Early morning fire highlights the need for creosote cleanup
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Fire Department is reminding you to clean out chimneys and wood burning stoves after a house fire over…
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CIO of Mountain America Credit Union provides financial advice ahead of the general election
The Presidential Election is approaching quickly, and election stress is often on people’s list of worries—including how the outcome will affect…
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Twin Falls Police investigate death of newborn found in Safe Haven Baby Box
BLACKFOOT, Idaho – (KIFI) UPDATE: 10/29/2024 10:38 a.m. – The Bingham County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the family of the deceased infant…
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Grizzly bear 399 fatally struck by vehicle in Snake River Canyon
JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that on the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was…
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US 30 on Georgetown Summit is now open after wildfire
A fire along US 30 at the Georgetown Summit in Bear Lake County has the highway closed from mile marker 421 to mile marker…
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Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits area schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield visited Hibbard Elementary School on Tuesday…
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Armed robbery leads to officer-involved shooting in Boise
An armed robbery led to an officer-involved shooting in Boise on Tuesday night.…
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Trump’s security ahead of election day a top concern for Congressman Fulcher
Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is not mincing words when it comes to the safety of former President and current Presidential candidate Donald…
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Island Park named America’s ‘Best Small Mountain Town’
Travel Plus Leisure Magazine says Island Park is the best small mountain town in…
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Idaho awarded $21 million for hydroelectric projects
Idaho is getting $21-million for 14 of its hydroelectric projects across the…
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Police chase ends when the suspect gets stuck between a fence and a tree
A car chase suspect is caught when he tries to escape from police on a walking path in Rexburg Tuesday…
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Rexburg sewer line break limits City water use
Rexburg residents are being asked to limit water use until further notice. A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on…
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Idaho Democrats send 27 delegates to the national convention
Idaho party chair Rep. Lauren Necochea spoke to Local News 8 from the convention on Tuesday.…
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Drunk man steals tow truck, wreaks havoc at Old Faithful
A complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming says Alan Rawlings Bowling, 57, was unable to purchase beer at the Old Faithful Upper…
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Idaho Supreme Court rules Open Primaries Initiative can remain on November ballot
The open primaries initiative will be on the ballot in November after a ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court. The court ruled against the challenges…
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Idaho Lt. Governor speaks about water curtailment during Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Water curtailment was the main topic at an Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon…
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Murder suspect faces death penalty
The death penalty is back on the table after a local man accused of murder rescinded his guilty…
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Court to continue Jeremy Best murder case
Best moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing evidence shows he experienced a mental health breakdown on the day in question, which means the grand…
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Water pipe burst at White Pine Charter School
A water pipe burst at the White Pine Charter School on Wednesday morning.…
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State GOP National Committeeman reacts to assassination attempt on Trump
The assassination attempt on former President Trump happened on the eve of the Republican National Convention.…
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Public health departments are asking for cooling stations
With temperatures getting hotter, public health departments need your…
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Lots of trash left after Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations
Last night’s Fourth of July festivities left a lot of trash at the Snake River…
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Traffic stop turns into drug bust near Pocatello
A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway…
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Rexburg man sentenced to more than 5 years in Federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity…
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July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Liberty on Parade
The Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and…
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Governor proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day
Governor Brad Little proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day as the Idaho Department of Lands recognizes Idaho’s wildland firefighter…
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Pocatello area churches and food banks receive truck load of food
The Pocatello community received over 31,000 pounds of food in donations Wednesday.
