Rollover crash on I-15
At least two cars were involved in the crash.
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At least two cars were involved in the crash.
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A dump truck and a semi-truck were declared a total loss after both vehicles erupted in flames on Thursday, May 14, 2025, at Mickelsen Construction near Fort Hall.
The fire broke out around 7 pm, consuming the two large trucks and involved multiple others, according to a post on the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Office of Emergency Management Facebook page. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
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“No one in our community should go hungry,” said Jared Wolfley, President of Bingham Ag Services. “As an agricultural business, ensuring that local families have access to nutritious meals aligns perfectly with our company values. We’re honored to support the incredible work being done by the Community Dinner Table.”
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — A woman is facing up to 7 years in prison after being found guilty of possession of methamphetamine. Aubrey LeFevre was arrested last August in Blackfoot after officers found a bag of methamphetamine and a meth pipe in her clothes. She faces a penalty of up to seven years in prison and/or a $15,000
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Early voting is now open in Bingham County for the May 20th Election.
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Plans include a rebuilding of the US-26 / Blackfoot interchange (exit 93), a rebuilding with a new design of the I-15 / South Blackfoot interchange (exit 89), and the widening of the stretch of road between the two exits in anticipation of future traffic demands.
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair has selected six lucky high school seniors to receive support in their college education.
These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who have participated in and supported 4-H and FFA at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for a minimum of three years.
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Creston Dale Kindness, 42, of Fort Hall, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today.
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will start accepting applications for fall 2025 controlled hunts from May 1 to June 5.
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting two open houses to share preliminary plans for upcoming construction to widen I-15 to three lanes from Northgate Pocatello to Blackfoot and replace highway interchanges.
ITD says the end goal is to add three lanes in both directions to the 51 miles of interstate between Pocatello and Idaho Falls.
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Idaho State Police stopped a pickup on I-15 near the south Blackfoot exit 89 after a high-speed chase that started in the Pocatello area.
The chase ended around 11:30 a.m. Monday, just north of the exit.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting multiple crashes along I-15 between Fort Hall and Pocatello. All southbound lanes of traffic have been blocked, according to ITD.
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Members of the Bingham County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) will not have to pay attorney fees to the state GOP after a lengthy lawsuit between the two groups.
In an order published April 23 by Judge Darren Simpson, the Bingham group’s Motion to Dissallow was granted, meaning each party shall bear its own attorney fees and costs.
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A California man is now in custody after allegedly attempting to rob a shop in Shelley and firing multiple shots at responding officers, according to the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was resolved without injury to law enforcement, the suspect, or area residents.
27-year-old Luke Thomas Herzberger of California has been charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Enhancement.
According to a press release from the Bingham County Sheriff, Jeff Gardner, dispatch received a call at around 1 AM of a possible burglary in progress at a shop near 1150 E and 1300 N. The caller reported seeing a man who had run off and also told dispatch they had heard gunshots shortly after.
Upon their arrival, responding deputies and officers with the Shelly Police Department heard multiple gunshots and a bullet struck a police vehicle, according to the release.
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64 lucky local high schoolers have been selected to receive a portion of $32,000 in scholarships as recipients of the 2025 Bingham County Mayors Scholarship.
All scholarships will be awarded at the annual Bingham County Mayors Scholarship Awards Gala, scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Aberdeen High School, 268 S 4th St W in Aberdeen. The recipients were chosen by the Bingham County Mayors Scholarship Selection Committee out of 74 applicants.
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A crash is blocking both southbound lanes of I-15 at milepost 94, just south of the Snake River Bridge outside of Blackfoot.
Traffic will be diverted off at Exit 108, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. Drivers are being told to expect delays and consider an alternate route.
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“We remain dedicated to creating a vibrant destination that honors our history while building opportunities for future generations,” said Chairman Lee Juan Tendoy. “This project will have a lasting and positive impact for our people and for the broader community.”
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Dust off your boots and tighten your cinch—because the Eastern Idaho State Fair is back and this year’s theme is a full-blown invitation to Saddle Up! From August 29 to September 6, 2025, fairgoers are in for nine rip-roarin’ days of entertainment, food, and fun that’ll have you hollerin’ “yee-haw!” all the way home.
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Friday, the IWRB voted unanimously to remove the temporary “pause” on considering funding proposals for ESPA recharge wells that will help increase recharge capacity. The move comes as the 2025 Idaho Legislature has directed the IWRB to increase the ESPA annual recharge goal from 250,000 acre-feet to 350,000 acre-feet of water per year, on average.
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Marta and Todd Murdock say The Healing Ranch is a passion project they have been working on for years, starting when Todd, a US Navy veteran, came up with the idea for a business to raise awareness for veteran and first responder suicides.
