Murder suspect explains to police why he beat up an Idaho Falls man
On Wednesday, Robert Lange, the man charged with second-degree murder of Alejandro Paredes-Hurtado, made his first appearance in…
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12 Idaho schools receive new water fountains
Schools in Idaho received new water fountains with bottle filling stations from Delta Dental of Idaho’s “Rethink Your Drink” Grant…
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Idaho board of land commissioners approves Arco Wind and Solar Project
A new project approved by the Idaho board of land commissioners is gaining the attention of the Southeast Idaho community. The project, if…
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Exit 333 in Rexburg closes again Wednesday
Exit 333 on U.S. Highway 20 will close fully one final time on Wednesday for construction to finish final paving operations and…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s trial on hold for mental evaluation
PHOENIX, Arizona (KIFI) – Lori Vallow-Daybell’s murder is on hold after a judge granted a request for a mental competency evaluation. Justin…
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Police catch burglary suspect using drone
Pocatello police officers used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a burglary.…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Each drop off location will accept prescription drugs people have not used, do not want, or have…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. POCATELLO, Idaho (US Attorney Office News Release) – Jason Keith Lewis, 46, of…
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Colorado man charged with stealing from an aircraft pleads not guilty
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Monday, a Colorado man pleaded not guilty to stealing a carabiner clip from the emergency exit door of an aircraft…
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Empowering Parents Grant application open Monday
The Idaho State Board of Education announced that applications for the next round of Empowering Parents grants open…
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Air Force training being held in Idaho Falls, no need to be alarmed
It’s possible you may see several military jets flying around the area over the next few days.…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
Cool temperatures and snow help slow fire…
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Veterans Resource Fair set for October 17
Bannock County Veteran Services is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair on October…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
Cool temperatures and possible rain/snow could help slow fire growth the next couple of…
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Housing Choice Vouchers, how do they work?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program has been helping low-income families, people with…
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West Jefferson school employee arrested on abuse charges
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Dallas Dean Erickson, 43, of Terreton, is charged with lewd conduct with a child under…
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Locals come together to fight against intimate crime
Local law enforcement says intimate violence is a serious issue and it is happening in our…
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Pocatello Police looking for a person of interest involved in early morning shooting
Pocatello Police said a man was shot early Wednesday morning on the Pocatello West Bench.…
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New execution date set for Thomas Creech
A new date has been scheduled for the execution of Thomas Eugene…
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UPDATE: Sheriff Deputy cleared of criminal liability in Sept. 1 shooting
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a month-long investigation, Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has determined the deputy involved in…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
The Meridian Fire in Montana, northwest of Island Park, grows over 1,300 acres Wednesday. Other area fires were pretty calm.…
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Pocatello man killed in I-15 accident south of Malad
A Pocatello man was killed in a crash on I-15 south of Malad. Driver flown to…
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Local women’s support group hosting art auction to support a future without violence
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI)— A local group is using the beauty of art to raise awareness about domestic violence. The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault…
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Juvenile caught in Cassia County after escaping from St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The juvenile who escaped from the St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center was located by Cassia County Sheriff deputies.…
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Where to park for early voting in Bannock County
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Construction on 6th Avenue has closed off sidewalks between the Bannock County Elections Office and some parking lots.…
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US 30 on Georgetown Summit is now open after wildfire
A fire along US 30 at the Georgetown Summit in Bear Lake County has the highway closed from mile marker 421 to mile marker…
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Idaho Fish and Game investigating elk meat dumped on roadside in Bear Lake County
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why elk meat was lying along the side of the road in Bear Lake County.…
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Pocatello holding open house for Benton Street bridge project
Pocatello Public Works is hosting an open house event for interested individuals to learn more about the replacement project of the Benton Street…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Report: Power pole ignited wildfire near Boise
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Department of Lands report say the Valley Fire that started east of Boise on Oct. 4 was caused by a power line. Idaho…
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How to see a rare comet pass by earth this week
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI, AP)—Monday night will be one of the best nights to see a rare comet with the naked eye. Comet C/2023 A3…
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National experts urge parents – Have the driving safety talk now
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This October, national experts are asking parents to talk to teens about the importance of driving safely. National…
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Wildfire smoke and warmer weather could make for harder breathing
Smoke from nearby wildfires is being pulled into Southeastern Idaho and could potentially impact the air quality for sensitive…
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21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Three accidents on US 20 Friday morning, 1 sent to hospital
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported three accidents happened on U.S. 20 this morning. One of the accidents sent a 20-year-old Fruitland woman…
