4-H Fair is in full swing
COVID-19 has spoiled a lot of summer fun, but the annual Bonneville County 4-H Fair is in full swing with a few adjustments to this year’s event.
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Idaho Falls Downtown seeks mural artist
INL and the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation are planning a downtown mural to help celebrate the site’s anniversary.
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Online courses are only option for hunter and bowhunter education
Instructor-led hunter education and bowhunter education courses are not being offered due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Read this before visiting the Bonneville County Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Offices
The Driver’s License Division of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Bonneville County Motor Vehicle Registration offices located inside the Bonneville County Annex at 254 E. St. continue to be open to the public for services.
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Judge orders trial tied to discovery of missing kids’ bodies
A judge ruled Tuesday there’s enough evidence for a man to go to trial after the bodies of his new wife’s two children were found buried on his Idaho property. The bizarre case involving doomsday beliefs and the deaths of several people linked to the couple has attracted national headlines.
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Gov. Little to call special legislative session
Governor Brad Little announced Wednesday he will call the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session the week of August 24.
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HOT Today! This will be the hottest day we’ll see for a bit. With a couple of weak waves passing through, hot today and we’ll see a slight chance of thundershowers late tonight and tomorrow and winds picking up from the SW 10-20 into Thursday PM. Highs will peak in the mid to upper 90’s
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Pocatello Animal Shelter sports new look
Local artist Josh Pohlman has completed a 7’7” tall and 47’ long mural on the dog runs along the west side of the Pocatello Animal Shelter.
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Fraudulent $20 bills located in the area
Pocatello Police report fraudulent $20 bills have been located in the area.
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2 K-9 officers join Pocatello Police Department
A pair of four-legged officers are now on the streets with the Pocatello Police Department.
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Idaho facing child care crises
Ensuring our children receive an education is becoming an uphill struggle for parents in Idaho.
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Police investigate trailer and equipment theft
Police are looking for a large construction site trailer that was stolen over the weekend at a job site in western Idaho Falls.
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Fire threatens businesses in American Falls
Several agencies responded to a fire in American Falls Tuesday that destroyed about 15 old cars and threatened several businesses.
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Fire blocks interstate traffic
A fire in a horse trailer blocked both southbound lanes of Interstate 15 for about 30 minutes Tuesday.
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Karole Honas announces retirement
After 30 years at Local News 8, Karole Honas has decided to take a break.
Continue Reading 559 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 559 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on Tuesday.
Continue Reading 30 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Pocatello man sentenced to more than 19 years for receipt of child pornography
A 42-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 235 months in federal prison for receiving sexually explicit images of minors, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced Tuesday.
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Warming-up Wednesday
High pressure is building back in with warming temperatures for Wednesday. We’ll have a few thunderstorms this week in the afternoons and evenings. A system pushes into the northwest for Thursday, ushering in gusty winds and slightly cooler temps. Wednesday, mostly sunny with highs into the lower to mid 90’s. A slight chance of thunderstorms,
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Free fee day Wednesday at National Parks
In celebration of President Trump signing the Great American Outdoors Act, Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced free entrance to national parks and public lands for August 5, 2020.
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Prosecutor: Couple talked by phone on day kids’ bodies found
A couple at the center of a mystery over the deaths of the woman’s two children were heard in a jailhouse recording speaking by telephone to each other on the day authorities found their bodies on the man’s property in rural Idaho in a case that has attracted national headlines.
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Local mom’s new smile is “life changing” thanks to giveaway
In November, Hannah Lyngar was awarded a $50,000 smile makeover from the dental surgeons.
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2 arrested after Saturday search warrant
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports two were arrested after a search warrant was served in the 600 block Lawndale Dr. in Bonneville County Saturday morning.
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Business steps up to “Close the Divide”
Idaho Business for Education is setting up sites to accept donations of electronic equipment as part of its “Close the Divide” campaign.
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Hospital launches nurse consultation program
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) has launched a new “Consult-A-Nurse” program to help meet demand for medical guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Blackfoot Police arrest armed robbery suspect
Blackfoot Police arrested Jose A. Moreno, 20, on charges of attempted robbery Monday night.
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Governor Little to host town hall Tuesday
Idaho continues to set records for new coronavirus cases, and Idahoans have more questions than ever regarding the current situation.
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IEA: Schools in COVID-19 hotspots should begin with remote learning
Idaho Education Association President Layne McInelly has released a statement calling on all school districts in COVID-19 hotspots to begin the 2020-21 school year with remote learning.
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Tara Moss passes away unexpectedly
A lot of Z103 fans are sad to learn one of their favorite radio DJ’s passed away over the weekend.
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US20 & I-15 connector goes back to the public
Latest proposals for a re-designed connector of Interstate 15 and US Highway 20 will go to the public for a fourth time Thursday.
