Speeding up: Semi trucks in Idaho can travel at 80 miles per hour starting July 1
On July 1, a new law allowing semitrucks to travel the freeway at 80 miles per hour will go into effect in Idaho, despite some trucking companies…
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On July 1, a new law allowing semitrucks to travel the freeway at 80 miles per hour will go into effect in Idaho, despite some trucking companies…
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Communities in eastern Idaho are celebrating Juneteenth with events in Idaho Falls and Pocatello to honor the end of slavery and highlight African…
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Joelseph Jenkins of Pocatello was sentenced to state prison and a lifetime ban from hunting after a multi-jurisdictional investigation into his…
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The Median Fire, a fast-moving wildfire burning northwest of Wendell, Idaho, has grown to over 8,600 acres and has closed State Highway 46, prompting…
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The Bank of Commerce has donated $12,000 to the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls to help address food insecurity in eastern Idaho.
“Food…
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Anheuser-Busch has unveiled the “ComBar”, a custom-built mobile bar made from a real combine harvester, which will be touring the US to celebrate…
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A bull briefly escaped the arena during a signature competition at this year’s Parma Inferno event Saturday night before being quickly recaptured,…
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Wackerli Subaru presented a donation check to The Food Basket of Idaho Falls as part of Subaru’s annual Share the Love…
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Two Canyon County men say they were targeted, chased, and beaten by a group of men in downtown Caldwell Saturday night — and because of a gap in…
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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of an Idaho law that criminalizes the use of public restrooms and locker…
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The driver involved in a fatal Fort Hall single-vehicle crash has been identified as Kennion Martin.
On Saturday, June 13, Martin and a juvenile…
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Idaho continues to rank last in the nation for pediatricians, creating challenges for families seeking health care for their children.
According to…
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Gov. Brad Little says Idaho is entering what could be a challenging wildfire season, but state officials believe Idaho is better prepared thanks to…
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POWER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A 72-year-old Arimo man died late Monday night, June 15th, following a single-vehicle crash south of Pocatello,…
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Gate City Pride is returning to Pocatello this month with new leadership, a new location and a full day of family-friendly activities.
“This…
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Drivers in Rexburg should prepare for temporary traffic changes as a major resurfacing project along Main Street – also known…
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From Power Rangers and Rainbow Brite to Star Wars and Jem, Retro X is bringing generations of pop culture fans together in Idaho Falls this…
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Idahoans and tourists will have a chance to cast a line without purchasing a fishing license this weekend as Idaho Fish…
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Two teens were rescued Thursday night after their inflatable kayak deflated on the Snake River.…
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Facebook experienced an outage this morning, with over 123,000 reports of issues, but as of 8:21 a.m. the service appears to be working again and…
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Gamers, collectors and cosplay enthusiasts will gather in Idaho Falls this weekend as Retro X4 returns for two days of pop culture, nostalgia and…
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“Many roots, One Rainbow” is the theme for Idaho Falls Pride this year, while it begins preparing for celebrations with a number of events set for…
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Superintendent Debbie Critchfield and Senator Dave Lent (R-Idaho Falls) invite the public, teachers and education stakeholders to participate in a…
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Idaho farmers are struggling to do more with less as water users across the state grapple with one of the worst water outlooks on record.
In a news…
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The Idaho Department of Correction has released an updated standard operating procedure detailing how firing squad executions will be carried out,…
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Four members of a drug trafficking organization operating across state lines in Idaho and Oregon will spend a combined 37 and a half years behind…
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YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As the summer travel season ramps up across the West, two of the region’s most popular national parks are already experiencing…
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Longtime Idaho environmental advocate Carta Reale Sierra, commonly known as the Idaho Lorax, has died at age 74. His…
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Five justices of the Idaho Supreme Court visited Brigham Young University-Idaho Wednesday to hear oral arguments in three cases from eastern…
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A toddler was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center over the weekend after a dramatic rollover crash left the child trapped underwater.…
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Drivers in Idaho Falls should prepare for a temporary closure on Yellowstone Highway next week as crews repair drains in the Yellowstone…
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Pilots flying in and out of Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport will have a shorter runway to work with for the next couple of months due to a ruptured…
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Idaho is implementing new entry requirements for animals following the detection of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.
