Open Ammon City Council seat after councilmember resigns
Mayor Coletti must appoint an Ammon resident to fill the vacant seat for a two-year term ending December 31, 2023, rather than the full four-year…
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Idaho Falls airport preparing for the return of winter weather
When it comes to preparing for snowy weather, Buttars says that prep can start as early as a week before the…
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ISP arrests Minnesota fugitive
An Idaho State Police trooper arrested a Minnesota man on a fugitive warrant following a traffic stop Tuesday.…
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Man arrested for attempted strangulation
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance in the 3500 E. block of Greenwillow where a man was reportedly threatening others…
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Idaho Falls man arrested connected to Jan. 6 Capitol riots
An Idaho Falls man is in federal custody for entering the US Capitol on January 6th.…
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D93 unveils anti-bullying, mental health help program
“If we expect students to learn well in school, we have to be able to take care of some of those basic needs that are necessities, and mental health…
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United Way hands out Clif Bar donation
There was a big treat for several area charities…
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Idaho Falls Zoo to host winter break camps for kids
The Idaho Falls Zoo will be hosting in-person camps for kids in grades K-7 during winter…
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Hazmat team investigates suspicious device at Thunder Ridge
Bonneville School District 93 reports a suspicious looking device was found in a student’s backpack at Thunder Ridge High School Tuesday afternoon.…
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School bus with no children on board involved in crash
Idaho State Police are investigating a two vehicle non injury crash on N 45th W and Broadway near Idaho Falls Tuesday around 7:00 a.m.…
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Coats ready to hang on Wall of Warmth
Volunteers from Hall Foundation and Valorie’s List are on a mission to keep Idahoans warm this winter.…
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After 15 years of giving, the YMCA is continuing its annual tree lot
The national tree shortage for this time of year has hit hard. Many of the local stores have limited variety on hand with not much knowledge of when…
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Nonresident licenses and tags for 2022 go on sale Dec. 1
Nonresident hunting, fishing and combination licenses for 2022 will go on sale at midnight MST, Dec. 1,…
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2 arrested on meth, marijuana charges after traffic stop
A car without its lights on led to a drug trafficking…
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Bar J Wranglers prepare for benefit concert
The well known singing and comedy group known as the Bar J Wranglers are preforming one more time as a benefit for the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission.…
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Man crashes through fences, hits home
Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reports a drunk driver ran through a fence and yard and hit a home early Friday morning, November 29th.…
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Anti vaccine mandate march scheduled for Saturday
“We have to support our healthcare workers specifically, and frontline workers who have carried us through this pandemic and put their lives at…
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49th South to be closed Monday
49th South in Idaho Falls will be closed on Monday, Nov.…
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Idaho Falls Christmas tree lighting ceremony set Friday
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation will present the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Idaho Falls…
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Idaho Falls Salvation Army Thanksgiving tradition returns
Michael said “just coming here shows us what a great community that we live in.…
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Tree lightings and celebrations Friday
The event begins at 5:30 pm at Civitan’s Plaza (Corner of Park Ave & B Street) on Friday, November 26th. Beginning at…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport and TSA expect high holiday travel volume
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has been experiencing record levels of passenger flow and those numbers are expected to get even bigger during the…
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With winter around the corner, Idaho Falls Public Works prepares for snow removal
Winter is on our doorsteps and as we prepare for the eventual snow, the city of Idaho Falls is preparing to clear the streets during the winter…
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Fire destroys Idaho Falls trucking company’s building
A large fire is burning in a building at Super T Transport on N. Boulevard near US 20 in Idaho Falls.…
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NASA, INL take next step toward developing dynamic radioisotope power system
selected Aerojet Rocketdyne as the lead subcontractor for the first of three phases toward the development of a dynamic radioisotope power system…
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DOE announces Finding of No Significant Impact for construction of MARVEL microreactor
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)Â announced Monday a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) following the Final Environmental Assessment for a…
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Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to felon in possession of firearm
An Idaho Falls man pled guilty to felon in possession of a…
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New block parking ordinance in effect in downtown Idaho Falls
A new parking ordinance is in place in downtown Idaho Falls, requiring vehicles parked beyond the allotted two-hour time limit to be moved to a…
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One dead, one injured after crash in Bonneville County
As they arrived, Deputies located a male and female who had been thrown from the vehicle. …
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New traffic signals to be installed at 17th and South Boulevard
Idaho Falls Power crews will be working at South Boulevard and 17th Street on Sunday morning from approximately 8 a.m. to noon to install new…
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NASA seeks ideas for a nuclear reactor on the moon
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces last day for 2021 Season
The Idaho Falls Zoo’s last day of the 2021 season will be Sunday, November…
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1 hospitalized after semi crash near Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 116, just south of Idaho Falls Thursday at 12:07…
