Idaho’s ‘Unknown Wanderer’ mystery could finally be solved after 44 years
UpdatedIDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For nearly 44 years, a man known only as the “Unknown Wanderer” has remained one of Idaho’s most enduring…
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Upcoming Harriman State Park event offers fly-fishing for foster families
Idaho foster and kinship families are scheduled to participate in a Fostering Family Adventures event on September 26 at Harriman State Park,…
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Tuesday preliminary hearing set for former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club president accused of theft
BREAKING UPDATE: Christie Stone’s preliminary hearing has been continued again, with the judge saying the case will require significantly more…
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Rexburg man hospitalized after head-on collision on US-20 near Rigby
A 34-year-old Rexburg man was hospitalized after a head-on crash along US-20 north of Rigby last night.
The crash happened just after 10:30 pm…
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Amy’s Kitchen Pocatello facility faces layoffs amid production reshuffle
Amy’s Kitchen is laying off dozens of employees at its Pocatello facility as part of a nationwide restructuring, moving its canning operations from…
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Pickup truck driver saves elderly man from burning car along US 26
A quick-thinking pickup truck driver rescued an elderly man from a burning car on U.S. Highway 26 near Poplar, Idaho, on Monday afternoon. Emergency…
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A Sign of the Times: Idaho gas prices climb again as drivers face higher costs at the pump
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Filling up is getting more expensive for Idaho drivers, with the average price of regular gasoline climbing nearly 36…
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LDS Leaders voice opposition to Prop 1
The Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has directed its members in Idaho to oppose the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and…
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Multiple SH-33 access points will close to increase safety in Teton Valley
Starting October 1, the Idaho Transportation Department will close several minor access points and two four-wheeler tracks along State Highway 33…
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Idaho Falls resident hospitalized after firefighters pull them from burning home
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An Idaho Falls resident is recovering after firefighters rescued them from a manufactured home fire on West Elswood…
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Volunteers shuck 5,000 ears of corn to support Blackfoot’s Community Dinner Table
Hundreds of volunteers in Blackfoot gathered Saturday morning to process 5,000 ears of corn for the local food pantry’s winter meal…
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Carrie Athay lays out vision as new Greater Idaho Falls Chamber CEO
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Incoming CEO Carrie Athay outlined her strategic vision for the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing…
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Pocatello oral surgeon killed in I-15 collision with elk
Idaho State Police have identified Dr. Mark Baker, a prominent local oral surgeon, as the man killed after striking an elk on Interstate 15 near the…
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Idaho Falls hosts 45th World Fly Fishing Championship, bringing international anglers to Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) — Some of the world’s top fly anglers have spent this week casting across the rivers and lakes of Eastern Idaho, Montana and…
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Idaho Falls Symphony to host free Sounds of America concert this Saturday
The Idaho Falls Symphony is scheduled to host a free outdoor concert titled Sounds of America at Freeman Park this Saturday at 5:30…
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Pictures submitted by viewers from Thursday night’s thunderstorms
Viewers shared photos during Thursday night’s…
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Yellowstone 2026 summer tourism shows decline in visitors
YELLOWSTONE, Wyo (KIFI) – Yellowstone National Park has welcomed nearly 3.5 million recreation visits through August 2026, according to new National…
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Rexburg man faces felonies in Internet crimes against children probe
A Rexburg man was arrested and faces multiple felony charges following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation in Madison…
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ISP seeks driver after Sunday night hit-and-run crashes two in Island Park
Idaho State Police are seeking the driver of a red Chevrolet Silverado that fled the scene of a crash leaving two people injured on U.S. Highway 20…
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Ririe woman injured in two-vehicle crash near Idaho Falls
A Ririe woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Nissan Altima and a Kenworth truck in Idaho Falls on Sept.…
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Warm Wednesday with wet weather approaching
While temperatures are increasing, rain showers and thunderstorms will work their way into our region this Wednesday evening. Expect these to begin…
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“Unconscionable”: Idaho officials condemn leak of unredacted Moscow student murder photos
Idaho law enforcement and Latah County authorities are urging the public and media outlets not to publish or distribute alleged unredacted crime…
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Lemhi County traffic stop nets $295,000 in cash and illicit drugs; Two Montana women arrested
Two Montana women were arrested in Lemhi County, Idaho, after a traffic stop on Sunday night led to the seizure of various illegal drugs and nearly…
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Missing Idaho Falls motorcyclist found deceased in Lemhi County
