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Sports Line (Full Segment) – August 29

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – Television stations can experience serious computer glitches, too. Local News 8’s 10 p.m. broadcast featured a strange issue which prevented the control room from playing any video. This glitch happened midway through the Sports Line segment, so much of what was planned could not be shown. We went back and re-recorded

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Idaho Falls holds first-ever Juneteenth celebration

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – Wednesday saw the first-ever public Juneteenth celebration in Idaho Falls’s history. 
“If you know anything about African American culture,” asserted mononymed Idaho Falls music promoter Mosy, “it is soaked in music.” That’s why the city’s African American Alliance, alongside other local non-profits, put together a musical celebration at the Colonial Theater

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Severe winds cancel Idaho Falls circus

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour forced the Cirque Ma’Ceo equestrian circus to cancel Friday’s Idaho Falls performance. Inside the big top, strong gusts created a low rumbling noise. Rattling metal filled the treble range. “It’s pretty scary to be in here,” owner Olissio Zoppe admitted. “I’m being extremely

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Idaho Falls Chukars preview 2024 season

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are days away from competitive play. The team has been practicing together for one week. Players said their chemistry has formed instantly. “It’s special, man, being in this clubhouse,” said starting pitcher Owen Sharts. “It’s a bond that, y’know, not a lot of people get to have.”

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Witnesses describe deadly Idaho Falls shooting

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – A public records request made by Local News 8 has unearthed witness testimony regarding the killing of Eric Leask. The Bonneville County Courthouse turned over a three-hour audio recording of the suspect’s April 23rd preliminary hearing. Lance Broncho, 23, is facing five felony charges in connection to the March 9th killing,

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Court appearance delayed for Idaho Falls double shooting suspect

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The preliminary hearing for Lance Broncho, charged with first-degree murder following a robbery-turned-double-shooting, has been delayed. Bonneville County prosecuting attorney Randy Neal was expected to call witnesses in court Friday to establish probable cause. Now that won’t happen until April 23rd. Neal told Local News 8 the defense requested more time

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