A new affordable housing development planned at the South Park area of Jackson could bring hundreds of homes to a community where housing costs have made it difficult for local workers to live near their jobs.
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Teton County is helping homeowners better understand wildfire risks and the challenges of finding property insurance by hosting a ‘Lunch and Learn’, in collaboration with Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and the Wyoming Insurance Department.
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Jackson Hole Airport has named Kevin Bumen as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting early December.
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A new student-led food truck is bringing Cajun-inspired cuisine to BYU-Idaho and Rexburg.
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Hundreds of people gathered with their signs at the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls, encouraging voters to cast their ballots early.
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Compass Academy has been ranked the #1 high school in the Idaho Falls area, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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The honor recognizes 16,000 students nationally each year for top academic achievement.
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A family in St. Anthony, Idaho, has spent over a decade transforming a historic 1920s state reform school into a seasonal Halloween attraction called Idaho’s Haunted Hospital, blending local history with reports of paranormal activity.
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After 25 years of teaching, Alpine Academy’s Health and Fitness instructor Marcy Jordan won “2026 SHAPE Idaho Middle School Teacher of the Year” award.
“What do I love the most [about teaching]? Truth. I love when the kids are happy and give back to me the way that I give to them. Truthfully, that’s what I love the most,” Jordan said.
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Students at Alpine Academy in Chubbuck participated in their fifth annual Leadership Day, featuring STEM activities and a custom obstacle course designed to build teamwork and leadership skills.
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Another Idaho potato harvest is coming to an end, but farmers faced several challenges getting this year’s crop out of the ground.
Sean Ellis from the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation says farmers planted about 300,000 acres of potatoes this year, down from roughly 315,000 acres last year. The decrease was driven by several factors, including water availability and potato prices.
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Veterinarians and animal shelter officials in Idaho Falls and Alpine are warning cat owners about a rise in cases of a highly contagious feline virus in recent weeks.
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After months of calls for increased safety on Teton Pass, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is enforcing a new program aimed at helping drivers better prepare for mountain driving.
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The dump truck driver in the fatal Teton Pass crash had pleaded not guilty to two counts of homicide by vehicle.
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The Seventh Grade Bonneville Grid Kid Gold Team donated 104 blankets to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, giving families a little extra warmth and comfort while they spend time at the hospital.
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Families filled the bleachers to cheer on their students as marching bands all the way from from Caldwell, Idaho, to Star Valley, Wyoming, came together at Madison High School in Rexburg for the seventh annual marching band competition and festival.
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The iconic Spud Drive-In has been closed since a 2022 windstorm destroyed its movie screen. Now, developers are moving forward with plans to rebuild the theater and transform the property into a larger entertainment destination.
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WYDOT crews began installing updated signs on Monday along Highway 22, including new “Must Stop Brake Check” signs at the summit and “No Parking” signs near the gravel escape ramp and vehicle arrestor system. This step towards safety comes after summer travel resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries.
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“All the good things that there is to do in life, you can experience in an airplane,” Bagley said.
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The Upper Valley Special Response Team (SRT) executed the warrants at the suspect’s home and took the suspect into custody at the Madison County Jail on charges of Aggravated Battery.
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With help from mom and dad, four-year-old Emree Eddy has started putting candy machines inside local businesses, giving customers a quick sweet treat while learning about money, responsibility and communication.
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Diesel prices reach a record high in Idaho, with the average diesel price reaching $6.07 in the state, according to AAA.
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a manufactured home Friday night, Sept. 11, near North 75th East.
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Hundreds of people flooded the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see the museum’s newest installation, “Against All Odds,” featuring Grizzly 399, after two years in the making.
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Jackson was recently named the No. 1 most arts-vibrant community in the country, ranking ahead of San Francisco and New York. Meaning the town has prioritized federal arts grants and funding for art communities.
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair brings thousands of people to Blackfoot each year, but for many fairgoers, finding a place to park can be one of the biggest challenges. For some residents who live near the fairgrounds, that parking headache has become an opportunity to make extra money and, in many cases, help others in their community.
