Residents seek legal counsel after Idaho Falls Police kick-in door
An Idaho Falls family questioned police protocol after officers forced their way into their home to arrest a man who was just there…
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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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Idaho State University Festival of Trees begins Thursday
Idaho State University is hosting the annual ‘Festival of Trees’ at the Stephens Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, November…
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Idaho Lottery awards Chubbuck Elementary School with new books
Ellis Elementary School received $3,000 and a box of brand new books from the Idaho Lottery Commission and the Idaho Commission for Libraries as part…
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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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Accident on Yellowstone Highway sends 2 to the hospital
Two people were injured in an accident at the intersection of Yellowstone Highway and Iona Road.…
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Idaho Falls to hold UTV Holiday Light Parade along Riverwalk
The second annual UTV Holiday Light Parade is set to light up the Idaho Falls Riverwalk on Friday, December 20, starting at 6:00…
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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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SCAM ALERT: Beware of check delivered through the mail
Jay Dye received a letter in the mail. In the letter was a check for $3,500 and some unique…
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Tips for winter driving from the Idaho Transportation Department
With snow on the way in Eastern Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reminding drivers of key tips to keep safe on the roads this…
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How Zoo Idaho prepares for the winter
Unlike other zoos, Zoo Idaho’s native species need little preparation for the harsh cold of Idaho’s…
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Rigby man killed in tractor accident
A Rigby man was killed in a farming accident west of Ririe Friday afternoon.…
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Idaho Falls Fish and Game say American Falls pigeons died from emaciation, not disease
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game has given an update on hundreds of dead and sick pigeons found in American Falls. On October 25,…
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Pocatello Police teach preschool kids gun safety for 23rd year
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello Police Department visited ABC Express Preschool this week to teach kids about gun safety. Chief Robert Schei…
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Seventh Judicial District to host National Adoption Day event Friday
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)– The Seventh Judicial District will hold a National Adoption Day celebration at the Bingham County courthouse on Friday.…
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Idaho Secretary of State’s Office holds post-election audit draw
The audit is done to make sure the election tabulation is accurate for even-year primary and general…
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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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Crash causes truck to hang off I-84 overpass near Rupert
A semi-truck is hanging off an overpass on I-84 near Rupert. The accident is blocking Idaho Highway 25/77 that go over the…
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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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RV fire quickly extinguished in Iona
A fifth-wheel RV trailer caught fire in Iona Thursday morning. It started just before 10 a.m. at the corner of Denning Avenue and Oleson…
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Pocatello Man Gets a Second Chance Smile
The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho and Sage Dental announced Thursday morning that Matthew Rymer of Pocatello is this year’s Second Chance…
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Pocatello parolees celebrate graduation from reentry program
Twenty people on parole from the Pocatello area celebrated graduation from a reentry program on Wednesday…
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No shooting happened at EIRMC after inaccurate social media post caused concern
Eastern Idaho Medical Center said there was no security issue or a lockdown at the hospital after a post was made on a community social media…
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Bonneville County Coroner resigns after 12 years
Rick Taylor said the position is only part-time but should be full-time because the workload has grown so…
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Bonneville County property owners express concerns over roadway study
A new high-capacity road could be in the cards for Bonneville County, but not everyone is happy about the proposed…
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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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ISU Dental Hygiene students reach out to the community to practice their craft
Students in the Dental Hygiene program at Idaho State University are helping people in need take care of their dental health while getting practice…
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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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Bonneville Deputies searching for missing 17-year-old girl
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 17 year old Jazzlyn Shepherd, a juvenile female who ran away from…
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Broulims, Idaho State Police join forces to provide meals this Christmas
Broulims and the Idaho State Police are kicking off the ’10 Counties Christmas Meal Drive’ this week. This is the seventh year they have teamed up…
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Snow and ice caused several slide-offs Tuesday morning
People woke up to snow and slush Tuesday morning. It was really the first time for drivers to experience winter driving conditions this…
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Crews to remove large trees in Sacajawea Park
Crews will remove two large trees along the Portneuf River near Sacajawea Park in…
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Idaho Falls Airport to receive $2.5 million for terminal expansion project
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport received an award of $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. The funds will go…
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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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Fire burns nearly 90 acres west of Idaho Falls
Firefighters battled an approximately 90-acre wildfire burning north of Highway 20 west of 65th North in Bonneville County Monday…
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Veterans enjoyed free meals at select restaurants
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Many restaurants honored veterans today with free food, and some service members got a good meal at the Olive…
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Celebration with a cause, Veterans Day at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge
A Veteran’s Day celebration took place at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge with an important…
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Ribbon cutting for Brady Chapel restoration set for Veterans Day
Pocatello and the Friends of Brady Chapel will hold a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the completion of the first phase of restoration projects on…
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Free food offers for Veterans Day
Here’s a list of some restaurants offering free food to veterans and active-duty military for Veterans…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel hosts Veterans Day pow-wow
“In our culture, we always have to honor our warriors, and this is one of the ways we could think of how to do…
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Pocatello Fire Department wraps up week-long arson investigation training conference
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Pocatello Fire Department wrapped up a…
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Why county offices, businesses are lit up green in Bannock County
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)– Bannock County offices, businesses, and homes are lit up green for the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. ‘Operation…
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Operation Warm, Mountain America Credit Union donates coats to Pocatello students
Operation Warm, a nationwide nonprofit that provides free coats to children in need, partnered with Mountain America Credit Union and Idaho State…
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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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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…
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Republicans take over more seats in Bannock County elections
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Republican Party saw some big wins in Bannock County Tuesday night. The Republican will take over seats held by…
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Bryan Smith weighs in on his very accurate election prediction
Idaho Republican National Committeeman Bryan Smith discusses his shockingly accurate election…