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Idaho Falls Power invites community to help fill food need for holidays
Idaho Falls Power (IFP) and Idaho Falls Fiber (IFF) are inviting the community help to brighten the holidays for struggling local households during…
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Idaho Falls rolls out improved communication system
Idaho Falls is rolling out a new enhancement to its citizen notification system which will allow the City to reach more residents with both…
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Missing adult found safe
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a missing vulnerable…
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Idaho Falls Employment Health Clinic holds ribbon cutting ceremony
A new opportunity for the lower middle range wage earners of the non costal west has arrived. Dr. Boren the director of the clinic has opened a small…
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Job fair in Idaho Falls Wednesday
Looking for a new job or thinking about changing…
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Museum of Idaho announces new exhibits
The Museum of Idaho (MOI) is bringing in multiple new exhibits during the next year, each offering new experiences to Eastern Idaho.…
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BLM finalizes conservation easement with Turner family
The Bureau of Land Management, partnering with the Lemhi Regional Land Trust, has finalized a conservation easement with the Turner family in Lemhi…
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Closures Tuesday on I-15 in Idaho Falls for sign installation
Sign installation will begin Tuesday on Interstate 15 in Idaho Falls.…
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Two airlifted to hospital after crash near St. Anthony
The teen failed to yield at the intersection and was struck by a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado driving eastbound on US20.…
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The incident remains under investigation by Idaho State…
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Westmark donates $1.5 million for Hillcrest stadium
A local high school is getting a big boost for a new football…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of a firearm
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited…
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2021 Festival of Trees kicks off Monday, volunteers needed
The Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls kicks off Monday, Nov. 15, and volunteers are…
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‘Brightest Star’ of Eastern Idaho
For Idaho Philanthropy Day, Jim Pletscher was honored as the ‘brightest star of eastern…
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Idaho Attorney General talks about the lawsuit against Federal mandates
Idaho’s Attorney General said Idaho has filed two lawsuits against the federal vaccine mandate.…
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D91 announces plan for CTE center
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees has given initial approval for the creation of a stand-alone Center for Career and Technical Education, which will…
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Poppy field at Compass Academy honors veterans
Compass Academy students honor veterans with paper poppies.…
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Local eighth grade social studies teacher goes above and beyond for Veterans Day
Eighth grade social studies teacher Jeff Cannon is helping his students understand the importance of Veteran’s day.…
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A shining beacon for our region’s veterans
The East Idaho Vets Center which has moved from its former location in Pocatello held its grand opening on Wednesday.…
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INL breaks records in small business attainment in fiscal year 2021
At the end of September 2021, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) reported another successful year of partnering with small business to provide the…
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Money raised from car sales goes toward Down Syndrome families
Some of those who bought a car last month from Tadd Jenkins Auto Group helped support local families with down syndrome children.…
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Free movies this weekend at Centre Twin Theater
Looking for something free to do this weekend with the whole…
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Wanted man arrested for drug, weapons offenses
An Idaho Falls Police officer was on a routine patrol Friday when they noticed a vehicle in a hotel parking lot that matched a vehicle that had been…
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Taylor’s Crossing receives cash award from Idaho Lottery
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bonneville County charter school got a big payoff Tuesday from the Idaho…
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Smith’s seeks to hire 1,500 veterans
In celebration and recognition of our veterans and active military and their family members, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores – a division of the…
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Hillcrest High School set to rededicate its Freedom Shrine
A local high school is preparing to dedicate a shrine to our countries freedom.…
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Idaho Falls crews hard at work to remove fall leaves
The Idaho Falls Public works department has been hard at work in recent weeks. Their goal, to remove all of the leaves that line the streets in…
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Prosecutor: Officer’s actions justified in officer-involved shooting
The Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office released its review of the Sept. 11, 2021 officer involved shooting…
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Idaho Falls Fiber expands service provider network
Idaho Falls Fiber announce Friday it is expanding its service provider network, adding even more low-cost internet choices for customers on Idaho’s…
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LDS Temple cafeterias will permanently close in early 2022
After careful consideration, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will permanently close the cafeterias inside its temples in early 2022.…
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Wes Deist Aquatic Center to close for repairs
As announced earlier this year, the Wes Deist Aquatic Center will close to the public beginning Nov.7 for major renovations to the facilities’ HVAC…
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Idaho Foodbank working to alleviate hunger with Hope for the Holidays Campaign
November marks the beginning of The Idaho Foodbank’s Hope for the Holidays Campaign which runs through December.…
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EIRMC receives Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association presented Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke…
