Rexburg senator leads way for restitution for Tapp, wrongfully convicted
A Rexburg Senator is among Idaho lawmakers who are leading the way for a bill that would compensate people who have been wrongfully incarcerated in…
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IFPD officers sign on with U.S. Marshal Service
Two Idaho Falls Police Officers have been sworn in as Special Deputy U.S.…
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East Idaho job market recovering, some counties faster than others
Due to Idaho’s diverse economy, some counties have had a more difficult time bouncing back, while others seem to be…
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Structure fire causes estimated $75,000 in damages
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a structure fire on the 1300 block of South Woodruff Avenue Tuesday caused approximately $75,000 in…
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Power restored to 12,000 customers in Ammon/Lincoln area
Rocky Mountain Power reports about 12,059 customers are being affected by damaged power line.…
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Collecting food for the Soup-er Bowl
It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the Soup-er Bowl, and we are not talking about the big…
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Pay it Forward: Local nonprofit donates AED to area schools
A life-saving device is now in the hallways of another area school thanks to a local…
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Surveys look for public input in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls School District and the city of Idaho Falls are looking for your input on a couple of new initiatives.…
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Man arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, drug offenses
Idaho Falls Police responded to the area of 1800 Hollipark for a report of a suspicious vehicle Monday shortly after midnight.…
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Idaho Fish and Game calling us to do our part in protecting winter wildlife
Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is asking us to do our part to protect wintering wildlife by leaving animals…
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IRS Free File service available to taxpayers with 2020 income $72,000 and below
Filing this year could be easier than…
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ISP warns freezing fog brings dangerous driving conditions
Idaho State Police (ISP) tell us over the weekend, they responded to several slide off…
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Museum of Idaho reopens Saturday
The Museum of Idaho (MOI) is reopening its doors Saturday with two new…
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#IdahoKind campaign aims to serve one million hungry Idahoans
The Idaho Foodbank is asking Idahoans to show them just how kind we…
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Road closed after truck hits bridge
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports the County Line Road is shut down by the river, at 2121 W 145th N, south of the Osgood Store.…
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New family owned business offers a release for our rage
There’s a new distraction in Idaho Falls, that’s likely to become all the…
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There’s still a chance to win a huge lottery jackpot
– One of the largest jackpots in U.S. history will grow even larger since there was no winner for Friday’s drawing of the Mega Millions’ $750 million…
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D93 employees get COVID-19 vaccine
In the Bonneville County School District, students only had a half-day today to allow employees to get vaccinated at Hillcrest High…
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Fire near gas pump extinguished
Idaho Falls Police helped put out a fire next to a gas pump at the Utah Avenue WalMart at around 3 a.m. Friday.…
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Idaho Falls Mayor reviews “state of the city”
Mayor Rebecca Casper outlined numerous projects the city will pursue in 2021 during a State of the City address Thursday…
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Multiple power outages in the area
Idaho Falls Power reports a dump truck that struck a power pole at W. 14th & Curtis has caused a power outage within the area.…
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Idaho Falls Family Happy Hour brings free shows every week
The city of Idaho Falls wants to distract you and your family from all of the craziness of the…
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District 91 voters to decide supplemental levy in March
The Idaho Falls School Board is asking patrons to approve a $6.8 million supplemental levy at the polls in March.…
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A record low in homes for sale drives up the price to buy in East Idaho
Be prepared to spend more on a house if you are looking to buy one in Eastern…
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New Bonneville County Sheriff takes the reins
Earlier this week, a new sheriff was sworn-in for Bonneville…
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Idaho has the lotto fever
The Mega Millions Jackpot is estimated at $625million and the Powerball is estimated at…
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Bonneville County officials sworn into office
Two new leaders were sworn-in as Bonneville County leaders Monday.…
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Police investigate fatality crash
Idaho State Police are looking for individuals who witnessed a single-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 118, in Idaho Falls at…
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Fire destroys covered pool house
A fire destroys a covered…
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Macy’s to close Grand Teton Mall location
Macy’s Department Store has announced plans to close its Grand Teton Mall location in Idaho Falls. …
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EIRMC receives ‘A’ grade in annual safety review
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center received an “A” in the Fall 2020 Hospital Safety Score published by The Leapfrog Group.…
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Police recover stolen gun made to look like a toy
Idaho Falls Police recover a stolen gun that was made to look like a toy…
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Girl Scouts launch digital cookie program
For the first time, Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered before New…
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Parking restrictions return to Idaho Falls after latest storm
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – City officials issued a “snow event” at 9:30 this morning. They do this when the city is blanketed with 2 inches or…
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LaBelle Lake Ice Palace open for business for winter season