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Judge rules Chad Daybell case can proceed to trial
The Chad Daybell case will likely go to trial.
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Grizzly camera captures female bear and her cubs emerging from den
Every year Fish and Game Biologists place GPS collars on grizzly bears to learn about their reproduction, survival and distribution across the ecosystem.
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Motorcyclist dies after accident
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office responded to Highway 34 near MP84 for the report of a one-vehicle motorcycle accident Monday around 3:14 p.m.
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Bonneville County deputies responded to 5 water rescue events over the weekend
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to five different water rescue events on the Snake River and at the Palisades Reservoir over the weekend.
Continue Reading 331 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 331 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Monday.
Continue Reading 37 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Slightly cooler for Tuesday
A system to the north is pushing in gusty winds Monday evening, with a few thunderstorms. Temperatures will be slightly cooler behind the system for Tuesday, with warming back for Wednesday. Tuesday, highs into the upper 80’s and lower 90’s with winds around 10 MPH. Mostly sunny with a few mountain thunderstorms. Wednesday, highs into
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ISBOE extends waiver of college entrance exams
This waiver determines how students will be accepted into state universities and colleges in fall 2021.
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Two hurt when food truck explodes
Two people were seriously hurt when a food truck exploded at the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo in Afton, Wyoming at around 9 a.m. Monday.
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Idaho awarded AmeriCorps grant
The Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, known as “Serve Idaho”, has received a $1,508,524 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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Pocatello Council to consider mask resolution
A draft resolution, which would require face coverings, will be up for discussion by the Pocatello City Council Thursday.
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Jefferson County Driver’s License Office moves to appointment only
The Jefferson County Driver’s License Office will now only be assisting Jefferson County residents by appointment
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Deputies investigate Sugar City drive-by shooting
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent drive-by shooting incident early Monday morning.
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Aquifer management meets early goals
A new analysis indicates efforts to restore the East Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) are bearing fruit.
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USU researchers debunk myths to find optimal hemp growth
Ninety years ago, hemp researchers at Utah State University grew cannabis for rope and had no way to test the THC content in crops other than smoking it and monitoring the effects. Research halted in 1970 when then-President Richard Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act.
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Multiple people injured in hot-air balloon accident
16 to 20 people were hurt in an early morning hot air balloon accident south of Teton Village.
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Gas prices bump up slightly
Idaho gas prices rose 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, to an average $2.37 per gallon.
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Hot temps continue for us through today with a Red Flag Warning into tonight for many counties. Winds: WSW 15-30mph G @7pm. Hometowns will see 90-95 with mountain highs in the upper 80’s. Lows in the 50’s. 20% of storms 3p-9pm, then cooling for tomorrow with limited shower chances and low 80’s by the weekend!
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Two critical after early morning house fire
Neighbors called firefighters to the 700 block of Melrose Drive at 1:24 a.m. Sunday.
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Los Banditos run-rule the Lightning for the tournament crown
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos used a seven-run, second inning to beat the Lightning Gold of Colorado, 12-2 in the Bandits Invitational Championship Game. Los Banditos finish their season on Tuesday against the Idaho Falls Bandits at Melalueca Field.
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Bandits take third place in Bandits Invitational
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits used a four hit day from McGwire Jephson to beat the Spokane Expos, 11-1. The Bandits exploded for five runs in the sixth inning. Jaxson Sorenson led the team with four RBI’s in his two for four day at the plate. David Henze threw a complete
Continue Reading 230 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday
Idaho officials reported 230 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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Music mentorship program and sober nightclub offers safe outlet
Servant’s Heart at 1501 North Gate Mile in Idaho Falls is more than just a nightclub.
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We’re now more than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic that has upended the lives of most of Earth’s inhabitants. And while it is true that the scientific community has learned many things about the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, there are also many gaps in our understanding. One big mystery: Why
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Mustangs clinch a spot in the ICFL title game
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – New year, new league, and the same Idaho Mustangs winning football games. The Mustangs clinched a spot in the Idaho Contact Football League Championship with their 50-0 win over Mini-Cassia. The Eastern Division champions used reigning Offense MVP Morris Bunn to score their opening touchdown. Quarterback AJ Martin threw three touchdowns
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Los Banditos advance to the title game with a win over the Bandits
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos clinched a spot in the Bandits Invitational Championship game by beating the Idaho Falls Bandits, 9-6. The Bandits’ early lead was erased by a five-run fifth inning by Los Banditos. Austin Charboneau pitched five and two-thirds innings, striking out four, and received the win. His teammate Brewer Webster
Continue Reading 393 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths on Saturday.
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Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 90s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.
Continue Reading 8 new COVID-19 cases on the Fort Hall Reservation
To date, the Tribal Office of Emergency Management (TOEM) officially received eight new COVID-19 cases early Friday evening on the Fort Hall Reservation.
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