Coroner identifies 33-year-old woman found dead in Pocatello home
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman found dead in a Pocatello residence over the weekend as 33-year-old Samantha…
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Bryan Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in U of I murders
Bryan Kohberger, who is serving a life sentence for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and…
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Firefighters Battle 700-Acre Gaston Fire Near Aberdeen
Wildland fire crews are actively battling the fast-moving Gaston Fire, which exploded to an estimated 700 acres overnight in eastern…
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Rain helps extinguish Rice Fire near Malta as 500-acre Gaston Fire burns near Aberdeen
As of Saturday night, the Gaston Fire is burning approximately 500 acres west of Aberdeen after being detected late in the evening. Meanwhile, the…
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Heat Advisory & Red Flag Warnings: Heat and thunderstorms impact southeast Idaho through weekend
A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Sunday for southeast Idaho, with temperatures forecasted to stay in the mid-to-upper 90s Saturday. Partly…
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Truck fire on I-15 sparks brush fire, causes traffic delays north of Malad
A truck fire temporarily stalled traffic along southbound I-15 north of Malad on Saturday afternoon, according to the Idaho State Police.…
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Camp Hayden kicks off its seventh annual special needs camp in Ririe
Camp Hayden adapts every activity so children and families with physical or mental disabilities can join the fun safely. It’s an adventure that…
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High turnout as EICAP distributes free diapers to local families
Dozens of local families lined up at the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) this afternoon to get some much-needed relief for their…
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Utah-based health network expanding in eastern Idaho
Friday, July 24th, the Utah-based non-profit health network announced plans to buy out Surgery Partners’ ownership stake in a network of healthcare…
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Woman with Truck, Fleeing, and Being Caught with Drugs
A 36-year-old local man was arrested in Idaho Falls after allegedly hitting a woman with his truck during a domestic dispute and being found with…
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First responders rescue trapped senior dog from steep Swan Valley hillside
An elderly dog named Bentley was safely rescued from a steep, rocky hillside in Swan Valley, Idaho, by the Swan Valley Fire Department and the…
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Multi-agency interstate raid nets man on felony drug, child endangerment charges
A 42-year-old Wyoming man is in custody facing multiple felony drug and child endangerment charges after a multi-agency early morning raid spanned…
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ITD to shut down dangerous US-20 at-grade crossing near Sugar City
Drivers using the 7th East at-grade crossing north of Rexburg will soon need to find a new route onto U.S. Highway 20, as crews prepare to…
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Pocatello man dies after running into I-15 traffic early Tuesday
A 25-year-old Pocatello man lost his life Tuesday morning after police say he was struck by a semi-truck while running through traffic on Interstate…
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Judge throws out plea deal for former Chubbuck church leader accused of child sexual abuse
A district judge rejected a plea deal for Virgil Larson, a former Chubbuck church leader accused of sexually abusing six minors. The proposed…
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“Cael is the Hero”: Father-son team, quick-thinking bystanders rescue unconscious motorcyclist from Ammon canal
A motorcyclist is recovering after an accident Sunday night left him unconscious in a canal along Sunnyside Road. Thanks to the quick action of…
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INL leads the charge: Federal grant positions Idaho and Wyoming at the center of U.S. nuclear energy future
A major federal initiative is bringing over $40 million to Idaho and Wyoming to advance next-generation nuclear energy, with Idaho National…
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NTSB report sheds light on cause of Rigby plane crash
According to the report, a Cessna 150F was destroyed after striking a power line and crashing into a building. Fortunately, both occupants, a student…
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Shelley Man charged with felony rape of teenager
A 20-year-old Bingham County man faces felony charges for the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in Shelley,…
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Heatwave triggers emergency fishing closures on select rivers in Yellowstone
Extreme summer heat prompted the National Park Service to implement temporary fishing bans on the Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon rivers to protect…
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Guns vs. Hoses: Local first responders hit the diamond Friday for Make-A-Wish Idaho
Local law enforcement and first responders are trading their badges and gear for bats and gloves this week, all for a great cause.
