At just after 7 a.m. on the morning of October 10, a Ford F350 left the road just north of Menan and landed upside down in the Snake River. The crash resulted in the death of the 18-year-old driver as well as a jouvenile passenger.
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The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a weapon at Bonneville High School, prompting the school district to initiate a hall check.
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Fire crews investigated a fire that burned a garage and potentially a truck at a home on East 25th Street in Idaho Falls early Thursday morning.
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An 18-year-old man is facing felony charges after a vehicle struck and killed a motorcyclist Sunday morning in Idaho Falls in a hit and run.
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Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed during a child custody exchange in Rigby.
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For the last two years, local farmers in Downey have been voicing their opinions on the potential for solar farms in south Bannock County. It’s a hot topic again as commissioners move to rewrite a 2024 ordinance that banned solar farms in Bannock County.
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The Central Fire District and neighboring agencies are on the scene of a wildfire burning near the Heise area, east of Ririe.
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A fast-moving field fire threatening homes between Ucon and Rigby in Bonneville County, Idaho, on Thursday night.
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Fire officials are strongly urging people to stay away from South Ammon Road, Henry’s Creek Road, and Taylor Mountain road as they continue their firefighting efforts.
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Health officials are warning people to use caution at Island Park Reservoir after confirming the detection of cyanobacteria in the water. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued a cyanobacteria health alert for the reservoir.
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The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle crash in Malad earlier this week.
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Residents near Fall River are experiencing a power outage after a plane crashed into a power line, sparking a small fire. The outage is contained to the Green Timber area east of Ashton.
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The Ohio fire is quickly growing in central Idaho, expanding to 500 acres this afternoon. Evacuation orders have been issued for several neighborhoods in the area.
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The Pocatello City Council voted tonight on the Lex Developments appeal for the proposed AI data center and decided in a 4-1 decision to uphold the Hearing Examiner’s decision from May to deny the applicant a conditional use permit.
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The Maze Fire west of Rexburg has grown to 150 acres in the last hour, prompting potential evacuations in Madison County.
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UPDATE AT 10:40PM: Watch Duty reports that forward progress on both fires has been stopped. Original Post: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) Several fire crews are fighting at least two fires burning in Bonneville County. They are burning uphill towards some buildings. Per Watch Duty, units are working a fire in the area of Red Bluff
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Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls was temporarily on lockdown after a phone-in threat was made, but the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office quickly determined there was no imminent danger and normal operations have resumed.
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Victor Mayor Will Frohlich announced he will resign from office effective July 1, saying he does not want the city to spend months fighting a recall effort while other issues remain unresolved.
In a statement released Wednesday, Frohlich said he believes voters would ultimately reject the recall petition filed against him, but decided stepping down is in the city’s best interest.
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The Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo is returning for another year, and this time it’s earning national recognition as a featured collaborator with the Smithsonian Center for folk life and cultural heritage as part of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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A vegetation fire is burning in Bannock County, between Inkom and Pocatello, and has grown to an estimated 20 acres.
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Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a person found dead at Civitan Park Friday morning.
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Melaleuca has announced that the 2026 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration and Riverfest will be the last time the event is held at Snake River Landing, unless a suitable new venue is found, due to the development of the property into housing and industry.
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Idaho’s teacher preparation programs are receiving national recognition for how they train future elementary school teachers to teach reading.
A newly released report from the National Council on Teacher Quality found all seven of Idaho’s elementary teacher preparation programs earned an “A” rating in the organization’s Reading Foundations Review, with four programs receiving the highest designation of A+.
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Idaho State Police say more than 11 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop in Twin Falls.
According to ISP, a Domestic Highway Enforcement trooper stopped a northbound Ford F-150 on U.S. Highway 93 just south of Twin Falls around 4:30 p.m. on June 11 for an equipment violation.
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Portneuf Health is officially out of network for Regence BlueShield of Idaho members after negotiations failed to produce a new contract before Sunday’s deadline.
“Significant issues remain unresolved,” Portneuf said in a press release.
Regence told Local News 8, “As an Idaho not-for-profit insurer, we remain committed to ensuring any new agreement respects the healthcare affordability needs of our members.”
