Crash blocks right lane on US-20 near County Line Road
First responders are on the scene of a crash along U.S. Highway 20 near County Line Road (Milepost 320) that has shut down the far right…
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In-N-Out Owner ‘heartbroken’ over deadly Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting; Police to hold 2 P.M. briefing
Four people are dead, including the gunman, and five others are recovering after violence erupted at the new Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger on Saturday.…
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Big Rock Fire crosses containment lines overnight, forcing mandatory evacuations
The Big Rock Fire expanded to approximately 2,400 acres near Ririe, Idaho, prompting aggressive firefighting efforts and multiple levels of…
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200-acre Big Rock Fire rapidly spreading near Heise; Evacuations underway
The Central Fire District and neighboring agencies are on the scene of a wildfire burning near the Heise area, east of…
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‘Dangerous’ Black Bear euthanized after breaking into homes in Fremont County
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to residents and visitors in several neighborhoods following reports of a black bear…
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Sheriff warns of new wave of jury duty scams in Bonneville County
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are warning people about a new wave of jury duty scams where callers threaten residents with arrest warrants to…
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Bannock County approves 180-day emergency moratorium on data center permits
Bannock County commissioners have approved a 180-day emergency moratorium on new data center permit applications in unincorporated areas to allow…
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Surviving roommates recount horror in Idaho murders docuseries as Bryan Kohberger seeks plea change
One year after a stunning hearing in which Kohberger admitted to his crimes in court, the former criminology graduate student says his defense team…
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250 active-duty U.S. Army troops mobilizing to fight northwest wildfires
Approximately 250 U.S. Army soldiers were mobilized to support wildland firefighting efforts in Oregon and Washington as national resources reached…
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Officials say Island Park cyanobacteria bloom continues to grow as health alert remains in effect
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Several days after a health alert was issued for Island Park Reservoir, Idaho environmental officials say the harmful…
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Auditions open for locally produced mystery series ‘Peripheral’
A group of young creatives in the Pocatello community are working to make an independent film series titled “Peripheral.” The series will be eight…
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New winery uses solar power and innovative technology to build a more sustainable future
A new winery called Gem 73 is set to open in Idaho’s Sunnyslope Wine Region this August, utilizing solar power and innovative technologies to promote…
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Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day with these creative dessert ideas
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is just around the corner, and one local grocery expert is encouraging families to put a creative spin on the classic…
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Idaho AG warns consumers after 39 products recalled over safety hazards
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is urging Idahoans to check their homes after 39 products were recalled nationwide in July because of serious…
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Idaho officials warn of heat danger after three deaths
Three southern Idaho residents over the age of 55 have died due to extreme heat, leading public health officials to issue urgent safety…
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Body recovered after fall into Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls
A young man’s body was recovered Thursday morning after he fell from the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho, while climbing…
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INL hosts ribbon cutting for pilot plant supporting domestic antimony production
The Idaho National Laboratory commissioned a new modular mineral processing plant to process ore from Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project,…
Continue Reading Lightning-caused Lake Channel fire grows to 1,500 acres near Massacre Rocks
Emergency crews are battling a lightning-caused wildfire known as the Lake Channel Fire that has grown to approximately 1,500 acres near American…
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Gov. Little declares fire disaster emergency, deploys Idaho National Guard to Big Grass Fire
Gov. Brad Little has declared a fire disaster emergency in parts of Idaho and authorized the deployment of the Idaho National Guard to assist with…
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Henry’s Creek Fire south of Ammon burns 400+ acres
Fire officials are strongly urging people to stay away from South Ammon Road, Henry’s Creek Road, and Taylor Mountain road as they continue their…
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Downtown Driggs draws artists out for Plein Air Festival Quick Draw
Downtown Driggs was transformed into an outdoor art studio as painters set up their easels, brushes and canvases during the Plein Air…
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States may soon manage grizzly bears after exceeding recovery goals
The federal government is moving to grant states more authority over grizzly bear management following a petition from Montana. This proposal would…
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“Step Forward and Serve”: Victor Opens applications to fill vacant City Council seat
“This vacancy comes at a meaningful moment for Victor,” the City Council stated in a recent press release. “The City has experienced a period of…
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Idaho among finalists for DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus project
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— Idaho has been named one of five states under consideration to host a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. The…
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Air quality advisory issued for three eastern Idaho counties
SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for Butte, Custer and Lemhi counties due to…
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Fall River Electric announces partnership on new power plant
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative is partnering on a new power generation project in northern Idaho aimed at helping keep electricity reliable…
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Idaho grain crops show resilience despite drought and pests
Grain farmers in southern and eastern Idaho faced a challenging growing season due to drought, spring frost, and pests. However, University of Idaho…
Continue Reading Can’t escape the smoke? Here’s how to stay safe.