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Fairgoers attended Demonstrations Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot on Monday to learn various skills from local experts, including hiking, barbecuing, and event planning.
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A police response near the Off Ramp Bar and Grill ended in tragedy Saturday afternoon when an armed man took his own life following a confrontation with officers.
Continue Reading A Ririe man faces two counts of homicide by vehicle following a fatal Teton Pass crash in July, while safety advocates call for further improvements to address the road’s underlying dangers.
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The Greater Yellowstone Coalition launched a statewide postcard campaign in Driggs, Idaho, to protect 45 million acres of public lands from potential rollbacks to the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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Several Rexburg women are speaking out after a week of receiving unsettling notes and uprooted flowers culminated in the arrest of a man accused of stalking local apartment complexes and exposing himself to the residents.
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Residents who pay the City of Ammon by card or electronic check will soon see an additional 3% convenience fee, starting Tuesday, Sept. 1st 2026.
Continue Reading Rexburg Police arrested a man Saturday morning after a weeklong reports of a naked man disturbing residents at apartment complexes in the area.
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The 19th annual Tin Cup Challenge in Teton Valley raised a record $4.9 million for local nonprofits and brought together donors, businesses and nonprofits to support local organizations across Teton Valley.
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Michael Inman recently celebrated his 5,000th guided float on the Snake River with Barker-Ewing in Grand Teton National Park. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Inman has traveled approximately 50,000 miles on the river, the equivalent of going around the Earth about twice.
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An 18-year-old man is facing felony charges after a vehicle struck and killed a motorcyclist Sunday morning in Idaho Falls in a hit and run.
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Drivers in Idaho Falls should expect temporary lane closures beginning Sunday, Aug. 23, as crews begin microsurfacing work on several roads throughout the city.
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American Airlines named Hugo Hernandez, a ramp lead and crew chief at Jackson Hole Airport, a 2026 Safety Champion for his commitment to safety in the challenging environment of Grand Teton National Park.
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What are your back-to-school supply budgeting tips?
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Wyoming’s primary election is Tuesday, August 18, and Teton County voters can cast their ballots at any of the county’s five vote centers, regardless of where they live.
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175 Front Street is being developed through a collaborative effort involving Teton Valley Housing, the Idaho Housing and Finance Association and other local partners.
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7N Ranch Resort is back in business after the Big Rock Fire forced it to temporarily close its doors for nearly a week.
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The East Idaho Welcome Home program launched Monday as a partnership between the GoWest Foundation and four local credit unions: Connections Credit Union, Frontier Credit Union, Idaho Central Credit Union and Westmark Credit Union.
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Residents from both sides of Teton Pass came together Monday night to discuss ways to make one of the region’s busiest roads safer following a series of serious and deadly crashes. The meeting was organized by a group of seven community members, including Gary Kofinas, whose friend was killed when a dump truck lost control on Teton Pass.
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Governor Brad Little and Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke met with local business owners in Idaho Falls on Tuesday, discussing the opportunities and challenges that come with Southeast Idaho’s continued growth. During the panel, they also discussed pressing issues that the state is facing.
Continue Reading Community members will gather Monday evening to discuss safety concerns on Teton Pass as crashes along the mountain highway continue to be a concern for drivers.
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Downtown Driggs was transformed into an outdoor art studio as painters set up their easels, brushes and canvases during the Plein Air Festival.
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Artists from across the country hopped on the Dreamcatcher lift at Grand Targhee Resort to paint open mountain skies this week as part of the 15th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival.
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Three people were arrested in Teton Valley, Idaho following a multi-agency, multi-state narcotics trafficking investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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The 70th Annual Teton County Fair is officially underway, bringing a full week of rides, food, livestock shows and live entertainment to the Jackson community and beyond.
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After five years in the works, Downtown Idaho Falls has a completed pet mural. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation celebrated by hosting a ribbon cutting in partnership with the Snake River Animal Shelter.
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A hiker is recovering after falling approximately 300 feet on Mount Idaho, prompting a large-scale rescue operation in Custer County.