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Independent country artist Ashley Wineland pulled her tour bus up to Local News 8 to give viewers a live acoustic performance with just her and her guitar.
Wineland is in town as part of her national tour ahead of weekend performances at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, Wyoming.
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Five children were sent to a local hospital after being struck by two cars that collided in an intersection in Pocatello, Idaho.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Longtime Idaho environmental advocate Carta Reale Sierra, commonly known as the Idaho Lorax, has died at age 74. His passing on June 9, 2026, was first reported by the Idaho State Journal and later confirmed via an online obituary shared by Rez Radio Fort Hall. His online obituary describes him as
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A 70-year-old Bingham County man was found dead along the Snake River south of Idaho Falls on Friday evening, according to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
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Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that has burned more than 1,000 acres in Power and Bannock counties.
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Federal, state and local officials gathered Thursday at the Teton Dam Overlook to mark 50 years since the collapse of the Teton Dam.
The Bureau of Reclamation hosted the invitation-only commemoration event on June 5, the anniversary of the disaster that sent billions of gallons of water rushing through the Upper Snake River Valley in 1976
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Estrogen patches, used for hormone replacement therapy to manage menopause symptoms, are facing a national shortage, causing concern for doctors in eastern Idaho as demand for treatment has surged.
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Police are responding to reports of an active shooter and a car driven into the building at Temple Israel, a synagogue containing a school, in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, multiple federal law enforcement sources told CNN.
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President Donald Trump said Thursday on social media he was pushing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem out of her position and would nominate Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her,
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A Minnesota man was killed after being buried in an avalanche in the Keg Springs area west of Island Park on Sunday.
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Firefighters are currently on the scene of a massive structure fire at a local landmark. The Salmon Volunteer Fire Department reports that the Baker County Market is completely engulfed in flames.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two bodies were discovered at a home in the 1700 block of Rainier Street on Thursday, February 19.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a death in the 1700 block of Rainier St.
The details surrounding the death are limited at this time, but IFPD spokesperson Jessica Clements did confirm to Local News 8 that authorities do not believe there is any threat or safety concern related to this to the community.
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A shooting involving US Border Patrol in Arivaca, Arizona, is under investigation, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.
The department is working with the FBI and US Customs and Border Protection, the statement on Facebook said.
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Authorities in northern Idaho are responding to an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace, Idaho.
Preliminary details are still coming in, but the nearby Mineral County, Montana, Sheriff confirmed the online reports of the active situation on Facebook, asking the area residents to pray for all law enforcement.
“We are sending reinforcement to help our neighbor. Please pray for all law enforcement. And stay out of the downtown area in Wallace if possible,” states the sheriff’s post.
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Several local businesses in Idaho Falls and Ammon are experiencing power outages after a car collided with a pole near Sandcreek Golf Course, according to Idaho Falls Power.
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Police and emergency responders are responding to the crash of what appears to be a single-engine plane into the Snake River near the Rose Road bridge in Blackfoot.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the plane partially submerged in the water below the bridge. Authorities have not yet released any information regarding the aircraft’s registration, flight number, or the condition of the pilot at this time.
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All lanes of I-15 are closed following a single vehicle crash that happened at Milepost 93 in Bingham County.
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Jackson was last seen wearing blue Levis, a light plaid jacket, cowboy boots, and a dark t-shirt.
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A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat made earlier this month to a state government building in Boise.
On October 8, 2025, at approximately 10:14 a.m., the Pocatello Police Department responded to a report of a 58-year-old man making multiple threatening phone calls to employees of a property management company in Pocatello. During those calls, he allegedly made statements threatening violence, including threats to “blow them up.”
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Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is on scene for an active situation near the corner of Lomax Street and Wabash Avenue. Residents in several nearby homes have been evacuated.
Both streets are currently blocked – Lomax Street from N Freeman to Fanning, and Wabash from Gladstone to 1st Street- for the safety of the public and to give officers the space to work. Residents in nearby homes who have not been evacuated are being directed to shelter in place unless told otherwise by officers on scene. IFPD is directing all other members of the Idaho Falls Community to avoid the area.
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office will provide an update once the roadway has reopened.
