Man killed after pickup crashes into tree in Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash after a pickup truck struck a tree.
Deputies and emergency crews responded…
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Downtown pet mural ribbon cutting in Idaho Falls, honoring pets while boosting downtown revitalization
After five years in the works, Downtown Idaho Falls has a completed pet mural. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation celebrated by hosting…
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Battelle Energy Alliance agrees to $5 million settlement over discrimination claims
Battelle Energy Alliance has agreed to a $5 million settlement following a federal investigation into claims that the Idaho Falls-based company…
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Anti-death penalty advocates rally against Idaho’s firing squad protocol in virtual press conference
Today, anti-death penalty advocates Execution Intervention Project and Clergy United Against the Death Penalty are hosting a virtual press conference…
Continue Reading INL leads the charge: Federal grant positions Idaho and Wyoming at the center of U.S. nuclear energy future
A major federal initiative is bringing over $40 million to Idaho and Wyoming to advance next-generation nuclear energy, with Idaho National…
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Judge throws out plea deal for former Chubbuck church leader accused of child sexual abuse
A district judge rejected a plea deal for Virgil Larson, a former Chubbuck church leader accused of sexually abusing six minors. The proposed…
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Competency evaluation ordered for suspect in Boise Greenbelt murder case
A judge ordered a mental health competency evaluation for Ross Wardlaw, who is charged in the first-degree murder of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst,…
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Roving Rabbis returns – with the opportunity to observe Shabbat
The Roving Rabbis initiative is returning to the Idaho Falls and Pocatello areas for two weeks to host Shabbat dinners starting July…
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Evacuation orders remain in place for Ohio fire near Hailey
Evacuation orders remain in place for several zones near the Ohio Fire, which has burned approximately 2,000 acres with 10%…
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Great Race for Education raises thousands for College of Eastern Idaho Foundation
Hundreds of competitors raced across Idaho Falls on Friday, solving puzzles, completing challenges and raising money for student scholarships during…
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Black bear euthanized after breaking into Swan Valley home and eating pie
A black bear was euthanized after entering a Swan Valley home and eating a pumpkin pie before returning a second night to access unsecured…
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NTSB report sheds light on cause of Rigby plane crash
According to the report, a Cessna 150F was destroyed after striking a power line and crashing into a building. Fortunately, both occupants, a student…
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Mild winter triggers major Mormon cricket infestation in Fremont County
Fremont County is currently experiencing a widespread Mormon cricket infestation, a situation local officials attribute to recent mild winter…
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Idahoans United responds to reproductive freedom initiative qualifying for November ballot
Idaho voters will decide in November whether to establish new protections for reproductive health care, including abortion access, after the…
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Idaho attorney general warns renters about fake listings and deposit scams
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning renters to watch for fraudulent property listings and demands for upfront payments as competition…
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Garage fire damages Idaho Falls home
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a residential fire Tuesday evening after receiving reports of flames at a single-story home on Aegean…
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Coroner identifies four people in recent Bonneville County death investigations
The Bonneville County Coroner’s Office extended its condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the…
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Idaho veteran wins gold in trivia at National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Joseph Moscynski, a U.S. Navy veteran from Clifton, Idaho, won a gold medal in trivia at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Detroit,…
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Local man arrested after allegedly pulling gun on teens at McCowin Park
An Ammon man named Shane Sutton was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a handgun at a group of…
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Medical Cannabis Backers Say Signature Gathering Problems Sank Idaho Ballot Initiative
Why didn’t Idaho’s medical cannabis initiative make the ballot? Idaho’s medical cannabis ballot initiative falls short as signature verification…
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Deputies release new details in Bear Lake boating accident
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office released new details Tuesday about a boating accident that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.
The…
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Idaho abortion initiative qualifies for November ballot; Medical Cannabis measure falls short
Idaho voters will decide a reproductive rights initiative this November after organizers gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.…
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Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride stops in Idaho Falls
Dozens of veterans rolled into Idaho Falls on Tuesday as part of the 17th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country journey…
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Two Killed in Crash on U.S. 93 Near Mackay
Two people were killed Monday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 93 near Mackay, according to Idaho State Police.
