BLM Pocatello Field Office welcomes new Field Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Blaine Newman as the new Field Manager for the Pocatello Field Office.…
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New LEGO store to open in Ammon
A new store is taking people back in time, to remember the joy of spending a day playing with Legos.…
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Local mother shares her family’s challenges to inspire others in new book
For the Ternus family, it’s all about finding the magic in the journey, no matter how…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony, gets first look at police video in Brad Compher murder trial
Testimony is continuing Thursday in the Brad Compher murder…
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American Falls to begin flushing, inspecting sewer lines citywide
The American Falls City Water and Wastewater Department is getting ready to start flushing and inspecting the sewer lines…
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February is Career and Technical Education month
February is Career and Technical Education month in Idaho to raise awareness of CTE programs and the role they play in college and career success.…
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Garden City man sentenced to 30 years for producing child pornography
A 32-year-old Garden City man was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…
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How a construction shortage is fueling the cost of housing in Idaho
A national construction worker shortage is one of several factors behind Idaho’s rapid increase in housing costs, alongside the growing population…
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Man arrested for using tractor to damage property, farm equipment
A 39-year-old Challis man is in the Bonneville County Jail for felony burglary and malicious injury to property…
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Fentanyl traffickers could soon face mandatory minimum sentences in Idaho as House Bill 406 sits on Governor’s desk
Despite public scrutiny and concern, House Bill 406 has reached Brad Little’s…
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ITD crews repairing Ovid bridge
Single lane closures will be in place while work is being done.…
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EISF Grand Marshal nominees needed
The Eastern Idaho State Fair Board of Directors is looking for a Grand Marshal to represent the fair at the 2024 Opening Day…
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Healthy hotspots: The most physically active counties in Idaho
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from the CDC’s 2023 PLACES report and identified counties with the most physically active…
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Teton River Temple groundbreaking set for June 1
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River…
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Murder trial finally begins for Brad Compher accused of killing Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago
Jury selection is underway in Bannock County for a Pocatello man accused of murdering Nori Jones in…
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Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute to host Heart Ball on Feb. 24
This event requires formal/black tie…
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Chad Daybell’s lawyer asks for delay in upcoming trial
Could the upcoming trial of Chad Daybell in Ada County be delayed…
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“The state GOP doesn’t have clean hands in this” says Dan Cravens – Bingham County Republicans react to court ruling
The legal back and forth between the Bingham County Republican Central Committee and the Idaho GOP is costing thousands of dollars, and costs could…
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Girl Scout cookies are coming back!
America’s favorite cookies are making a comeback in Eastern…
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Idaho ranks sixth in biggest reading score drop from 2019 to 2022
“About a third [of parents] are worried and concerned about the long term impacts of the pandemic on…their child’s…
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Tibbitts resigns from Ammon City Council, mayor seeks replacement
The City of Ammon is looking to fill an empty seat on the city…
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Press conference held at Idaho State Capitol to discuss state’s unauthorized immigrant workforce
A press conference hosted by the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, and the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry…
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Police seek witnesses of hit and run in Twin Falls
Police are looking for witnesses of a hit and run Monday in Twin…
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Idaho gas prices on the rise
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 8.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Little declares Idaho Community Supported Agriculture Week
Governor Brad Little proclaimed this week as Idaho Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Week.…
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Town hall with Idaho Senate leadership Tuesday
All Idahoans are invited to attend a statewide telephone town…
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Employers encouraged to participate in hiring event for youth and young adults
The event is free of charge for…
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Hunter education course offered in Salmon
Complete the course now so you can apply for controlled…
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Salmon‐Challis National Forest to implement spring prescribed burning projects
Prescribed fire activities may take place during the months of March, April and…
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U of I researchers on team exploring black hole mergers with $1.8 million NASA award
A team including University of Idaho researchers is going to explore the physics of supermassive black hole mergers and galaxy…
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Get a faster tax refund with these tips
As you prepare to file your 2023 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund…
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75th Anniversary Party and Torch Light Parade at Pebble Creek Saturday
Pebble Creek will be hosting a Torch Light Parade Saturday, Feb.…
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TSA discovers 2 firearms in 3 days at IDA security checkpoint
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) have intercepted two guns this week during routine X-ray…
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Simplot Games underway at ICCU Dome
There is a big event for athletes happening in…
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DHW launches internal review of syringe exchange program
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is launching an internal review of its contracts for services with Idaho’s syringe exchange…
