Country singer Skip Ewing performs new music at Local News 8
Country singer-songwriter Skip Ewing stopped by Local News 8 at Noon to perform music from his latest album, “Dragonfly,” ahead of a performance in…
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Natural gas leak prompts evacuations, road closures in downtown Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is responding to a natural gas leak in downtown Idaho Falls after a construction crew accidentally struck a gas…
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Big Rock Fire remains at 0% containment, road closures expected through coming week
The Big Rock Fire remains very active and at 0% containment as officials warn people to stay out of the fire area and obey road closures.
Officials…
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Why are moose wandering into Idaho neighborhoods?
If you spot a moose wandering through your neighborhood this summer, Idaho Fish and Game says there may be a reason why.
During late spring and…
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Jefferson County deputies searching for person missing after Big Rock Fire evacuations
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing person who disappeared during evacuations for the Big Rock Fire Friday…
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Twin Falls authorities warn against harassing man mistaken for shooting suspect
Twin Falls authorities are asking the public to stop harassing an innocent man who shares the same name as the deceased suspect in the recent…
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Yellowstone Film Festival moves to October, extends submission deadline
The Yellowstone Film Festival has rescheduled its 2026 event for Oct. 9 through Oct. 11 and extended its film submission deadline through Sept.…
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Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day with these creative dessert ideas
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is just around the corner, and one local grocery expert is encouraging families to put a creative spin on the classic…
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Idaho AG warns consumers after 39 products recalled over safety hazards
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is urging Idahoans to check their homes after 39 products were recalled nationwide in July because of serious…
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Gov. Little declares fire disaster emergency, deploys Idaho National Guard to Big Grass Fire
Gov. Brad Little has declared a fire disaster emergency in parts of Idaho and authorized the deployment of the Idaho National Guard to assist with…
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Nighttime closures, traffic shifts begin this week on US-20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby
Drivers traveling between Idaho Falls and Rigby should expect nighttime traffic shifts and temporary exit closures beginning this week as the Idaho…
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Pocatello man charged after police say he intentionally ran over Flock cameras at Lowe’s
A 20-year-old Pocatello man is charged with felony malicious injury to property after police say he intentionally drove his pickup truck over two…
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Booster pump glitch briefly drops water pressure in Blackfoot, causing temporary water outage
A test on a city booster pump briefly dropped water pressure in parts In Blackfoot city, prompting a ‘momentary’ city wide water outage. Now state…
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Air quality advisory issued for three eastern Idaho counties
SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for Butte, Custer and Lemhi counties due to…
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Fall River Electric announces partnership on new power plant
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative is partnering on a new power generation project in northern Idaho aimed at helping keep electricity reliable…
Continue Reading Can’t escape the smoke? Here’s how to stay safe.
If you walked outside this morning, you would have instantly noticed the smoke inversion blanketing most of the city. The Idaho Falls Fire Department…
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Man injured in bear attack while jogging at Henrys Lake State Park
An adult man was injured after being attacked by a bear while jogging with his dog early Friday morning at Henrys Lake State Park.
According to the…
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Man killed after pickup crashes into tree in Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash after a pickup truck struck a tree.
Deputies and emergency crews responded…
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Battelle Energy Alliance agrees to $5 million settlement over discrimination claims
Battelle Energy Alliance has agreed to a $5 million settlement following a federal investigation into claims that the Idaho Falls-based company…
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Great Race for Education raises thousands for College of Eastern Idaho Foundation
Hundreds of competitors raced across Idaho Falls on Friday, solving puzzles, completing challenges and raising money for student scholarships during…
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DOE leadership visits Idaho Cleanup Project, highlights cleanup work supporting nuclear research
U.S. Department of Energy leaders visited the Idaho Cleanup Project last week to review cleanup work supporting nuclear research and development at…
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Eastern Idaho health officials urge residents to check measles vaccination status after Teton County case
A vaccinated adult in Teton County recently contracted measles, marking Idaho’s 10th case this year. While breakthroughs happen, Eastern Idaho Public…
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Mountain America Center to Host Second Annual Summer Market Days This Weekend
Wild West Hat Bar, Thor’s Chocolate, Castaway Ceramics, Turtle Island Turquoise and dozens of other local vendors will be at Summer Market Days this…
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Idaho’s only burn center earns national verification
The Burn & Reconstructive Center at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has earned verification from the American Burn Association, becoming…
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Idahoans United responds to reproductive freedom initiative qualifying for November ballot
Idaho voters will decide in November whether to establish new protections for reproductive health care, including abortion access, after the…
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Idaho attorney general warns renters about fake listings and deposit scams
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning renters to watch for fraudulent property listings and demands for upfront payments as competition…
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Garage fire damages Idaho Falls home
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a residential fire Tuesday evening after receiving reports of flames at a single-story home on Aegean…
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Coroner identifies four people in recent Bonneville County death investigations
The Bonneville County Coroner’s Office extended its condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the…
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Medical Cannabis Backers Say Signature Gathering Problems Sank Idaho Ballot Initiative
Why didn’t Idaho’s medical cannabis initiative make the ballot? Idaho’s medical cannabis ballot initiative falls short as signature verification…
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Victor City Council Appoints Sue Muncaster as Mayor Following Resignation
Victor has a new mayor. The Victor City Council voted to appoint Councilmember Sue Muncaster to serve through the remainder of the current term…
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Idaho abortion initiative qualifies for November ballot; Medical Cannabis measure falls short
Idaho voters will decide a reproductive rights initiative this November after organizers gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.…
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Two Killed in Crash on U.S. 93 Near Mackay
Two people were killed Monday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 93 near Mackay, according to Idaho State Police.
