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Evacuations Underway for North Hegler Fire

POWER COUNTY (KIFI) – A fast-growing wildfire is burning in eastern Cassia County, southwest of American Falls, prompting evacuations and warnings for people in the area. The North Heglar Fire is currently estimated at 700 acres. The fire originated in Cassia County but has moved toward Power County, with Power County Emergency Management reporting that

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Search ends for missing 28-year-old Australian hiker found dead in Tetons

A search for a 28-year-old Australian hiker ended Wednesday when Teton County Search and Rescue located his body near the Wigwams on the Tetons’ west slope. Evidence suggests the man fell from a steep ridgeline while attempting to thru-hike the Continental Divide Trail. Authorities initially launched the search after his family noticed irregular communications via a satellite device.

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Teton Dam Royalty Crowned for 2026

Rexburg, Idaho is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam flood with a week-long celebration. The event began with the crowning of Verla Archibald, a flood survivor, as the Teton Dam Flood Queen. The festivities will include a 70s fashion show, a car show, and a float trip down the Teton River.

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Joe’s Gulch Fire grows to 62 acres

Firefighters are still working to contain the Joe’s Gulch fire in Custer County, just north of Stanley. The fire has now grown to about 62 acres — up from just 10 to 15 acres on Thursday. However, fire crews in the area have reportedly continued to make good progress with suppression efforts throughout the day, Friday. 

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