Day 4: Kay Woodcock testifies in Lori Vallow murder conspiracy trial
Testimony is expected to begin with a new witness taking the stand on Thursday morning in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial.…
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Day 3: Lori Vallow murder conspiracy trial Update
The Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial resumes on Wednesday.…
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An alternate theory, Amazon searches and a new tip: This is what we learned at the latest hearing in the Idaho killings case
By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Idaho is set to make decisions about what evidence can and cannot be submitted at…
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WATCH: More witnesses questioned in Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona trial
Day two of testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial is set to continue Tuesday morning.…
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Bonneville County man found guilty of sexually enticing a child online
A Bonneville County man is facing up to 15 years in state prison and a $50,000 fine after being found guilty of enticing a child on the internet.
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Lori Vallow Daybell presents her opening statements in Arizona trial
Lori Vallow Daybell is set to face another trial Monday, April 7, 2025. Daybell is accused of conspiring to murder her ex-husband, Charles Vallow.…
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Bonneville County man arrested after hitting ex-spouse with a hammer
The victim told the Sheriff’s Deputies her former spouse had come to the home uninvited and intoxicated. She convinced Huserik to leave, but he…
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Woman hides from deputies in camper
A Wyoming woman with active warrants was arrested Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025 in Swan Valley after trying to hide from Deputies in a…
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Idaho Falls woman arrested for taking mail from mailbox
An Idaho Falls woman was arrested for trying to enter a home and taking mail from a home.…
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Idaho Attorney General introduces K9 officer to ICAC Unit
Attorney General Raúl Labrador introduced the newest member of his ICAC Unit – K-9 Badger, a two-year-old English…
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Rexburg man sentenced for killing domestic partner
A Rexburg man was sentenced to at least 35 years in prison for killing the mother of his…
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Bonneville County man charged with Aggravated Battery
A 69-year-old man, Donnie Lee Winn of Bonneville County, is now in custody after allegedly trying to strangle a woman, according to the Bonneville…
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Rexburg drunk driver arrested for DUI and felony meth possession
Saturday, Rexburg Police responded to a traffic complaint of a potentially intoxicated driver near a local business. According to the caller, the…
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Man arrested for DUI after discovered racing near 1st Street
A 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday night after Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly pulled him over for drunk driving after he was seen racing near 1st…
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Rigby man shot during fight with relative
Jefferson County Sheriff’s office said a family fight led to a man being…
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Rexburg Police issue warning after elderly couple loses $35,000 to scammers
The victims told police they had received an email from what they thought was PayPal’s fraud department, informing the couple of activity involving…
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Sheriff’s deputies arrest potential Pot Dealer following DUI
“The driver couldn’t provide a reason for the erratic driving, but did hand over a small jar of marijuana,” writes MCSO. “A short time later,…
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WATCH: Man destroys Local News 8’s fence and takes off
Idaho Falls Police are on the lookout for a man who drove his pickup into a cinderblock fence.…
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Defense for Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger may cite autism to try to strike death penalty option
By Holly Yan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death have nodded…
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Rigby man arrested on drug charges following pursuit
A Rigby man is in jail on drug charges and not stopping for deputies.…
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Man arrested for smoking marijuana with kids in car
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Ammon man for smoking marijuana with kids in the car.…
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Police search for 2 suspects following burglary; 2 in custody
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Two men are in custody after an early morning beer theft Sunday morning. Idaho Falls Police continue to search the…
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Sheriff’s office warns of new scam circulating around Bannock County
The Bannock County Sheriff’s office is warning people about a fake arrest warrant being sent to people in the county. They said the new scam looks…
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Mark Bent sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing Nikolas Bird
District Judge Michael Whyte sentenced Bent to 30 years determinant to life indeterminant on…
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Wanted man now in custody following failed Fentanyl flush
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Friday evening, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies caught a wanted man after he allegedly attempted to flush a…
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Intermountain Packing CEO charged for causing a public nuisance
The CEO of a local meat processing plant made his first court appearance…
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Rigby man charged for suspicion of distributing child sexually exploitative material
Madison County Detectives have executed a search warrant in Jefferson County on suspicion of “knowingly distributing child sexually exploitative…
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Chubbuck Police find wanted driver, confirm no harm was intended toward child
Chubbuck Police posted on social media they need help in finding a man who suspiciously contacted a neighborhood…
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Mortar caused the evacuation of Idaho Falls Regional Airport earlier this month
The Transportation Security Administration said on Facebook that an inert mortar was found in one Idaho Falls Regional Airport passenger’s checked…
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Driver dies after high-speed chase with police
Bannock County Sheriff’s’ office is investigating the death of a driver after a police chase on Thursday…
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Suspect wanted in potato cellar break-ins
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in breaking into some local potato…
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Judge heard Bryan Kohberger’s motion to suppress DNA evidence
