Starbucks union goes on strike in three cities
By Chris Isidore, Vanessa Yurkevich and Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Members of Starbucks Workers United staged their first strike…
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Big Lots will soon start ‘going out of business’ sales at its remaining locations
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Big Lots is preparing to close its remaining 963 locations after a sale to save the bankrupt retailer…
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Idaho State University to sell Magnuson Alumni House
The Idaho State Board of Education authorized the sale of Idaho State University’s Magnuson Alumni House at their board meeting…
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City of Idaho Falls weighs in on Intermountain Packings’ unpleasant aroma
The Intermountain Packing (IMP) in Idaho Falls is responding to public criticism of a pungent smell some neighbors say is being spread from the…
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Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges
Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary…
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Thousands of users are unable to access Facebook and Instagram apps
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta said Wednesday that it is close to resolving a technical issue that is causing a widespread outage…
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Albertsons calls off merger and sues Kroger
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The largest proposed merger in US supermarket history has collapsed. Grocery chain Albertsons…
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Federal judge blocks largest supermarket merger in history
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal judge in Oregon blocked Kroger’s proposed $25 billion tie-up with Albertsons, ruling…
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Deadline approaching to enroll for Your Health Idaho
Idahoans have an extra day to enroll this year! This year, Your Health Idaho extended the enrollment deadline to midnight MST Monday, December 16, to…
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Google says it has cracked a quantum computing challenge with new chip
Google on Monday said that it has overcome a key challenge in quantum computing with a new generation of chip, solving a computing problem in five…
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ICCU makes kick-off donation to affordable housing fundraiser
Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) donated $10,000 to Neighborworks Pocatello to jump start their annual fundraiser for the Avenues for Hope Housing…
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TikTok is one step closer to being banned in the US
By Clare Duffy and Brian Fung, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok has lost its bid to strike down a law that could result in the platform being banned…
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Cyber Monday was the biggest US online shopping day ever
$15.8 million every 60 seconds. That’s how much US consumers spent in two hours on Monday night, capping off a five-day spending spree that smashed…
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US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Associated Press Writers The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter…
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Tik Tok goes the countdown – Idaho viral dog-sled tour responds to potential TikTok ban
An Idaho company could feel the pinch over a proposed ban of…
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Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit alleging it paid men more than women
Disney has agreed to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit that it paid female employees less than their male counterparts in similar roles for nearly…
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Subway CEO John Chidsey is stepping down at the end of the year
Subway announced Tuesday that its CEO, John Chidsey, will retire at the end of 2024. Executive Carrie Walsh will replace him as interim…
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Pocatello purchases Western Recycling Center to continue city’s recycling efforts
The city of Pocatello announced Monday that it recently purchased the Western Recycling Center at 3034 Garrett…
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Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power
DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing…
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McDonald’s is giving its menu the biggest shakeup in years
McDonald’s is hoping a new value menu will win back customers that have been put off by its higher…
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Jaguar is changing its iconic logo
Jaguar has unveiled a new logo that emphasizes its posh British pronunciation as it transitions into a “new era” that emphasizes its upcoming…
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Allegiant adds new destination from Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Allegiant is adding more routes to its network of flights, including one between Idaho Falls and Denver. According to a…
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Portneuf Cancer Center unveils new piece of cancer-fighting technology
Portneuf Cancer Center held a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday for a new linear accelerator used in radiation therapy…
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Tropicana fans are ditching the brand after a bottle redesign
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Tropicana customers are in revolt over an orange juice bottle redesign. Again. Tropicana recently…
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
By Chris Isidore and Olesya Dmitracova, CNN New York/London (CNN) — Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, as mounting losses,…
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McDonald’s spends $100 million to lure customers back after E. coli outbreak
McDonald’s is spending $100 million on marketing and to help franchises most heavily affected by a recent E. coli outbreak that has sickened more…
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New water agreement officially completed
Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects…
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Gov. Little’s trade mission to Taiwan and Japan strengthens trade opportunities for Idaho
Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and…
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3 Rexburg UPS employees charged with theft
Three UPS employees in Rexburg are charged with theft after taking over $7,000 worth of products.…
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Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 700 locations
Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 700 locations to shore up the company’s finances following another dismal earnings…
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Idaho Falls man wins “Name That Scratch Game” lottery contest
Gary Gaskill, of Idaho Falls, won Idaho Lottery’s Name that Scratch Game contest. It earned him $3,000 in Idaho Lottery Scratch tickets and his…
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Christmas tree permits available in area forests