The crash happened around 10:12…
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Inmates challenge firing squad policy, citing 13 disputed procedures
Two of Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmates, Gerald Ross Pizzuto and Thomas Eugene Creech, are suing the Idaho Department of Corrections over…
Continue Reading “It was very preventable”: Boise greenbelt murder suspect was acquitted of separate knife assault just months prior
As Ross Allen Wardlaw of Boise faces first-degree murder charges for the deadly July 6 stabbing of Jordan Harbst on the Boise Greenbelt, a voice from…
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Three hospitalized following 4-vehicle crash on Highway 33 near Terreton
The Idaho State Police is investigating a mid-morning, four-vehicle crash near Terreton that sent three people to the hospital on…
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Teton County Declares Local Emergency After Measles Outbreak at Colter Bay Village
Teton County officials have declared a local emergency following a measles outbreak at Colter Bay Village in Grand Teton National Park.
The…
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How Idaho Transportation Department crews stay cool while working outside
“Slowing down, watching for us, keeping an eye out for us is greatly, greatly appreciated because at the end of the day, we all want to go home to…
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Two vehicle crash west of Ovid injures three
Three people were injured Saturday night after a wheel detached from a Jeep and struck an oncoming vehicle on State Highway 36 west of Ovid,…
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Montana Man dies following off-highway vehicle crash at St. Anthony Sand Dunes
A 66-year-old Montana man died Friday afternoon after an off-highway vehicle crash at the St. Anthony Sand…
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens campaigns in East Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens is campaigning across East Idaho, holding an event in downtown Pocatello…
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National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year Serenades on the Strings
Shelby Murdock of Blackfoot has been named the 2026 National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year.
The competition, now in its 73rd year, was held…
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Amended complaint adds child sexual abuse and exploitation charges to Pocatello nonprofit founder
Ada County prosecutors have expanded the criminal case against an eastern Idaho nonprofit founder, adding felony charges alleging a conspiracy…
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UK joins Powerball, But Idaho ticket prices remain the same
Powerball players in the United Kingdom will soon be buying tickets for the same jackpot available in the United States, but Idaho Lottery officials…
Continue Reading Boise man charged with first-degree murder in Greenbelt killing
A 41-year-old man, Ross Allen Wardlaw, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst along…
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Fremont County issues burn ban amid wildfire danger
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – As hot, dry weather continues to increase the wildfire threat across eastern Idaho, Fremont County has enacted countywide…
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Stormy heat rising this Thursday and heading into the weekend ahead
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI) – It will be a hot day, with temperatures expected to reach near 90 degrees this afternoon. With drier conditions, fire danger…
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Judicial misconduct complaint against Ninth Circuit judge moved to Fourth Circuit
Chief Justice John Roberts has transferred a judicial misconduct complaint involving Ninth Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson to the Judicial Council of the…
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AG Labrador files closing brief in Federal lawsuit defending Idaho’s Pro-Life law
Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office filed its closing briefs in Seyb v. Members of the Idaho Board of Medicine, capping a trial in which a…
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Family seeks support after 6-year-old Skylee seriously injured in Island Park dirt bike crash
A six-year-old girl was airlifted to Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah after suffering serious injuries in an off-highway vehicle crash in the Mill…
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Grand Teton Mall security guard on leave after confrontation with shoppers goes viral
A local security guard is on leave following a verbal altercation with a woman that was caught on camera and has quickly gone viral online. The Grand…
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Idaho Falls Police hiring new officers, final testing opportunity of 2026 set for July 25
The Idaho Falls Police Department is accepting applications for its next class of police officers, with testing scheduled later this month.
The…
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Island Park celebrates local history with monument dedication during America 250 event
ISLAND PARK, ID (KIFI) – Continuing the spirit of America’s 250th birthday festivities, residents of Island Park gathered near Mesa Falls this…
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Pocatello woman offers $1,000 reward after emotional support dog was taken at Revive @ 5
A Pocatello woman was enjoying her night at the weekly festival in the historic downtown area when suddenly her Chihuahua, Gizmo, was stolen from her…
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Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President makes first court appearance on grand theft charge
Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President Cristie Stone appeared in court for the first time on July 7 since the Bannock County Prosecutor’s…
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Teton Valley School District faces hiring classified staff challenges ahead of school year
Teton Valley School District is facing a tough hiring market due to funding limitations, high cost of housing, and competition from higher-paying…
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An Idaho mother said her toddlers died after routine vaccinations. Prosecutors say she murdered them
An Idaho mother is facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating her 18-month-old twins, who she claimed died due to a…
Continue Reading Four injured, one airlifted following two-vehicle rollover crash near Monteview
Four people were hospitalized after a driver missed a stop sign, leading to a two-vehicle rollover crash near Monteview,…
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Fourth advanced US reactor achieves criticality at INL, surpassing White House goal
Aalo Atomics’ advanced reactor design, the Aalo-X, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration at the Idaho National…
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Fireworks Will No Longer Be Allowed on Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Business Council has prohibited the use of fireworks on the Fort Hall Reservation to protect the community, homes, natural resources,…
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Search continues for missing man in Snake River Canyon
ALPINE, Wyo (KIFI) – A search and recovery mission continues this morning for a North Carolina man who went missing in the Snake River Canyon over…
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Understanding addiction: A complex disease
The Center for Hope in Idaho Falls provides free addiction and mental health recovery support services to adults, and while addiction is a complex…
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Deputy and neighbor save man trapped in mobile home fire
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy and a neighbor rescued a trapped homeowner from a burning mobile home Thursday night near McCammon.