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Following an investigation by the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office has determined that the four officers involved in the fatal shooting of Victor Perez, an autistic teenager with cerebral palsy, will not face criminal charges.
The investigation was led by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, a neighboring agency to the Pocatello Police Department. In a statement, Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office stated that it could not prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the officers committed a crime and found that their use of force was justified under Idaho law.
“We understand this outage may be frustrating for our customers and partners,” said Lisa McClellan, DMV Administrator. “We appreciate your patience as the Idaho Office of Information Technology Services works to restore full system functionality.”
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UPDATE 6:44 p.m. Tatiana Fuentes has been located in Colorado and is safe, according to the Idaho Falls Police Department.
The suspects are in custody.
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Idaho State Police Troopers are on the scene of a fatal crash on U.S. 20 near Island Park. The accident occurred sometime before 11:55 AM, Friday, July 4, near milepost 380.
Traffic has been blocked in both directions – Eastbound and Westbound. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is asking travelers heading in that direction to take an alternate route.
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First responders are on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-84 heading eastbound near Burley. The incident began around 12:43 PM. Video from witnesses on the scene shows a pillar of dark black smoke rising from what appears to be the wreckage of an overturned semi-truck.
According to Idaho 511, all eastbound lanes of I-84 are blocked from State Highway 25 (SH-25) to I-86.
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Fire crews in Bancroft are working to battle several structure fires affecting homes and other buildings on Main Street.
Bannock County firefighters have been called in to assist the Caribou County Fire Department and Bancroft Volunteer Fire Department.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has completed a “very successful attack” on nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
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Pocatello firefighters, aided by wildland firefighter crews, are battling a wildfire off West Clark Street on the west bench of the city.
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is currently attempting to locate a person of interest in connection with a stabbing that occurred earlier this evening on west highway 33. The individual has been identified as Daytona “Tony” Travis. He was last seen leaving the area in a white Ford F-150, traveling in an unknown direction. Daytona
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A train derailment near Chester has forced the indefinite closure of the intersection of 2900 E and Highway 20, causing significant travel disruptions. While the incident has resulted in substantial damage, authorities confirm there are no reported injuries.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office announced the closure via a Facebook post, urging drivers who typically use this “cut-off road” to seek alternate routes.
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An police investigation is confirmed at a home in Idaho Falls at 7th and Lee.
There is no ongoing threat to the public, according to Public Information Officer Jessica Clements.
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The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has proactively shut down its network systems after a malware attack targeted the school. As of now, college officials do not believe any student or staff data has been compromised.
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Linda Larsen, a long-time fixture of local news in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer.
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POCATELLO (KIFI)-A three-year-old girl is now dead after getting hit by a car in the parking lot of the Pocatello Costco. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., Pocatello police responded to an accident that had occured in the Costco parking lot. A red Ram pickup truck was in the parking lot and had struck a three-year-old female.
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Custer County Sheriff Levi Maydole has suspended the search for the remains of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton.
The news comes after murder suspect, 70-year-old Alan Bruce, confessed to shooting Shelton and dismembering his body, according to court documents.
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The man accused of killing 47-year-old Patrick Shelton has confessed to shooting him and dismembering his body, according to court documents.
Monday, May 12, sheriff’s deputies arrested 70-year-old Alan Douglas Bruce of Challis on felony charges of murder and destruction of evidence related to Shelton’s disappearance.
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Search and Rescue crews in Custer County are looking for a 47-year-old man who has been missing since last Thursday.
According to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Patrick Shelton was last seen May 8, 2025, in the Challis area heading into the mountains to cut firewood. Two days later, he was reported to be overdue in returning.
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Severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.
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The Idaho State Police has determined the driver at fault in last Thursday’s deadly crash on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry’s Lake.
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Vehicle on fire on US-20 Both Directions from NF-164 to NF-334. All lanes blocked. Activities: expect delays, use caution.
Start Time May 1 2025, 12:32 PM
US 20 from milepost 367 to milepost 368 will be blocked both directions due to a car fire. Be prepared to stop and use caution.
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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An early morning explosion destroyed a building at Northrop Grumman’s “Rocket Ranch” in Promontory, Utah.
