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Anderson Street traffic changes raise concerns for local businesses, City explains saftey measures

A new traffic pattern on Anderson Street, featuring concrete barriers near the railroad crossing between North Boulevard and Holmes Avenue, has sparked concern among some local businesses. The barriers, which create dedicated left-turn lanes to Wadsworth Drive and prevent U-turns at the crossing, are a point of frustration for companies that rely on large truck access.

The City of Idaho Falls, in a joint project with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Union Pacific Railroad, stated the changes are part of a safety improvement project. According to the city, the medians at the crossing are a standard safety measure required as part of the agreement between ITD and Union Pacific. Under the same agreement, Union Pacific is upgrading the crossing by installing automated gates. The medians are intended to prevent vehicles from bypassing the gates and to guide traffic safely.

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Take aim for a cause! Paintballing RC Planes with the Desert Eagles RC Club

Southeast Idaho’s Desert Eagles RC Club is inviting you to a unique fundraiser this Saturday, July 19th, where you can aim a paintball gun at their model radio-controlled airplanes for a good cause.

For just $3, you’ll get 10 shots to test your accuracy on RC planes in flight. All proceeds will go to the Veterans Mobility Corp, an organization that refurbishes electric wheelchairs and donates them to deserving disabled veterans right here in Southeast Idaho.

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Get your ducks in a row: Idaho Falls Rotary Club gearing up for annual race

The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is making waves as they gear up for the annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race. On Wednesday, the club officially launched its yearly fundraiser, giving the community an exciting sneak peek at this year’s prizes.

This year’s event promises high-flying thrills with a World War II military “warbirds” flyover, alongside speedboat races and an escort down to the greenbelt.

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Showers on the way

Breezy day today with showers and thunderstorms rolling in this evening. Temperatures getting up to the mid 60’s today with winds sitting at about 10 to 15 mph. Gusts could get as high as 30 mph. Wednesday has chances of more rain showers and a high in the lower 60’s. Thursday and Friday brings in

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Local volunteers assembling hygiene kits for Global Youth Service Day

Saturday, April 26, Idaho Falls volunteers are marking the world’s longest-running annual youth service event. This year, JustServe Idaho Falls is encouraging youth to assemble hygiene kits for local people in need, in commemoration of Global Youth Service Day.

Starting Wednesday, April 23, volunteers will be gathering donations at the Idaho Falls humanitarian center. The community is invited to donate items leading up to April 26.

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Idaho Falls Regional Airport adds new flight to Chicago

“American looks forward to welcoming customers on our new service between Idaho Falls Regional Airport and our Chicago O’Hare hub,” said Joe Hughes, Managing Director, Government Affairs at American. “This new flight will offer customers convenient access to all that Chicago has to offer and shorter travel times with American to destinations like New York, Washington, D.C., and global cities such as London and Barcelona.” 

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Spring showers coming

Isolated thunderstorms on the way by this afternoon. Mid 60s in the Snake River Plain today with chances of showers and gusty winds. Friday will have more chances of showers with temperatures in the mid 50’s. It will be colder and windy this weekend, with more chances of scattered snow and rain.

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Spring sunshine on the way

We have a couple of days with warm sunshine. Today and tomorrow will be very warm for this time of year. Wednesday has a chance of record high temperatures for this time of year. Thursday we’ll start to see some clouds blow in and bring some scattered showers on Friday. Temperatures will also drop into

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Warmer weather on the way

Clouds clearing out today with a slight breeze. Highs will be in the 50s and low 60s for most people. Tuesday and Wednesday will have lots of sunshine in the 60s and maybe even 70s. Winds will start to pick up again Thursday before some scattered showers on Friday. Weekend will have some leftover showers,

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How to Preserve Your Pumpkin

Idaho Falls (KIFI)- Jason Spahr from Survival Garden Seeds visited the studio this morning to talk about how to keep pumpkins looking fresh this Halloween. Survival Garden Seeds started in 2020 to help people start their own gardens and become self reliant. Recently they donated 20% of their profits to key organizations helping victims of

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