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National Make a Dog’s Day event set for Saturday
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello Animal Services and Phil Meador Subaru are partnering for the sixth annual ‘National Make a Dog’s Day’ event at…
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Dig up dinosaur fun at Fall Fossil Fest
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host its fourth annual Fall Fossil Fest on Saturday, October 12. The event offers…
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October is National Apple Month
How about them apples? Dozens of apple varieties have arrived at Fred Meyer this month, stealing the spotlight from Pumpkin Spice, just in time for…
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Man charged with kidnapping and beating a woman committed similar crime before
The man charged with kidnapping a woman last week and beating her has a history of beating another woman back in…
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Lemhi County man found not guilty of shooting
A jury found a Lemhi County veterinarian not guilty of shooting a 13-year-old…
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“It’s their legacy”– local headstone cleaning business is a labor of love
Take it for Granite LLC is a headstone cleaning and restoration business based out of…
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Title IX controversy- Senator Risch honors Barbara Ehardt’s advocacy for Women’s Sports
Idaho senator Jim Risch is recognizing the action of local state representative Barbara Ehardt in her efforts to spearhead a bill protecting…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Red Rock grows to over 62,000 acres
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Former Jefferson County Prosecutor sentenced to federal prison
U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill sentenced Robin Dunn to three and a half years (42 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised…
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Wells Fargo volunteers help renovate Pocatello park
NeighborWorks Pocatello recently receive a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo and an additional $10,000 from the Ifft Foundation to make improvements to…
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Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits area schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield visited Hibbard Elementary School on Tuesday…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 1st Street in Ammon to close near Hitt Road beginning Wednesday
A portion of 1st Street in Ammon will be closed starting Wednesday, October 9.
Drivers will need to use Lincoln, 17th, or the new John Adams Parkway…
FIRE WATCH: Updated closures for Red Rock/Black Eagle and Garden Fire
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Search for Stephanie Crane continues after 31 years
Local law enforcement continue to look for Stephanie Crane 31 years after her…
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SHARED: Northern Lights highlight the skies
Several photographers shared their photos from Monday night of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, with Local News 8.…
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Family Services Alliance celebrates new remodel
Family Services Alliance is holding a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled all-purpose room on Tuesday, October…
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INL to host Family Nuclear Science Night as part of Nuclear Science Week
INL invites local students and their families to attend Family Nuclear Science Night, a STEM event that introduces visitors to nuclear science,…
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Power County Sheriff’s Office looking for info on reported vandalism
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is looking for any information on a car and people after a vandalism report on Morgan Road, near the Lake…
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East Idaho Aquarium faces animal abuse allegations – Local News 8 Investigates
Fish and game records document that dozens of birds were “stepped on,” “sat on,” or otherwise crushed to death by customers during hands-on…
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East Idaho woman helping with hurricane response in South
Kris Mullen, of Chubbuck, is in Tallahasee, Florida helping the Red Cross distribute food, water, and tools to those affected by hurricane Helene and…
Continue Reading Wildfire burning near Boise grows to an estimated 9,412 acres
A wildfire burning near Boise has grown to over 2,000 acres since it started in the early morning hours Friday.…
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Nampa driver airlifted after car hits semi
A Honda Accord rear-ended a semi-truck Friday at the intersection of State Highway 33 and I-15 in Jefferson County. Driver of the Honda was…
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‘Internet for All’ approved in Idaho
“In the year 2024, there is no one in this country that does not deserve to have access to the…
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Pocatello quilting event begins Friday
The Portneuf Valley Quilters Guild is hosting ‘Quiltfest’ at the Mountain View Event Center on October…
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15-year-old killed in crash, 2 others injured
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three others injured in an accident Wednesday evening. Three others were…
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Teacher of the Year
School District 91 is excited to announce that Four of its educators were recognized at the Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association (ISATA)…
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Google Fiber internet debuts in Pocatello
Google’s ‘GFiber’ internet is debuting in Pocatello with an event celebrating the first customers to get connected to the…
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New fees take effect for Idaho Falls city services
Idaho Falls’ 2024/2025 fiscal year budget includes some increased costs of city…
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Governor says new water mitigation plan nearing finish line
Water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan according to the Governor and others.…
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Chipotle opens to long lines in Rexburg
Dozens of people line-up for the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill.…
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Forum to talk about pros and cons of open primaries and ranked-choice voting in Idaho
The forum on Proposition 1 starts at 7pm at the Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls, Idaho.…
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ITD starts “Name a Snowplow” contest
Starting October 1, eighth grade students across Idaho are invited to participate with their classrooms to submit a…
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Idaho cities counting their lead pipes
Cities around Idaho are working on their lead service line inventories ahead of the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) October 16…
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Apples being removed in Ashton to avoid attracting bears
