Bannock County Courthouse slated for significant improvements
These changes will provide more parking for patrons and make it safer to cross the…
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White Pine Charter School to open on time after flooding
Despite the flood of about a million gallons, the school is planned to open on…
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Plans in the works to prevent trucks from getting stuck at Northgate Mile Underpass
The structure was built for the railroad in the 1930s, so it was not built to today’s height…
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Dozens of kids turn out for Roaring Youth Jam
Adults and kids of all ages take part in the fun and sometimes messy…
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Ammon Mayor asks community to support near-drowning victim
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking for the community to come together in support of the teen who nearly drowned last weekend during Ammon…
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Police warn against phone scams impersonating deputies
A common scam comes from suspects posing as local law enforcement and making victims believe they have a warrant, missed jury duty, or owe some…
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Log truck gets stuck under Northgate Mile underpass
This is another truck of so many that keep getting stuck at this underpass since the beginning of the…
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Idaho Falls Community turns out to connect with police officers at National Night Out
Tautphaus Park was packed with people anxious to see and hear the tools of the trade of our local law…
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Bow maintenance and preparation: Getting ready for hunting season
No matter what you take with you this hunting season, proper maintenance and preparation are…
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National Night out starts tonight at 5 in Tautphaus park
The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out on Tuesday night, August 6th.…
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Nominate a family in need for Roof Rescue’s free roofing initiative
Idaho Falls contractors at Roof Rescue are asking for your help to find four exceptional community members or families that deserve free…
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Two killed in motorcycle accident in Idaho Falls
Two people are dead following a crash in Idaho Falls early Sunday…
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Luke Bryan wears Spud Kings jersey at Idaho Falls concert
Luke Bryan performed in a sold-out crowd Thursday in Idaho Falls. During an encore performance, he came out wearing a Spud Kings jersey.…
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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 Falls water tower project to temporarily impact traffic
Drivers may want to avoid Park Avenue, where they are building the new water tower next week.…
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Bonneville County Fair began Thursday
The fair presents projects 4-H students have been working on for a long…
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CEI breaks ground for new tech building
“What a perfect way to leave a career here at College of Eastern…
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Boil Advisory lifted for Ucon
Ucon is under a boil advisory because of a loss of water pressure on…
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Burn ban issued for Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Commissioners issued a burn ban due to high temperatures and low moisture levels. The ban will remain in effect until…
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Development Workshop processes over 25,000 ducks for annual race
Each of the 25,000+ ducks is individually evaluated and processed by…
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How are wildfires named?
“We generally name them based off of the nearest geographical reference to the…
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Driver injured in rollover on US 20 west of Idaho Falls
A 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital from a crash on US 20 west of Idaho Falls on Tuesday, July 30.…
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Murder suspect faces death penalty
The death penalty is back on the table after a local man accused of murder rescinded his guilty…
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Farmers use tractors to show the Idaho Governor they need answers about water curtailment
East Idaho farmers are making a statement with Idaho Governor Brad Little by creating a tractor parade in Idaho…
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Police look at credible suspect in shipping container thefts
Local News 8 was given an update on a rash of thefts that occurred earlier this…
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Driftwood found on fire north of Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to an outside fire on Saturday, July 27, around 10:49…
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Woman injured in 2-vehicle collision in Ammon
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sunnyside and Eagle Road injuring one man on Friday.…
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Grand Teton Mall celebrates 40th birthday
The Grand Teton Mall is hosting a week long party to commemorate 40 years since it first opened on August 1,…
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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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Water pipe burst at White Pine Charter School
A water pipe burst at the White Pine Charter School on Wednesday morning.…
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Idaho Falls Police need help in identify suspect in burglary case
Police need your help in identifying a possible burglary suspect at D&L Cleaners in Idaho Falls.…
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“Thank a Farmer Day” celebrates local agriculture
The Idaho Farm Bureau and local 4H volunteers gathered in the Ammon Culver’s parking lot today to celebrate farmers by teaching local kids about…
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Idaho Department of Education announces SRO grant opportunity
Idaho school districts and charter schools are now able to apply for additional funding to hire a School Resource Officer (SRO).…
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Rigby family wins money on TV game show
A Rigby family came close to winning the grand prize on “The Quiz with Balls” game show which aired Tuesday night.…