According to…
Continue Reading Juvenile hospitalized following OHV accident in Island Park
A juvenile girl was hospitalized Thursday evening after an off-highway vehicle accident in the Mill Creek camping area of Island Park.
A juvenile…
Burgers, Backroads, and Budgets: How Idahoans are navigating a pricier 4th of July
Fourth of July plans are seeing increased costs for both cookouts and travel this year, with inflation affecting family budgets.…
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“It’s a wake-up call–we have it very well here:” Idaho congressman refects on the World Cup and America at 250.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the global spotlight from the World Cup is bringing a fresh perspective to the American…
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Behind America’s microreactor revolution: The technology and energy entrepreneurs driving the U.S. nuclear renaissance
The new Deployable Energy Unity reactor core is small enough to fit inside the bed of an F-150 truck, yet generates enough electricity to power 700…
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City Council to hear AI Data Center Appeal on July 16, following new Idaho law on water usage
The proposed AI data center for unused land in Pocatello isn’t a resolved case. After the conditional use permit was denied on May 19, Lex…
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Lemhi County man sentenced to 40 years for lewd conduct with minors
A Lemhi County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following a two-year investigation into decades of child sexual…
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I-86 near Fort Hall clear following early morning semi-truck crash
Interstate 86 near Fort Hall is clear today after an early morning semi-truck crash that temporarily stalled traffic.
The accident happened around…
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The Playmill Theatre opens 2026 season in new Island Park home
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – After years of planning and construction, the curtain is drawn back tonight on a new chapter for one of East Idaho’s most…
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Third advanced reactor reaches criticality at INL ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
With America’s 250th anniversary just days away, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the third advanced reactor to go critical, meeting the Trump…
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Fish and Game Urges Caution with ill Bats and Raccoons in the area
Wildlife officials are urging southeastern Idaho residents to exercise caution after a bat in Bannock County tested positive for rabies, and a…
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Supreme Court upholds Idaho, West Virginia laws limiting female sports to biological women
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Idaho’s and West Virginia’s laws allowing schools to maintain women’s and girls’ sports…
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Community honors Jenefer Mitchell’s legacy of hope and recovery
Jenefer Mitchell, a woman who helped others recover from addiction, was remembered by hundreds of people at a memorial service in Idaho Falls.…
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New Idaho laws take effect July 1: What you need to know
The Idaho Legislature passed more than 350 laws during its 2026 session, bringing sweeping changes to everything from transportation to school AI…
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Idaho Falls launches Independence Day fundraiser to support Community Food Basket
Idaho Falls residents are being encouraged to celebrate Independence Day by helping local families facing food insecurity.
The City of Idaho Falls…
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Former Idaho Falls Zoo lion becomes first-time father at Pittsburgh Zoo
A lion that once called the Idaho Falls Zoo home is now a first-time father.