Bryan Kohberger was present at a hearing in the Ada County Courthouse…
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Officer involved shooting in Chubbuck on Fox Court
Charges are pending against a Chubbuck man after a shooting Thursday afternoon at a home near Cotant Park in…
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WATCH LIVE: Judge to hear Bryan Kohberger’s motion to suppress DNA evidence Thursday
Bryan Kohberger is expected to be in a Boise courtroom on Thursday and Friday this week. Here’s what we can…
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Body found inside parked vehicle near Bonneville County landfill
Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is investigating a body discovered near the Peterson Hill Landfill on E. Sunnyside Road.…
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Prosecutor: 5 Teens behind the ‘boom’ sounds heard in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s office reported that five teenagers are responsible for creating the large boom heard in the county.…
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Chubbuck Police need help in finding two teen runaways
Anevei Villasenor, 14, and Dalylah Villasenor, 17, were reported as runaways on January…
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Pocatello man charged with leaving puppies in dumpster
A man from Pocatello is facing several animal abandonment and cruelty…
Continue Reading Wife shoots husband after he threatens to kill her in Irwin
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a fight between a husband and wife that ended up in a…
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Attorney asks for Jeremy Best to be moved to Madison County
Jeremy Best’s attorney wants to move him out of the Bonneville County Jail to the Madison County Jail because of constitutional rights…
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Pocatello man arrested for Sunday morning shooting
A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident on Upland St. Sunday…
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Bonneville County Sheriff unveils new jail expansion
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office celebrated two newly completed expansion projects to the jail with a dual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday…
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Lori Vallow tells judge she’s ready for trial
Lori Vallow appeared in a Phoenix courtroom for a status conference Friday, January 10, 2025.…
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Hacker accesses student, teacher data in Bonneville School District 93
Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents saying someone accessed their PowerSchool data system during the holiday break.…
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New Year’s Eve fight leads to man getting stabbed
A fight between multiple teens and young adults resulted in one person being stabbed.…
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East Idaho woman, man sentenced for committing sex crimes involving children
Rexanna Marie Johnston, 33, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. In a separate case, Jonathan…
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Jury finds Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird
A jury found Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird.…
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Police find “suspicious device” in car
Police in Twin Falls had to call in the bomb squad when they found a suspicious device in a car on Sunday.…
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“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape
St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…
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Two Men Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl in Pocatello
Andrew George Haney, 41, of Torrance, California, and Anthony Michael Stratton, 35, of Pocatello, were sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and…
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IDOC admits mistakes leading to escape of accused killer Kevin Kuintzle
Idaho Department of Corrections spokesperson said “The systems designed to prevent Kevin Kuintzle, from being placed at a non-secure…
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Pocatello family’s Christmas decorations returned after being stolen by Grinch-like thief
The Hofeldt family in Chubbuck, along with several neighbors, were struck by a thief who stole multiple Christmas yard decorations last…
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Angry customer drives car into Sandy dealership after return denied
KSTU, CELL PHONE VIDEO, HANDOUT, CNN, Cell Phone Video/Handout By Averie Klonowski , Spencer Burt Click here for updates on this story…
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Drive-by shooting in American Falls neighborhood
American Falls police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at 6 a.m. Sunday morning on the 200 block of McKinley…
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Former lawmaker asks why a murder suspect was at a minimum secure facility
In response to a murder suspect’s escape, a former state lawmaker along with others are asking, ‘Why was Kuintzle allowed to be transferred to the…
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Luigi Mangione, suspect in health care CEO’s killing, charged with murder
CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New…
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Have you seen this package thief? Rexburg Police need your help
Rexburg Police: “There’s a package thief on the loose! We don’t like package thieves. You don’t like package thieves. No one likes package…
Continue Reading Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody
The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for an inmate who walked away from the St. Anthony Work Camp.…
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Doctors say Lori Vallow Daybell is mentally competent for trial in Arizona
PHOENIX (KIFI) – Doctors said Lori Vallow-Daybell is deemed mentally competent to stand trial in her Arizona murder case. During a Rule 11 hearing on…
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Three Idaho Falls drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison
Today, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Eastern…
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Intoxicated man threatens to kill family with a knife
A Bonneville County man allegedly threatened to kill his family Tuesday nigh with a knife.…
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Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of
“We see people come in (who have been scammed) and we talk to people almost on a daily basis and multiple times a day,” Westmark Credit Union…
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BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate
An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…
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Wanted man captured after standoff at Ammon home
The man police were searching for Friday night was captured Monday night after he barricaded himself inside an Ammon home for three hours.…
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Bonneville Sheriff deputies searched neighborhood Friday night for wanted man
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Chad D. Finlayson, 28, who is wanted on probation…
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Inmate who walked away from his job is back in custody