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Why we see power outages in the heat of the day
Nearly 2,200 Rocky Mountain Power customers experienced another power outage Tuesday afternoon in the Ammon area, following two overnight outages…
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Staying healthy despite smoky air conditions
Smoke is a natural airway irritant, so a lot of smoke exposure can be harmful to anyone’s…
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Power restored for Ammon area
Some 2230 Rocky Mountain Power customers are without power this afternoon due to unknown reasons.…
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MEGA Brain Exhibit comes to EIPH
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The MEGA brain exhibit came to Eastern Idaho Public Health on Monday. It’s a big inflatable brain you can walk through…
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Former prosecuting attorney pleads guilty to distributing meth, fentanyl
A former Jefferson County prosecuting attorney has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine…
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How security cameras help homeowners and police
“Just a doorbell camera can help a lot with certain types of…
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Bonneville County Detectives identify man found floating in Snake River
Deputies have identified the body found floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Monday.…
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Protecting your packages from porch pirates
Tuesday is the last day of Prime Day with Amazon, and soon, millions of packages will be delivered to porches across the country. That means thieves…
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Compass Academy homicide suspect has preliminary hearing on new gun charges
Aughenbaugh is facing up to 65 years in…
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A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …
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Unused railroad crossing being removed
North and southbound traffic can still travel on Yellowstone…
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Could the summer heat affect Idaho’s crops this year?
If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature…
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Rigby man killed in US 20 accident
A 64-year-old Rigby man was killed Thursday after his car went off a US 20 overpass near Ucon.…
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Idaho Falls non-profit responds to SCOTUS allowing bans on homeless encampments
Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas without…
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Keeping kids safe while swimming this summer
“You want to make sure you’ve got a vest that’s going to be large enough for…
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Budweiser Clydesdales make a stop in Ammon
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Budweiser Clydesdales were in town. There was a constant crowd of onlookers at the Ammon Broulim’s Wednesday watching and…
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Remembering Deorr Kunz, 9 years without answers
July 10, 2024 marks 9 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek Campground in Lemhi County. According to the controversial…
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How to help your home stay cooler in 100+ degree weather
Here are some cost-effective ways you can keep your house cool during the heat…
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Water repair to impact Holmes Ave. traffic Thursday night
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on South Holmes Avenue between East 9th Street and East 10th Street…
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Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival comes back for third year
The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival is looking for artists to color the streets of Downtown and compete for…
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Keeping RV smoke and carbon monoxide detectors updated
You need a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in your…
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WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators…
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“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has…
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WATCH: Idaho Falls “Liberty on Parade”
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s “Liberty on Parade” is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.…
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New Idaho law imposes mandatory minimum sentence on fentanyl trafficking
This month, a new state law imposing mandatory minimum sentences for individuals caught possessing fentanyl takes…
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Local drive-in theater hosting Independence Day celebration
This is a real treat for Idahoans because there are very few drive-in theaters left in the…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 1 day away
The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration…
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Museum of Idaho hosting first-ever Keefer’s Island tours
The Keefers’ made major contributions to Idaho Falls’ infrastructure, community development, and public service.…
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Shooting suspect appears in court
Logan Stephen appeared in court on July 1st, where the judge set a bond at…
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New library legislation sparks outrage and protests from Idaho Democrats
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)—Idaho Democrats have launched a statewide day of protests in response to the new library bill that went into effect Monday…
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2024 Independence Day Events
Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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State Ed Board approves amendment to University of Phoenix purchase agreement
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved an amendment to the asset purchase agreement between the University of Idaho and the…
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Fireworks may have caused fire in Ammon Foothills
A vegetation fire was called in at about 10:24 PM Thursday, June 27, at 5032 E Powerhouse Dr.…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to handle county strays
The Snake River Animal Shelter will now handle all the animals collected by Bonneville County animal control officers.…
