Boil Advisory issued for Malad residents
Malad City has issued a boil water advisory for all city residents following an unexpected loss of pressure in the drinking water distribution…
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North Idaho Authorities seize over 100 Gallons of Huckleberries in commercial picking crackdown
Authorities in North Idaho seized over 100 gallons of Huckleberries from a group in Boundary County suspected of commercial harvesting, a practice…
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Red Cross offering free diabetes screening with blood donations in August
“We are committed to the health of our donors and to public health, and this is a service we’re providing,” said Matt Ochsner, communications…
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Time’s ticking, tell ITD what Idaho roads need!
The Idaho Transportation Department wants your feedback on what to work on next, but the clock to submit your responses…
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Two more life sentences for Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Daybell
A judge sentenced Lori Vallow-Daybell to two consecutive terms of life in prison for the murder of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, and the…
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Jeremy Best to serve life in prison without parole for the deaths of his wife, son, and unborn child
After two days of testimonies from the prosecution and defense, Jeremy Best was given three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of…
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Chubbuck boy sets up lemonade stand to raise money for national competition
A young martial artist in Chubbuck is channeling his entrepreneurial spirit to raise money for a trip to a national…
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Traveling circus make stops in Pocatello, Idaho Falls
The Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello played host to two nation-traveling circus shows this…
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Jeremy Best sentencing hearing continues Thursday
A sentencing hearing continues on Thursday for Jeremy Best. Best pleaded guilty back in February to killing his wife Kali, their unborn child and…
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From ‘you’re a joke’ to ‘I’ve forgiven you’: Families of Idaho murder victims address Bryan Kohberger at sentencing
CNN By Eric Levenson, Dakin Andone, Maureen Chowdhury, Antoinette Radford, CNN (CNN) — The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four…
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ISU Football holds first practice of fall camp
The Idaho State University Football Team took to the newly-renovated ICCU Practice Field for their first practice of fall camp on…
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Four Idaho nonprofits to receive $10,000 grants, deadline to enter approaching
Four Idaho nonprofit groups will receive $10,000 grants, as part of the “$200 Million Moment” campaign from the Idaho Community Foundation and Idaho…
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Victor man who killed his wife, unborn infant, and son set to be sentenced Wednesday
Jeremy Best agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors back on February 13, 2025. The plea deal spares Best from the death penalty.…
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Bryan Kohberger has another chance to explain why he killed 4 Idaho college students. But he doesn’t have to speak
Bryan Kohberger has one last chance Wednesday to give the grieving parents of four University of Idaho students he admitted to killing the answers…
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Pocatello area transportation planners draft new project outlooks for 2026, public invited to take a look
The Bannock Transportation Planning Organization has released a draft of their fiscal year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) detailing…
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Staffing company seeking welders, general laborers to fill constant need in Southeast Idaho
American Staffing in Pocatello is on the lookout for laborers and welders to fill an increasing demand from industry clients in the Portneuf…
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2 injured in box truck crash on Pine Creek Pass
A box truck tipped over on State Highway 31, over Pine Creek Pass, injuring two…
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Rollover near I-84, I-86 junction sends 3 to hospital
Three people were sent to the hospital from a rollover accident. It happened near the junction of Interstate 84 and Interstate 86, east of…
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I-15 accident sends two young men to hospital
Two 18-year-old men were taken to the hospital following an accident on I-15 Monday night south of Idaho Falls.…
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for new Exhibit Hall at Bannock County Fairgrounds
Bannock County has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Exhibit Hall at the Fairgrounds in…
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Idaho Fish and Game finds new ways to estimate wolf population
The estimates show wolf numbers peak in May due to new pups being born, but the numbers start to decline afterwards due to hunting and other natural…
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Fremont County issues burn ban due to high fire danger
Fremont County is the latest county to restrict open burning on private land.…
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Burley Idaho LDS Temple open house set for November
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that an open house will be held in November for the Burley, Idaho…
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President Trump weighs in on Bryan Kohberger plea deal
President Donald Trump is weighing in on the upcoming Bryan Kohberger sentencing.…
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Inside Idaho’s only maximum security prison where Bryan Kohberger may spend the rest of his life
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Idaho’s only maximum security prison could soon be home to Bryan Kohberger, the man who…
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Eastern Idaho sex crime arrest highlights importance of reporting assaults