“Initial reports indicate that there are no injuries or fatalities at this time. However, as with all ongoing investigations, details may change. There is no further information available for release at this time. We advise the public to avoid the area.” – Press Release from Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office.
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Emergency crews are responding to a large brush fire burning near the Warm River Campground off Highway 47, according to a post on the Fremont County Sheriff’s Facebook page.
Sheriff’s deputies are asking people to avoid the area so “responders can work safely and get it extinguished.”
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An officer-involved shooting in Pocatello has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as people claim police brutality after a video surfaced online showing police shooting a teenager with a knife only seconds after they arrived on the scene.
As of 10 AM on April 7, the family of the autistic teen shooting victim said he is going into surgery again after having his left leg amputated over the weekend as a result of his injuries.
After more than four decades of calling Utah home, the Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, Colorado.
The Sundance Institute announced Thursday that the independent film festival will be in Boulder starting in 2027 and that they made the decision “After a thoughtful and thorough process to identify the future location of the Sundance Film Festival.”
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the scene of a semi-truck versus train crash near north of Rexburg. The driver of the semi and the crew of the train were both able to escape unharmed. The Madison County Sheriff’s office confirmed to Local News 8 that there were
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Convicted murderer Brad Compher was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a decades-old murder case out of Pocatello. Judge Javier Gabiola also sentenced Compher to a $5000 civil penalty.
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Rexburg Police said they arrested a person who was armed and erratic in a home in the Summerfield Subdivision.
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Local law enforcement and Fire crews are responding to a Helicopter crash near the Ririe reservoir, power lines downed by the crash are allegedly on the reservoir ice.
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In a striking victory for the Prosecution, Ada County Judge Steven Hippler ruled against attorneys for University of Idaho murder suspect, Bryan Kohberger, attempts to suppress and dismiss key evidence in the upcoming trial.
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UPDATE: FRI Feb 14, 2025, 10:50 AM – The Kali Best family sent Local New 8 a statement regarding Jeremy Best guilty plea. It said: “Yesterday marked an important step toward justice for Kali, Zeke and Frey. With the guilty plea, we can finally start to move forward without the weight of court proceedings hanging
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UPDATE: 3:56 pm, February 11 FREMONT, Idaho (KIFI) – The missing 13-year-old from Fremont County has been found. “Hayden has been found safe. Thank you all for your assistance,” Fremont County deputies wrote on their Facebook page. FREMONT, Idaho (KIFI) – Fremont County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a missing 13-year-old, Hayden Voshell. Sheriff’s deputies
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Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on X Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration for attorney general.
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Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash late Tuesday night on US26 in Bonneville County.
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Shelley Firth Fire department responded to a structure fire at 1350 E. Greenfield in Shelley this morning just before 6 a.m. Viewers report seeing the flames at Greenfield Acres.
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One woman is dead and a suspect is in custody after a late-night shooting in Rexburg.
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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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Two people were able to escape a boat that caught on fire at the Mackay Reservoir on Friday evening.
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Troy Lester Dameron pleaded “guilty” and was sentenced today at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
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Police have surrounded a motel in Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls Police said it’s an active situation and asked people to stay away.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a shooting at the intersection of 400 S. 4th Street and 200 S. Lee Avenue Saturday Night.
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The Idaho Republican Party announces that President Donald J. Trump has won the Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus.
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State Highway 32 is closed due to weather conditions.
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The Brad Compher murder trial continued in Pocatello on Thursday.
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The body of a missing woman out of Bear Lake County has been found, according to her family.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department reports two people have been arrested after one person died and multiple people were shot in an overnight altercation in Idaho Falls.
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The Idaho Falls Police, Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a call of someone in the water near downtown Idaho Falls.
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On Wednesday, the Idaho Falls Police Department released body cam video of an officer-involved shooting on Jan. 8, 2024.
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A fire is burning at Reed’s Dairy on West Broadway in Idaho Falls. It was reported at 2:45 p.m. Thursday.
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We have several school closures this morning.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently on scene of an investigation on the corner of 4th St. and S Lee St. for a possible shooting.
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Firefighters are at the Texas Roadhouse in Ammon where heavy black smoke is seen coming from the building.
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