INL deputy laboratory director nationally recognized
Idaho National Laboratory deputy laboratory director for Management and Operations and chief operations officer Juan Alvarez has earned a Leadership…
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NWS warns long duration heat wave arrives Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Pocatello said a long duration heat wave will start Tuesday across southeast…
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Officials: Leave the fireworks to the professionals
The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking you to leave the fireworks to the professionals this…
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Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest of wanted man
Shortly before 6:00 p.m. Saturday, an Idaho Falls Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for not having a front license plate in the…
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I-15/US-20 intersection closure
The Idaho Transportation Department will be temporarily closing exit 119, I-15 off-ramp onto US-20 and the 118 NB on-ramp.…
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Drivers reminded to drive safely during Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Saturday
The Idaho Transportation Department, in partnership with the Idaho State Police, Idaho Falls Police Department and the City of Idaho Falls Public…
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2021 Liberty On Parade route and parking
he Idaho Falls Liberty on Parade route will remain the same this…
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2 arrested for drug possession in separate incidents
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two for drug possession during separate vehicle…
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Hay swather hit by pickup on US 26; 1 hospitalized
Idaho State Police said a hay swather travelling on U.S. 26 was hit from behind by a pickup.…
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Two teenagers die in crash on US26
Two teenagers are dead after a car crash on the highways east of Idaho…
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Man arrested for DUI, felony eluding
It all started about 2:20 A.M. when an Idaho Falls Police Officer performed a traffic stop near the intersection of South Holmes Avenue and 4th…
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Idaho Falls Power offers tips to stay safe, save energy in heat
High temperatures during the summer can place a huge strain on electric infrastructure as people turn on air conditioners to combat the high heat. …
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Man arrested after soliciting sex from undercover IFPD officer posing as 14-year-old
Idaho Falls Police officers arrested a 28-year-old male resident of Idaho Falls Thursday after he contacted and solicited sex from a 14-year-old…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department spends day training
Ball Ventures, who owns the property and donated it for training, will then develop…
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Toddler saves mother
Here’s a good story from the Idaho Falls Fire…
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Live burn structure training set Friday
Idaho Falls Fire Department firefighters will be conducting live burn training inside an old structure off Milligan Road in Snake River Landing…
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Firework safety ahead of stands opening
“As we move into the next few weeks, to next month, the most common burn injury will switch from campfires to sparkler injuries,” Lemon…
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Resource map for free meals
United Way of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County has complied information about free meals for children ages 1-18, senior citizens and others in need…
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Motorcycle driver killed in Idaho Falls accident
One motorcyclist was killed in a Tuesday evening accident, at the Sunnyside overpass with Interstate…
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Donations for local food pantries to be collected at Idaho Falls parade
You are being asked to bring canned goods, non-perishable items or even a few extra dollars to the parade, which will then be collected along the…
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Man arrested for attempted strangulation
A 31-year-old Bonneville County man is facing charges after being arrested by Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies Monday…
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US selects new cleanup contractor for Idaho nuclear site
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a new $6.4 billion contract to clean up nuclear waste at its site in Idaho that includes a national…
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17th and Rollandet intersection improvement meeting set Wednesday
You are invited to attend an informational meeting regarding future intersection improvements at W. 17th Street and Rollandet Street.…
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Portion of Shoup Avenue closed for construction
Idaho Falls Public Works will temporarily close one block of Shoup Avenue on Monday morning for construction.…
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‘Shiny Side Up’ safety event brings out motorcycle enthusiasts
The “Shiny Side Up” motorcycle rally was put on by the Idaho State Police, and Grand Teton Harley…
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Red Cross warns of severe blood shortage in US
“Our biggest concern is when we get to the point of an emergency that comes in, we have maybe depleted our stock at that moment and are needing to…
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Controlled burn set for Sunday at Snake River Landing
The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn along Milligan Road in Snake River Landing on…
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IDA celebrates inaugural Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) celebrated the inaugural flight of Alaska Airlines from IDA to Seattle (SEA) with a traditional “water…
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IF firefighters raise record-breaking funds for MDA
Last weekend, Idaho Falls Fire Department/IAFF Local 1565 firefighters hit the streets and shattered fundraising records for the Muscular Dystrophy…
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Doctor talks traumatic injury prevention
“Helmet compliance, whether you’re on a motorcycle, ATV, 4 wheeler, helps prevent traumatic brain injury. We can fix a lot of things, but we can’t…
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Floating bridge installed in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls is busy making improvements to the Highway 20 bridge over the Snake…
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House fire on Johnson Street
A home on Johnson St. in Idaho Falls catches fire on the evening of June 16, 2021.…
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Early morning house fire in Idaho Falls
An early morning fire on June 17, 2021 destroys a home on Highland Drive in Idaho Falls.…