The food will be distributed through 13 different food pantries…
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Federal committee looking at changing the names of Devil’s Tower, Hells Canyon
A federal committee wants to see a name change for Devil’s Tower National Monument to “Bear…
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Gun fired and altercations at Starlight Skating Saturday night
Two separate altercations and a gun fired at Starlight Skating in Idaho Falls Saturday night had police responding multiple times.…
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How EIRMC responded to trauma patients after pickup crashes into passenger van
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is one of only a handful of hospitals in the state equipped to handle trauma situations with multiple injuries.…
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MONOPOLY: Jackson Hole Edition announced
Top Trumps USA has announced the winter 2024
arrival of the brand-new official MONOPOLY: Jackson Hole Edition under license…
Thursday is National Day of Prayer
Thursday is National Day of Prayer. It’s a day with deep roots in American…
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Idaho Falls couple following the footsteps of a saint
When Christina and Jason Batalden saw Notre Dame catch fire five years ago, their fear of missing out was suddenly justified.…
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Idaho crimes becoming more common in national headlines
Over 120. That is how many times Idaho has made national headlines in the past six…
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Rock saves building from getting hit by a car
Two cars crashed into each other Monday morning, April 8, 2024, at North Holmes Avenue. and Lomax…
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Local restaurant owner takes a look back at preparing for the 2017 eclipse
Between community planning meetings for business owners to packing grocery stores ahead of time, the City of Idaho Falls was prepared. The community…
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District 91 budget cuts could include employees
Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…
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Local response to Rocky Mountain Power rate hike possibility
Higher energy prices could be on the way for Rocky Mountain Power customers.…
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No special legislative session for Wyoming
The Wyoming Legislature will not hold a special legislative session this…
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The latest costs for forensic lab fees
Local News 8 is following the money for the costs involved in the proposed forensics lab in Bannock County.…
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Deadline approaches for small businesses to apply for SBA federal disaster loan
The deadline is approaching for Idaho small businesses to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury due to flooding caused by…
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Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho
Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…
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Idaho’s Congressional reps explain votes, procedure behind “Tik Tok Bill” H.R. 7521
Idaho’s congressmen are explaining their votes on, as well as the mechanics of, H.R. 7521, widely referred to as a “Tik Tok…
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“School facilities funding bill” nears finish line in 2024 legislature
Idaho House Bill 521 is headed toward the Senate Floor soon. If it passes and is signed into law, it will provide Idaho schools with a billion…
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Idaho House passes resolution asking State Ed Board to reconsider University of Phoenix purchase
The Idaho House passed a concurrent resolution asking the State Board of Education to reconsider the purchase of The University of Phoenix for $685…
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Idaho GOP caucus requires planning from local party leaders
Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday. They’re choosing which Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in…
Continue Reading What you need to know about Idaho’s Republican Caucus on Saturday, March 2
Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday to choose the Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in…
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Cancelled execution has Idaho lawmaker considering changes to firing squad law
The canceled execution has one lawmaker reconsidering how firing squads should be used in…
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Gov. Little signs bill to support public charter schools
Governor Brad Little signed the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act…
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Museum of Idaho hosting trip to Mozambique
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Museum of Idaho has “the adventure of a lifetime” in an exhibit featuring Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. “Our…
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Funds to fight invasive quagga mussels approved in Idaho Legislature
According to the Idaho Department of Agriculture, quagga mussels are still a threat, and officials are asking the state legislature to help fund the…
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CEI president speaks about growth
Growth is happening for community colleges across the country, and it is no different for eastern…
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D91 reopening 2 schools after police investigation into neighborhood shooting early Monday morning
Dora Erickson Elementary and Compass Academy will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 13, after an early morning shooting near both schools on Monday. Details are…
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Idaho Falls Rec Center to get new gym floor
The City of Idaho Falls Rec Center Building has served in a lot of different capacities since it was built in the 1930’s, including a stint as an…
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Worker shortage in Idaho is real and social factors are part of the equation
The worker shortage in Idaho is real, a quick solution isn’t on the horizon, but there’s still positive…
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Northwest lawmakers introduce bill that would stop federal money from funding Snake River Dams removal
House Republicans recently accused the Biden administration of reaching a “secret” deal that would breach four dams on the Lower Snake…
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Popular pizza chain sets the record straight
Papa Tom’s started getting puzzling calls from patrons, upset and under the impression that Papa Tom’s supported Idahoans for Open Primaries, ahead…
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Idaho Falls awarded grant money to improve Pancheri Bridge
The Pancheri Bridge in Idaho Falls is in “desperate need of rehabilitation,” according to the City of Idaho Falls, and repairs are on the…
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Hydropower is key in making Idaho electricity rates low
While natural gas heating costs are up for Idaho, the state’s electricity prices are still among the nation’s lowest, largely due to inexpensive…
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Idaho’s ‘Clean Slate Act’ goes into effect
Several new laws are in effect in Idaho this…
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Man accused of New Year’s Eve shooting appears in court
A man accused of shooting another man on New Year’s Eve was in court Tuesday. Phillip Hobbs was at the Bonneville County courthouse for his…
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F&G seeking information on bull elk killed in Pahsimeroi Valley
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information about a bull elk shot and left to waste near May, Idaho in the Pahsimeroi Valley. …
Continue Reading New Years Eve shooting in Idaho Falls sends one to hospital, another jailed
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – On December 31, 2023, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers and Idaho Falls Fire EMS responded to the…
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Porch thieves caught on camera in Idaho Falls
Porch pirates come out of the woodwork this time of year.