Apples are serious bear attractants in the fall and can make bears come into areas they normally…
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Woman killed in train collision in Idaho Falls
A woman was killed Wednesday in a train collision near Idaho…
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Firearm found on Highland High School campus, Authorities say there is no threat to students
A firearm was found unattended on the Highland High School campus Thursday morning. There is no active threat to…
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20 charged in large-scale drug investigation
20 people were charged with drug trafficking charges in the Magic…
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Health advisory issued for west side of Henry’s Lake
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is issuing a health advisory for the west side of Henry’s Lake near Island Park, urging caution when…
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Armed robbery leads to officer-involved shooting in Boise
An armed robbery led to an officer-involved shooting in Boise on Tuesday night.…
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Fremont Deputies investigate human remains found in desert
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said human remains were located northwest of St. Anthony on Sunday in a remote area of the desert.…
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Small number of quagga mussels detected in Snake River near Twin Falls
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced that another small number of quagga mussels were detected in the Twin Falls area in the…
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Pocatello asking for public comment on housing grant application
The City of Pocatello wants residents to review and comment on their grant application to fund housing projects across the…
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Island Park area seeing more bear attacks this year
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest experienced a significant increase in bear activity throughout the summer in the…
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Bookmobile brings the library to rural Idaho areas
The South Bannock Library District uses its Bookmobile to bring books to readers in rural Idaho areas without access to a brick-and-mortar…
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Survey names Idaho Falls Community Hospital as a top patient-recommended hospital
Idaho Falls Community Hospital was named a top patient-recommended hospital, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. Only five Idaho hospitals made…
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Rexburg police investigate possible explosive devices at 2nd West and Main Street
Rexburg Police discovered what they described as potential “explosive devices” inside a truck during a routine traffic stop. Based on the latest…
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Idaho State University received millions in donations in fiscal year 2024
Idaho State University received $18 million in donations for their 2024 fiscal year–$4 million more than last…
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Bannock County Emergency Management urging residents to download early alert system app
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management wants residents to get the ‘myAlerts’ emergency warning system app–which gives updates on…
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Idaho Falls Power negotiating agreement with Aalo Atomics – Small Modular Reactors coming to Idaho Falls
A new form of power is coming to Idaho Falls power customers. The city of Idaho Falls is partnering with the nuclear engineering company Aalo…
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Craters of the Moon gets new interpretive waysides
“It’s important for us that…the peoples who still have a connection to our homelands are recognized, and that their knowledge and their history…
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Tips for getting your yard tools ready for winter
Winter is on the way, and getting your lawnmowers, weedwackers, and leaf blowers safely stored will have you ready to get back to work quicker in the…
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Local oral surgeons offering free ‘smile makeover’
The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho are having their fifth annual Second Chance Program where a resident of Pocatello, Blackfoot, or Preston can…
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Idaho Food Bank needs donations before the holidays
The Idaho Food Bank needs donations of money, food products, and volunteer time as they make their way through the school year into the holiday…
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Homecoming bonfire Wednesday night at ISU
Idaho State University will hold their annual homecoming bonfire Wednesday night at the ICCU…
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Investing in our Aquifer – Opening of the South-Fork Aquifer Recharge Basin
Idaho water users are taking another step toward a healthy Snake River…
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National Voter Registration Day on September 17
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 17,…
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City of Pocatello seeking public input for trail grant application
The City of Pocatello wants residents to weight-in on a new grant application proposal that would fund improvements to the Upper City Creek…
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Friends of Minidoka and Museum of Idaho present new exhibit
The Museum of Idaho and Friends of Minidoka have partnered to present a new local exhibit, Nisei Trials: 80 Years – Remembering the Minidoka Draft…
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Thousands of students move-in to Rexburg this weekend
“It was kind of crazy. I thought we were going to, you know, beat the morning rush, but we definitely were just right in it,” one BYU-Idaho student…
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U Pick Red Barn provides a fun day for those with special needs
U Pick Red Barn in Idaho Falls will open this Saturday to the general public. But on Friday, those with special needs and their parents enjoyed…
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Idaho ranked 4th nationally in family income growth
Idaho experienced statistically significant changes in its median family income from 2022, rising by 2.7%. The state ranked 4th in growth nationally,…
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2-car crash diverted traffic on US 20 near Rexburg
A two-car accident backed up traffic on US Highway 20 near Rexburg Friday morning.…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho breaks record number of wishes granted again
Exactly half of the wishes granted during the 2023-24 fiscal year were to visit a Disney theme…
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Explosion at an Idaho gas station leaves two critically injured and others presumed dead
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and fire…
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Bryan Kohberger’s trial to move to Ada County, new judge assigned
The Idaho Supreme Court announced they have reassigned Bryan Kohbergers murder case to a new judge in Ada County.…
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