The crash happened around 10:12…
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Zoo Idaho to Reveal Name of Rescued Cougar Kitten Friday
Zoo Idaho will officially reveal the name of its rescued cougar kitten during a special event Friday afternoon.
Pocatello Mayor Mark Dahlquist is…
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Teton County Declares Local Emergency After Measles Outbreak at Colter Bay Village
Teton County officials have declared a local emergency following a measles outbreak at Colter Bay Village in Grand Teton National Park.
The…
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Crash near Inkom causes major Monday traffic delays
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash involving a commercial vehicle on Interstate 15 near Inkom that is causing significant traffic delays…
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Amended complaint adds child sexual abuse and exploitation charges to Pocatello nonprofit founder
Ada County prosecutors have expanded the criminal case against an eastern Idaho nonprofit founder, adding felony charges alleging a conspiracy…
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UK joins Powerball, But Idaho ticket prices remain the same
Powerball players in the United Kingdom will soon be buying tickets for the same jackpot available in the United States, but Idaho Lottery officials…
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Former President Bill Clinton, Other Celebrities Make Summer Stops in Idaho and Wyoming
Former President Bill Clinton, actor Henry Winkler, television host Jimmy Fallon, and singer Justin Bieber were recently spotted in Idaho and…
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Judicial misconduct complaint against Ninth Circuit judge moved to Fourth Circuit
Chief Justice John Roberts has transferred a judicial misconduct complaint involving Ninth Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson to the Judicial Council of the…
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Family seeks support after 6-year-old Skylee seriously injured in Island Park dirt bike crash
A six-year-old girl was airlifted to Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah after suffering serious injuries in an off-highway vehicle crash in the Mill…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office warns public after woman nearly loses $25,000
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to be vigilant after an elderly woman narrowly avoided losing $25,000 in a sophisticated…
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Rigby police request community assistance in ongoing investigation
The Rigby Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the owner or operator of a vehicle believed to be connected to an ongoing…
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Water main break in Apline on Lodge Lane
Crews with the Town of Alpine Public Works Department are working to repair a water main break on Lodge Lane.
According to the Town of Apline social…
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Burn ban issued for Jefferson County
Jefferson County residents are being urged to avoid outdoor burning after county officials issued a burn ban due to extreme dry conditions and an…
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City of Pocatello opens ‘cooling shelters’ to beat the heat
With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s and climb above 100 degrees in the coming weeks, the City of Pocatello is opening three cooling…
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Idaho Falls Police hiring new officers, final testing opportunity of 2026 set for July 25
The Idaho Falls Police Department is accepting applications for its next class of police officers, with testing scheduled later this month.
The…
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The Kinky Creek Fire near is now 87% contained
The Kinky Creek Fire west of Cora is now 87% contained, and management of the incident is being transferred back to the Bridger-Teton National…
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Photo Gallery: 2026 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
Thousands of people are expected to gather along the Snake River on Saturday for the Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, one of the largest…
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10-ton mobile beer bar to make Idaho Falls stop
Anheuser-Busch has unveiled the “ComBar”, a custom-built mobile bar made from a real combine harvester, which will be touring the US to celebrate…
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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Island Park
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is advising people who use private wells near Big Springs Avenue in Island Park to boil their water…
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One-lane closure affects Main Street in Rexburg today
Drivers in Rexburg may encounter a temporary one-lane closure on a portion of Main Street today after a contractor experienced equipment issues…
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Firefighters make progress on Kinky Creek Fire as containment reaches 12%
Firefighters made significant progress Tuesday on the Kinky Creek Fire near Jackson as cooler temperatures and recent precipitation allowed crews to…
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Third advanced reactor reaches criticality at INL ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
With America’s 250th anniversary just days away, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the third advanced reactor to go critical, meeting the Trump…
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Idaho Falls launches Independence Day fundraiser to support Community Food Basket
Idaho Falls residents are being encouraged to celebrate Independence Day by helping local families facing food insecurity.