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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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Idahoans weigh in on the outcome of Prop 1
A large majority of voters said no to Proposition 1. As of Wednesday afternoon, only 30 percent of voters said yes to the measure with 70 percent…
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AP Race Call: Republican Mike Simpson wins reelection to U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District
Republican Rep. Mike Simpson won a 14th term to a U.S. House seat representing Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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Donald Trump declared winner of the Gem State
Donald J. Trump was declared winner for the Presidential race in…
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IDAHO (KIFI) – Most Idaho voters did not want to change how primaries are conducted in Idaho and create ranked-choice voting. As of 11:00 p.m.…
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A breakdown of the Ammon Street Levy
Among the many issues to consider this election season, Ammon residents have one extra issue to vote on. It’s whether they approve a $1.25 million…
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Jefferson School District partners with Purposity to help students with basic needs
Purposity works to learn of student needs, get the word out, and give people the opportunity to pay for those…
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Need a coat? Take a coat – Wall of Warmth returns
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Wall of Warmth is back for 2024, and this year’s project is kicking off one week earlier to make sure no one is left…
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Pocatello war hero and Medal of Honor recipient honored at local event
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association hosted an event Saturday night honoring Pocatello war hero and Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant…
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An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first
AP Health Writer A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow…
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School employee accused of lewd conduct with minor, bond reduction denied
Former Jefferson School District teacher, Dallas Erickson, had his bond reduction denied Thursday as he faces three counts of lewd conduct with a…
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Gas line leak backs up traffic in Idaho Falls
Construction crews on Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls hit a gas line the afternoon of Thursday, October 31st,…
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Why bats are important and what to do if one gets in your house
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Bats have long been misunderstood due to their portrayal in media as blood-thirsty monsters, but in reality bats have an…
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One bond and several levies to be voted on this Election Day
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – School districts across the Eastern Idaho are asking for millions of dollars in bonds and levies. Below is a breakdown of…
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Idaho governor, superintendent unveils order to restrict cell phone use in schools
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield have issued an Executive Order to restrict cell phone…
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Election Countdown: Idaho trending towards historic voter turnout
Idaho voter participation is expected to reach historic levels ahead of the November 5th…
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Hunter shoots grizzly bear north of Kilgore
The following is a news release from the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game. CLARK COUNTY, Idaho (IDFG News Release) – On the evening of Oct. 26, a hunter…
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Idaho State University enrollment numbers increase again
The university said total fall enrollment increased by 3.5 percent, to 13,078, compared to last…
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Pharmacist-run clinic in Chubbuck is first of its kind in the area
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI)– Inclusive Care Clinic Pharmacy is a mother-daughter owned compounding pharmacy and medical clinic, one of the only…
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New water deal approaching deadline – Here’s what we know
The deadline for a new state water deal is Friday, November 1. Lt. Governor Scott Bedke said Monday that a new deal is close to being finished…
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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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Students pitch in to help clean up soccer complex
The Old Butte Soccer Complex in Idaho Falls is looking tidy, thanks to about a hundred Taylorview and Eagle Rock Middle School…
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Endurocross comes to Idaho Falls
Competitors have come from around the world from Poland, to Germany, and even Coeur d’Alene,…
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Portneuf District Library to host annual ‘Special Needs Trunk or Treat’
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI)– The Portneuf District Library will host their eighth annual ‘Special Needs Trunk or Treat’ on Saturday, October 26. The…
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INL makes science fun for families
Local students were invited to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at a ‘Family Nuclear Science’ event on Thursday night, October 24,…
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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.…
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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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ISU opens new psychiatric center to train more doctors
The Idaho State University Community Psychiatric Center will hold an event to celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, October…
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Red Cross reminds homeowners to be careful of starting fires
“Seven people die in a home fire every day in the…
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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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12 Idaho schools receive new water fountains
Schools in Idaho received new water fountains with bottle filling stations from Delta Dental of Idaho’s “Rethink Your Drink” Grant…
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Idaho board of land commissioners approves Arco Wind and Solar Project
A new project approved by the Idaho board of land commissioners is gaining the attention of the Southeast Idaho community. The project, if…
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Exit 333 in Rexburg closes again Wednesday
Exit 333 on U.S. Highway 20 will close fully one final time on Wednesday for construction to finish final paving operations and…
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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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Police catch burglary suspect using drone
Pocatello police officers used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a burglary.…
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Mystery mobile home dumped near Inkom
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office wants to know who left a mobile home on a back road in Inkom.…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Each drop off location will accept prescription drugs people have not used, do not want, or have…
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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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Empowering Parents Grant application open Monday
The Idaho State Board of Education announced that applications for the next round of Empowering Parents grants open…
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Air Force training being held in Idaho Falls, no need to be alarmed
It’s possible you may see several military jets flying around the area over the next few days.…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
Cool temperatures and snow help slow fire…
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Veterans Resource Fair set for October 17
Bannock County Veteran Services is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair on October…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
Cool temperatures and possible rain/snow could help slow fire growth the next couple of…
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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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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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Locals come together to fight against intimate crime
Local law enforcement says intimate violence is a serious issue and it is happening in our…
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Pocatello Police looking for a person of interest involved in early morning shooting
Pocatello Police said a man was shot early Wednesday morning on the Pocatello West Bench.…
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A new date has been scheduled for the execution of Thomas Eugene…
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UPDATE: Sheriff Deputy cleared of criminal liability in Sept. 1 shooting
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a month-long investigation, Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has determined the deputy involved in…
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