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Dry spring could mean lost crops for East Idaho farmers
A dryer than normal spring for East Idaho could mean trouble for area farmers, especially potato…
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2 hospitalized after 4 vehicle crash
UPDATE 2:45 p.m. Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 118, in Idaho Falls Wednesday around 10:36…
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Child immunization clinic held Wednesday
The free immunization clinic is open to all children ages 18 years and younger who need immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccination for those 12…
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Campylobacter cases increasing in region; raw milk suspected as source of illness
Eastern Idaho Public Health is seeing an increase of cases of Campylobacter illness which is likely associated with drinking unpasteurized (raw)…
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The Idaho Transportation Department will be temporarily closing the eastbound Grandview Dr. right-lane onto US 20.…
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Police arrest man who hid handgun in Fred Meyer
Police want to question a man who they say left a loaded handgun in the Idaho Falls Fred…
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Idaho Falls to host free walkability workshops
The Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) is partnering with the Looking Glass Academy to present free workshops to identify…
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Police apprehend prowler in Idaho Falls neighborhood
Idaho Falls Police officers investigated several reports of a prowler in the area of Belaire Park around 7:00 a.m. Monday.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo says goodbye to sloth bears
It was a bittersweet weekend at the Idaho Falls Zoo, with two cubs time at the zoo coming to a…
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Free Fishing Day takes over Idaho
Bait was hooked and lines were cast at many of our local lakes and ponds on…
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10 local high school students receive Idaho Falls Power scholarships
Idaho Falls Power (IFP) has selected 10 local high school students to receive $500 college scholarships for their efforts to develop and demonstrate…
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Power outage affects thousands in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Power crews are working to restore power Monday…
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Power restored in Rexburg, surrounding areas
Crews are investigating to determine the cause. Power is expected to be fully restored by 6:30…
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1 dead after being hit by truck
Despite life saving measures by the IFPD and EMS personnel, the victim died at the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department asks for help filling the boot this weekend
Jimmie Hitch, with the fire department organizes the event every year, and said it’s great to be holding the event again, after it having to be…
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Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Safety Summit on June 19
Looking for a great way to spend your Saturday? Add the Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Safety Summit on June 19 to your…
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Volunteers needed for Bunks Across America build event
The annual event is a day for communities nationwide to get together to build beds for children who don’t have beds to sleep in.…
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Elderly woman, 3 police officers taken to hospital after house fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a house fire at the 2000 block of Greentree Lane shortly after…
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Fire officials talk preparedness ahead of fire season
Chris Burger, with the BLM Idaho Falls district, says the four-month outlook published by the National Interagency Fire Center, shows an increase as…
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Hospitals still seeing COVID-19 patients, despite lower numbers
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center are still seeing COVID patients, as cases continue to…
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Movies in the Park kicks off Friday
The family-friendly Movies in the Park event is back.…
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2021 Scenic River Classic ready to race again Saturday
The Scenic River Classic, Idaho Falls’ oldest race event, is ready to run again Saturday, June 12. …
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D91 to have late start Fridays
Idaho Falls School District 91 will be moving to late start Fridays in the fall.…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls man dies after crash
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to a crash Wednesday just before 6 p.m. near 105th N. and 25th E. …
Continue Reading Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend
After the Fill the Boot campaign was canceled last year due to the pandemic, Idaho Falls Fire Department firefighters are asking for help with not…
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Alive After Five returns to Idaho Falls
Alive after Five is back in downtown Idaho Falls, after not happening last summer due to the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department celebrates new ladder truck
On hand for the event were officials from the city and the fire…
Continue Reading Free childhood immunization clinic to be held in Idaho Falls on June 16
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) will be holding a free (no out-of-pocket cost) childhood immunization clinic on Wednesday, June…
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D91 Education Foundation awards $25,000 in college scholarships
The D91 Education Foundation announced the recipients of more than $25,000 worth of college…
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Residential Water Conservation Pilot Program awaits IF City Council approval
A Residential Water Conservation Pilot Program was discussed during the Idaho Falls City Council Work Session Monday afternoon.…
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Brian Dripps sentenced to life in prison in cold-case murder and rape
The man who pleaded guilty to killing Angie Dodge is scheduled to hear his sentence Tuesday morning, nearly 25 years after she was found…
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IFFD extrication training
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is getting some special hands on…
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Wine for Whiskers event set Friday
The fifth Wine for Whiskers is back this Friday…
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Idaho Falls releases Imagine IF community survey results
The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) has released the results of their recent citywide “Imagine IF” survey.…