The City of Idaho Falls…
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Highland High School rebuild remains on track for January 2027
More than three years after a fire heavily damaged Highland High School, the next phase of the school’s rebuild is nearing…
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Former Idaho Falls Zoo lion becomes first-time father at Pittsburgh Zoo
A lion that once called the Idaho Falls Zoo home is now a first-time father.
The Pittsburgh Zoo recently shared video of a female African lion cub…
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East Idaho wildlife advisory: Distemper found in raccoons, bat encounters increase
Idaho Fish and Game is reminding East Idaho residents to use caution around wildlife after confirming distemper in raccoons in the Pocatello and…
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Zoo Idaho to reopen Tuesday following bomb threat investigation
Zoo Idaho will reopen Tuesday after closing for a day while authorities investigated a bomb threat reported over the weekend.
The zoo was evacuated…
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Reed’s Dairy owner Alan Reed named Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade grand marshal
Alan Reed, owner and operator of Reed’s Dairy, has been named the grand marshal of the 2026 Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade.
The Greater Idaho…
Continue Reading Scammers targeting Idaho permit applicants with fake invoices, AG warns
Idaho’s Attorney General is warning consumers about a scam targeting people applying for permits and development projects in the Treasure…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting of 49-year-old woman
MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that left a 49-year-old woman dead Sunday…
Continue Reading Second measles case confirmed in Wyoming; public exposure locations identified
Wyoming health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult in Teton County and are warning the public about several potential…
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Firth man arrested after alleged threats with gun, attempted break-in near Ammon
A Firth man is facing felony charges after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies say he threatened people with a gun while trying to force his way…
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Volunteers build tables for 4-H exhibitors at Eastern Idaho State Fair
Volunteers with Bingham Ag Services and the Hall Foundation spent Friday building tables for 4-H exhibitors at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, helping…
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‘Many Roots, One Rainbow’: Idaho Falls Pride returns this weekend
The 2026 Idaho Falls Pride celebration, themed “Many Roots, One Rainbow,” will take place Friday and Saturday with events designed to bring together…
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declares emergency, expands fireworks restrictions ahead of July Fourth
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order Thursday declaring a new state of emergency aimed at reducing wildfire risk during the upcoming July…
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Glenn Beck to headline Preston fundraiser benefiting local history, library
A special fundraiser featuring Author Glenn Beck supporting two local nonprofits preserving history and expanding educational opportunities.
The…
Continue Reading Forest Service closes roads, trails around Kinky Creek Fire
The U.S. Forest Service has closed roads, trails and a large section of backcountry in the Bridger-Teton National Forest because of the Kinky Creek…
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DOE Secretary visits Idaho Falls for Nuclear Energy event
Energy leaders, government officials, and community members are gathering at the Mountain America Center for “A Celebration of the Golden Era of…
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Blackfoot Police: Stalking suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound in Taco Bell parking lot
A man died Tuesday after officers with the Blackfoot Police Department responded to reports of alleged stalking and a protection order…
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Victor mayor announces resignation amid recall effort
Victor Mayor Will Frohlich announced he will resign from office effective July 1, saying he does not want the city to spend months fighting a recall…
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Idaho woman accused of posing as nurse to obtain jobs at healthcare facilities
A Caldwell woman is among hundreds of people charged in what federal officials are calling one of the largest healthcare fraud enforcement actions in…
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Olympian Bode Miller breaks silence on Idaho drug charges, claims contraband belonged to traveling companion
Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug possession charges filed in Fremont County.
According to court records,…
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Summer travel scams warning issued
As families across Idaho prepare for the summer vacation season, Idaho Attorney General has issued a warning to be on the lookout for travel scams.…
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Idaho Falls Power employees volunteer along Riverwalk
Idaho Falls Power employees spent Monday giving back to the community by helping improve public spaces along the Idaho Falls Riverwalk.