If you walked outside this morning, you would have instantly noticed the smoke inversion blanketing most of the city. The Idaho Falls Fire Department…
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Bryan Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in U of I murders
Bryan Kohberger, who is serving a life sentence for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and…
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Five years later, Michael Vaughan’s family says search for answers is not over
Monday marks five years since Michael “Monkey” Vaughan disappeared from his Fruitland neighborhood, a case that drew national attention and remains…
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Firefighters Battle 700-Acre Gaston Fire Near Aberdeen
Wildland fire crews are actively battling the fast-moving Gaston Fire, which exploded to an estimated 700 acres overnight in eastern…
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Rain helps extinguish Rice Fire near Malta as 500-acre Gaston Fire burns near Aberdeen
As of Saturday night, the Gaston Fire is burning approximately 500 acres west of Aberdeen after being detected late in the evening. Meanwhile, the…
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Health Alert Issued for Island Park Reservoir after confirming Cyanobacteria
Health officials are warning people to use caution at Island Park Reservoir after confirming the detection of cyanobacteria in the water. The Idaho…
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Three arrested in Teton Valley drug trafficking investigation
Three people were arrested in Teton Valley, Idaho following a multi-agency, multi-state narcotics trafficking investigation led by the Drug…
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First Annual Idaho Outdoor Expo draws crowd to The Waterfront in Idaho Falls
One local man in Idaho Falls with a passion for hunting and fishing led to the creation of a brand-new event for the Eastern Idaho community– the…
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Changing times at Henry’s Lake Flats: Fremont County reactions to the approval of Caldera Flats subdivision
Controversy swirls around a project to develop 32 single-family homes on 160 acres in Henry’s Lake…
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Highway 21 remains closed near Stanley following major mudslide
Road crews continue to clear a major mudslide on State Highway 21 near Stanley, Idaho, which has been closed since Thursday and will likely remain so…
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New Idaho law promotes AI literacy as Micron helps prepare teachers and students
A new Idaho law is putting guidelines in place for how schools approach artificial intelligence, and Micron is helping educators and students learn…
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First responders rescue trapped senior dog from steep Swan Valley hillside
An elderly dog named Bentley was safely rescued from a steep, rocky hillside in Swan Valley, Idaho, by the Swan Valley Fire Department and the…
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Rigby band Anyone Awake to begin 40-day national tour
Rigby-based band Anyone Awake is set to begin its 40-day “I Meant What I Said” national tour across 17…
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Multi-agency interstate raid nets man on felony drug, child endangerment charges
A 42-year-old Wyoming man is in custody facing multiple felony drug and child endangerment charges after a multi-agency early morning raid spanned…
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Gateway Transitional Care Center celebrates new outpatient therapy clinic and trach unit
Gateway Transitional Care Center has been an essential healthcare facility in Pocatello, serving inpatients in rehab for injuries, surgeries,…
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Idaho parks offers 25% campsite discount for America’s 250th anniversary
Idaho State Parks and Recreation is offering a 25% discount on campsite and yurt reservations through August 31, 2026, to celebrate America’s 250th…
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New data shows Idaho paychecks growing faster than most states
In 2025, Idaho’s average hourly wage rose 4.7% to $29.41, ranking the state third in the nation according to data from the Bureau of Labor…
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ITD to shut down dangerous US-20 at-grade crossing near Sugar City
Drivers using the 7th East at-grade crossing north of Rexburg will soon need to find a new route onto U.S. Highway 20, as crews prepare to…
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Battelle Energy Alliance agrees to $5 million settlement over discrimination claims
Battelle Energy Alliance has agreed to a $5 million settlement following a federal investigation into claims that the Idaho Falls-based company…
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Idaho has spent more than $20M on wildfire suppression so far this year as conditions worsen
Idaho state fire officials have spent more than $20 million fighting wildfires so far this year, and conditions are expected to worsen as the fire…
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Man killed after pickup crashes into tree in Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash after a pickup truck struck a tree.