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Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that injured one person at 10 p.m. on Saturday near Irwin.
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A 65-year-old grandfather is on the mend after a viral encounter with a 2,000-pound bison in Yellowstone National Park, an ordeal bystanders say he survived by putting himself directly in harm’s way to save his young grandson.
It’s been over a week since Carl McDaniel was charged and launched into the air by the massive animal. Now recovering, McDaniel and the photographer who caught the attack on video are sharing the untold details of the split-second decisions and the strangers who came together to save his life.
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Dozens of veterans rolled into Idaho Falls on Tuesday as part of the 17th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country journey dedicated to honoring the nation’s fallen service members and supporting Gold Star families.
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“Slowing down, watching for us, keeping an eye out for us is greatly, greatly appreciated because at the end of the day, we all want to go home to our families as well,” Despain said.
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Two people are dead following a late-night police pursuit that ended in a rollover crash on Interstate 15 near Shelley, according to the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office.
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Three people were injured Saturday night after a wheel detached from a Jeep and struck an oncoming vehicle on State Highway 36 west of Ovid, according to the Idaho State Police.
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A 66-year-old Montana man died Friday afternoon after an off-highway vehicle crash at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes.
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A local security guard is on leave following a verbal altercation with a woman that was caught on camera and has quickly gone viral online. The Grand Teton Mall is privately owned by retail real estate company GGP. In a statement to Local News 8, Claudia Ilagan, Public Relations Manager for GGP, confirmed the incident is under review.
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Teton Valley School District is facing a tough hiring market due to funding limitations, high cost of housing, and competition from higher-paying jobs in nearby Jackson Hole, making it difficult to fill vital support staff roles.
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As temperatures climb across eastern Idaho, health officials are reminding people that heat-related illnesses can develop quickly.
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Wackerli Subaru donated 40 blankets and 10 patient care kits to patients as a part of their ‘Wackerli Subaru Loves to Care’ initiative.
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One year ago, Anna and Jacob Ames faced unimaginable uncertainty when their son, Logan, was born at just 22 weeks and one day gestation. Today, Baby Logan Ames is celebrating his first birthday.
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The Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo is returning for another year, and this time it’s earning national recognition as a featured collaborator with the Smithsonian Center for folk life and cultural heritage as part of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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A vegetation fire is burning in Bannock County, between Inkom and Pocatello, and has grown to an estimated 20 acres.
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Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a person found dead at Civitan Park Friday morning.
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Wackerli Subaru presented a donation check to The Food Basket of Idaho Falls as part of Subaru’s annual Share the Love program.
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Idaho continues to rank last in the nation for pediatricians, creating challenges for families seeking health care for their children.
According to Full Circle Health, Idaho has less than half the national average of pediatricians per child, with just 50 pediatricians for every 100,000 children in the state.
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As Southeast Idaho continues to grow, so do the appearances of Flock cameras. With that, a growing debate is emerging over how much surveillance is acceptable in the name of public safety.
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A 70-year-old Bingham County man was found dead along the Snake River south of Idaho Falls on Friday evening, according to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
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Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that has burned more than 1,000 acres in Power and Bannock counties.
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Three people were hospitalized following a head-on crash in Jefferson County, Idaho, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Detective Korey Payne was awarded the Hometown Hero Award by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho for his exceptional service and dedication to combating internet crimes against children.
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A new report is raising concerns about health insurance coverage for Idaho and Wyoming’s youngest residents.
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Today was the first day of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Career Camp. Students got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in law enforcement through hands-on, law enforcement related activities.
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An Idaho Falls man and police is looking for answers after a horse was shot sometime between late Saturday evening, across the Sage Lakes Golf Course, near Lewisville Highway.
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How much does a graduation typically cost? That’s the question many parents have before they throw their kid’s graduation party. In between picking out the perfect venue, catering and decorations, making the perfect party can be difficult, especially with rising costs and inflation.
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The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor day are known as the most dangerous days for teen drivers as the weather gets nicer and people drive faster. And as summer begins, more teens hit the road, traffic increases and risky driving behaviors become more common.