This Friday marks…
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911 Call of ‘Banging and Blood’ Leads to Police Standoff in Jackson; Man in Custody, Woman Hospitalized
A 47-year-old Jackson Hole man is in custody, and a 24-year-old woman has been hospitalized following an early afternoon emergency call that led to a…
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Measles case confirmed in Teton County, Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed a case of measles in Teton County, Idaho. This marks the tenth confirmed case in the state and the…
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Strict burn ban goes into effect in Madison County
A strict new burn ban went into effect in Madison County, Idaho, on July 15, 2026, following recent brush…
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Three hospitalized following 4-vehicle crash on Highway 33 near Terreton
The Idaho State Police is investigating a mid-morning, four-vehicle crash near Terreton that sent three people to the hospital on…
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Firefighters knock down hidden wall fire at Teton County condos; No injuries reported
A condo complex in Teton County, Wyoming, is still standing today after a structure fire broke out in a wall early Friday morning, July 10th.…
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Robinson Hearing Day 5: Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk returns to court
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled to return to a Utah courtroom today for the fifth and final day of his…
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ITD announces nightly closures, crossovers near exit 80 for bridge demolition
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced it will begin demolishing the abandoned railroad bridge near Exit 80 on Interstate 15. During the…
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Sheriff’s office: Father accidentally fired gun in fatal Plano shooting; Case sent to Prosecutor
The late June shooting that claimed the life of a 49-year-old Plano woman has been determined an accident after her father unintentionally fired the…
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An Idaho mother said her toddlers died after routine vaccinations. Prosecutors say she murdered them
An Idaho mother is facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating her 18-month-old twins, who she claimed died due to a…
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Firefighters reach 25% containment on Maze Fire; Full containment expected tonight
Fire crews in Madison County have gained the upper hand on the nearly 1,300-acre Maze Fire. As of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters have successfully…
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Fourth advanced US reactor achieves criticality at INL, surpassing White House goal
Aalo Atomics’ advanced reactor design, the Aalo-X, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration at the Idaho National…
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Evacuation order lifted for “Maze Fire:” More than 1,300 acres burned west of Rexburg
The Maze Fire west of Rexburg has grown to 150 acres in the last hour, prompting potential evacuations in Madison…
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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Baker resigns
Paul Baker has resigned as CEO of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce amid speculation of his involvement in financial irregularities at the…
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Juvenile hospitalized following OHV accident in Island Park
A juvenile girl was hospitalized Thursday evening after an off-highway vehicle accident in the Mill Creek camping area of Island Park.
A juvenile…
Lemhi County man sentenced to 40 years for lewd conduct with minors
A Lemhi County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following a two-year investigation into decades of child sexual…
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I-86 near Fort Hall clear following early morning semi-truck crash
Interstate 86 near Fort Hall is clear today after an early morning semi-truck crash that temporarily stalled traffic.
The accident happened around…
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All charges dismissed against Olympian Bode Miller following Idaho traffic stop
All drug-related charges against Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller have been officially dismissed in Fremont County, Idaho.
In a statement,…
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Kinky Creek Fire swells to 350 acres in Bridger-Teton National Forest
Teton Interagency Fire crews are battling the Kinky Creek Fire, a 350-acre wildfire burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest east of Jackson. The…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls woman killed, another hospitalized in four-vehicle crash near Iona
A 59-year-old woman from Idaho Falls died after a four-vehicle collision on U.S. 26 northwest of Iona. ISP says the crash took place after a…
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Idaho Falls D91 petition demands ‘No Confidence’ vote against Superintendent Karla LaOrange
A group of parents, students, staff, and community members within Idaho Falls School District 91 have started a Change.org petition calling for a…
Continue Reading Chubbuck man faces reduced charges in child sexual abuse case after plea agreement
A Chubbuck man originally charged with six counts of child sexual abuse has entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors. The deal, expected to…
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DUI suspect arrested after crashing through Rexburg Temple gates
A local driver was arrested on multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after allegedly ramming their vehicle through the gates of…
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Fort Hall woman identified as victim in fatal Pocatello crash
26-year-old Rayne Rose-Marie Singer of Fort Hall was killed in a high-speed crash in Pocatello, Idaho on Friday, June 19, after striking two parked…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls woman dies in two-vehicle collision, four others hospitalized
A 44-year-old woman from Idaho Falls died and four others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 26 on Saturday…
Continue Reading Chain-Reaction Crash on Southbound I-15 sends two to hospital
Two people were hospitalized Thursday morning following a chain-reaction, four-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 15 near Fort…
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Federal Judge halts Idaho law enforcing restroom access by biological sex
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of an Idaho law that criminalizes the use of public restrooms and locker…
Continue Reading Arimo Man, 72, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Pocatello
POWER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A 72-year-old Arimo man died late Monday night, June 15th, following a single-vehicle crash south of Pocatello,…
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Utah man dies in weekend diving incident at Bear Lake
A 56-year-old man from West Valley City, Utah, died after a diving incident at Bear Lake on Saturday…
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Surface Water Coalition announces drastic water cuts amid one of the worst water outlooks on record
Idaho farmers are struggling to do more with less as water users across the state grapple with one of the worst water outlooks on record.
