IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It will be a quiet weather day to round out the work week a weak low pressure system builds over the region today. This will allow for mostly clear skies throughout the day, light winds and no precipitation. The morning will start out chilly, especially outside of the urban areas
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunderstorms and high winds roll into our communities today. We have a chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. It will increase a little more between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Once the thunderstorms are over, partly cloudy skies return. However, will
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Today will be the warmest day we`ve seen across eastern Idaho since at least early October. Most of our communities can expect to see temperatures in the low 80’s and upper 70’s today. Tonight we`ll see a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tomorrow we will see increased chances of rain
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An Idaho Falls business is safe after a Tuesday morning structure fire
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It’s a tradition that baseball fans in Idaho Falls wait for every year.
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If you were doing some spring cleaning this year, odds are you may have found a lot of old documents with sensitive information you may not want to throw away.
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Isolated thunderstorms continue to roam the region tonight, especially across areas of the Upper Snake River Plain. A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 9 to 15 mph becoming north-northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
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The new Idaho Falls Police Complex, located at 775 Northgate Mile, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. It will be the police department’s first consolidated and standalone facility.
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Today will be one of the coldest days in the last couple of weeks.
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Today and Thursday a ridge of high pressure will continue to amplify over the region for the next few days. This means we can expect some pleasant weather for the next couple of days. Expect mostly clear skies today, light winds, and seasonal temperatures for mid-April. Tonight Mostly clear, with
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It comes with a hefty fine and it kills thousands of people every year.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A fire in St. Anthony, Chad Daybells jury selection, and the search for some thieves in Rexburg continues. Here’s some news you can use this morning. St. Anthony police are monitoring the fire scene at “la Mexicana” on Main Street.South Fremont Fire responded just before 5 p.m. last night. The flames were
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Rexburg Police Department is searching for suspects in a string of car break-ins. They have some suspects they are asking you to watch out for. One of the items recently stolen was a gun. So police say the suspects are considered armed and dangerous.If you know anything about these car
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A school bus in Fort Hall goes up in flames, plans for a new intersection in Rexburg and Daybells jury selection begins. These are just a few things you should know this morning. Jury selection is underway for the Chad Daybell trial. Much of yesterday’s questioning centered around whether the members
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It’s a spring tradition that’s as old as time…. pothole season.
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Love them or hate them, Peeps are a staple for Easter baskets every year.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Improvements to a city pool, a health fair, and more road construction are just a few news stories you should know this morning. The future of the Ammon swimming pool is up for discussion tonight.The city will hold a public meeting to go over the ongoing feasibility study regarding the
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – People filled the rooms for public safety and solar panel meetings, plus the College of Eastern Idaho is searching for a new president. Here are three things you need to know this morning. The Idaho Falls Police is adding extra patrol to an area of the numbered streets that has seen
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Law enforcement in Idaho Falls is turning the community to help make the number streets of the city a safer place.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Crews at the Restlawn and Mountainview Cemeteries in Pocatello are getting ready for their spring clean-up. But they want to make sure they don’t throw out any decorations or flowers from anyone’s resting place. So starting today, anyone with a loved one buried at these cemeteries is asked to temporarily store them elsewhere
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It’s something most people have dreamed about since they were kids. Winning the lottery. Since nobody won Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, the jackpot is now up to 800 million dollars. If no winner is drawn today, then it will likely surpass the billion-dollar mark, which the Mega Millions drawing is
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Several engines from the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire call on South Professional Way in Idaho Falls shortly after 7 Wednesday morning.
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A new wildlife license plate is coming to the Gem State.
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A bill banning cities and counties from restricting knives, is one step closer to becoming Idaho state law.
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Idaho is one step closer to bringing back the presidential primary election
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A new bill expanding birth control access in Idaho is one signature away from becoming state law.
Continue Reading Libraries could soon face legal issues if a new Idaho bill is passed.
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Farmers and ranchers in eastern Idaho may soon get more authority to improve rangeland.
Continue Reading Idaho lawmakers are making a new push to bring a presidential primary back to the Gem state.
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The following schools and districts are closed or delayed Wednesday, March 6.
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Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Local News 8 in the Morning crew took the time to celebrate a birthday that only comes every four years… Leap Year Birthdays! Amber Baker and Koryne Anderton of Blackfoot stopped by this morning to tell us what it’s like being a Leap Year Baby.
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A bill criminalizing sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence images of real people is now heading to the Idaho Senate.
Continue Reading Gun owners in Idaho are one step closer to having easier access to protect their ear drums.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A new ‘Anti-Slapp’ bill is coming to the Idaho Senate. Lawmakers say the bill is meant to protect individuals and organizations from being targeted by lawsuits that they feel, are intimidating them from expressing their freedom of speech. Supporters of these laws have labeled these lawsuits as “SLAPP” suits, short for strategic lawsuits
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A new store is taking people back in time, to remember the joy of spending a day playing with Legos.