The Idaho State…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – We’ll continue to experience a slight cold front push through the area this Wednesday, as gusty winds bring the…
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Idaho’s Attorney General has issued a consumer alert warning older Idahoans to be aware of a new scam targeting Medicare…
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Two pets remain missing after a fire damaged a home west of Driggs.…
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People looking to add a new four-legged family member will have a chance to meet adoptable dogs this weekend during a special adoption event at…
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A preliminary hearing for former Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner and North Bannock Fire Chief Jonathan Farnsworth has been rescheduled for July…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls School District 91 is once again offering free meals to children this summer through its annual SUN Program,…
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Drivers should expect closures on Pony Creek Road west of Salmon beginning this week as crews work on a road improvement project.
According to the…
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ryan D. Nelson faces two misdemeanor charges after an April altercation in a parking lot outside of Brio Home…
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Traffic cameras. School cameras. Security cameras. These days, cameras are just about everywhere, and authorities say their access to that video can…
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The Pentagon has revised a proposed religious classification list after backlash from political leaders and religious communities over the exclusion…
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As many teenagers across the region and country struggle to find traditional summer employment, some local entrepreneurs say the solution may not be…
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Rexburg Pride is preparing to return to Porter Park later this month for its sixth annual community celebration.
According to Rexburg Pride, the…
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On June 5, 1976, the Teton Dam disaster in Idaho released 80 billion gallons of water onto populated valley cities below, causing one of the most…
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Federal, state and local officials gathered Thursday at the Teton Dam Overlook to mark 50 years since the collapse of the Teton Dam.
The Bureau of…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The sale of Kratom will be banned in Idaho Falls in a new law set to take effect on July 1, after a unanimous vote was…
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Rising construction costs, a lack of available housing and workforce shortages were among the top concerns identified by Idahoans in a housing survey…
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Five people have died in crashes across Idaho since Memorial Day as law enforcement urges drivers to stay safe during the “100 Deadliest Days of…
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Idaho health officials are investigating an outbreak of illnesses linked to the consumption of raw milk that has affected nearly 60 people across the…
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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is backing a proposal that would increase wage requirements for employers hiring workers through the H-1B visa…
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Cynthia Wilson is preparing to take on a 40-mile, 7-day trek across the Andes Mountains in Peru to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer,…
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A federal judge has set a September 2027 trial date in a lawsuit filed by the families of four University of Idaho students killed by Bryan…
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The Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a controversial proposal for further development in the Henry’s Lake Flats area, marking a…
Continue ReadingConstruction of Willow Creek Elementary, District 93’s newest elementary school, is on track to open in September…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As the school year comes to an end and students begin summer break, negotiations between Idaho Falls School District 91…
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To reflect on and remember the Teton Dam flood, as well as the unity shown by those who came together in its aftermath, Sugar City will host its…
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Today was the first day of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Career Camp. Students got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in law…
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As drought conditions and water shortages continue to impact southern Idaho, some farmers are turning to new technology to help stretch every drop of…
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A new report is raising concerns about health insurance coverage for Idaho and Wyoming’s youngest…
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We will start June with cooler temperatures and a brief period of showers moving through Eastern Idaho, heading northward. Although today may require…
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Three fishermen are safe after a boat trip on the Fall River took a dangerous turn last Thursday, May 28.