The Pittsburgh Zoo recently shared video of a female African lion cub…
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Highland High School rebuild remains on track for January 2027
More than three years after a fire heavily damaged Highland High School, the next phase of the school’s rebuild is nearing…
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Idaho GOP enshrines elimination of property taxes in party platform
The Idaho GOP is pushing for the elimination of all property taxes in the…
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Pocatello man charged with stabbing man in the neck
A Pocatello man is being held on aggravated battery charges for stabbing a man in the neck in the early morning of June 24,…
Continue Reading Scammers targeting Idaho permit applicants with fake invoices, AG warns
Idaho’s Attorney General is warning consumers about a scam targeting people applying for permits and development projects in the Treasure…
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Firth man arrested after alleged threats with gun, attempted break-in near Ammon
A Firth man is facing felony charges after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies say he threatened people with a gun while trying to force his way…
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Genealogy Helps People Trace Their Roots for America 250
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For America’s 250th birthday, Ancestry wants you to get in touch with your ancestors that helped shape America. Genealogy…
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Road Work Alert: Series of road maintenance projects begin across Eastern Idaho
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin a series of scrub seal projects on several major highways in eastern Idaho, causing delays for drivers…
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Supreme Court rules for Roundup: Monsanto decision impacts Idaho farmers
“The court case is not about whether Roundup causes cancer or not. …It’s just simply about who has the authority to determine what goes on those…
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Endangered missing alert issued for local man
Police have issued an endangered missing person alert for Eric Vineyard, 37, who was last seen checking out of the Country Inn & Suites in Idaho…
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New traffic signal in Island Park to become operational July 1
Work to install a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and Yale-Kilgore Road in Island Park resumes tonight and is expected to be…
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Lawsuit targets Spud Kings’ move to NAHL
The Idaho Falls Spud Kings are facing a lawsuit from the United States Premier Hockey League, alleging that the team and three other former mountain…
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Child injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Friday, June 26, 2026, and was taken to a nearby hospital for…
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Teton County Search and Rescue Urges Caution After Two Recent River Rescues
Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue has responded to two river rescues in the past week, reminding people to wear life vests and be aware of the…
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Idaho ditches registration stickers, introduces 2 new license plates starting July 1
Say goodbye to registration stickers on July 1. ITD also offers two new license plate designs.…
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Parents of injured girl file tort claim over Idaho Potato Drop fireworks explosion
The family of a young girl injured when windows shattered during the 2026 Idaho Potato Drop fireworks show has filed a tort claim against the City of…
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Friday showers and storms heading into wet weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Shower and thunderstorm developing this Friday morning in the mountains will continue to grow across the region, heading…
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All charges dismissed against Olympian Bode Miller following Idaho traffic stop
All drug-related charges against Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller have been officially dismissed in Fremont County, Idaho.
In a statement,…
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‘Many Roots, One Rainbow’: Idaho Falls Pride returns this weekend
The 2026 Idaho Falls Pride celebration, themed “Many Roots, One Rainbow,” will take place Friday and Saturday with events designed to bring together…
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Glenn Beck to headline Preston fundraiser benefiting local history, library
A special fundraiser featuring Author Glenn Beck supporting two local nonprofits preserving history and expanding educational opportunities.
The…
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Pocatello Police: Man found dead from suspected overdose near Main Street
A police investigation is underway after a deceased male was discovered on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of W Custer St. and N. Main in…
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Stormy Thursday with fire risk still in effect
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Expect Thursday’s forecast to be similar to Wednesday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms with little to no rain…
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Idaho woman accused of posing as nurse to obtain jobs at healthcare facilities
A Caldwell woman is among hundreds of people charged in what federal officials are calling one of the largest healthcare fraud enforcement actions in…
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Patients receive donations with Wackerli Subaru’s Love Promise
Wackerli Subaru donated 40 blankets and 10 patient care kits to patients as a part of their ‘Wackerli Subaru Loves to Care’ initiative.…
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Island Park City Hall continues operating from temporary location following arson fire
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – More than three months after an arson fire damaged Island Park City Hall, city leaders are continuing to serve residents…
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Internal forensic audit triggers prosecutor investigation into financial irregularities at Portneuf Valley Soccer Club
The Portneuf Valley Soccer Club Board of Directors has forwarded evidence of potential misuse of assets to the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office for…
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Summer travel scams warning issued
As families across Idaho prepare for the summer vacation season, Idaho Attorney General has issued a warning to be on the lookout for travel scams.…
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Idaho Falls Power employees volunteer along Riverwalk
Idaho Falls Power employees spent Monday giving back to the community by helping improve public spaces along the Idaho Falls Riverwalk.
About 40…
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Dispute ensues: Fremont County residents seek reconsideration of Sandbox RV Park decision
A group of Fremont County residents has requested that county commissioners reconsider their June 8 decision regarding the Sandbox RV Park near the…
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Miracle baby Logan celebrates first birthday with NICU reunion at EIRMC
One year ago, Anna and Jacob Ames faced unimaginable uncertainty when their son, Logan, was born at just 22 weeks and one day gestation. Today, Baby…
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Devastating Drought: As heat intensifies, farmers are cutting back
“They’ve had to fallow up to half of their ground just to be able to stay within the limitation that were that were placed under,” said Moreland…
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Smithsonian collaborates with Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo for America’s 250th birthday
The Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo is returning for another year, and this time it’s earning national recognition as a featured collaborator with the…
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