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Getting caught with pot may soon have a hefty minimum fine in the Gem State. House Bill 606 is the latest effort by lawmakers to crack down on marijuana use. If passed, the bill would create a $420 mandatory minimum fine for possessing 3 ounces or less of marijuana. It’s replacing House
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An Idaho bill is trying to remove the six-month waiting period for a non-fee ID card for voting. Idaho House of Representatives passed House Bill 532 yesterday. The bill addresses some issues that popped up after two bills were passed last year. Those being House Bills 124 and 340, which removed
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Conner Nuckols wears several hats for Local News 8.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Local News 8 brought some of their four-legged friends on the show to see who will win this year’s Super Bowl.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Songs can bring back waves of memories and emotions. Nostalgia is in full force in “Yester Year” a new EP by Rexburg singer and songwriter, Tanner Avrill. All six songs on this EP transport you back in time, to the carefree days of your youth. Bringing back memories of your
Continue Reading IDHAO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – While we have warmed up a bit over the weekend, the melted snow is leaving behind another threat for drivers, black ice. Black ice is usually transparent, which means that it is nearly impossible to see. Which can lead to disastrous accidents for drivers. “Unfortunately, a lot of times you can’t see
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Frostbite can happen within minutes when a person is exposed to extreme cold weather.
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Local News 8’s Kailey Galaviz and Conner Nuckols visited with students at Dora Erickson Elementary School in Idaho Falls to see what they are thankful for. Watch the video above to find out.
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The Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls will be a year old in about four weeks.
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Compass Academy in Idaho Falls School District 91 will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 24 because of a problem with the school’s electrical system.
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The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will be hosting a customer hearing in Idaho Falls on Monday.
Continue Reading The Idaho State Department of Education is looking for young artists to help them out with their annual Christmas card.
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Many drivers in Idaho Falls have been waiting for this day for several months. It’s the reopening of the intersection at Woodruff and 17th St.
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3 things to know this morning – October 4, 2023
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Doom is one of the top haunted attractions in the gem state. They spare no expense to scare their visitors. Bringing in animatronics and set pieces from across the country to put on display in their warehouse.
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A charter bus driver is recovering in the hospital after a brain bleed.
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Since 2007 the Rexburg Straw Maze has been entertaining and scaring people in Madison County. Fast forward to 2023, the Straw Maze has expanded in size; Adding new attractions and increasing their workforce.
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A motorcycle rider is dead after being hit by a car north of Sugar City Sunday night.
Continue Reading Here’s a look at three things you can do this weekend.
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Owner and manager Adam Boone and his business partner Derek Ricks came up with the idea after opening a successful escape room in the old Intermountain Auto Supply building in Rigby last year.
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A person is in the hospital after injuring their foot on a firework Monday night.
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The most beloved ogre in history is ready to make some noise in Rigby, ID this week.
Continue Reading If you’re looking for some fun events to fill your weekend with, here are three things you can check out this weekend.
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JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – It’s a rejuvenating experience that allows you to “bathe in sound waves.” Medicine Wheel of Wellness in Jackson Hole offers a number of classes and clinics to help people with their mental, physical and emotional health. But one class that’s starting to gain national recognition, is a healing session that can
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Police are working to get a car out of the canal on E 14th St Friday morning.
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Brands like Fender, Gibson, and Taylor reign supreme in the guitar industry.
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Planning, teamwork and drive have kept construction on the new Jackson Hole Airport runway on track for its grand reopening.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Just after midnight a couple crashed their car into the Auto Image Auto Sales car lot at the intersection of E Lincoln Rd and Bennett Ave in Idaho Falls. Debris was scattered throughout the car lot, a sign was knocked down and at least one of the company’s used cars
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – The windy weather didn’t stop the Sugar-Salem Diggers and South Fremont Cougars from putting on a show, as both teams battled for a spot in the state tournament. South Fremont stuck first blood, jumping to a 2 – 0 lead going into the third inning. But the Diggers got the
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – A huge first two innings for the Sugar-Salem Diggers sends Teton High School home in 5 innings. The Diggers scored 11 runs in the first two innings. Piling on three more runs in the third. The ten-run mercy rule was enforced and Sugar-Salem gets the win with a final score
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Jenny Oaks Baker, will be having the world premiere of her new album in Rexburg tonight. Nicknamed America’s Violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker, is a Grammy Nominated, Billboard No. 1 recording artist, and performer. Jenny began playing the violin at age four and made her solo orchestral debut in 1983
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Idaho Falls is getting ready to help residents with some spring cleaning.
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Tickets for Garth Brooks this June in Salt Lake sold out so fast it prompted Garth to open a second show.
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It’s been more than two years since Teton High School has been able to put on a musical.
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Residents at an apartment complex in Idaho Falls woke up to fire engines this morning. (April 19th)
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Great Easter Egg Hunt Snake River Landing Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 10 a.m. Where is the Easter Bunny? Idaho Falls Historic Downtown Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 12 p.m. -3 p.m. CRG Easter Egg-stravaganza 2800 S Boulevard, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bonneville High School
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Salmon school district 291 is closed today (April 12th) due to extreme weather conditions. The Central Idaho Mountain area is under a winter storm warning until noon today. Residents in the Salmon area can expect anywhere between four to seven inches of snow today.