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Scoop Jam helps benefit those in need
Scoop Jam is happening this Saturday. This event benefits the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault…
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Dr. Lori Barber chosen to lead College of Eastern Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She…
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Governor Little Takes Action to Protect Idaho’s Water Sovereignty
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, “The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act,” which he says will “chart a path forward on a new…
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INL hosts artificial intelligence and machine learning expo
INL hopes to use AI and ML to get new research insights and enhance the lab’s core research…
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“He pushed safety like no other pilot I’ve ever known” – Remembering Idaho pilot Sage Teichert
“He was a cowboy from nevada originally and the the skinny little cowboy that that you’d imagine,” Gifford told Local News 8. “He was fun. He was…
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Young trees destroyed by vandals in Idaho Falls Park
Several vandalism incidents are being reported in parks around Bonneville…
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Idaho Falls hosts Pride Festival
The Idaho Falls community celebrated Pride Month in a big way this past…
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Vandals damage electrical boxes in Ammon park, halting late-night pickleball
Vandals have struck McCowan Park in Ammon, making nighttime lighting unavailable at the pickleball courts for…
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Motorcyclist injured in Thursday night crash in Idaho Falls
A motorcyclist is recovering from injuries in a motorcycle-car accident in Idaho Falls Thursday night.…
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IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment
Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…
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Governor, Lt. Governor release statements on groundwater agreement
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke both released statements Thursday morning on the agreement made to end the water…
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Idaho Falls holds first-ever Juneteenth celebration
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – Wednesday saw the first-ever public Juneteenth celebration in Idaho Falls’s history. 
“If you know anything about African…
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Garage fire quickly extinguished after a passerby reports it
Firefighters were called to a garage fire at a home south of Ammon.…
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Floating on the river this summer? Here’s how to stay safe
“A lot of people think that they can out-swim the river, and that’s just not…
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Teachers to vote on tentative salary agreement Monday
The Idaho Falls Education Association (IFEA) has made a tentative agreement with the District Negotiations Team for the 2024–2025 school year.…
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Where you can celebrate Juneteenth in East Idaho
There are a couple of events taking place in our communities to celebrate the…
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Recreation Center to open with new gym floor
The gym floor is finished at the Idaho Falls Recreation center. Rady to play on Thursday, June 20.…
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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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Learn how to protect your plants from frost
“If you have a pot or a hanging basket, you can always take those…
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Idaho Falls Airport conducts safety training
The Idaho Falls Airport conducted a safety drill on Saturday June 15. The drill allows emergency personnel to respond to the scenario of a…
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Elks Lodge honors Old Glory with flag retirement ceremony
Flag Day commemorates the United States’ adoption of the flag on June 14,…
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Fire damages farm shop south of Idaho Falls
A farm shop was destroyed by a fire Friday morning south of Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelters deal with “Kitten Season”
The Idaho Falls area is home to many feral and outdoor cats, and every year local shelters deal with litters of young kittens who need homes. They…
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Bonneville County Commissioners, Idaho Falls Chamber ask Governor to intervene in water curtailment
The Bonneville County Commissioners are asking the Governor to intervene and stop a potential economic disaster because of the curtailment order.…
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“We can’t take that kind of hit” – Local farmers fear water cut off
Eastern Idaho farmers have been ordered to dry up hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, potentially inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Bonneville County farmers and state representatives met at the Melaleuca Conference Center Wednesday morning to see what can be done about this…
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Idaho Falls construction updates, one ends as another begins
“We’ll work to update some of those…
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Teens scuba dive to learn about water rescues
A new generation of future law enforcers are learning about water…
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Young girls donate lemonade stand money to local animal shelter
The Snake River Animal shelter received three special visitors today, a group of 12-year-olds who have been raising money for the…
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Investigators rule cause of death for body found on Bonneville County farm
Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has concluded it’s investigation into the death of Cory Nichols.…
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3 Presidential finalist named for College of Eastern Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees has picked three finalists for its new president. …
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Business managers, community members voice concern over water curtailment order
Local farmers are saying they won’t survive the cut-off after the state issued the largest water curtailment in Idaho…
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