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Crash near Dubois sends 2 to hospital
Two men were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after a crash vehicle collision on Interstate 15 near…
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Red Cross: Communities urged to give blood as winter threat continues
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month.…
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Local nature photos hit Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is showcasing some of the best career photos from Thomas…
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Mountain lion sightings increase in Idaho and Utah
Never run away from a mountain lion. The lion’s instinct is to chase and ultimately catch what it perceives as potential…
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2 vehicle crash SH75 south of Bellevue
Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Friday at approximately 6:45 a.m., SH75 at milepost 102.3, south of…
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Commission approves proposed Idaho Power asset transfer in Valley County
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a proposed land transfer from Idaho Power to a private…
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INL to host Spanish language recruiting event Feb. 16
The event will be hosted by bilingual recruiters from the laboratory and will be offered in Spanish and…
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Loan repayment program seeks to retain Idaho’s rural nurses
Fifty Idaho nurses have been selected for loan repayment assistance under a new state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain…
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Jazz Big Band Dance this weekend
A pair of Jazz bands is taking over The Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls for the annual Jazz Big Band…
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Idaho Falls Temple partially evacuated
The temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was partially evacuated Friday…
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Local News 8 investigates: Are pedestrian accidents on the rise in eastern Idaho?
Are hit-and-run and pedestrian-involved incidents on the rise in Eastern…
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Idaho Falls Zoo still mourns the loss of Aldabra tortoise
It is a time of mourning and grieving at the Idaho Falls…
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Funds to fight invasive quagga mussels approved in Idaho Legislature
According to the Idaho Department of Agriculture, quagga mussels are still a threat, and officials are asking the state legislature to help fund the…
Continue Reading Comments accepted on proposed service allocation agreement in northern Idaho
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting written comments on a proposed service allocation agreement between Avista Utilities and Kootenai…
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Bannock commissioners to use neighboring county’s example to draft new solar farm ordinance
Bannock County commissioners are looking at developing a solar farm ordinance similar to an ordinance used in Caribou County.…
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Pethtel sentenced in Lemhi County manslaughter
A 29-year-old Bonneville County resident was sentenced to a 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of another man in Lemhi County.…
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Athletes gear up for Special Olympics Friday
Some of the Idaho’s finest athletes are gearing up for the 2024 Idaho Winter Special…
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21 Idaho schools, districts and childcare organizations awarded technology funding
Schools, districts and childcare organizations in Idaho will receive funding to implement innovative technology…
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ISU Civil Engineering leads research for earthquake-resistant bridges
“The connections between the elements are crucial for seismic resiliency. They must be strong enough to resist forces and deformations during an…
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State Board of Education K-12 teacher apprenticeship program approved
The Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program is designed as an “earn and learn” pathway to become a certified…
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CEI celebrates top ranked Practical Nursing program in Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating after one of its programs was dubbed number one in the Gem…
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Derek Hough to pick back up dance tour after wife’s medical scare
Derek Hough will continue with his tour following his wife Hayley Erbert’s medical…
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Calling all anglers! Idaho Fish and Game is needing your help
Valentine’s Day is a day of love and spending the day with your loved ones. But what happens when your special someone happens to be some what…
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Idaho Falls Power to construct new $36 million power plant
Idaho Falls Power, the community-owned provider of electricity in Idaho Falls, will be making a $36 million local investment by adding a new power…
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USS IDAHO christening date set in March
Next month, the U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS IDAHO, will be formally christened and…
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Preparing for Idaho GOP Caucus on March 2
Idaho is just more than three weeks away from its Republican Presidential Caucus when registered GOP voters will gather at 210 locations across the…
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Gov. Little signs Operation Esto Perpetua executive order to fight drugs, human trafficking
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order formally establishing Operation Esto Perpetua…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board tables bond election until impacts of new legislative bill are known
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees has tabled action on a school bond election for Highland High School until they know the…
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Center Stage Theater puts final touches on ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
Center Stage Theater in Idaho Falls is putting the final touches on ‘The Marvelous…
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Idaho House passes sex crimes bill
The Idaho House passed a bill Tuesday which would make certain sex crimes against children punishable by…
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Elderly couple sentenced for trafficking meth in Idaho
A husband and wife who are both Mexican nationals illegally living in Ontario, Oregon, were sentenced for trafficking large amounts of…
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Most Idaho taxpayers eligible for free e-file
