Aid for Friends hosts annual homeless awareness encampment
Aid for Friends in Pocatello is hosting its 17th annual encampment to raise awareness to the public about the growing of homelessness in the…
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Risch recognizes White Cross Pharmacy as a North Idaho Gem
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, member and former-chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of White…
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Hillcrest student wins 2023 Congressional App Challenge
A Hillcrest High School eleventh grader won the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Idaho’s Second Congressional District.…
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Idaho high schoolers invited to experience National Flight Academy’s simulated aircraft carrier
The simulation will be in Pensacola,…
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New director hired for Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Employment Rights Office
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes hired Hank Edmo-McArthur as the new Director for the Tribal Employment Rights Office…
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Felony drug arrests following traffic stops during holiday break
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports three separate and unrelated traffic stop incidents resulted in felony drug arrests over the…
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Intoxicated brothers arrested after argument turns to death threat
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports two brothers have been arrested after a drunken argument turned into a death…
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2023 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle sells out in record time
ottery players who participated in the 2023 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle will be celebrating the holidays and could begin the New Year as Idaho’s newest…
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2nd annual Soup 4 Tots Charity Soup Competition set Nov. 28
Admission is $10 per person or one donation of a toy or winter…
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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber partners with Local News 8
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber announced a groundbreaking partnership with Local News 8, the leading news source in the Idaho Falls region.…
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Idaho asks Supreme Court to let abortion law that penalizes doctors to take full effect
Idaho asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow its state abortion ban that imposes penalties on doctors who perform abortions to…
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall as part of seasonal slump
Idaho drivers are continuing to see prices plunge at the…
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Election recount decides newest D91 school board trustee
The results for a contested Idaho Falls school board election are…
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EIPH to hold free STD testing clinic starting on World AIDS Day
“We are seeing a large increase in STDs…
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Woman arrested after crashing into Idaho Falls building
The former Idaho Canvas Company building on the intersection of Yellowstone Avenue and Lomax Street now has a giant hole in it after a car crashed…
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Idaho Trails Association kicks off Membership Drive on Giving Tuesday
As the holiday season approaches, Idaho Trails Association (ITA) announced the launch of its Annual Membership Drive, strategically beginning on…
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Idaho Capitol Christmas tree lighting takes place Nov. 30
Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite all Idahoans to celebrate the holiday season at the Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on…
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Nonresident deer and elk tags go on sale Dec. 1
Hunters should expect high demand for tags and long…
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Those in favor of Ranked Choice Voting speak out
Those in support of the system also are in support of open primaries. They argue both RCV and open primaries will empower the voters rather than…
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Portneuf Medical Center victim of potential cyber attack
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Portneuf Medical Center has become the victim of a potential cyber security attack. PMC spokesperson Mary Keating…
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F&G seeking public input on Idaho upland game, turkey and furbearer season setting, 2024-2025
The comment period is open until Dec. 3,…
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Salvation Army back in full force for first time since before the pandemic
The Salvation Army as out on Friday for their annual Kettle fundraiser for the first time this…
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Flags at half-staff for memory of Rosalynn Carter
A Presidential Proclamation has been ordered for the lowering of flags to half-staff on Nov. 25,…
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DEQ releases 2023 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the 2023 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality…
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Agencies prepare drivers for winter driving conditions throughout Idaho
As winter approaches with its inevitable challenges, it’s paramount that drivers prepare themselves to navigate tricky road conditions and minimize…
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Successful motorcycle giveaway honoring veterans
FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced the success of the recent Veterans Day Powwow on Nov. 11, 2023. The…
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Give thanks and give back: Donate blood
This time of year is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood…
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Bannock County homeowners will see $15 million in property tax reduction; tax bills will be mailed next week
Homeowners in Bannock County will soon know how much they will save on their property taxes this…
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Chief Bankruptcy Judge Meier passes away
The United States Courts for the District of Idaho announced the passing of Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Joseph M. Meier on…
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Happyville Farms is expanding
An expansion at Happyville Farms in Idaho Falls has been…
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Thanksgiving eve is noted as the biggest drinking day of the year
The day before Thanksgiving (AKA Blackout Wednesday) is known as the biggest day of excessive alcohol consumption of the…