An Idaho Falls motorcyclist, Austin Green, was found deceased following a crash near North Fork,…
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Boise School District pays $34K to settle suit over Idaho’s School Bathroom Law
The Boise School District reached a $34,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving its transgender student restroom policy. The suit, filed by the…
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Pocatello driver killed in nighttime collision with elk on I-15
A 66-year-old Pocatello man died Monday night after his vehicle struck an elk on Interstate 15 in Oneida County, according to the Idaho State…
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Gov. Little, Secretary McGrane proclaim Tuesday National Voter Registration Day
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane issued a joint proclamation to encourage residents to register for the upcoming…
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Yellowstone geology team removes record-breaking debris from hydrothermal areas
Yellowstone National Park’s geology team has removed a record-breaking amount of debris, including over 20,100 pieces of trash and hundreds of hats,…
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US-30 repaving begins near McCammon on Tuesday, reducing lanes
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Idaho Transportation Department will start repaving U.S. Highway 30 east of McCammon, reducing traffic to one lane…
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2,500-Acre prescribed fire set to begin near Swan Valley
The Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is scheduled to begin a prescribed fire targeting approximately 2,500 acres near…
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Vandalism reported throughout downtown Idaho Falls over the weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Several downtown Idaho Falls businesses and residents are reporting damage following what appears to be a series of…
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Diesel prices hit record high in Idaho
Diesel prices reach a record high in Idaho, with the average diesel price reaching $6.07 in the state, according to AAA.…
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Fatal head-on crash near Palisades kills 1, injures 2
One person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a head-on collision between a Ram 1500 truck and a blue convertible on westbound…
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Challis man arrested for felony sexual exploitation of a minor
A Challis man was arrested Friday on multiple felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor following a coordinated investigation by the Custer…
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Idaho Statesman hit by McClatchy layoffs, 10 Idaho journalists affected
McClatchy Media is laying off 33 percent of its unionized staff at several newspapers in Idaho and Washington, including 10 journalists at the Idaho…
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Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming communities mark 25 years since 9/11 with memorial events
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Communities across Eastern Idaho are coming together Thursday to mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist…
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Everyone deserves a Seat at the Table: Idaho Foodbank fundraiser highlights growing hunger in our communities
“We serve over 200,000 individuals each month throughout the year. This last fiscal year, we delivered enough food for 22 million meals, and that’s…
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Idaho Transportation Department releases crash report from 2026 “100 Deadliest Days”
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Idaho’s summer travel season comes to an end, new data from the Idaho Transportation Department shows a decrease in…
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Former Island Park city clerk charged with embezzling public funds
Former Island Park city clerk Reeca Marotz faces charges for allegedly embezzling over $219,500 from city funds following an investigation that…
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University of Idaho President Scott Green announces his retirement
University of Idaho President Scott Green announced Wednesday that he will retire on June 30, 2027. He made the announcement while presenting his…
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Despite speculation, Eastern Idaho State Fair will stick with traditional dates
Eastern Idaho State Fair General Manager Brandon Bird is set to deliver a major announcement regarding the future of the region’s largest annual…
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Dirt-Bike Rider hospitalized after crash near Packsaddle Lake
An injured dirt-bike rider was rescued and airlifted to a local hospital after crashing in the Packsaddle Lake area near Driggs, Idaho, on…
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Idaho Falls YMCA celebrates new turf at Indoor Sports Arena with ribbon-cutting
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Family YMCA is celebrating a major milestone Wednesday with the completion of new turf at its Indoor…
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Jefferson County coroner identifies man killed in Rigby bar encounter
A police response near the Off Ramp Bar and Grill ended in tragedy Saturday afternoon when an armed man took his own life following a confrontation…
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Two hospitalized in US-26 crash near Swan Valley after detached trailer blocks highway
First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a motorhome on US Highway 26 near the Conant boat ramp that sent two people to the hospital…
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Labor Day Forecast: Clear skies and breezy winds
Happy Labor Day! Partial sunny skies are expected across Eastern Idaho and and Western Wyoming, with portions of the Central Mountains and Eastern…
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Festival of Trees Will Hit Milestone This Year