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The herd was spotted on the west side of I-15 between Blackfoot and Fort Hall, according to a post on the Fort Hall Police Facebook page. They’re asking travelers to “drive with caution” as the herd could migrate through the area.
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Open house visitors got a glimpse at the training volunteer firefighters and EMTs go through.
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A Bingham County man could face up to seven years in prison for a felony conviction after being found in possession of methamphetamine during a Shelley traffic stop.
According to Bingham County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Hart, Cristian J. Salgado was found guilty and convicted of Possession of Methamphetamine in a one-day jury trial on March 14, 2025.
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FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – Legendary rock bands Warrant and Sweet are set to perform at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on May 31, 2025. “This electrifying event promises an unforgettable night of classic rock hits and high-energy performances,” writes the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. Formed in Los Angeles in 1984, Warrant quickly rose to fame during
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The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the ninth annual Job and Resource Fair in Fort Hall on Thursday. The fair featured over 70 local businesses and nonprofits seeking qualified candidates in fields ranging from cosmetology and banking to law enforcement and firefighting.
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A 23-year-old man from Fort Hall has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for robbery. Chief U.S. District Court Judge David Nye sentenced Malik Marin Ish of Fort Hall to 54.5 months in federal prison, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.
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In his Tuesday night address to Congress, President Donald Trump pledged the new US trade policy would be “great for the American farmer” and announced tariffs will go on agricultural imports to the United States. Now, Idaho farmers are commenting on what’s next as Trump-era tariffs take effect April 2.
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The chase came to a stop at exit 89 outside of Blackfoot, where the ISP says they were able to spike the driver’s tires in a PIT maneuver. ISP reports that the chase ended around 9:44 AM with minor damage to a patrol vehicle.
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Six pillars of the Idaho agriculture community are being recognized for their extraordinary contributions to agriculture and Eastern Idaho. March 21, they will be inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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The Sho-Ban Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program has invited the Southeast Idaho community to their 9th annual Job and Resource Fair. The event will host over 70 regional employers and non-profit organizations.
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Johnson was terrified because he thought someone was trying to break down his door and invade his home.
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Stephanie Grisham’s lawyer argued the terms of her confinement are cruel and unusual, and the jail is causing her to have increased mental health issues.
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U.S. Bank is closing numerous branches in the Gem State before June. Local News 8 has confirmed that several of the locations set to close are located in Eastern Idaho.
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UPDATE: Feb 12, 12:05 PM POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The teen runaway from Chubbuck, reported missing last week has been found. “14-year-old Angelina Reudter has been located and is no longer a juvenile runaway,” wrote Chubbuck PD in a Facebook Post. “Thank you.” ORIGINAL: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) released a limited-edition lip gloss called “Kiss of French. ” It’s made of real Idaho potatoes, and IPC says “the lipstick invites you to embrace the seductive allure of french fries.” The IPC is hosting an Instagram giveaway to
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The legal battle for Bingham County Republicans might come with some hefty costs. Attorney for the Idaho GOP, Bryan Smith, has filed a memorandum for the Bingham County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) to pay his attorney’s fees.
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The sand pit and bags are free to the public.
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The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in breaking into some local potato cellars.
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Thousands of elk spotted coming down from the foothills west of Blackfoot in the past week.
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Cevering says the goal is for the new facility to open in May 2025.
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A 7-year-old girl crossing the street was hit by a car Thursday morning in Blackfoot.
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Bingham County Search and Rescue removed a car that drove into the Snake River on Monday, January 13, 2025.
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Bingham County residents banding together to appeal a decision to allow the operation of a gravel pit.
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At a Bingham County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Monday morning, people gathered at the Nuart Theater in Blackfoot to discuss a controversial gravel mining project.
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The Bingham County Republicans met Monday night to re-elect new leadership.
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When less common animals are brought in by Fish and Game, Blackfoot Animal Shelter will post about them on social media to see if they belong to someone.
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Students from Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School donated 250 turkeys and $17,000 to the Blackfoot Community Pantry on Wednesday morning.
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After a year-long conflict between Republican party leadership in Bingham County and the state GOP, District Judge Darren Simpson ruled that Bingham County’s party leadership election May 30th was “not valid.”
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A local soup kitchen is crossing a major milestone. After 17 years, the Community Dinner Table (CDT) in Blackfoot has served 100,000 meals to people in need.
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Shante Sanchez will be sworn in as Bonneville County Coroner on December 30th, replacing Rick Taylor.
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The Idaho Transportation Department has begun the planning process to improve the South Blackfoot Interchange at Exit 89.
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An 18-year-old girl has been arrested for not reporting the death of an infant placed inside a Safe Haven Box in Blackfoot.
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A man charged with causing a deadly accident on Interstate 15 was sentenced to serve time in jail.