Deputies and emergency crews responded…
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Downtown pet mural ribbon cutting in Idaho Falls, honoring pets while boosting downtown revitalization
After five years in the works, Downtown Idaho Falls has a completed pet mural. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation celebrated by hosting…
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Anti-death penalty advocates rally against Idaho’s firing squad protocol in virtual press conference
Today, anti-death penalty advocates Execution Intervention Project and Clergy United Against the Death Penalty are hosting a virtual press conference…
Continue Reading INL leads the charge: Federal grant positions Idaho and Wyoming at the center of U.S. nuclear energy future
A major federal initiative is bringing over $40 million to Idaho and Wyoming to advance next-generation nuclear energy, with Idaho National…
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Judge throws out plea deal for former Chubbuck church leader accused of child sexual abuse
A district judge rejected a plea deal for Virgil Larson, a former Chubbuck church leader accused of sexually abusing six minors. The proposed…
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Competency evaluation ordered for suspect in Boise Greenbelt murder case
A judge ordered a mental health competency evaluation for Ross Wardlaw, who is charged in the first-degree murder of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst,…
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Roving Rabbis returns – with the opportunity to observe Shabbat
The Roving Rabbis initiative is returning to the Idaho Falls and Pocatello areas for two weeks to host Shabbat dinners starting July…
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Evacuation orders remain in place for Ohio fire near Hailey
Evacuation orders remain in place for several zones near the Ohio Fire, which has burned approximately 2,000 acres with 10%…
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Great Race for Education raises thousands for College of Eastern Idaho Foundation
Hundreds of competitors raced across Idaho Falls on Friday, solving puzzles, completing challenges and raising money for student scholarships during…
Continue Reading Black bear euthanized after breaking into Swan Valley home and eating pie
A black bear was euthanized after entering a Swan Valley home and eating a pumpkin pie before returning a second night to access unsecured…
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NTSB report sheds light on cause of Rigby plane crash
According to the report, a Cessna 150F was destroyed after striking a power line and crashing into a building. Fortunately, both occupants, a student…
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Mild winter triggers major Mormon cricket infestation in Fremont County
Fremont County is currently experiencing a widespread Mormon cricket infestation, a situation local officials attribute to recent mild winter…
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Idahoans United responds to reproductive freedom initiative qualifying for November ballot
Idaho voters will decide in November whether to establish new protections for reproductive health care, including abortion access, after the…
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Idaho attorney general warns renters about fake listings and deposit scams
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning renters to watch for fraudulent property listings and demands for upfront payments as competition…
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Garage fire damages Idaho Falls home
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a residential fire Tuesday evening after receiving reports of flames at a single-story home on Aegean…
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Coroner identifies four people in recent Bonneville County death investigations
The Bonneville County Coroner’s Office extended its condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the…
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Idaho veteran wins gold in trivia at National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Joseph Moscynski, a U.S. Navy veteran from Clifton, Idaho, won a gold medal in trivia at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Detroit,…
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Local man arrested after allegedly pulling gun on teens at McCowin Park
An Ammon man named Shane Sutton was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a handgun at a group of…
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Medical Cannabis Backers Say Signature Gathering Problems Sank Idaho Ballot Initiative
Why didn’t Idaho’s medical cannabis initiative make the ballot? Idaho’s medical cannabis ballot initiative falls short as signature verification…
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Deputies release new details in Bear Lake boating accident
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office released new details Tuesday about a boating accident that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.
The…
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Idaho abortion initiative qualifies for November ballot; Medical Cannabis measure falls short
Idaho voters will decide a reproductive rights initiative this November after organizers gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.…
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Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride stops in Idaho Falls
Dozens of veterans rolled into Idaho Falls on Tuesday as part of the 17th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country journey…
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Two Killed in Crash on U.S. 93 Near Mackay
Two people were killed Monday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 93 near Mackay, according to Idaho State Police.
The crash happened around 10:12…
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Inmates challenge firing squad policy, citing 13 disputed procedures
Two of Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmates, Gerald Ross Pizzuto and Thomas Eugene Creech, are suing the Idaho Department of Corrections over…
Continue Reading “It was very preventable”: Boise greenbelt murder suspect was acquitted of separate knife assault just months prior
As Ross Allen Wardlaw of Boise faces first-degree murder charges for the deadly July 6 stabbing of Jordan Harbst on the Boise Greenbelt, a voice from…
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Three hospitalized following 4-vehicle crash on Highway 33 near Terreton
The Idaho State Police is investigating a mid-morning, four-vehicle crash near Terreton that sent three people to the hospital on…
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Teton County Declares Local Emergency After Measles Outbreak at Colter Bay Village
Teton County officials have declared a local emergency following a measles outbreak at Colter Bay Village in Grand Teton National Park.