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The Northstar Independent drumline will get the chance to show the world what eastern Idaho is made of.
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The Idaho Falls Community Transition team is looking for volunteers to help out with their upcoming project.
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Teton Valley is preparing a warm homecoming event for a local Olympian.
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A strain of bird flu has made its way into western Wyoming.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Months of carefully crafting the perfect rocket may soon pay off for the Rigby Rockets. The club is joining thousands of students across the country to compete in the Team America Rocketry Challenge. All hoping to earn themselves a trip to Washington D.C. to compete in the finals. Rigby science teacher,
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The bells of Notre Dame are ringing and 15th century France is taking over Rigby. The Huncback of Notre Dame will be opening tonight at Rigby High School. The musical is based on the French gothic novel by Victor Hugo, giving audiences a chance to experience 15th century France. The story
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Gate City Grays now have a local rival. The Idaho Cutthroats will be looking to make a splash in the Northern Utah League this summer. Making them the second east Idaho semi-professional baseball team to join the league. While the Cutthroats will be rivals with the Gate City, the Grays
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An early morning grease fire at the Sonic on Yellowstone Highway.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Congregations across Eastern Idaho will be gathering today to offer “Ashes on the Go” this Ash Wednesday, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day Christian season of repentance. Local clergy will be offering ashes imposed, using q-tips, to keep with covid-19 precautions. You can visit the following congregations
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Travelers in Idaho Falls can soon hop on a cheap non-stop flight to the Golden State.
Continue Reading It’s estimated that more than 422 thousand people have evacuated Ukraine. But a Pocatello man was not one of them.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The next generation of rocket scientists are blasting off in Rigby. Five Rigby students will be competing in this year’s “Team America Rocketry Challenge” The contest was created to give middle and high school students the chance to design, build and of course launch their own model rockets. Giving the students valuable
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FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFIF) – A powerline caused some traffic early Monday morning near Fort Hall. Police and firefighters both responded to the downed powerline around 2 a.m. this morning. Law enforcement says the downed powerline was due to the winter weather. No injuries or wrecks have been reported at this time.
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It’s a sport that takes a special bond, that rivals a mother’s love.
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FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – In a 2A rematch from last week, the North Fremont Cougars traveled to Firth to take on the Cougars. The Husky’s defense dominated the first quarter. Holding the Cougars to only one basket in the first quarter; Giving them a 14 to 2 lead. But the tides changed in the next
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Sugar-Salem Diggers and Shelley girls basketball team put on a show in Sugar City. Both teams going back and forth all night long. But in the end, a pair of free throws by senior Katie Miller and junior Kennedy Guillette in the closing minute made the difference. The Diggers
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ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The South Fremont Cougars boys basketball team hosted the Marsh Valley Eagles in a 3A matchup. The Cougars got off to a hot start, but Marsh Valley quickly put a stop to it. The Eagles dominated the majority of the game. Getting a 75 to 49 win.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Rigby Trojans got off to a hot start to get a big win over a 5A rival. Thunder Ridge fell behind early in the first quarter after the Trojans hit two three-pointers to start the game. That gap would prove to be the difference as the Trojans nursed the
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – The offense was rolling on all cylinders as the Thunder Ride girls basketball team squared off against the Hillcrest Knights. The Titans went into halftime with a 12 point lead over Knights. Hillcrest made some nice plays to stay to try to bring it back, but the Titan’s offense couldn’t be
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – It was a tight game in Rigby, as the Trojans girls basketball team took on the undefeated Blackfoot Broncos. Blackfoot opened the game with a 5-0 run thanks to senior Hadley Humphery hitting a pair of two-pointers and a free throw. But the Trojans bounced right back and shut down the
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls (KIFI) – The following school districts will be closed this morning, (Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022) due to extreme weather conditions: Marsh Valley School District 21 Bear Lake School District 33 Salmon School District 291 Rockland School District 382 – One Hour Delay
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Idaho 33 from Tetonia to Newdale and Idaho 32 from Tetonia to Ashton are both closed due to blowing snow, creating poor visibility.
US 26 Business (near Ririe) and Conant Valley Loop Road (near Swan Valley) is closed due to drifting snow.
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFIF) – Due to extreme weather conditions, the following school districts will be closed this morning: (Wednesday, Jan. 5th, 2022.) Marsh Valley School District 21 Soda Springs School District 150 Grace School District 148 Bear Lake School District 33 Oneida School District 351 Salmon School District 291 North Gem School District 149
Continue Reading The following school districts will be closed today (Tuesday 01/04/2022) due to, extreme weather and hazardous road conditions
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The Shelley Senior Center is closed Friday.
Continue Reading TODAY: Cloudy skies and light snow showers scattered across our communities appear especially for the more mountainous regions during the day, but besides that everywhere should be dry. Winds will be slightly breezy between 10-15 mph. High temperatures drop greatly drop though with highs only in the 10’s and single digits. TONIGHT: Occasional snow showers.
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Around 50 to 60 people had to huddle in a Swan Valley church Sunday to wait for roads to reopen after they were closed due to weather conditions.
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