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EIRMC named a “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital” for second year in a row
For the second year in a row, IBM Watson Health named Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center a “50 Top Cardiovascular…
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Young sloth bears to leave Idaho Falls Zoo
In mid-June, two young sloth bears born at the Idaho Falls Zoo will be moving on to a new home at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas.…
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Man sent to hospital after motorcycle accident
The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet and was injured in the crash. Kerry Hammon with the Idaho Falls Fire Department says the 40-year-old…
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Wildland firefighters finish training
On Friday, they got hands-on experience by participating in a wildland fire simulation. The students practiced digging fireline at Ryder Park, which…
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Sewer line improvements on Sunnyside Road
Sunnyside Road from Eagle Drive to just west of Woodruff Avenue will be under construction beginning June 7.…
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Behind the scenes look at Idaho Falls Airport construction
The airport is adding 38,000 square feet. The upgrades include things like new gates, more area for passengers, and a new restaurant, says IDA…
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Jackson Hole Junction to break ground on 2 new ventures
Jackson Hole Junction will break ground on two projects this summer.…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Rec unveils newsletter
The free publication offers information of community events such as movies in the park, sports team sign-ups, and more.…
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TSA, Idaho Falls Airport officials prepare for busy travel season
Rick Cloutier, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport manager, says people are just ready to…
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UPDATED: Wanted man found in Denver
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for Deon Waynewood.…
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CEI releases design concepts for Future Tech building
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has released the latest design concepts for its new Future Tech building.…
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IDA kicks off new, nonstop American Airlines flights June 3
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will kick off two new, daily American Airlines flights beginning Thursday.…
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Expansion of Idaho Canal Trail project begins Tuesday
Construction on the Idaho Canal Trail project starts Tuesday near 25th Street and S Holmes Avenue, progressing along the Idaho Canal north toward…
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Park Avenue to be temporarily closed
Park Avenue will be temporarily closed on June 2 and June 3.…
Continue Reading Crash near Sugar City kills Idaho Falls man
An Idaho Falls man was killed when his pickup crashed on U.S. 20 north of Sugar City Monday afternoon.…
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End of Watch Ride to Remember to honor Deputy Maser
The Beyond the Call of Duty – End of Watch Ride to Remember will be stopping at the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday in honor of Deputy…
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Grill fire does more than $30,000 of damage
The backyard of an Idaho Falls family was destroyed by a fire that started on the grill.…
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Idaho Falls 9th Annual Field of Honor Memorial
Another Memorial Day weekend tradition continues at Freeman Park in Idaho…
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Inaugural flight to Portland from Idaho Falls takes off
The Idaho Falls airport fire department sent them off with a traditional water…
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Idaho Falls hosts law enforcement conference
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ICHA) partnered with the City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Police to host this year’s Idaho Law…
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Concrete slab falls off semi
The already congested interchange at Interstate 15 and Highway 20 got even more congested…
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Emergency drill held at Idaho Falls Airport
The Idaho Falls Airport took part in a full-scale exercise…
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Kenneth Jones in court Thursday
The man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Stephanie Eldredge is back in court…
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IDA to celebrate Allegiant Airlines flight to Portland with water salute Friday
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will celebrate the inaugural flight of Allegiant Airlines from IDA to Portland (PDX) with a traditional…
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I-15, US-20 Interim Project underway
The Interstate 15 and U.S. 20 interchange at Exit 119 is undergoing an interim makeover for safety. A bigger project is down the…
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Annual fifth grade bike ride returns for District 93
After being canceled the last two years, this year’s ride was scheduled for last Friday but was pushed back due to…
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Little, Wasden praise spent fuel milestone
Governor Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden issued the following joint statement Wednesday praising the completion by the U.S. Navy of…
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Idaho Falls, Pocatello Texas Roadhouse locations to host hiring event
As local diners return to their favorite restaurants, Texas Roadhouse is staffing…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport to conduct training exercise Thursday
On Thursday, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will be conducting a live emergency…
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Motor Vu Drive-In to open Friday
Following major renovations and upgrades, the Motor Vu Drive-In is officially reopening for the 2021 summer season on Friday with a double-feature on…
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Idaho’s historic waste disposal site to close after receiving final shipment
Environmental Management (EM) crews recently placed a final radioactive waste shipment into the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site’s largest…
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‘Carry The Load’ nonprofit advocates for Memorial Day
On Monday, members of the nonprofit Carry The Load stopped by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Idaho…
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Idaho Falls community bike ride rescheduled due to weather
The community bike ride and barbecue scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed due to an inclement weather forecast. …
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