A local organization is worried that victims of sex crimes are not reporting the…
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Scam Alert: Fake traffic ticket texts targeting Idahoans
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and several local law enforcement agencies are issuing a warning to Idahoans regarding a widely circulating…
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Work at Macks Inn Bridge along US-20 beginning Monday
Work to improve and repair the Mack’s Inn Bridge on US-20 through Island Park will begin on Monday. Crews are customizing handrails, repairing…
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Lightning-caused Double Springs fire being suppressed in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Firefighters in Custer County are on scene battling the Double Springs Fire, a lightning-caused brush and timber fire in the Salmon-Challis National…
Continue Reading Judge lifts gag order on Bryan Kohberger murder case
A judge in Boise will hear arguments for a gag order to be lifted in the Bryan Kohberger murder…
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Geyser Goes Dormant: Soda Springs Geyser out of commission for 8 weeks
The iconic Soda Springs Geyser is expected to be out of commission for at least eight weeks due to extensive mechanical failures. The City of Soda…
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Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Dave Tysdal receives hero’s send-off, Governor’s support as rehab begins
On Tuesday, July 15, injured Coeur d’Alene firefighter Dave Tysdal was flown to a specialized rehabilitation hospital in Colorado, marking a…
Continue Reading Plan for Delays: Roadwork impacting Middle Fork Salmon River access
Forest visitors and boaters on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River should expect delays during the 2025 summer boating season as traffic to and from…
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Firefighters make progress on southeast Idaho wildfires
The Rocky Knoll Fire and the Buckboard Fire are burning in southeast Idaho.…
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Idaho Falls apparel company raises $10,000 for injured Coeur d’Alene firefighter
VAST Apparel in Idaho Falls has raised $1,000 to support the injured firefighters in last month’s Coeur d’Alene…
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3-Vehicle accident slows I-15 traffic near Blackfoot
Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle property damage crash which occurred, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 12:17 PM, on Interstate 15,…
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Idaho Senators introduce bill to increase penalties for crime against First Responders
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, which will make it a federal…
Continue Reading Reckless driver causes semi to lose hay bales on I-86
Idaho State Police said a reckless driver cut off a semi truck, causing some of the hay bales it was hauling to fall off the trailer and block the…
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BLM seeking public input on proposed campground fee increases
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office is asking people to review a draft of a new budget plan which would increase and add fees…
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Bingham County issues burn ban
Bingham County Commissioners have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 16, through September 30,…
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ISU receives state grant to bolster Pocatello’s wildfire preparedness
Idaho State University received a grant of around $141,000 from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management to fund a project to increase the Pocatello…
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West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes found in Bingham County
The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first…
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Brush fire burns on the Idaho-Utah border
A brush fire near the Idaho-Utah border has grown to over 500 acres. The fire is west of Interstate 15 in the Samaria area.…
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Senator Crapo Breaks Down Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
Since its introduction in May, President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has been a dominant topic in the news. Now that it’s been signed into law, Local…
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Butte City Mayor charged with brandishing a gun during city council meeting
Butte City Mayor Kevin J. Turner was arrested after pulling out a gun during a city council meeting on July 10, 2025.…
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Utah family rescued after their van rolls into the Snake River
A family of 6 was rescued today, July 14, after their minivan ended up in the Snake River. The accident happened just after noon on Snake River Road,…
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Idaho approves funding for Next Generation 911Â
Idaho is taking a major leap into the future of emergency services with the approved funding for Next Generation 911 (NG911). The program will…
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US semiconductor manufacturing: Idaho National Lab spearheads US push for tech dominance
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has been tapped for a crucial role: it will now serve as the chief digital officer for a new national initiative…
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Coroner identifies Blackfoot man killed in I-15 crash north of Chubbuck
Authorities in Bannock County have identified the man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 Thursday night as 31-year-old Darold…
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What happend to Deorr Kunz? Ten years and no answers
July 10, 2025, marks 10 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek campground in Lemhi County. In the years since…
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Two men facing charges for illegally killing seven white-tailed deer in North Idaho
Two St. Maries men are facing eight felony charges after illegally killing seven mature white-tailed deer bucks in north Idaho.