Development Workshop Inc. announced that the 60th annual Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls will feature a nostalgia theme and is seeking volunteers…
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Divers recover body of missing Arizona man from Snake River
Divers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of Teng Go on Friday, nearly a week after the Arizona man fell into the Snake…
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Historic Labor Day gas prices in Idaho create budget gymnastics at the pumps
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Labor Day weekend approaches, many families load their cars with mementos to make the most of their last summer…
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Rexburg officials consider remodeling City Hall as a new police station
Rexburg city officials are considering converting the current city hall into a new police station following the failure of two separate bonds…
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What moms need to know about postpartum psychosis and anxiety
The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common…
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I-15 traffic shift begins Thursday evening near Fort Hall
Southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Fort Hall will shift to new median lanes this Thursday evening as part of a $200 million expansion project…
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The Next Act: How the Playmill Theatre is carrying 60 years of memories into a new home
For generations, the Playmill Theatre has been a beloved place for families to find sanctuary in the summertime. Now, as the curtain rises on its new…
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Teen’s Make-A-Wish meeting with Dolly Parton left a lasting mark on her family
A family from Star, Idaho, shared how country legend Dolly Parton became a lifelong role model and fulfilled a Make-A-Wish dream for their daughter,…
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Bluegrass on the Snake coming to Rigby
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bluegrass festival is about to take over the Rigby Rodeo Grounds next weekend, September 11-13. There will be nine…
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Lingering chances of rain in the Central Mountains and unsettled weather for the holiday weekend
Chances of precipitation continue into the Central Mountains this Thursday, with mainly dry conditions throughout the rest of Eastern Idaho and…
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Ririe man charged with vehicular homicide following fatal Teton Pass crash
A Ririe man faces two counts of homicide by vehicle following a fatal Teton Pass crash in July, while safety advocates call for further improvements…
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Advocates ask Idaho Supreme Court to revise Prop 1 ballot language
Idahoans United for Women and Families has asked the Idaho Supreme Court to review the ballot language for Proposition 1, arguing that the proposed…
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Postcards for Public Lands: Greater Yellowstone Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect 45 Million Acres of Public Lands
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition launched a statewide postcard campaign in Driggs, Idaho, to protect 45 million acres of public lands from potential…
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Windy Wednesday with storm activity in the Central Mountains
It will be a breezy midweek day as storms continue to push through the Central Mountains. Expect stronger wind gusts across the upper Snake River…
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Idaho Falls Verizon store hands out chargers to boost disaster readiness
To promote National Preparedness Month, a Verizon store in Idaho Falls distributed 100 portable chargers to local residents. The goal is to help…
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From Strange Notes to Indecent Exposure: Rexburg women speak out after stalking incident leads to arrest
Several Rexburg women are speaking out after a week of receiving unsettling notes and uprooted flowers culminated in the arrest of a man accused of…
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Young black bear makes unexpected visit to Pocatello neighborhood
A young black bear was captured and released in a remote habitat after it was discovered foraging in a Pocatello neighborhood on Monday…
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Rainy Tuesday with afternoon showers and storms across Eastern Idaho
Keep a rain jacket and umbrella on hand this Tuesday morning as we start September with rain showers across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Early…
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West Nile virus detected in mosquito pool near Swan Lake
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement confirmed a West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool near Swan Lake, although no…
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Black bears enter homes and garages in Teton County neighborhoods
Authorities in Teton County, Idaho, are warning residents about multiple black bears causing disturbances in local neighborhoods after accessing food…
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Homicide suspect identified in Pocatello family fight
Pocatello police are investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered Sunday afternoon in the 800 block of Park…
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Driver faces charges after Saturday night chase and crash in Rexburg
A driver faces multiple charges after a high-speed police chase in Rexburg ended with a vehicle crash and a brief foot pursuit on Saturday…
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Fox Hollow Elementary canceled classes after smoke fills hallways
Idaho Falls School District 91 cancelled classes at Fox Hollow Elementary on Monday after a mechanical issue caused smoke to fill the building’s…
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Ask an attorney: Kohberger wants to take back his guilty plea. What happens next?