Christmas Tree permits are now on sale online and through local Forest Service and BLM offices and…
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Volkswagen recalls more than 114,000 cars due to airbag safety
Volkswagen is recalling 114,478 vehicles in the US because of safety concerns over their airbags, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
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BMPO to discuss future traffic planning around Idaho Falls
The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding two public meetings to go over their findings from a study about traffic planning in…
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GIFT’s on-demand service inducted into ITD’s Hall of Fame for innovation
The department highlighted how GIFT is something unique that’s not previously applied in the public transportation…
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Key takeaways from the Fed’s rate cut after the election
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point Thursday on the heels of the US presidential…
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What we know about the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10…
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Butterball is making the worst part of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey much easier
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey presents a host of unique challenges, including making sure it’s not…
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True Value’s bankruptcy filing won’t hurt Idaho Falls hardware store
“Most hardware stores have multiple suppliers, so I don’t see much of a…
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Housing Choice Vouchers, how do they work?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program has been helping low-income families, people with…
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The federal government just made it much easier to cancel your gym membership
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — In today’s digital landscape, signing up for a service usually only takes a couple of clicks of a button. But…
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America revolted against Tostitos and Ruffles. Now they’re making big changes
PepsiCo is unshrinking shrinkflation. The owner of Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Ruffles chips will put more chips in some bags to claw back…
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Farewell to Planet Doom – D.A.R.E building finds new life
The ghosts of Idaho’s haunted attractions are calling to all you thrill seekers. But this October, also marks the end of nearly two decades of…
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How to avoid getting scammed on HVAC inspections
Local News 8 spoke with a local expert to learn how to find a reputable HVAC company and avoid ones that try to scam…
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Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Walgreens is closing approximately 1,200 locations as the drug store chain struggles to contend with…
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Starbucks is scaling back discounts and promotions
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Expect to see fewer promotions at Starbucks. The coffee chain is scaling back promotional offers…
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Bath and Body Works apologizes for selling candles that looked like Ku Klux Klan hoods
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Bath and Body Works has stopped selling a candle that was emblazoned with a winter theme that many…
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Fisher-Price recalling 2 million infant swings following five deaths
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Fisher-Price is recalling more than 2 million infant Snuga Swings due to a suffocation risk found…
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Elon Musk unveils his ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a “a fun, exciting future,” an “age of…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to Idaho small businesses economically impacted by wildfires, including the Bench Lake and Wapiti Fires
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Blaine, Boise, Butte, Custer, Elmore, Lemhi and Valley counties in…
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Chipotle opens to long lines in Rexburg
Dozens of people line-up for the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill.…
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U Pick Red Barn provides a fun day for those with special needs
U Pick Red Barn in Idaho Falls will open this Saturday to the general public. But on Friday, those with special needs and their parents enjoyed…
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Idaho ranked 4th nationally in family income growth
Idaho experienced statistically significant changes in its median family income from 2022, rising by 2.7%. The state ranked 4th in growth nationally,…
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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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White Owl Books offers rare finds in Historic Downtown Pocatello
White Owl Books & Import hosted the grand opening of its physical location in Old Town Pocatello…
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Ribbon cutting held for expanded Pocatello Community Rec Center
The Pocatello Community Recreation Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its recently expanded facility on Thursday, September…
Continue Reading CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger
The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the federal government — that merging would…
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Crispy Cones plans to open store on Hitt Road in Idaho Falls
Crispy Cones announced it will be opening a store in Idaho Falls.…
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YMCA to open new learning center to help parents of 1 to 5 year olds
Idaho Falls YMCA is opening a new learning center on the ISU campus in Idaho Falls. Donovan Stokes stopped by the studio to explain what the new…
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Pizza Hut is offering a pizza box that folds into a table
The pizza chain is offering a special pizza box that turns into a miniature table with an order of a large regular-priced pizza in Dallas, Texas;…
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Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers,…
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Air Idaho Rescue celebrates decade of saving lives in West Yellowstone
Air Idaho Rescue is celebrating a decade of saving lives in the crown jewel of our nation’s park…
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Cup Bop opens new location in Pocatello
Cup Bop held its grand opening in Pocatello on Tuesday.…
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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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Idaho Falls breaks ground for new power plant
City officials broke ground Monday for a new power plant on Iona Road and Yellowstone Highway.…
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Don’t miss out: Idaho could be holding your unclaimed funds
Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth visited the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot on Wednesday.