A winter wonderland has come to the heart of Rigby. The astounding Labelle Lake Ice Palace has opened its doors for 2020-2021 season. Every snow and…
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Idaho Falls resident mourns brother’s death on nine year anniversary of his murder
During the holiday season, there may be a big void in the time we spend with our loved ones. For Idaho Falls resident Jacob Garner, Christmas Day is…
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Officer may have saved dozens from IF house fire
A quick-thinking Idaho falls police officer may have saved dozens of lives late Thursday night. Idaho Falls fire department says the unnamed officer…
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Reward offered in Jewelry store robbery investigation
The Idaho Falls Police Department is continuing to investigate the robbery of Don’s Jewelry which occurred on December 10.…
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New Idaho Falls Police station will cost less to finance than expected
Building a new police station in Idaho Falls won’t cost as much as expected, city leaders said Wednesday.…
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2 killed in head-on collision
Two people are dead following a head-on collision north of Ft. Hall Wednesday morning.…
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Idaho Falls Fiber is recognizing 1,000th customer
Idaho Falls Fiber-optic network celebrated Tuesday morning to mark the milestone of their thousandth…
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COVID-19 vaccines distributed and going well so far
We are told all 975 doses delivered to Eastern Idaho Public Health have been distributed to all 6 hospitals in our…
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Two juveniles charged after string of auto burglaries
Idaho Falls Police have arrested two male juveniles in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries. …
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Idaho Falls details Christmas tree disposal sites
Idaho Falls Sanitation Division has designated multiple sites for disposal of discarded Christmas trees at the end of the holidays. …
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Elks Lodge distributes food boxes
Idaho falls elks lodge 1087 and friends are helping feed our…
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Governor Little speaks on vaccines, upcoming Legislative Session and election
Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the…
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Flash fire injures Idaho Falls man
An Idaho Falls man is recovering from injuries he received from a flash fire Friday…
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Idaho Falls leaders to approve a contractor for new splash pad
A contractor is set to be approved to build the splash pad at the Reinhart Park at Thursday’s City Council meeting after months of discussing and…
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Long-haul trucking during the pandemic
While many of us are experiencing the pandemic through a local lens, Idaho Falls truck drivers have been exposed to restrictions, reactions, and…
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Updated Idaho Falls snow removal schedule
Snow removal efforts are still underway in Idaho Falls from the last snowfall as crews prepare and plan for more snow over the next couple of…
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Postal service says it faces heaviest mailing season ever
Getting those precious holiday gifts to loved ones this year may be a little more…
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Overturned semi-trailer blocks I-15 on-ramp
Idaho State Police investigated a property damage crash on southbound Interstate 15 at the 113 on-ramp in Idaho Falls Wednesday around 3:34…
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Man arrested after headbutting officer
A 21-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor resisting and obstructing, misdemeanor disturbing the peace and felony battery…
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3 arrested after taking tools from Habitat for Humanity volunteer
An Idaho Falls Police Officer responded to a report of a theft that had occurred in the 1000 block of Science Center Drive around 9:00 a.m. Dec. 7.…
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New center to help probation and parolees change behaviors
Those on probation or on parole have a new resource to get their lives back on track through the new Connection and Intervention Station.…
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Crash cleared on US 20
Idaho State Police are on scene of a crash westbound US 20 at milepost 308 in Idaho Falls.…
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House fire causes estimated $250,000 in damages
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Sonja Avenue at 11:58 p.m. on Monday for a structure fire.…
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Idaho Falls snow event and parking restrictions are now in place
The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches, which qualifies as a snow event according to the Idaho Falls Snow and Ice Control Policies…
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LDS Ward to perform remote holiday program for seniors
A local ward with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came up with a holiday solution for our…
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New INL Director officially assumes position
Newly named Idaho National Laboratory Director, John Wagner Ph. D., officially assumed the position…
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School Closure 12/14/2020
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The following schools are closed Monday, December 14th. Ethel Boyes Elementary School due to a heating…
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Find Santa near you
COVID-19 and the word pandemic has made it difficult for many families to find a Santa Claus near…
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Ten Distinguished Under 40 award winners being recognized for contributions to our community
Every year, the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce honors ten young professionals who have gone above and beyond to accomplish outstanding feats…
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Plan your posts carefully this holiday season
Easily sharing exciting news is one of the things we all love about posting to our social media accounts. But sharing when your house will be empty…
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Shop-With-A-Cop event brings Christmas to 21 families
On Saturday morning, law enforcement officers from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, and Idaho State Probation…
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Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 have a new treatment option that could reduce their chances of needing to be hospitalized because of…
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Amber Alert Cancelled
An Amber Alert for a missing Idaho Falls boy has been cancelled.…
