Club Apple ready to help with those “weighty” New Year’s resolutions
The holidays have many looking in the mirror and regretting how much they ate. Many want to make a change for the new…
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Warm indoor fun can be found this winter at several Rexburg locations
The cold weather brings a lot of people indoors but many don’t want to spend all winter stuck at…
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FatCats in Rexburg offering Christmas fun to moviegoers
FatCats hopes moviegoers will find holiday joy at their…
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Community Food Basket finishes off another successful year
The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is winding down the 2024 year with a hard finish of collecting and sharing food through the holiday…
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“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape
St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…
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St. Anthony locals outraged that an alleged murderer was allowed in their town
Many people living in Saint Anthony tell us this is a trusting community, so much so that some people don’t lock their doors. Well, that’s starting…
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‘Kid to Kid’ opens in Idaho Falls
The ‘Kid to Kid’ store is having its grand opening at 2135 E 17th…
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Bonneville County Library awarded Rural Community Grant
AgWest Farm Credit normally provides funds and grants to farmers but today they awarded the Bonneville County Library with a Rural Community…
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Bonneville Library offers lesson plans for homeschoolers
There’s an online tool to read children’s books, watch educational videos, and get themed lesson plans for…
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YMCA Christmas tree lot now open
The Idaho Falls YMCA Christmas tree lot is now open and all proceeds go towards their scholarship…
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Buy big by shopping small on Small Businesses Saturday
Shoppers are finding great deals for Black Friday, but those deals can be found the following day for Small…
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Rexburg runners woke up early for Turkey Trot
Dozens of locals worked off their turkey dinner before eating it. Local News 8’s Ariel Jensen finds out why so many people woke up early…
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Local News 8 and Hamlet Homes bring another family together for the holidays
Sisters living on opposite sides of the country are reunited this…
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Preparing your “sleigh” for the holiday
Folks are getting ready to visit friends and family for the coming holiday break. We are told now is a good time to start planning your…
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Residents seek legal counsel after Idaho Falls Police kick-in door
An Idaho Falls family questioned police protocol after officers forced their way into their home to arrest a man who was just there…
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Winter season invites pests into our homes
We are not the only ones looking to stay warm this winter…
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Ariel Jensen
Ariel Jensen returned to the Local News 8 Team in August 2024 with a new name, but her passion for storytelling remains the same. You may be…
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Bonneville County Coroner resigns after 12 years
Rick Taylor said the position is only part-time but should be full-time because the workload has grown so…
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Local Army mom surprises her kids on Veteran’s Day
During Veteran’s Day all over town, veterans are being honored with special offers and…
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Idaho State Police are bringing meals to families in Eastern Idaho this holiday season
Each year, Idaho State Police troopers extend their service beyond patrol duties by working to provide holiday meals to…
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Idaho Supreme Court holds oral arguments at BYU-I
Brigham Young University Idaho students had the opportunity to meet members of the Idaho Supreme Court on Thursday…
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Winter is here whether your tires like it or not, what you can do to be prepared
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As the temperatures drop, we are adding more layers each day. But we are not the only ones affected by the changing…
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Gas line leak backs up traffic in Idaho Falls
Construction crews on Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls hit a gas line the afternoon of Thursday, October 31st,…
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The Homestead Assisted Living opened it’s doors to trick-or-treaters
Hundreds of trick-or-treaters packed the halls at homestead assisted living in…
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to identify these individuals
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is turning to the community to help them in a vandalism…
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Students pitch in to help clean up soccer complex
The Old Butte Soccer Complex in Idaho Falls is looking tidy, thanks to about a hundred Taylorview and Eagle Rock Middle School…
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Bonneville County is experiencing a lawyer shortage
Bonneville County has had the same criminal attorney team for many years and they are getting ready to retire. However, they are not seeing the next…
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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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Bonneville County Prosecutor attends national institute to prevent human trafficking
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal attends a leadership institute for the prevention of human…
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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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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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T-shirt exhibit raises awareness on assault and abuse, honors survivors
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— People are invited to make a shirt that honors survivors of assault and abuse. The Clothesline Project is taking place…
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Rexburg’s Exit 332 is back open for traffic
Rexburg’s Exit 332 on US 20 is back open and cone-free. Something many Rexburg drivers have been looking forward…
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Locals party with the IFFD at the annual Fire Prevention Block Party
The Idaho Falls Fire Department invites the entire community to the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on Thursday, Oct.…
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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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University Boulevard exit will close as Chipotle opens
Highway exit 332 will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 30,…
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Locals celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Idaho Falls
Dozens gathered in downtown Idaho Falls, Saturday evening, Sept. 28, 2024 to take part in…
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School marching bands from Southeast Idaho compete in Rexburg
Hundreds of high school students from Southeast Idaho and as far as Wyoming, gathered at the Madison High School football field in Rexburg, to…
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Rexburg’s mayor addresses concerns about city parks
The mayor of Rexburg is responding to those who are worried about maintenance at the city parks.…
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Rexburg exits to reclose
The University Boulevard exit 332 will fully close again during the week of September 30th through October 4th to allow crews to add a final layer of…
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What remains of the Daybell home
The Chad Daybell home went down leaving only a temporary scar in the dirt as a reminder of what once stood…
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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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Rexburg 9-11 memorial
Rexburg community members gather at Porter Park to remember fallen victims of…
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EIRMC gets a new helipad
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is excited to celebrate its new helipad expansion.…
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