Environmental invaders threaten Idaho waterways
s the ice thaws and boaters prepare to hit the waterways, the Idaho Department of Agriculture is asking people to keep Idaho’s lakes and rivers…
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Vallow-Daybell’s attorney ask judge to dismiss trial and start over
Lori Vallow-Daybell was in court Wednesday for a final hearing before jury selection for her upcoming…
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Idaho says farewell to her former governor
The funeral for former Governor Phil Batt took place Friday at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise.…
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D91 asks community to renew school levy
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is asking parents and patrons to go to the polls on March 14, 2023, to vote on renewal of the district’s…
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Big game trouble across east Idaho
The Idaho department of Fish and Game has begun to harvesting elk near Sugar City due to disease concerns.…
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Idaho teens take a byte out of state robot competition
Students from across Idaho made their way to Idaho State University for the vex robotics state tournament.…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell to be tried separately
Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell will be tried…
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Idaho budget committee cuts funding to child care assistance
Idaho Lawmakers on Monday voted to approve a budget without the child care stabilization…
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STEM Action Center stages seventh annual Eastern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair
The Eastern Idaho Science and Engineering Fair stands apart from your typical baking soda volcano…
Continue Reading Attorneys for Lori and Chad Daybell once again try to separate their murder trial
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell were back in court Thursday, for what could possibly be the last public hearing before their scheduled April…
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Family of man killed in officer involved shooting sues Idaho Falls Police
The family of Joseph Johnson, the man killed in an officer involved shooting in February 2021, is now suing the City of Idaho Falls and the Idaho…
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2 time Olympic Gold Medalist looks to break world record at Simplot Games
As athletes take the field of the 43 Simplot Games, they are rubbing shoulders with world record holders and olympic…
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AARP offers free tax service
After a short break due to the pandemic, the local AARP is providing free tax preparation services, and you don’t have to be an AARP member to…
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Free dog coats and sweaters for pet owners
As cold temperatures stick around awhile, the Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls is helping keep your pets…
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Local jail expansion fully funded
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to expand the county jail, and the planned project is already fully…
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Lt. Governor talks with Idaho Falls High School students about new education opportunities
In a visit to Idaho Falls, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke will meet with local high school students to hear the student perspective on Governor Little’s…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell back in court Thursday
Lori Vallow-Daybell was back in court Thursday morning where two motions were…
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Baker residents suspect Lemhi River project caused ice jam flooding
Ice jams in the Lemhi County town of Baker have caused damage to some areas near…
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Cold weather drives elk to area farmlands
Any given winter brings a host of challenges for farming communities like Niter in Caribou…
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Idaho lawmakers begin bill to expand Idaho
The Idaho State Legislature began work on the Greater Idaho Bill in committee on…
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Homeowners clear damage after Lemhi River floods
In the aftermath of Monday night’s flood near Lemhi county, residents are working to clear the…
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Parents of young driver speak out against dangerous train crossing
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The parents of a young driver involved in last week’s train accident are petitioning the city to make the railroad…
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Will Graham launches Idaho Falls Look Up tour
Will Graham, the grandson of the famous televangelist Billy Graham and part of the third-generation evangelist preacher’s ministry, is bringing the…
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Idaho remains under nationwide rising gas prices – for now
Gas prices continue to rise across the country, but Idaho drivers have been spared the current trend – at least for…
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All invited to the fundraiser to rebuild local church in Mud Lake
Construction at the church of St. Ann’s in Mud Lake is ongoing. Built in 1963, the chapel served generations of a faithful community, until a…
Continue Reading Daybell trial to move forward amid potential new DNA evidence
Seven motions were on the docket for Thursday’s hearing, including four attempting to remove or exempt Lori Vallow-Daybell from the death…
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Agricultural innovation on display at Pocatello Potato School
The 55th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is underway at Idaho State…
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Potato farming innovations on display at Spudnik company open house
Innovations in potato farming equipment are being made at Spudnik in Blackfoot,…
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YMCA kicks off New Year with Activate Idaho Falls
Activate is a free eight-week community-wide health initiative driven by the YMCA, with the goal to lose 5000 pounds of body fat as a community.…
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Henry’s Lake, the best place in Idaho for ice fishing
As the weather grows cold, anglers head to their favorite fishing spots, drill a hole set up their ice shanties and see if anything…
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How to stay “Avy Savy” on the slopes
As more skiers, snowboarders and thrill junkies hit the slopes, the Sawtooth Avalanche Center is reaching out to help them be “Avy Savy,”…
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Polio survivor, local author, adventurer featured at local bookstore
Polio survivor, local author, adventurer; not exclusively in that order. Scott Hancock is many things, and his writing highlights the people of…
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Side street ice challenges in Idaho Falls
In Idaho Falls the main roads are pretty clear but get off on some of the less traveled streets and it can be a different…
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How to prepare for cold weather driving
As we enjoy a short respite from the ice and snow, experts at AAA say now is the time to prepare for more cold…
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12 ITD snowplows hit in December, more than all season last year