In a news…
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Four sentenced to combined 37 Years in Idaho-Oregon Meth trafficking ring
Four members of a drug trafficking organization operating across state lines in Idaho and Oregon will spend a combined 37 and a half years behind…
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AG Labrador warns older Idahoans: ‘Hang Up’ on Medicare phone scams
Idaho’s Attorney General has issued a consumer alert warning older Idahoans to be aware of a new scam targeting Medicare…
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Coroner identifies 70-year-old man found dead along Snake River
Authorities have released the identity of a 70-year-old Bingham County man found dead along the Snake River over the weekend.
Bonneville County…
Continue Reading INL employee hospitalized, released after work weapon discharges; investigation underway
An Idaho National Laboratory employee was hospitalized after a weapon carried for their job discharged, and the incident is currently under…
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Developers appeal Pocatello’s denial of proposed AI data center
A controversial proposal to develop an AI Data Center in the Gate City could gain a second life as the applicant petitions the City of Pocatello for…
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Blackfoot City approves name change for South Fisher Avenue
The City of Blackfoot has approved a name change for a portion of South Fisher Avenue to S. Elderberry Avenue, effective June 15, 2026, in order to…
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Jackson Police searching for missing man Who may be experiencing mental health crisis
The Jackson Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating James McPhee, who was last seen on May 25th and may be experiencing a mental…
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Small bathroom fire prompts temporary evacuation at Highland High School
A small fire broke out in a waste bin at Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho, causing a brief evacuation. The flames were quickly extinguished,…
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LDS Church Announces Location for New Caldwell Idaho Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of its newest house of worship in Caldwell, Idaho, which will be an…
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Upper Mesa Falls to close in August for major renovations
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is temporarily closing the Upper Mesa Falls area starting August 10th for a renovation project, but the nearby…
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Downey man hospitalized after rollover crash on I-15
A 32-year-old Downey man was air-lifted to a local hospital after his car rolled on I-15 near Arimo, and he was not wearing a…
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District 25 bids farewell to board member Jim Facer following resignation; Search underway for replacement
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill the upcoming vacancy following the resignation of…
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23-year-old Rexburg man charged with distribution of child pornography
William S. Messer, 23, of Rexburg, Idaho, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of distribution of child sexually exploitative material…
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Thornton fire contained, evacuation lifted after five buildings destroyed
The Madison County Fire Department is evacuating the Wind Willow RV Park as crews battle a large structure fire at the old Thornton Merc near…
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Against the odds, Jensen’s Grove will have water for early Summer 2026
The City of Blackfoot announced that Jensen’s Grove will have water for the first part of the summer due to the Idaho Department of Water Resources…
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District 33A: Barbara Ehardt secures the Republican nomination
Rep. Barbara Ehardt narrowly secured the Republican nomination for Legislative District 33 Seat A by less than 200 votes, defeating newcomer Connor…
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Volunteers shatter ‘America250 in Idaho Service Challenge’ with 250,000 acts of kindness
Idahoans have completed over 250,000 acts of service in the America250 in Idaho Service Challenge, with the Idaho Falls community contributing nearly…
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Multi-month investigation leads to arrest of Salem man on child exploitation charges
Wyatt Widdison has been charged with eight counts of possessing child sexually exploitative material (child pornography) in a Fremont County court…
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The Clock is Ticking: Portneuf Health ‘committed’ to securing Regence deal ahead of June 15 deadline
Contract negotiations between Portneuf Health and Regence BlueShield of Idaho have stalled, and if no agreement is reached by June 15, patients with…
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Pocatello denies Conditional Use Permit for AI Data Center at Former Hoku Plant
The City of Pocatello Hearing Examiner has denied the Conditional Use Permit application for an AI Data Center to be built on the former Hoku…
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Pocatello Airport to get brand-new Control Tower in $750M Federal Air Traffic Control overhaul
The U.S. Department of Transportation is investing over $750 million to replace eight aging air traffic control towers and Terminal Radar Approach…
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Madison County Deputies arrest suspect in connection to juvenile overdose
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspected drug dealer last week in connection to a Sugar City student’s drug overdose earlier this…
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Juveniles spark grass fire near Driggs; Fire officials issue safety warning
Teton County Fire and Rescue is urging residents to exercise extreme caution this wildfire season after a group of juveniles lighting fireworks…
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‘Seat Belts Save Lives’: Bear Lake Sheriff issues warning after two injured in rollover crash
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to buckle up after a rollover crash injured two people, one of whom was ejected from the…
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Jackson issues urgent warning over sophisticated phishing scam