Idaho Falls Police shared a video of a thief taking a package off a porch in…
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Special Committee censures one lawmaker, issues guidance for others
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (KIFI) – A local Republican “Special Investigative Committee made a decision on three lawmakers they say violated the Republican…
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Shroud of Turin replica, lecture in Rexburg Monday
The Shroud of Turin is not put on display very often; however, east Idahoans will have an opportunity to see the next best…
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Clean up at Idaho Falls stockyards could be coming
A cleanup effort at the old stockyards in Idaho Falls could be underway soon, but first, the city has to decide who’s paying for the…
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Idaho Falls Zoo hosting winter break camps
Registration is now…
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Lawmakers hold Town Hall with voters, lingering questions remain
It was a packed town hall meeting in Idaho Falls…
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Party platform allegiance called into question by some Bonneville Republicans
Platform enforcement hearings were held Tuesday evening by Bonneville County’s Legislative District 32.…
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Conservation groups, Wolf Depredation Board at odds over wolf control funding decision
The Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board recently approved over $100,000 to control wolves across Idaho. Some conservation groups are not pleased…
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Pros and cons of Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals
A recent report from Moody’s investors says consumers are more cautious due to inflation and higher interest rates heading into the holiday…
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Ballot recount underway for District 91 trustee election won by one vote
A rare election victory by a single vote has a school board member asking for a…
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Rebates for cleaner burning wood and pellet stoves available in some east Idaho areas
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality says residents in several east Idaho counties are available for rebate on new, cleaner burning wood…
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Lawmakers remember Christopher Tapp’s work and legacy
Two eastern Idaho Legislators talk about how they helped create the Wrongful Conviction Act after Chris Tapp’s exoneration.…
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Roadblock to Republican caucus – this time in Bonneville County
The upcoming Idaho Republican presidential nominee caucus has run into a roadblock – at least in Idaho Falls.…
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City of Idaho Falls adds codes to preserve look of South Downtown
A recent Idaho Falls City Council agenda proposed amendments to the area of South Downtown, or “SoDo,” as they’ve named it.…
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Local lawmakers on upcoming caucus, 2024 legislative session
While lawmakers on the panel were in agreement that bringing back a presidential primary will be a topic at the 2024 legislative session, not all are…
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Department of Energy announcement for Idaho National Lab land use
There’s another big announcement about Idaho’s energy future from the Department of Energy.…
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Lead awareness in Pocatello
It’s Lead Awareness Week in the City of Pocatello.…
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Idaho Falls City Council candidates talk about the issues
Idaho Falls voters will be choosing their city council members on Nov.…
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Affordable housing in Idaho Falls: Where do city council candidates stand?
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls voters will be choosing their city council members on November 7th. Three seats are up for re-election, and…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor answering questions on D91 levy Tuesday night
A public forum will be held Tuesday on Idaho Falls School District 91’s levy dispute with the Idaho State Tax Commission.…
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Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher weighs in on upcoming House speaker vote
Two Idaho Congressmen are slated to vote for or against House Speaker nominee Jim Jordan Tuesday.…
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Secret dating life of penguins
The secret dating life of penguins in Idaho Falls was a hot topic at the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce leadership class…
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Area schools highlight achievements amid mixed results from state literacy data
The State Department of Education says new data from spring assessments show that Idaho students are outperforming their national peers in early…
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Friday night brawl leads to injuries, arrests in Idaho Falls
There are new details about a Friday night brawl at Kate Curley Park in Idaho…
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Economic stress affects local charities
Inflation and rising housing costs are hitting hard across the country and in east Idaho.…
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Fire destroys car, mobile home in St. Anthony
A fire broke out Wednesday night just before p.m. at a mobile home park behind Point S Tire in St. Anthony.…
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Idaho Deputy Controller explains delay in state’s revenue reporting
Idaho legislators have been unable to verify revenue coming in to the state for part of the new fiscal year, due to difficulties with the state’s…
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Possible Idaho legislative session edges closer
The possibility of the Idaho legislature calling itself back into session is edging…
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Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Henry’s Lake, urging caution when…
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Master Iconographers visit Pocatello church
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Three Master Iconographers are in east Idaho this week, touching up artwork at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary…
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Idaho’s transition to new software creates revenue concerns
Idaho officials and Legislators have not been able to figure out how much revenue has been coming into the state, due to difficulties with a new…
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Gov. Little, legislators to talk Idaho LAUNCH as program prepares to open applications
Governor Little will speak with members of the media and students about the new Idaho LAUNCH grant program, which will begin accepting…
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State officials quickly respond to quagga mussel discovery
The recent discovery of Quagga Mussel larvae in the Snake River by the Twin Falls area has prompted a quick response from Idaho officials.…
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City approves agreement to rename the Civic to the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts
The Frontier Center for the Performing Arts is coming to Idaho…
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D91 celebrates grants for career and technical education
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career & Technical Eduction Center has received grants totaling $133,134 from Idaho’s Department of Career…
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