The Idaho Department of Corrections located the man who left his job in Idaho Falls on…
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Tragic discovery in Oregon: Missing hiker’s body found, husband arrested on murder charge
The search for missing hiker Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, took a tragic turn after her body was found over the weekend in Welches, Oregon, an…
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Idaho Supreme Court dismisses death row inmate’s appeal
The Idaho Supreme Court has sided with a district court decision to dismiss an appeal for Thomas Creech.…
Continue Reading Judge tells Kohberger’s defense to fix court filing
The judge overseeing the murder case against Bryan Kohberger is responding to the defense’s request for what is called a “Frank’s hearing” to try and…
Continue Reading Burglar impersonates homeowner to steal laptop from UPS driver
By Michele Gile Click here for updates on this story IRVINE, California (KCAL/KCBS) — With the holiday season quickly…
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3 Pocatello men arrested for Child Enticement during undercover operation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Pocatello…
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Teen arrested for leaving baby inside Safe Haven Box
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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Man to serve 360 days in jail for causing deadly I-15 accident
A man charged with causing a deadly accident on Interstate 15 was sentenced to serve time in jail.…
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Situation with man barricaded inside camper on US 20 has been resolved
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is currently managing a law enforcement situation involving a barricaded male subject inside a camper in Butte…
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Judge says Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted
An Ada County judge ruled Thursday that suspected murder suspect Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty if…
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43 ducks found shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why 43 ducks were shot and left to waste on Pine Creek…
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3 Idaho men charged with Possession of Child Sexual Exploitation Material
Three Idaho men were arrested this week for possessing child sexual exploitation material. According to the Idaho Attorney General’s office, the men…
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Town Hall discusses fentanyl epidemic in eastern Idaho
City leaders in Idaho Falls and the District of Idaho U.S. Attorney’s office are holding a special Town Hall meeting Tuesday evening to…
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Homeowner recounts Idaho Falls Police kicking in his door
The video shows Idaho Falls Police at the door of Adam’s home to serve the arrest warrant. Adams claims an officer kicked open the door after his…
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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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Final jury selected for 2022 Ririe rest-stop murder trial
On Tuesday, prosecutors and defendants for the 2022 rest-stop murder trial selected eight men and six women for the jury—three of those will be…
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Trial begins over Idaho’s medical emergency abortion exceptions
Four women are suing Idaho after being denied abortions. A trial began in the Fourth District Court in Boise on…
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Rexburg man charged with distributing child porn
Madison County Sheriff’s office said Ryan L. Barnes was arrested on November 6 after they executed a search warrant on his home.…
Continue Reading Bryan Kohberger fights to remove death penalty from case
Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students, appeared in a Boise courtroom on Thursday. His lawyers are trying to take the…
Continue Reading Stay of execution ordered for death row inmate Thomas Creech
A Federal Judge has ordered the stay of execution for Thomas Creech. Creech was scheduled to be executed on November…
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Man dies after crashing into storage containers in Ammon Walmart parking lot
A man arrested following a car crash in the Walmart Parking lot in Ammon dies at the hospital.…
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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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Florida sexual predator evades arrest in northern Idaho
U.S. Marshals are looking for a fugitive on the run in Northern Idaho.…
Continue Reading Thomas Creech’s last minute plea for delay of execution has been denied
ADA COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – (Update OCT. 24) – The Idaho State Supreme Court has denied an emergency motion for a stay in the execution of Idaho’s…
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Police: Suspect turns himself in for attacking man
Idaho Falls Police are looking for a person seen walking in an officer’s dash cam video. They believe the person may know something about Alejandra…
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Murder suspect explains to police why he beat up an Idaho Falls man
On Wednesday, Robert Lange, the man charged with second-degree murder of Alejandro Paredes-Hurtado, made his first appearance in…
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Woman charged with arson after police arrested her for burglary
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pocatello woman charged with burglary after police found her by using a drone has more charges against her. Pocatello…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor attends national institute to prevent human trafficking
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal attends a leadership institute for the prevention of human…
Continue Reading Lori Vallow-Daybell’s trial on hold for mental evaluation
PHOENIX, Arizona (KIFI) – Lori Vallow-Daybell’s murder is on hold after a judge granted a request for a mental competency evaluation. Justin…
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Jackson Police trying to identify suspects in attack
Jackson Police need help identifying suspects involved in an attack near the Town…
Continue Reading Police catch burglary suspect using drone
Pocatello police officers used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a burglary.…
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Police investigate disturbance in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a possible disturbance late Monday afternoon near Merrett Drive and 12th Street.…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. POCATELLO, Idaho (US Attorney Office News Release) – Jason Keith Lewis, 46, of…
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Colorado man charged with stealing from an aircraft pleads not guilty
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Monday, a Colorado man pleaded not guilty to stealing a carabiner clip from the emergency exit door of an aircraft…
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West Jefferson school employee arrested on abuse charges
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Dallas Dean Erickson, 43, of Terreton, is charged with lewd conduct with a child under…
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