About 40…
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Volunteers unite to build beds for eastern Idaho children
More than 145 volunteers with The Hall Foundation gathered Thursday in Idaho Falls to build 140 beds for children across Eastern Idaho. The group is…
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End of an Era: Idaho families reflect as Melaleuca Freedom Celebration approaches final year
Many families are reflecting on Fourth of July memories after Melaleuca announced that this year’s Freedom Celebration will be its last. The annual…
Continue Reading Pocatello and Rexburg celebrate Pride this weekend
Pride celebrations are set to take place across eastern Idaho this weekend, with Gate City Pride returning to Pocatello’s Centennial Park and Rexburg…
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Idaho teacher preparation programs earn top national marks for reading instruction
Idaho’s teacher preparation programs are receiving national recognition for how they train future elementary school teachers to teach reading.
A…
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Going out with a bang: Melaleuca says 2026 could mark final Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls
Melaleuca has announced that the 2026 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration and Riverfest will be the last time the event is held at Snake River Landing,…
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Local communities honor Juneteenth through music, history and culture
Communities in eastern Idaho are celebrating Juneteenth with events in Idaho Falls and Pocatello to honor the end of slavery and highlight African…
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Wind-driven wildfire closes Highway 46 near Wendell
The Median Fire, a fast-moving wildfire burning northwest of Wendell, Idaho, has grown to over 8,600 acres and has closed State Highway 46, prompting…
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Community Food Basket receives $12,000 donation as food insecurity remains a concern
The Bank of Commerce has donated $12,000 to the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls to help address food insecurity in eastern Idaho.
“Food…
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Idaho man receives 30-year sentence in child exploitation case
A Cassia County man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the Idaho Attorney…
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Fort Hall police identify driver in fatal single-vehicle crash
The driver involved in a fatal Fort Hall single-vehicle crash has been identified as Kennion Martin.
On Saturday, June 13, Martin and a juvenile…
Continue Reading Victim identified, suspect in custody following fatal weekend Fort Hall shooting
Fort Hall Police have identified the victim and suspect involved in a fatal shooting early Sunday morning.
According to the Fort Hall Police…
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Idaho prepared for potentially challenging fire season
Gov. Brad Little says Idaho is entering what could be a challenging wildfire season, but state officials believe Idaho is better prepared thanks to…
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Idaho State Police seize 11.6 pounds of meth during highway stop in Twin Falls
Idaho State Police say more than 11 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop in Twin Falls.
According to ISP, a Domestic Highway…
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Portneuf Health out of network for Regence patients
Portneuf Health is officially out of network for Regence BlueShield of Idaho members after negotiations failed to produce a new contract before…
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Judge rules Wyoming abortion ultrasound law unconstitutional
A Wyoming judge has struck down a law requiring women to receive an ultrasound before obtaining medication abortion drugs, ruling the requirement…
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Teton Valley under Red Flag Warning
Fire officials are urging residents and visitors to use extra caution after a Red Flag Warning was issued for Teton Valley for Tuesday, June 16.…
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Gate City Pride returns as Pride Month celebrations begin across eastern Idaho
Gate City Pride is returning to Pocatello this month with new leadership, a new location and a full day of family-friendly activities.
“This…
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Retro X brings generations of pop culture fans together in Idaho Falls
From Power Rangers and Rainbow Brite to Star Wars and Jem, Retro X is bringing generations of pop culture fans together in Idaho Falls this…
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Gov. Little joins First Lady Melania Trump to launch foster youth savings initiative
Gov. Brad Little joined First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday to support a new initiative she launched “Fostering The Future…
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Judge to hear alleged gag order violation in Charlie Kirk murder case
A judge is set to hear arguments today over whether prosecutors violated a gag order in the case against the man accused of killing conservative…
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Retro X brings cosplay, collectibles and nostalgia to Idaho Falls this weekend
Gamers, collectors and cosplay enthusiasts will gather in Idaho Falls this weekend as Retro X4 returns for two days of pop culture, nostalgia and…
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‘Many Roots, One Rainbow’: Idaho Falls Pride announces theme and event lineup
“Many roots, One Rainbow” is the theme for Idaho Falls Pride this year, while it begins preparing for celebrations with a number of events set for…
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Woman rescued from burning Blackfoot trailer; Arson investigation underway
A woman was rescued from a burning trailer home in Blackfoot, Idaho and investigators are now looking into whether the fire was intentionally…
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Longtime environmental activist Idaho Lorax dies at 74
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Longtime Idaho environmental advocate Carta Reale Sierra, commonly known as the Idaho Lorax, has died at age 74. His…
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Yellowstone Underpass in Idaho Falls to close next week
Drivers in Idaho Falls should prepare for a temporary closure on Yellowstone Highway next week as crews repair drains in the Yellowstone…
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