According to Fremont County Search and…
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Twenty talented students are taking the stage at the National Civics Bee Friday at Melaleuca’s headquarters in Idaho…
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State investigators are looking into a series of livestock shootings across Idaho that have left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing thousands…
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Three women were rescued from their car after it went into the Salmon River near Mormon Bend on State Highway 75, and were transported to a hospital…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Many students are celebrating their final day of school and beginning the hunt for a fun summer job: an opportunity to…
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The U.S. Forest Service has issued a draft decision for the proposed Grand Targhee Resort expansion and is now opening a formal objection period for…
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As a fast-moving inferno quickly engulfed 300 acres Tuesday near Mountain Home, one Idaho State University student rolled up his sleeves in a…
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Six law enforcement officers were injured when a wildfire spread quickly and burned several homes on Tuesday night. One officer is still in the…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – While Memorial Day weekend may be over, Idaho’s summer travel season is only beginning — and so are concerns over rising…
Continue Reading129 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published and has changed pop culture and our education system forever. This book is typically read at a…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of its newest house of worship in Caldwell, Idaho, which will be an…
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is temporarily closing the Upper Mesa Falls area starting August 10th for a renovation project, but the nearby…
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Idaho’s first bat to test positive for rabies this year was located in Bannock County, and public health officials are urging people to avoid all…
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Wildland firefighters in southern Idaho were busy over the Memorial Day holiday as several large-acre fires were reported, including the Dewoff,…
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“Shrapnel tore into him, but he kept crawling. He reached the man and rendered first aid. Cal then exposed himself again to enemy fire, intending to…
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Thunderstorms and severe wind gusts nearing 60 mph in some places have been knocking out power and delaying flights.
Early reports indicate that the…
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As rat sightings continue to spread across the Treasure Valley, one Boise woman is hoping a community-driven map can help neighbors track the growing…
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We will observe this year’s Memorial Day with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s and isolated thunderstorms that will persist through the…
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The Motor Vu Drive-In features the biggest outdoor, drive-in movie screen in America and is open this weekend with two premiere summer…
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The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the Interstate 15 West Inkom interchange beginning May 26 as construction crews continue…
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YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As warmer temperatures arrive earlier than usual across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, wildlife experts say the current…
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The crash of two US Navy jets at an Idaho air show last weekend has raised questions about why the Pentagon risks multimillion-dollar warplanes and…
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A legal challenge against Idaho’s school privacy law has officially come to an end after plaintiffs agreed to dismiss both their district court…
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The installation of a new traffic signal in the Island Park is being delayed until later this year.
Originally planned to be complete by the end of…
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Governor Brad Little is celebrating the success of a recent trade mission to Japan aimed at strengthening Idaho’s role in global innovation and…
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The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum will open for the 2026 season on May 22, offering free admission and a chance to explore the world’s…
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With the water levels on the American Falls Reservoir rapidly nearing 50 percent capacity, Seagull Bay Yacht Club is offering other summer activities…
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Idaho’s water outlook is looking grim despite some short-term relief in the coming days, water managers warned during the final Idaho Water Supply…
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Idaho’s Office of Highway Safety is promoting the “100 Safest Days of Summer” campaign to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on the state’s…
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Rep. Barbara Ehardt narrowly secured the Republican nomination for Legislative District 33 Seat A by less than 200 votes, defeating newcomer Connor…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Southeast Idaho students took center stage at this year’s Patty Duke Awards, bringing home some of the biggest honors in…
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The May 2026 Primary Election polls have closed, and Local News 8 is providing real-time results and breaking news as the ballots are…
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The Experimental Breeder Reactor-II dome at Idaho National Laboratory has been transformed into the nation’s newest nuclear testing site, providing a…
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Following four water rescues in just over a month, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to make boating safety a top priority…
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Idahoans have completed over 250,000 acts of service in the America250 in Idaho Service Challenge, with the Idaho Falls community contributing nearly…
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Wyatt Widdison has been charged with eight counts of possessing child sexually exploitative material (child pornography) in a Fremont County court…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – It is officially Primary Election Day in Idaho, and voters have a few things to keep in mind as they head to the poll booths…
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Governor Brad Little’s office says more dangerous illegal alien criminals have been transported out of the country under his Operation No Return,…
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