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The Idaho Transportation Department will install traffic barriers at a dangerous intersection in Blackfoot on Wednesday, November 20.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)– The Seventh Judicial District will hold a National Adoption Day celebration at the Bingham County courthouse on Friday. The event is organized to raise awareness for children in the foster care system waiting to be adopted and to show appreciation for those who have adopted children. The Adoption Day event will take
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BLACKFOOT (KIFI) – The Blackfoot Broncos formally introduced their new head football coach Tuesday evening. The Blackfoot gym’s main bleachers were as packed as a basketball game as players and parents got their first chance to meet Josh Stewart. The event began as a 25-minute Q&A session before players mobbed him to make personal introductions.
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A former Bingham County deputy could be plea guilty for the death of a local 80-year-old man.
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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 has been found and the body has been returned to them. BLACKFOOT, Idaho – (KIFI) The Twin Falls Police Department is investigating the death of a newborn girl found in the Safe Haven Baby Box
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The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho are having their fifth annual Second Chance Program where a resident of Pocatello, Blackfoot, or Preston can sign up to receive a new set of permanent teeth implants free of charge.
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Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct. 30.
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A wildfire broke out on the Fort Hall Reservation south of Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday night, September 10, 2024.
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A train collided with a farm truck in rural Bingham County on Thursday.
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At the Eastern Idaho State Fair, there are many booths and vendors, but on Monday, one food booth was mostly run by cheerleaders.
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The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue had a sudden influx of chihuahuas earlier this week when over fifteen dogs were rescued from a hoarder situation.
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A construction project along Interstate-15 will impact your commute to the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot.
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Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy, who will perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 5, 2024.
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Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy as he prepares to perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.
Continue ReadingThe smell of fresh air was abruptly replaced with that of sewage in Blackfoot on the week of August 18. The cause of this smelly surprise was a blocked sewer.
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The Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival started Thursday with a parade and children’s events.
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The Bingham County Sheriff Deputy involved in a car crash has resigned following an investigation into the accident.
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DEQ is warning air quality will increase to the Unhealth For Sensitive Group category on Monday afternoon due to smoke moving in from surrounding wildfires.
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Bingham County Fire officials have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
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Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant and inspiring presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years, even decades.
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Jake Stander says the root of the problem started in the 1980’s, when Idaho Power filed a lawsuit against 7500 irrigators for a water shortfall.
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These baby boxes give parents in crisis an option to securely surrender their infants.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on Wednesday afternoon. The firefighter was life flighted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.The Blackfoot Fire Department responded to the fire on 1600 W Parks Rd. for a report
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Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.
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Sturgeon skeletons are entirely made of cartilage—the stuff our ears and front part of our nose are filled with.
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About 1,100 customer are without power in the Blackfoot area. It possibly due to a garbage truck that hit powerline in front of the Blackfoot Movie Mill.
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While the deal was only approved by the Idaho department of water resources Thursday, many of the east Idaho farmers are wasting no time making up the hours they lost over the past few weeks.
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Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts economic catastrophe in the state.
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Attendees will be allowed to Bring Your Own Chair to the Journey concert, ensuring greater comfort and convenience for all guests, fair mangers said.
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For generations, Brian Murdock and his ancestors have been farmers in Bingham County, where they have grown the potatoes that we eat every day.
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Eastern Idaho farmers have been ordered to dry up hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, potentially inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars in economic loss to the state.
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“[The students are] the most precious cargo in the community.”
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Late Friday afternoon, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River downstream of Wadsworth Island, a few miles south of Blackfoot city limits.
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With permission from the family, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has now released the name of the drowning victim from last week.
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The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said several units, Search and Rescue and Air Rescue are actively looking for an adult man.
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Directors of the animal shelter and rescue say they need the community’s help in order to finish the project.
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“In Idaho, you have to have more than three lanes in order for opposing traffic to not stop for a school bus.”
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair will announce its entire lineup for the 2024 season Thursday afternoon.
Continue ReadingThe Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a theft.
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One chihuahua puppy abandoned Monday ran out into the highway and was killed, say shelter volunteers.
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A 37-year-old is now in custody after the Blackfoot Police Department found him in an unoccupied trailer home in Blackfoot on Sunday around 4 p.m.
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Vintage Market Days returns to Eastern Idaho for the second year featuring more than 100 handpicked vendors for home decor, clothes, antiques, food and more.
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A high-speed chase ends with a car crashing into the White Eagle convenience store in Blackfoot.
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A person is recovering after a house fire in Bingham County.
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Recently we have had two dispatch centers go down due to technical issues. One was in Madison County the other was in Bingham County. I wanted to learn more about the plans that are in place when situations like this happen.
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Last month, we reported on a home invasion in Bingham County, Local news 8 was the first on the scene and led the coverage.
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The Bingham County prosecutor said the man who invaded a Bingham County women’s home knew each other.
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