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI): Bryan Kohberger is asking an Idaho judge to let him take back the guilty plea that resulted in four life sentences for the…
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2 Dead After Jet Boat Capsizes Below Palisades Dam Outlet
Two men died Friday morning after a jet boat overturned in the Snake River near the Palisades Dam. While a woman in the party reached the bank…
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Motorcyclist killed in Bear Lake County head-on collision
A 22-year-old motorcyclist from North Ogden, Utah, lost his life Friday after colliding head-on with a Jeep in Bear Lake…
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Flags in Idaho to fly at half-staff to honor late military leader Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning
Governor Brad Little announced the death of Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning, a former Idaho adjutant general and long-serving public official, and ordered…
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Crews hold lines against 3,000-acre Coldwater fire
Firefighters are battling the 3,000-acre Coldwater Fire in eastern Cassia County, Idaho, which was reported Thursday evening near…
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Driver identified in deadly Custer County semi-truck crash
A 51-year-old Ammon man died Thursday morning after his semi-truck rolled on U.S. Highway 93 east of Challis,…
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Cherry Fire grows to 291 acres near Salmon
Lemhi County Emergency Management issued evacuation orders for the Fourth of July drainage and Kriley Gulch due to the 40-acre Cherry Fire near…
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Ovid man dies following ATV crash in Bear Lake County
A 71-year-old man from Ovid died following an ATV crash in Bear Lake County, Idaho, after swerving to avoid a van on North…
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Rifles reported missing from Island Park home; separate gun theft investigation ongoing in Malad
ISLAND PARK, Idaho — Authorities in Eastern Idaho are investigating after rifles were reported missing from a property near Henry’s Lake in…
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Idaho State University kicks off fall semester with part-time jobs, back-to-business fairs
The first week of school at ISU is always filled with daily events for students. Some are geared towards incoming freshman to help them meet fellow…
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More than a meal: How small gestures of kindness transformed a weekly Idaho Falls outing
Dixie’s Diner promises food, fun and the ’50s. But at this Idaho Falls location, the Van Orden family says it offers connection, love and…
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Wildhorse Fire nearing 75,000 acres, Carey residents on standby for possible evacuations
The Wildhorse Fire has burned an estimated 74,316 acres and triggered various evacuation statuses for residents near Carey and Richfield,…
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Valley Mission holds UTV raffle to build new rescue mission facility
Valley Mission is hosting a raffle for a donated 2019 Cub Cadet MX 750 EPS UTV to raise funds for its new $2.6 million multi-service rescue mission…
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How Rick Springfield Likes His Potatoes
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Grammy award winner, actor and rock musician Rick Springfield spoke with our Local News 8 morning crew to discuss his…
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Idaho to get $89.2M in landmark Meta settlement
Idaho is set to receive between $89.2 million and $127.7 million as part of a landmark multistate settlement with Meta to resolve claims regarding…
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Delta Air Lines restores early morning flight from Pocatello Regional Airport
Delta Air Lines is scheduled to restore an early morning departure from Pocatello Regional Airport starting October 2 to provide travelers with more…
Continue Reading Wildhorse fire grows to 45,000 acres near Richfield, residents put on alert
The Wildhorse Fire in Lincoln County, Idaho, has expanded to 45,000 acres and prompted local officials to advise residents to prepare for potential…
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Court hearings set for Bryan Kohberger’s bid to withdraw guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is scheduled for two court hearings in 2027 as he pursues a petition to withdraw his guilty plea regarding the University of Idaho…
Continue Reading 25,000 acres of forest could see wildfire-risk reduction near Island Park: here’s what that means
The U.S. Forest Service is developing a plan to reduce wildfire risk across roughly 25,000 acres of National Forest land near Island Park — but the…
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Turn restrictions coming to Iona Road, Yellowstone Highway intersection
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the intersection will be restricted to right-in and right-out turns only starting Monday, Aug. 31.…
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Man arrested in Idaho over alleged $40,000 diversion from Reno youth nonprofit
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – A man accused of diverting $40,000 intended for a Reno youth basketball nonprofit has been arrested in Idaho. Jared Winslow…
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Meridian girl continues intensive hospital stay following Teton Pass crash
An 11-year-old Meridian girl remains hospitalized in Salt Lake City following critical injuries sustained in an August 17 crash on Teton…
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Father and son from Burley describe being shot, saving lives in Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting
A father and son from Burley, Idaho, received exclusive recognition for their bravery during a mass shooting at a Twin Falls In-N-Out. While…
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Two decades, 50,000 miles: Veteran guide marks major Snake River milestone
Michael Inman recently celebrated his 5,000th guided float on the Snake River with Barker-Ewing in Grand Teton National Park. Over a career spanning…
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Police urge caution as parents share kid photos during back-to-school
Lunches are packed, and the outfits are perfect; now time to pose for that iconic back-to-school picture. But before you snap that photo for social…
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Police urge caution for drivers as back-to-school means buses on the road
Back-to-school means buses running their routes each morning and midday across the area. Police are prepping their patrol for extra caution to…
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Former Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland passes away at 67
Former Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland has passed away at the age of 67 following a brief illness after surgery on August 22nd, according to his…
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Mystery man sentenced in Idaho court for 25-year identity theft scheme
U.S. District Judge David C. Nye sentenced the “John Doe”—whose real identity remains unknown—to 61 months in federal prison, followed by three…
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Division I Basketball Takes Center Stage at Mountain America Center This Thanksgiving
The Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls is scheduled to hold a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to reveal a major sports announcement…
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Lightning causes several fires in southern Idaho
Fire crews in the Twin Falls district are responding to three lightning-caused fires in Lincoln County, including the Wildhorse, Tuana Gulch, and…
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$100M grant to Salmon-based Jervois could jumpstart Idaho’s cobalt industry
“Reshoring that refining capacity and that supply chain here in the United States will make opportunities for economic mining come back to America,”…
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