According to Idaho…
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Burley man charged with four counts of first-degree murder in Idaho homicides
A 56-year-old Burley man, Ben Naylor, has been taken into custody in connection with the murders of four people in Cassia and Minidoka Counties,…
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Hiker resembling fugitive Travis Decker found in Sawtooth National Forest, Search in the area called off
The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating Travis Decker, a murder suspect who…
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Gene and Marietta Womack named 2025 Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair
“Gene and Marietta represent everything the fair is about—hard work, heart, and homegrown values,” said Brandon Bird, General Manager of the…
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Human remains found in Fort Hall River identified as missing Spokane woman
After a three-year investigation, law enforcement officials in Power County, in partnership with the Idaho State Police (ISP) and multiple other…
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Planned outage scheduled for parts of Roberts July 10th
Rocky Mountain Power has scheduled a planned power outage for Wednesday, July 10, from 9 AM to 1 PM, to replace a power pole, affecting a small…
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New garden honoring veterans dedicated in Blackfoot
The Old Fort Hall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted a dedication ceremony for the new ‘Never Forget Garden’…
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Blacktail Fire: Crews battle lightning-sparked wildfire north of Salmon
Firefighters in the Salmon-Challis National Forest are actively combating the Blacktail Fire, a small but challenging wildfire sparked by a recent…
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Local restaurant combats mental health with love, compassion and soup
June is men’s mental health month, and in that month, Local News 8 has seen many reports of suicide in the Eastern Idaho area, mostly by…
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Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of juvenile from Rupert
The Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a juvenile male from Rupert. The incident…
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Scam Alert: Idaho Power warns of scammers impersonating its employees
Idaho Power is alerting customers to a recent increase in scams, with imposters contacting individuals by phone and going door-to-door, falsely…
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Coeur d’Alene firefighter Dave Tysdal has “a long road to recovery,” says fire officials
Coeur d’Alene fire officials have provided a reassuring update on the condition of Engineer Dave Tysdal, a firefighter injured in the tragic ambush…
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Gas prices lower this 4th of July weekend
Some people might think gas prices would’ve gone up over the holiday weekend, but they were actually lower than last year—by 17…
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BLM opens bidding for McDevitt Creek timber
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently accepting bids for a post and pole timber harvest in the McDevitt Creek area of Lemhi County.…
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Work begins this week on I-15 bridges toward the Montana state line
Repairs and improvements are starting today on the first of 11 bridges along Interstate 15 north of Roberts toward the Montana state line. Crews will…
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BLM’s Challis office asks for input on proposed campsite fees
The Bureau of Land Management is looking for public comment on proposed fee increases for campgrounds in the Challis…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
Watch the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks…
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Flash Flood Watch issued for Wapiti burn area in Custer County
Custer County Emergency Management has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Wapiti burn area, effective until 9:00 PM MDT on Friday, July 4th.…
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Help 911 Help others this Fourth of July
Every year on the Fourth of July, the number one 9-1-1 calls are about fireworks complaints. This is a real issue for the officers in…
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Multi-state ground search called off for Idaho teens feared abducted by FLDS Church
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids has ended its 10-day multi-state ground search for missing Idaho teens Allen Larand Fisher and Rachelle “Shelly” Leray…
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Idaho GOP releases statement responding to threats against party leaders and members
In light of credible threats made against members of the Idaho Republican Party and its leadership, Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon issued the…
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Supreme Court agrees to review bans on transgender athletes joining teams that align with their gender identity