She was there to let people know about unclaimed…
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Local school supply drives help stock East Idaho students
The school year is getting closer, and organizations and businesses in East Idaho are busy collecting school supplies for students in…
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Idaho DMV offers vehicle registration appointments virtually
Idahoans can now make a virtual appointment to renew their vehicle registration.…
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Scam Alert: Avoid emails offering ‘approved list of town businesses’
Suspicious emails regarding an “approved list of town businesses”’ are attempting to get community members to share personal…
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Shari’s restaurant shut down in Idaho Falls
Staff at Shari’s Restaurant were told this past Sunday that the restaurant would be permanently closing Wednesday night, July…
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Island Park to experience planned power outage on Wednesday
Fall River Electric Cooperative is planning a power outage for customers in the Last Chance area.…
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Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction company
The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the…
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Costco membership fees are going up for the first time since 2017
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s soon going to cost more money to get your foot in the door at Costco. But the good news is…
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Chubbuck Farmers Market changes locations beginning Thursday
The Chubbuck Farmers Market will open at a new location on Thursday, July 11. It will move to the Idaho Coffee Company at 322 East Chubbuck Road.…
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Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan
AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday…
Continue Reading Pocatello, Jackson stores among those to be sold in Albertson/Kroger merger
In the proposed plan to merger Albertsons and Kroger,…
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Lowe’s grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center
A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior…
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The sneaky, smart reasons malls have no windows
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — Decades ago, Americans flocked to Main Street to shop. A string of small family-owned stores stood…
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Reed’s Dairy breaks ground for new production facility
Reed’s Dairy hosted a unique groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its new production…
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Water curtailment: Will the governor intervene?
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce along with the Bonneville County Commissioner’s Office, are calling on Governor Brad Little to step in…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribe swear in new leadership
Today the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes officially swore in and seated a new Fort Hall Business Council (FHBC) in the Tribal Business Center Council…
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Teton Pass closure impacts tourism in Teton Valley
Even a few days after the collapse, the disaster is still sending shock waves throughout the Victor…
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Lava Ridge Wind Project closer to being approved despite public disapproval
The Bureau of Land Management has released its final environmental review for the Lava Ridge wind project northeast of Twin Falls. …
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Spotify is hiking its prices again
Spotify is increasing its prices again, less than a year after it last hiked prices for most of its subscription…
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Water Curtailment to Harm Idahoans
The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) ordered the single largest curtailment of water use in the state’s history, ordering eastern Idaho…
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Idaho Power files 7.3% rate increase
The company said residential customers using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see a monthly bill increase of about $7.48.…
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Rocky Mountain Power requests general rate increase of 26.8%
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Rocky Mountain Power is requesting a rate increase for Idaho customers. The request comes as the Idaho Public Utilities…
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Reed’s Dairy historic family milk barn demolished after fire
It has been almost four months since the Reed’s Dairy production facility on the west side of Idaho Falls caught fire. Crews spent Thursday morning…
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Blackfoot breaks ground on new animal shelter
Directors of the animal shelter and rescue say they need the community’s help in order to finish the…
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Phil Meador Subaru presents largest “Share the Love” donation yet
The donation will help the food bank in their mission to feed..the hungry in…
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Fundraising completed, What is next for the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts
Fundraising efforts for the $6.4 million renovation of the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts have been successfully completed, according to…
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RetroX blasts back to Idaho Falls with bigger, better event: Storm Troopers and Super Heroes assemble!
Eastern Idaho’s RetroX event returns to Idaho Falls for a second year after massive success in 2023.…
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Patients forced to look for new drug and alcohol rehab center
A local drug and alcohol rehabilitation center has shut down, leaving a number of workers without a…
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Spring cleaning should include your car
Bryston Van Wey from the Pro Detailer in Rigby told Local News 8 that giving attention to your car is just as important as your…
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Live On 8: CEO of Teton Medicare Talks Free Medicare
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Lee Wilson, CEO of Teton Medicare, visits Local News 8 in the Morning to share how seniors find the right health…
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Facebook and Instagram outage: Widespread disruption affects services
Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, went down for thousands of users on…
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Mackenzie River Pizza owners ordered to pay $319K for wage violations
An Idaho Falls restaurant has been ordered to pay a total of $319,000 for illegal tip sharing, child labor, and overtime violations.…
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Bannock commissioners to use neighboring county’s example to draft new solar farm ordinance
Bannock County commissioners are looking at developing a solar farm ordinance similar to an ordinance used in Caribou County.…
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Water curtailment order has east Idaho farmers worried
Local farmers are worried their irrigation pumps could shut down, and members of the Eastern Idaho Water Rights Coalition are looking for…
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