Did you know you might be able e-file your tax returns for…
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2 men arrested after shooting make first court appearance
The two men arrested after a shooting in Idaho Falls Monday made their first appearance in court…
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Speedi Mart robbery suspect identified
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports the suspect has been identified and is facing criminal consequences for his actions.…
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CEI president speaks about growth
Growth is happening for community colleges across the country, and it is no different for eastern…
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Fatality crash near Burley under investigation
A 69-year-old Oroville, Calif. man was killed after a crash Tuesday on Interstate 86 near…
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Teton Lake Winter Park closed for the season
The City of Rexburg has announced the Teton Lakes Winter Park is now closed for the rest of the…
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Chubbuck prepares new Comprehensive Plan
The City of Chubbuck is looking for feedback from the community on planning for its…
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Prescribed pile burning operations to continue Wednesday
The Pocatello Fire Department will continue to conduct prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday, Feb.…
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How couples can combine their finances more easily
“It’s an emotional thing for couples to work through together and figure out their…
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What the Department of Labor says about growth and economy in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Labor is holding a seminar in Boise Tuesday to discuss rural economies in the Gem…
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Identity of shooting victim released
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports two people have been arrested after one person died and multiple people were shot in an overnight…
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Idaho joins multi-state settlement with crypto-investment company
The State of Idaho is joining a multi-state settlement with a crypto-investment…
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City of Pocatello accepting applications for Lead Safe & Healthy Homes Program
Pocatello was at the forefront of lead remediation programs in Idaho, becoming the first municipality in the state to be awarded a $1.5 million…
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Drug traffickers in eastern Idaho receive federal prison sentences
Three individuals were sentenced last week in separate cases for federal drug crimes involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and…
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Hidden in plain sight: How to help kids stop taking drugs
Hidden dangers in your child’s bedroom is a reality parents need to…
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Multiple reports of 2 sub-adult mountain lions frequenting Ketchum neighborhoods
Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings to keep themselves and their pets…
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Mental Health Monday: Identifying toxic relationships
Valentine’s Day is something many people dread and not just for those who are single. In today’s Mental Health Monday, some expert advice on how…
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Frosty seasonal competition heats up in Driggs
Monday marks the start of Driggs’ Snowscapes where six national teams from Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon carve awe-inspiring monumental snow…
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Idaho gas prices up 4 cents
This week, Idaho drivers saw a rise in the state’s average price of gasoline for the first time this…
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Idaho students encouraged to display skills in Aviation Art Contest
The contest is open now through April…
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Feb. 13 webinar will focus on Idaho’s rural economy
The webinar will go from 11 a.m. to noon…
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University of Idaho tests new ways to mine rare metals
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The future of technology and green energy could have its start at the University of Idaho. Professors and grad…
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Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse releases 2023 Report
The Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse (IMPC) released its inaugural report on missing persons for 2023.…
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Plan a sober ride home after the Big Game
Got plans for the Big Game this weekend?…
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Idaho Falls Power gives $5,000 in scholarships, accepting applications
Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2024.…
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Idaho Falls Rec Center to get new gym floor
The City of Idaho Falls Rec Center Building has served in a lot of different capacities since it was built in the 1930’s, including a stint as an…
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Police identify hit and run driver
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has identified and contacted the suspect driver involved in this crash.…
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Idaho man among 5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash
The Marine Corps released the names Friday of the five Marines killed when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in the mountains outside…
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Traffic stop leads to discovery of illicit drugs near Pocatello
A traffic stop on Thursday lead to the discovery of illicit drugs near…
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BYU-Idaho student enrollment down
Brigham Young University-Idaho is seeing a small decrease in the number of students attending the winter semester this…
Continue Reading Commission approves territory allocation agreements in southern Idaho
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved territory allocation agreements between Idaho Power and United Electric Co-op that will allow…
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Man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit investigators arrested an Ada County man on Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation of a…
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Sixth grader wins Rigby Middle School’s Geography Bee
Rigby Middle School’s Geography Bee happened Friday. It is tradition that has been around for more than 30…
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Flags to be lowered to honor Capt. Benjamin Moulton
Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor 27-year-old Capt. Benjamin Moulton of…
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