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Stay warm while spending less on heat this winter
Winterizing your home can save you money on your power bill and keep you warm throughout the…
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Hospital beds continue to be close to capacity in Eastern Idaho
The Chief Operations Officer at Idaho Falls Community Hospital says their Intensive Care Unit can handle 35 COVID patients. …
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Arby’s makes YMCA donation
The area Arby’s ownership group has committed $5,800 in support of the Idaho Falls YMCA “Make A Difference” campaign. …
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Live Christmas nativity comes to Idaho Falls
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is putting on a live nativity scene at the temple grounds Thursday at 6…
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Pay It Forward: Clandestine Kringle
Donate or adopt a family for Christmas and Clandestine Kringle will take care of the…
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Ruptured gas line forces evacuations
Six homes have been evacuated due to a main gas line accident in Idaho…
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“Give hope by using your lunch money to feed a family”
The Commerce decided to keep the “Out of the Box” lunches event alive by giving back to hungry and struggling neighbors who are also feeling the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department pushes new vehicle into service
Idaho Falls station 4 Firefighters pushed a new engine into service Monday.…
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Christmas tree sales on the rise
Getting a real Christmas tree seems to be on a lot of people’s wish list, as a local tree farmer tells us there’s been a spike in sales this…
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Elliot Page’s announcement offers a learning opportunity for all of us
Elliot Page wrote a letter on Instagram announcing he is transgender with he/they pronouns.…
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Falcon Food Pantry helping hungry CEI students in need
The College of Eastern Idaho now has a Falcon Food Pantry on campus to assist students who may be struggling with food insecurity.…
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Eagle Rock Gallery hosts Christmas party
A local business is offering the community a chance to celebrate the beauty of the holidays with a Christmas party gallery…
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Charitable donation aims to help sexually abused children
The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E) presented a check for $6,717.03 to the Building Hope Today Foundation founder, Matt Morgan, on Thursday…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Protecting your holiday gifts from theft
Gifts left out in the open while we store hop this holiday season may be an invitation for…
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Eagles Lodge donates food to the Community Food Basket
The Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of the Eagles (F.O.E) conducted a food drive throughout the month of…
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Idaho Falls Community Hospital celebrates one-year anniversary during Pandemic
fter only being open for three months, Idaho Falls Community Hospital was faced with the COVID-19…
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Phone scam in Idaho Falls area
Many Idaho Falls residents have received targeted phone calls from individuals claiming to be an Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) employee or…
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New deep-temp freezer ready to store COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in East Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health has a new unique low-temperature freezer capable of storing the Pfizer COVID-19…
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BLM Idaho Falls District hiring wildland firefighters
If you’re looking to turn over a new leaf in your career, the bureau of land management is offering a path…
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Suspect charged in armed robbery
A 33-year old man was arraigned in Bonneville County Magistrate Court Monday in connection with the armed robbery of a missionary in Idaho Falls…
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Veteran Center moving from Pocatello to Idaho Falls
The US Veterans Center in Eastern Idaho is moving from the Gate City to a new facility in Idaho Falls. Their current location has been helping…
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Shop and chicken coop lost in Sunday morning fire
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) Idaho Falls Fire units were able to extinguish and control a Sunday morning outbuilding, chicken coop fire, on the north side of…
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Idaho Falls Police investigate “porch pirate” thefts
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a series of “porch pirate” package thefts in the Fairway Estates area. …
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Police search for armed robbery suspects
Idaho Falls Police are looking for suspects involved in the robbery of a Mormon Church missionary at knifepoint.…
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Idaho Falls creating enforcement guidelines for COVID-19 restrictions
Idaho Falls officials are sharing details on how they will handle violations of COVID-19 restrictions put in place by Governor…
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Drive-up Thanksgiving meals at Elks Lodge help locals in need
For 33 years the Salvation Army has hosted its traditional Thanksgiving feast at the Elks lodge but this year was a little…
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Celebrating Small Business Saturday will help local shops stay open
Your part in this year’s Small Business Saturday is more critical than ever…
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Idaho Falls lights up Christmas
The Christmas season opens in Idaho Falls with a number of events in the downtown area., both in-person and…
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Diablas Kitchen pepares Thanksgiving meals for Soup Kitchen
A local woman is stepping up to make sure those who are struggling have a Thanksgiving meal in their home during this tough…
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IFPD Lieutenant Scott Killian retires
Lieutenant Scott Killian has served as an Idaho Falls Police Officer since 1994.…
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EIRMC shares tips to stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals
Many are staying home for Thanksgiving to stay safe from COVID-19, but now we are being reminded that we also need to stay safe in the…
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Early morning apartment complex fire
A structure fire Tuesday morning at the 1900 block of Henryanna Avenue caused an estimated $10,000 in property damage and $5,000 in content damage.…
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