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Idaho Falls Fire burns old home at Snake River Landing
You may have seen see smoke and flames coming from the structure off and on from approximately 10:30 a.m. to…
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GIFT is coming back to Idaho Falls to provide public transportation
Public transportation has returned to the streets of Idaho Falls. The Greater Idaho Falls Transit system has announced a two year deal to provide…
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2nd annual “Hope Lunch” campaign
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is teaming up again with ‘Elevation Labs’ for a good…
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Local rallies protest masks and vaccines to discourage the mandates on a national scale
Two protests were held today in Idaho Falls regarding the mask and vaccine mandates that some workplaces and schools are trying to…
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Mountain View Hospital expands NICU
Mountain View Hospital is proud to care for babies born as young as 28 weeks in its new, expanded neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).…
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After exponential success, the Village is searching for larger home
The Village in Southeast Idaho is now searching for a larger home.…
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2 year public transit pilot project coming to Idaho Falls
The Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) Board of Directors announced a two-year microtransit pilot project has been approved under the leadership of…
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Man prosecuted for illegal use of national forest lands
In August of 2021, the United States Forest Service received multiple complaints from the public concerning a long-term campsite on lands managed by…
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Idaho Falls re-elects Casper
Rebecca Casper has been re-elected as mayor of Idaho…
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2 more arrested in connection to shooting incident at Hurricanes Bar
Idaho Falls Police detectives served two arrest warrants Tuesday…
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Snake River Animal Shelter named 2021 Charity of the Year
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific (BBBGWP) has named the Snake River Animal Shelter the Charity of the Year as part of its 2021 Torch…
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Halloween robber apprehended minutes after robbery
Police apprehended a robber Sunday night within minutes of the…
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IFPD gets boost in fight against child pornography
The IFPD received a $145,000 grant from the Operation Underground…
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Rollover crash sends 1 to hospital
Idaho State Police say the crash occurred just after 4:00 P.M. near mile marker 146 on I15 south of Hamer in Jefferson…
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Local company works on new take-home COVID-19 test
Leavitt’s Women’s Health Care is working on a new way to take a COVID-19 test, from the comfort of your home. They are working on a new study to get…
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Halloween Film Fest at Motor Vu Drive-In for closing weekend
The Motor Vu Drive-In is hosting a four night Halloween film festival on Thursday, October 28 through Sunday, October 31 before it closes for the…
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INL innovator wins Idaho Innovation Award
An Idaho National Laboratory innovator has been honored with a 2021 Idaho Innovation…
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For the first time, the Idaho Falls Zoo has extended its regular season into…
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Mountain America Event Center’s walls go up
Construction Crews hope to have half the walls of the center up by…
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Local firefighters help raise money for local teen battling bone cancer
After learning the devastating news that a local firefighter’s son was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, the Idaho Falls Firefighters Local Union…
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Halloween trunk or treats are right around the corner
Halloween is coming up very soon on this Sunday.…
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Halloween light show brings holiday spirit
Halloween is this weekend, and Owens Family Lights 2021 Halloween Spook Festival “Skeleton Dance Party” is full of holiday…
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Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper talks about reelection campaign
Casper says a focus of hers since her first term has been economic…
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Update to officer involved shooting, shooting incident outside Hurricanes Bar
Early Wednesday morning, Idaho Falls Police officers arrested Juan Gonzalez in connection to a shooting incident that occurred on Sept. 11, 2021,…
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Idaho Falls mayoral race between 2 candidates
The race for Idaho Falls mayor is between incumbent Mayor Rebecca Casper and Ashley…
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2 hospitalized after crash on US 26
Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday on the Ririe Highway at N 55th E, northeast of Idaho Falls in…
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Health officials concerned with local COVID-19 vaccination rates
Our progress with COVID-19 vaccination rates has a bit of bad news and some good…
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New tool to promote driver safety is hitting the streets of Idaho Falls
A new tool to promote driver safety is hitting the streets of Idaho…
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EIPH offers flu shots at no cost for uninsured individuals
The influenza or flu season is officially upon us, and Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is prepared to vaccinate.…
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New York Times best selling author in Idaho Falls
Some families who traveled to Idaho Falls Tuesday might be at home right now with a neat addition to their newest…
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Idaho National Laboratory launches its Net-Zero Microgrid program
Idaho National Laboratory is launching a new Net-Zero Microgrid (NZM) program thanks to funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of…
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Boo at the Zoo starts Thursday
The little ghost and goblins are getting ready to visit the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus…
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Check your storm drains
Rain came down in buckets Monday…
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As is common during flu season, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its current visitor policy to restrict entry to adults only.  …
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