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Lower gas prices put the gravy on Thanksgiving travel
Idaho’s average pump price nearly 50 cents cheaper than a year…
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Ada County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Boise City man on…
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ISP, local law enforcement gear up for Thanksgiving traffic
As part of this concerted effort, all travelers are urged to prioritize safety.…
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Police departments respond to nationwide shortage of officers
A national study by the Police Executive Research Forum shows law enforcement agencies nationwide are losing officers faster than they can hire new…
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High school students get resume-building experience preparing for Warren Miller screening
The Idaho Falls High School Ski Club is hosting this year’s 74th annual Warren Miller Ski Film this…
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BLM seeks input on revised Caldwell Canyon mine plan in Idaho
The site includes approximately 420 acres of land that is already developed on Schmid Ridge about 13 miles east-northeast of Soda…
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Risch recognizes Vickers Western Store as a Pocatello Gem
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, member and former-chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Vickers…
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Albertsons, Idaho Foodbank partner to address food insecurity during holidays
Albertsons and the Idaho Foodbank are partnering again this holiday season to address food…
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Credit Union robbery suspect in custody
The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a bank robbery that took place Tuesday at 12:05 p.m.…
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Lions Club to host yearly Thanksgiving dinner in St. Anthony
The St. Anthony and Ashton Lions Club is inviting everyone to be their guest this year for Thanksgiving. Every year the two chapters of the Lions…
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More information released on shooting in Pocatello
More information on a shooting in Pocatello has been…
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Nearly 314,000 Idahoans will take Thanksgiving trip
In a fitting reflection of the holiday, the roads and airports will be pretty stuffed over Thanksgiving…
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Investigation continues into cybersecurity data breach at INL
Idaho National Laboratory has released the following statement regarding a data…
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New ITD Division Administrator District 3 Engineer selected
Director Stokes has named Jason Brinkman the new District 3…
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‘Tis the season for home security: things you should do before holiday travel
Holiday vacations are more enjoyable when you’ve taken precautions to secure your home while you’re away.…
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BLM to conduct pile burn near Island Park
Smoke from these prescribed burns may be visible from considerable…
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City of Idaho Falls Attorney plans to retire
Assistant City Attorney Michael Kirkham will assume the position in December…
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Statehouse Christmas tree delivered
This tree will soon be decorated with thousands of…
Continue Reading Risch, Idaho Commerce kickoff annual holiday initiative to support Idaho small businesses
U.S. Senator Jim Risch and the Idaho Department of Commerce announced the fourth annual Support Local Gems All Season…
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Chad Daybell objects to recent motions
Chad Daybell is objecting to two recent motions filed by the…
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Arrest made following rollover crash that killed a juvenile
A juvenile died as a result of injuries sustained in a rollover accident…
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Idaho Falls shooting investigation turned over to prosecutor’s office
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports a person is in custody after a shooting Monday…
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Nathan Gumaer sentenced Monday
The defendant was charged with this case back in May of…
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Christopher Tapp funeral services Tuesday
Funeral services have also been announced for Christopher…
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Community comes together to feed 120 D93 families in need
Bonneville School District 93 distributed food to more than 100 families…
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Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive
All donations collected will go to help feed hungry pets in our…
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Kohberger judge bars news media cameras from courtroom
A ruling has been made on cameras in the courtroom for the Brian Kohberger murder…
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Local family to host 17th annual Christmas benefit concert
A very special Christmas concert is making its annual appearance in Pocatello Monday night, and it brings not only great music but the true meaning…
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How to drive safely during the winter
“One of the biggest factors with that is to verify that you have windshield washer fluid inside your…
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Wes Diest Aquatic Center closed for necessary repairs
The Wes Diest Aquatic Center will remain closed for the coming days as staff work to repair a leaking…
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Idaho gas prices down 7 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.68/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Pedestrian killed in crash east of Kimberly
Police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian collision which occurred on Monday at 4:05 a.m. on westbound State Highway 50 at mile post 0.03…
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14 Idaho schools get USDA grant funds for kitchen equipment
Individual grant awards will fund new equipment including freezers, ovens, refrigerators, mixers and…
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Technical hearing scheduled for Idaho Power general rate case
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold a technical hearing on an application from Idaho Power to change the rates it charges for electric…
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Critchfield, Idaho Department of Education launch new podcast
Each episode is about 10…
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AARP to host town hall with Gov. Little