The…
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How Idaho Transportation Department crews stay cool while working outside
“Slowing down, watching for us, keeping an eye out for us is greatly, greatly appreciated because at the end of the day, we all want to go home to…
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Two vehicle crash west of Ovid injures three
Three people were injured Saturday night after a wheel detached from a Jeep and struck an oncoming vehicle on State Highway 36 west of Ovid,…
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Montana Man dies following off-highway vehicle crash at St. Anthony Sand Dunes
A 66-year-old Montana man died Friday afternoon after an off-highway vehicle crash at the St. Anthony Sand…
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens campaigns in East Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens is campaigning across East Idaho, holding an event in downtown Pocatello…
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National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year Serenades on the Strings
Shelby Murdock of Blackfoot has been named the 2026 National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year.
The competition, now in its 73rd year, was held…
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Amended complaint adds child sexual abuse and exploitation charges to Pocatello nonprofit founder
Ada County prosecutors have expanded the criminal case against an eastern Idaho nonprofit founder, adding felony charges alleging a conspiracy…
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UK joins Powerball, But Idaho ticket prices remain the same
Powerball players in the United Kingdom will soon be buying tickets for the same jackpot available in the United States, but Idaho Lottery officials…
Continue Reading Boise man charged with first-degree murder in Greenbelt killing
A 41-year-old man, Ross Allen Wardlaw, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst along…
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Fremont County issues burn ban amid wildfire danger
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – As hot, dry weather continues to increase the wildfire threat across eastern Idaho, Fremont County has enacted countywide…
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Stormy heat rising this Thursday and heading into the weekend ahead
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI) – It will be a hot day, with temperatures expected to reach near 90 degrees this afternoon. With drier conditions, fire danger…
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Judicial misconduct complaint against Ninth Circuit judge moved to Fourth Circuit
Chief Justice John Roberts has transferred a judicial misconduct complaint involving Ninth Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson to the Judicial Council of the…
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AG Labrador files closing brief in Federal lawsuit defending Idaho’s Pro-Life law
Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office filed its closing briefs in Seyb v. Members of the Idaho Board of Medicine, capping a trial in which a…
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Family seeks support after 6-year-old Skylee seriously injured in Island Park dirt bike crash
A six-year-old girl was airlifted to Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah after suffering serious injuries in an off-highway vehicle crash in the Mill…
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Grand Teton Mall security guard on leave after confrontation with shoppers goes viral
A local security guard is on leave following a verbal altercation with a woman that was caught on camera and has quickly gone viral online. The Grand…
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Idaho Falls Police hiring new officers, final testing opportunity of 2026 set for July 25
The Idaho Falls Police Department is accepting applications for its next class of police officers, with testing scheduled later this month.
The…
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Island Park celebrates local history with monument dedication during America 250 event
ISLAND PARK, ID (KIFI) – Continuing the spirit of America’s 250th birthday festivities, residents of Island Park gathered near Mesa Falls this…
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Pocatello woman offers $1,000 reward after emotional support dog was taken at Revive @ 5
A Pocatello woman was enjoying her night at the weekly festival in the historic downtown area when suddenly her Chihuahua, Gizmo, was stolen from her…
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Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President makes first court appearance on grand theft charge
Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President Cristie Stone appeared in court for the first time on July 7 since the Bannock County Prosecutor’s…
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Teton Valley School District faces hiring classified staff challenges ahead of school year
Teton Valley School District is facing a tough hiring market due to funding limitations, high cost of housing, and competition from higher-paying…
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An Idaho mother said her toddlers died after routine vaccinations. Prosecutors say she murdered them
An Idaho mother is facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating her 18-month-old twins, who she claimed died due to a…
Continue Reading Four injured, one airlifted following two-vehicle rollover crash near Monteview
Four people were hospitalized after a driver missed a stop sign, leading to a two-vehicle rollover crash near Monteview,…
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Fourth advanced US reactor achieves criticality at INL, surpassing White House goal
Aalo Atomics’ advanced reactor design, the Aalo-X, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration at the Idaho National…
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Fireworks Will No Longer Be Allowed on Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Business Council has prohibited the use of fireworks on the Fort Hall Reservation to protect the community, homes, natural resources,…
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Search continues for missing man in Snake River Canyon
ALPINE, Wyo (KIFI) – A search and recovery mission continues this morning for a North Carolina man who went missing in the Snake River Canyon over…
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Understanding addiction: A complex disease
The Center for Hope in Idaho Falls provides free addiction and mental health recovery support services to adults, and while addiction is a complex…
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Deputy and neighbor save man trapped in mobile home fire
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy and a neighbor rescued a trapped homeowner from a burning mobile home Thursday night near McCammon.
According to…
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