Bonneville County Planning and Zoning responds to controversial event venue
On Dec. 4 of this year, the Coltman community brought up their complaints during a hearing with the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning (PZ), with…
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The Butikofer family has lived in the Coltman community since 1917, raising generation after generation on what they like to call the “country…
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Day 5: Bent testified to shooting in murder trial
Mark Bent chose to testify in court Friday, admitting to shooting and killing Nikolas Bird on Sept. 3,…
Continue Reading Day 4: Dashcam footage reveals where Mark Bent’s car was the night of the murder
On day four of the Mark Bent murder trial, prosecutors showed chilling video footage from the night Nikolas Bird was shot and later…
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Day 3: Dispatch phone call reveals Mark Bent’s confession
Today is day three of the Mark Bent murder trial. Prosecutors brought forward the recording of a call from the alleged murderer on the day of Nikolas…
Continue Reading Day 2: Testimony becomes emotional in Mark Bent murder trial
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — It was an emotional day in court for the loved ones of Nikolas Bird, the man who was allegedly shot and killed by…
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Temple Square in Salt Lake City has more lights but no lighting ceremony
Christmas lights will light up Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, from today until New Year’s Day, 2025. The Church of Jesus Christ of…
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Local airport reminds flyers about their newest program ahead of busy travel season
Ahead of busy travel season, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport wants to remind flyers about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which lets…
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Larkin trial day 8: Attorneys conclude cross examination, jury preps for deliberation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — After the defense recalled the defendant Randy Larkin to the stand, prosecutors cross examined him in the Ririe…
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Ririe rest-stop murder trial: Day 6—Witness testimony from the defense
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Tuesday, the defense brought transcripts of an earlier testimony from the late Kelly Hincks—a man who was at the…
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Man who pleaded guilty to involvement testifies in Ririe murder trial
On Thursday, day 3 of the Ririe rest-stop murder trial, Gerald Hamlin followed through with his plea deal to testify against the defendant Randy…
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Larkin trial day 2: Text messages shown in Ririe rest-stop murder case
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Attorneys for the Rire rest-stop murder trial made their opening statements Wednesday. Defense Attorney Allen Browning…
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Final jury selected for 2022 Ririe rest-stop murder trial
On Tuesday, prosecutors and defendants for the 2022 rest-stop murder trial selected eight men and six women for the jury—three of those will be…
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Some Idaho legislators reject pay increase, here’s why
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Last week, the Citizen’s Committee for Legislative Compensation approved a 19% salary increase for Idaho legislators.…
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Idaho Health and Welfare warns danger of lead as EPA tightens regulations
Lead exposure in children can potentially lead to brain and nervous system damage, slowed growth and development, and learning and behavior problems.…
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School employee accused of lewd conduct with minor, bond reduction denied
Former Jefferson School District teacher, Dallas Erickson, had his bond reduction denied Thursday as he faces three counts of lewd conduct with a…
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Attorneys outline a plan for the Randy Larkin trial in November
Attorneys for the rest-stop murder case discussed their plan of action for the jury trial in…
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Murder suspect explains to police why he beat up an Idaho Falls man
On Wednesday, Robert Lange, the man charged with second-degree murder of Alejandro Paredes-Hurtado, made his first appearance in…
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Colorado man charged with stealing from an aircraft pleads not guilty
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Monday, a Colorado man pleaded not guilty to stealing a carabiner clip from the emergency exit door of an aircraft…
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