Local law enforcement prioritize mental health with emotional resilience training
People, on average, will witness something traumatic twice in their lifetimes. But first responders say they witness traumatic events on a regular…
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Warm weather brings early rush to Idaho garden shops
Spring is coming early this year for garden centers and nurseries as warmer weather drives customers…
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Festival of Trees raises $85,000 for Development Workshop Inc.
Fundraising efforts from this past holiday season’s Festival of Trees raised $85,000 for D.W.I., the Development Workshop in Idaho Falls. The group…
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Health Officials urge continued vigilance against Influenza as cases continue to wind down
Flu season is still impacting people across eastern Idaho and western Wyoming even as temperatures rise, according to health officials. Epidemiology…
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Rexburg invests in employees aiming for better service for residents
The city of Rexburg is looking to better serve its community by investing in its employees. All week, city employees are taking special training…
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Wake up your lawn with raking, experts say, to get rid winter dryness and mold
Snow is melting and it’s time to start taking care of our lawns. …
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Idaho State Police change light patterns for safer roads
Idaho drivers may be familiar with the flashing red and blue lights.
But, the familiar pattern will soon be a thing of the past as Idaho State…
New report details what led to the fatal Ririe Reservoir helicopter crash
According to the report, Houghton told investigators neither he nor Brown saw the power lines that spanned across the frozen reservoir until it was…
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Bonneville County Sheriffs Office roll-out public safety app
The Idaho Sheriffs Association has partnered with several Idaho counties to improve Idaho Sheriff Connect.
The app has been available for about 5…
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Ammon road construction resumes after winter break
Construction started Monday, March 17th to widen Ammon Road on 35th East from Lincoln Road to Highway 26.
Bonneville County Road and Bridge are…
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Eastern Idaho Law Enforcement gets a boost with CEI’s new training program
The College of Eastern Idaho is announcing the official state approval of its peace officer standards and training, also known as the…
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Community outraged after “trash talk” allegedly turned to “racist bashing” at Blackfoot/Skyline basketball game
Students, parents, and community members are outraged over an incident at a Skyline High School basketball game against Blackfoot High School.…
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Train vs semi crash in Madison County – Sheriff’s deputies on scene
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the scene of a semi-truck versus train crash near north of Rexburg.…
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Southeast Idaho Catholic community marks Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, Catholics and some fellow Christians receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross to mark the first day of Lent, or the 40…
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Idaho Falls protestors rally against President Trump’s executive orders
A group of protestors gathered along the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls Tuesday afternoon. Protest organizers say they are rallying against the…
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Rexburg Police issue warning after elderly couple loses $35,000 to scammers
The victims told police they had received an email from what they thought was PayPal’s fraud department, informing the couple of activity involving…
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Rexburg named one of the safest college towns in the nation
Rexburg has been named as one of the safest college towns in the…
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Close Call: Rexburg police advise greater caution after teens narrowly avoid car
Police in Rexburg are reminding the community to exercise caution after two teens had a “close call” crossing a rural intersection.
Dashcam video,…
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Young Scientists Shine at Packed Idaho Science & Engineering Fair
The Idaho State University Student Union Building was packed with local high school students to compete in the 2nd annual Idaho Community Science…
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Rigby High students stage walkout as district cuts AP classes
Students at Rigby High School staged a walkout today to protest Jefferson Joint School District 251’s decision to eliminate advanced and advanced…
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Idaho hunters now need to pass bear identification test
Anyone registering to hunt black bears in Idaho must show proof that they have passed a bear identification test. The test is to help hunters…
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New Rexburg Police building officially in the works
“Our police department is one of the finest departments in the state, if not in the country,” Merrill told Local News 8. “We feel like they deserve a…
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Fatal helicopter crash – Surviving passenger released from hospital
According to an Instagram post by social media influencer Jennifer Houghton, @turtlecreeklane, identifies her husband Steve Houghton as the second…
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From southern heat to Idaho freeze a student warms Rexburg
A BYUI Student from the south came to Idaho unprepared for the harsh lesson that there is a difference between cold and freezing.…
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Kali and Zeke Best – A mountain of memories from lives cut short
“Kali was a beautiful soul,” cousin Meg Fischer told Local News 8. “This was one very, very tragic and unfortunate day in a life that was incredibly…
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Rexburg city attorney heading to greener fields
A graduate of the University of Utah, Zollinger has worked as Rexburg’s city attorney since 1993. City leadership has invited the Rexburg community…
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Family of Teton county murder victims respond to guilty plea – Local News 8 Exclusive
“This last year and however many months has been a lot to take in and the last few days have been no exception,” Kali’s cousin Meg Fischer told Local…
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Unleash the Love with Half-Price Pet Adoptions This Valentine’s Day
he Idaho Falls animal shelter has the purr-fect Valentine’s Day treat for families, couples, and…
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Local eateries gear up for Valentine’s Day rush
Tomorrow is the big day for love and romance and local restaurants are…
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Immigration expert explains ICE’s deportation priorities
Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults…
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BYUI’s SnowFest is helping the community
Students at BYU-Idaho are organizing fun activities to give back to the community of Rexburg. “The community is our backbone. Like we can’t do…
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Jefferson School District cancels Thursday’s classes following cyberattack
Jefferson School District 251 will close on Thursday, February 6, due to a recent attack on its computer network. Parent-teacher conferences…
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Propane safety tips to prevent house explosion
In light of Tuesday’s house explosion, people might be wondering about safely operating propane tanks in their…
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Fire Marshal: Snow slide off roof caused gas explosion
The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office said snow sliding off a home’s roof fractured a propane supply pipe, causing a house to explode in the Kilgore…
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Bird Flu threat looms over Idaho pets
Bird flu is a particular…
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Idaho Falls DVSAC in need of volunteers
According to data collected from state and local law enforcement agencies, intimate partner violence is an issue in Eastern…
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Ammon Mayor shares more detail on 17th bridge construction project plans
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti explained what is happening with the 17th Street bridge construction project following our report on Tuesday, Jan.…
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17th Street bridge construction stirring trouble for neighboring businesses
If you have driven by the Grand Teton Mall or the Ammon Target the last couple of days, you may have noticed traffic is busier than usual.
17th…
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Drivers urged to slow down as elk collisions surge
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Fish and Game are warning drivers to slow down.
They report five elk have been hit by cars just this week in Fort…
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District 91 CTE Center in high demand after 3 years of success
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has been around for three…
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Bonneville County Sheriff unveils new jail expansion
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office celebrated two newly completed expansion projects to the jail with a dual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday…
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Sparklight Grant Boosts Idaho Falls Symphony’s Youth Education
The Idaho Falls Symphony received a $3,000 grant from the Sparklight Charitable Foundation to help fund some local youth education…
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Warmer winter may spark kitten season surge
Right now it’s slow at the shelter when it comes to adopting kittens, which is not uncommon during the wintertime. But this year some cats captured…
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Fun wintertime things to do at the Idaho Falls Library
The Idaho Falls Public Library says there is always something to do at the library to keep you warm, entertained, and…
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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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