With the early winter’s much-needed precipitation, comes an unprecedented number of…
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Free rides home New Years’ Eve
New years eve fast approaches and with it some of the biggest parties of the year. If you plan to head out to a gathering or local bar, two…
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Chad Daybell’s attorney wants to delay trial again
Chad Daybell’s attorney John Prior filed a motion on December 23 to object to the Court’s Scheduling Order of the upcoming…
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AAA tips for safe holiday travel
As more snow and cold weather move through our area, experts at AAA are helping travelers be prepared. A safe trip starts before you put the key into…
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Bell Choir welcomes weary holiday travelers
The Idaho Falls regional airport has been surprising holiday travelers to help them ring in the holiday season. This year the airport invited local…
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More harm than good: Why you shouldn’t feed backyard deer
Despite good intentions, supplemental feeding of deer often harms them, frequently resulting in their death.…
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Idaho Falls Airport packed with holiday travelers
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The holiday travel season is in full swing. According to airport director Rick Cloutier, the Idaho Falls regional airport…
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Keep your pipes safe as temperatures drop
Temperatures have been on the way down all week as we go even lower in the days ahead local plumbers say it can be trouble for your…
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Family light show illuminates the night in Idaho Falls
While other houses may decorate for Christmas, Larry Owens knows how to put on a show. For the past 16 years, the Owens Family Light show at 1385…
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9-year-old’s food drive feeds raises nearly 2,500 meals
More than 2,500 cans fill the lobby at Cloverdale Elementary School all gathered for the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket as part of Tommy’s Food…
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Teacher gets pied for reading
A local teacher got not only one but multiple pies in the face on…
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Idaho’s oldest women’s choir to hold free holiday concert
The Idaho Falls Choralaires are preparing for their holiday…
Continue Reading Daybell trial now set for April 3, 2023
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell appeared in court together on Thursday for the first time in months all for a hearing to determine the new date…
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AAA tips for hauling your Christmas tree
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and it’s about time to pick up this year’s Christmas tree. But driving home…
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Snowplow zoning challenges
As winter weather hits Idaho Falls, some roads may be clear and safe to drive before others.…
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December ‘Empty the Shelter’ event returns
Good news for animal…
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New INL technology can detect nuclear contamination in under a minute
Early in the conflict in Ukraine, as Russian shells hit near nuclear power plants in Kherson, nuclear threats and fallout became a harsh reality.…
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Idaho mourns the loss of 4 murdered U of I students
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wednesday, crowds at the College of Eastern Idaho held a moment of silent solidarity in unity with vigils held across the…
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Downtown Idaho Falls Black Friday shopping
As black Friday marks the official start of the Christmas shopping season, shoppers gathered in downtown Idaho Falls for local seasonal savings.…
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Thanksgiving “Race to Feed the Hungry”
Early Thanksgiving morning, Idaho Falls runners will get into a grateful giving spirit with the race to feed the…
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Gas prices could rise as holiday travelers hit the road
Thousands of people across Idaho and the nation are hitting the road for Thanksgiving, despite gas prices nearly half a dollar more than a year…
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Former Teton High School coach charged with sexual assault
A former Teton High School wrestling and football coach has been charged with two counts of sexual battery of a…
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East Idaho schools work to prevent teen suicide
East Idaho schools are working to prevent teen suicide through the Hope Squad.…
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Recent vandalism sparks policy changes at Blackfoot Movie Mill
Recent vandalism at the Blackfoot Movie Mill has sparked changes in how the theater owners plan to…
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Hope Lutheran School Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may be a week away, but parents, teachers and students at Hope Lutheran School are already…
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Mackay High School opens new fish lab
After five years of work, Mackay High School has completed its new fish…
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Idaho Falls Fall Brew
People gathered at the broadway plaza on Saturday afternoon to enjoy food and country music at the Fall Brew in Idaho…
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Heartfelt reunion at Watersprings Veterans celebration
Students at Watersprings Elementary sang their hearts out to honor local service members and members of the armed forces at Friday’s Veterans Day…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell asking to separate his case from Lori Vallow-Daybell
Chad Daybell appeared in court Thursday morning on the motion to sever his trial from his wife Lori…
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Court documents shed new light on fatal stabbing
Court documents now provide new details on Monday night’s fatal…
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Marines on a mission pass through Idaho Falls
A group of former marines hiking across the nation made their way through Idaho Falls on Saturday. The soldiers call their journey “The Long…
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Idaho Falls police investigate shooting
The Idaho Falls Police is currently investigating a shooting in Idaho Falls. According to Police PIO Jessica Clements, the incident occurred in an…
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Holiday gas bumps could affect prices going into 2023
Gas experts at AAA say we may be in for a holiday spike in gas prices.
Due to distribution costs, prices vary across the state. For example in some…
Former Soda Springs girls basketball coach rape case moves to district court
A former high school coach appeared in court…
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Doom Attractions scares for D.A.R.E
Doom haunted attractions in Idaho Falls has been a local Halloween classic for five years. Attraction director, Brent Wilson says his Halloween…
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Idaho Falls honors atomic workers for National Day of Remembrance
This October marks the commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance (NDOR) for Nuclear Weapons Workers.…
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