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Idaho’s water outlook is looking grim despite some short-term relief in the coming days, water managers warned during the final Idaho Water Supply Committee meeting of the season on Wednesday.
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Ben Fuhriman won the Republican nomination for District 30 Seat B in Bingham County, Idaho, with 53.65% of the vote, defeating Julianne Young in a rematch of the 2024 race.
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Following an arrest of a suspected drug dealer that was taken into custody last week in connection with a Sugar City student’s overdose earlier this year, Local News 8 learned about how schools across eastern Idaho are working to prevent drug use among students both on and off campus.
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Two EA-18G Growlers collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, forcing a lockdown and cancellation of the event, with all airmen ejecting safely and no major injuries reported.
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Firearms continue to rank as the leading cause of death for children nationwide. Families should take extra precautions at home by properly storing guns unloaded, locked away and out of children’s reach.
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Students at Technical Careers High School will get a firsthand look at the technology and teamwork behind Navy careers today, as the U.S. Navy brought its traveling “Strike Group” mixed-reality experience to students.
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A hiker was rescued and airlifted to a hospital after being caught in an avalanche near Mount Borah on Sunday, May 10th. In the wake of the incident, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to be prepared when heading into the backcountry.
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Scott Robbins, a student at Idaho State University, tragically lost his life in a kayaking accident on Marsh Creek earlier this month, despite the efforts of his group and emergency responders.
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Isreal Joel Hughes, 35, is in custody after reports of shots fired Friday night, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
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Several thousand southeast Idaho residents could lose in-network access to Portneuf Medical Center, along with their affiliates —Pocatello Health Services, PHS Ambulatory Services, and Portneuf Ambulatory Surgical Center — this June as contract negotiations with Regence BlueShield of Idaho fail to produce an agreement.
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Community members gathered Sunday at the Snake River Event Center to enjoy live music, cultural performances, local vendors, and a variety of food throughout the event.
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“The community support is really amazing,” Casey Etheredge, owner of Ethers Edge said. “It’s so important for the community to support these small businesses because without the community support, we wouldn’t have the farmers market. We wouldn’t have all this amazing stuff happening every Saturday.”
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Governor Brad Little is set to officially declare May as Wildfire Awareness Month this Friday, calling on Idahoans to begin preparing now before the fire season. This is especially important for Southeast Idahoans as this year’s season could be especially intense due to above-average temperatures, strong winds, and a lack of snowpack, factors that can quickly dry out vegetation and fuel fast-moving fires.
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As cash continues to circulate alongside digital payments, counterfeit bills are still slipping into everyday transactions, often going unnoticed until it’s too late, something one Idaho Falls retiree says cost him hundreds of dollars in a Facebook Marketplace sale.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)– Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne has died at 74, according to his family, with tributes pouring in from across the state, including from Governor Brad Little, remembering his legacy of public service. Kempthorne’s family announced his passing Friday night, sharing a heartfelt statement reflecting on his
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A longtime Idaho company is closing one of its processing plants in the Magic Valley. Idahoan Foods confirms it will shut down its facility in Rupert.
The food processing company, known for instant mashed and potato products, notified the state that the closure will impact 61 employees, according to documents from the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Healing doesn’t always happen in a traditional setting. For some girls and women, it starts in the saddle. A partnership between Champ’s Heart and Bridle Up Hope gives women the opportunity build confidence, resilience, and inner strength through horsemanship.
Continue Reading Fire officials say the upcoming wildfire season in Idaho is shaping up to be a busy one, driven by a dry winter and changing weather patterns.
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Governor Brad Little came to Idaho Falls to discuss the 2026 legislative session what they mean for Idahoans moving forward.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is marking National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 20–24 with a push for safer driving across the state.
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Police say no robbery took place following a large law enforcement response at Walmart this Wednesday morning.
The incident began at approximately 10:51 a.m. when the Blackfoot Police Department received reports of a potential bank robbery threat at the Westmark Credit Union.
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