All Idahoans are invited to attend a telephone town hall on Nov.…
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Idaho SESTA resources provide broad special education support to Idaho schools
More than ever, Idaho public school districts and charters are accessing resources to support their special education services with Idaho’s Special…
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Law enforcement agencies gear up for Thanksgiving traffic
Law enforcement agencies across Idaho are uniting to address the anticipated surge in holiday travel during Thanksgiving…
Continue Reading Customers hearings scheduled on Idaho Power application to change rates
If a proposed settlement is approved by the commission, the utility would be allowed to increase overall retail revenue by $54.7 million…
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Rocky Mountain Power warns customers about billing scams
Heading into the holiday season, Rocky Mountain Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as…
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Christmas tree permits available in East Idaho
You can harvest one tree per family from BLM-managed public lands in southeastern…
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Ballot recount underway for District 91 trustee election won by one vote
A rare election victory by a single vote has a school board member asking for a…
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Reservoir levels carry lots of storage into the winter
The reservoir levels have been much improved from what they were this time last…
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Idaho Falls Rescue Mission plans to revamp its recovery program
“They experience life…
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Idaho Falls annual tree lighting Saturday
Kick off the holidays in Downtown Idaho Falls at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov.…
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Idaho courts join Adoption Day celebrations
Courtrooms across Idaho host hundreds of adoptions each year. This week, the Idaho Judicial Branch will celebrate that adoption process while…
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26 attorneys general demand congress grant state officials power to perform immigration functions
The growing problem on our Southern border is both a national security crisis and a humanitarian crisis,” Attorney General Labrador…
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BLM and partners finalize second travel management plan in southwestern Idaho
After extensive work with local partners, the Bureau of Land Management today finalized the second of five plans that taken together will define a…
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Idaho’s October unemployment rate edges up to 3.2%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in October from 3.1% in…
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event to be held in Blackfoot
Come together to find connection, understanding and…
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First woman to lead Idaho Falls Symphony Saturday
Guest Conductor Julia Tai will become the first woman to lead the Idaho Falls Symphony in concert.…
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Prosecutors are asking to move Chad Daybell’s trial back to eastern Idaho and to oppose cameras in…
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High interest rates impact local businesses
One of our local communities has been welcoming a few new businesses, but many more want to come but…
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Judge makes ruling on District 91 levy
An Ada County judge has deemed a recent levy from Idaho Falls School District 91 is illegal.…
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BYU-Idaho’s campus Christmas tree lighting
The holiday season is opening with tree lighting ceremonies across eastern Idaho and students at a local university are planning one Thursday…
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COVID-19 relief fraudster convicted of bank fraud
A federal jury in Boise convicted a Georgia woman Thursday for fraudulently obtaining and misusing a $338,958 Paycheck Protection Program loan that…
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PCSD 25 is requesting public input regarding the 2023 bond election
Submissions will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.…
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“Give The Cops A Bird” fundraiser extended to end of the month
The Pocatello Police Department said the annual Give The Cops A Bird fundraiser is being extended until the end of the…
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Idaho Falls Rescue Mission seeks donations
The list of needs for local charities looking to help those in need during the holidays is…
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IFPD seizes 10 pounds of methamphetamine
Multiple arrests have been made after the Idaho Falls Police Department seized 10 pounds of…
Continue Reading Report: High energy prices lead to increase in Thanksgiving cost for third year
Before we prep up the stoves and ovens for Thanksgiving food, we first need to prep our…
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Donate turkeys for the Idaho Foodbank to share with families in need
The Idaho Foodbank’s Hope for the Holidays campaign has a goal to provide food for 4 million…
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Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen to retire, Dean Cameron named interim director
Dave Jeppesen will retire at the end of 2023 after five years as DHW…
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Coping with dementia during the holiday season
The holidays are fast approaching, but for families coping with alzheimer’s the holidays can be bittersweet or even…
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Protecting your children online
A Blackfoot man is in jail for alleged sexual exploitation of a…
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ISP Domestic Highway Enforcement Team completes enforcement operation in North Idaho
The ISP Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) Team recently performed an enforcement operation in North Idaho to interdict illegal narcotics being…
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Discussing future traffic planning across the greater Idaho Falls area
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) hosted a public open house Tuesday to discuss future…
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Idaho ranks highest in nation for child vaccination exemptions
Idaho ranked the highest in the country for kids getting exemptions from receiving childhood…
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Support group for stroke survivors starts in Idaho Falls
At least one person will go to the Idaho Falls Community Hospital presenting stroke-like symptoms every day.…
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