The town of Jackson is warning residents of a phishing scam posing as the Town’s Planning/Building Department or Planning Director, asking for…
Continue Reading Pocatello to host public hearing on $2.26B AI Data Center proposal
The City of Pocatello is holding a public hearing to address a proposal to build a $2.26 billion AI data center at the site of the former Hoku…
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Voter Guide: Nickolas Bonds
Website: https://007bonds.vote/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.bonds1/ X.com: https://x.com/Nick007Bonds…
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Voter Guide: Brad Moore
Website: https://bradmooreforidaho.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570966672487 Blue Sky:…
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Burn ban starts early: Bannock County moves up burn ban deadline
Bannock County officials have moved the annual burn ban up to June 1st due to heightened fire conditions, and residents are advised to clear excess…
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Missing 27-year-old found alive after Bannock County Crash
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 27-year-old Kendall Thoren, who was last seen following a single-vehicle…
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Compass Academy shooter sentenced to 25 years in prison
Taylor Aughenbaugh, 20, was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for his role in the 2024 Compass Academy parking lot shooting, after pleading…
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Rexburg house fire under investigation as suspected arson; One resident hospitalized
A Saturday evening house fire in Rexburg, Idaho, which sent one resident to the hospital, is being investigated as a potential arson. The Madison…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 16 years for federal drug and firearms charges
Kacey Franklin James has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, LSD, and Psilocybin mushrooms, as well as…
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Madison County Sheriff searching for runaway juvenile
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 16-year-old Stetson Reeves, who has been missing since May 9,…
Continue Reading Five Idaho men sentenced to prison for child exploitation; four from eastern Idaho
Five Idaho men, including four from eastern Idaho, were sentenced to a combined total of decades in prison for individual child exploitation charges,…
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Monday morning crash stalls I-84 Westbound traffic
An early morning crash has stalled traffic on I-84 Westbound north of Hagerman. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the crash happened…
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Planned Power Outage to affect most of Teton Valley this Sunday
Fall River Electric is alerting Teton County residents of a planned power outage this Sunday, May 10, from 10:00 p.m. for essential maintenance at…
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Buckle Up, Idaho: Statewide ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign begins May 11th
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state for the 2026 Click It or…
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Hundreds of new Bengal alumni celebrate graduation with traditional “March through the Arch”
Hundreds of Idaho State University graduates marked their transition to alumni by participating in the traditional “March through the Arch” ceremony,…
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Ex-City Council candidate remains jailed on child porn charges; AG Labrador highlights ICAC success
Christopher Brunt, a former Idaho Falls City Council candidate, is being held on a $1 million bond following his arrest by the Idaho Internet Crimes…
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Plano home a total loss after Thursday morning fire; occupant hospitalized and firefighter injured
Firefighters and emergency crews are on the scene of a structure fire near the intersection of 4500 N. and 5800 W. in Rexburg, Idaho, and the Madison…
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Gem State Shows Up: Idaho Gives passes $4 Million milestone on last day of giving
The clock is ticking for Idahoans to get involved in the state’s largest annual donation drive. Today, Thursday, May 7, marks the final day of Idaho…
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Clock ticking for Idaho Primary: Absentee Ballot deadline is this Friday
Time is running out if you want to vote absentee in the primary elections. Idaho voters have until Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. to pre-register to…
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UPDATE: Power Restored in Island Park and West Yellowstone
Fall River Electric is responding to a large-scale power outage in Island Park and West Yellowstone. The outage is expected to last up to 2…
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Burn permit requirements start May 10 for Idaho residents
Starting May 10th, Idaho residents living outside city limits will need to obtain a free burn permit for most outdoor burning activities, which will…
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Missing Blackfoot man with dementia found safe
The Blackfoot Police Department is searching for a missing endangered adult, 76-year-old Tom Loefler.
Loefler has dementia and was last seen leaving…
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USGS: Webcam records largest Black Diamond Pool eruption since 2024 explosion
The United States Geological Survey has released footage of a sizeable hydrothermal eruption at Black Diamond Pool. This latest event marks the…
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Scam Alert: ITD warns of new wave of DMV and court scam texts
The Idaho Transportation Department is sounding the alarm as a new wave of fraudulent text messages sweeps across the Gem State. These messages are…
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ACLU challenges Idaho’s law criminalizing transgender bathroom use
The ACLU of Idaho filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging House Bill 752, an expansion of Idaho’s existing trans bathroom ban that criminalizes…
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From Pocatello to Rexburg: Eastern Idaho libraries and shops gear up for Free Comic Book Day 2026
Calling all caped crusaders and pop culture enthusiasts: this Saturday, May 2nd, marks the 24th annual Free Comic Book Day, and several locations…
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