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to decide whether states may ban transgender students from…
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Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their…
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American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen resigns
American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen has announced she is stepping down to focus on her family while completing a new home in the county. Her…
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Grizzly trapped and relocated on Caribou-Targhee National Forest
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an approximately…
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Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings
CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their…
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Coeur d’Alene mourns fallen firefighters After Canfield Mountain ambush
Authorities in Coeur d’Alene are holding a procession to honor the firefighters killed in Sunday’s ambush on Canfield Mountain. Monday, the Coeur…
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A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. Families of the Idaho victims have a range of emotions
By Hanna Park, Josh Campbell and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The grieving family of 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves spent weeks waiting for an arrest…
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The firefighters killed and injured in Sunday’s attack had nearly 70 years of combined experience. Here’s what we know
CNN, BROADCASTIFY, KHQ, MARK LANTHROP, SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF COEUR D’ ALENE, KOOTENAI COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE, CNN VIA WEBEX…
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Rexburg man arrested after spying on sunbathers at Porter Park
Pictures of girls at the park were found on his phone. He also had a pair of gloves and roll of duct…
Continue Reading Authorities name victims and suspect in firefighter ambush
In a somber press conference Monday, authorities in Coeur d’Alene identified the two firefighters killed in Sunday’s ambush. Coeur d’Alene Fire…
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Pilot rescued after plane crashes into Palisades Reservoir
Just after 11 am this morning, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Star Valley Rescue were dispatched to the Palisades Reservoir near the…
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69-Year-Old Rexburg man killed in Sunday accident near Sportsman’s Gun Range
A 69-year-old Rexburg man, Thomas Ray Archibald, died Sunday after a serious two-vehicle collision on West 33, near the Sportsman’s Gun…
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Victim’s family “furious:” Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in University of Idaho murders to avoid the death penalty
University of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee…
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Teton County woman busted with quarter-pound of cocaine in narcotics investigation
A 25-year-old Teton County woman is facing serious charges after sheriff’s deputies intercepted her in the act of delivering narcotics, including…
Continue Reading Search for missing Jefferson County teens expands to Colorado, Arizona, and South Dakota
The search for two missing Jefferson County teens, 13-year-old Allen Fisher and 15-year-old Rachelle Fisher, has expanded once again, due to new…
Continue Reading Canadian runaway faces felony charges after multi-state crime spree
A 15-year-old Canadian runaway is now in custody in Lincoln County, Wyoming, facing multiple serious felony charges after allegedly stealing and…
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Community All-Stars: Local artist leaves his mark on sides of buildings
All around Pocatello, vibrant murals beautify the sides of buildings across town. Some even in unseen places, all with the same artist signature,…
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Suspected gunman in fatal ambush of firefighters has been found dead
The Kootenai County Sheriff tells ABC News the firefighters were responding to a fire on Canfield Mountain. When the firefighters arrived, someone…
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“Truth and Reconciliation” Conference held to voice concerns on Victor Perez shooting
Attorneys of the Victor Perez family are hosting a “Truth and Reconciliation Conference” in Pocatello on Saturday to allow citizens to voice their…
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What’s next for Bryan Kohberger’s defense after judge dismissed bid for ‘alternate perpetrator’ theory
Defense lawyers for Kohberger, the 30-year-old accused of killing four University of Idaho students in their Moscow, Idaho, home in November 2022,…
Continue Reading Nationwide search intensifies for missing Jefferson County FLDS teens
Organizations across the country are helping with the search for 13-year-old Allen Fisher and 15-year-old Rachelle…
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Chris Poulter named Bonneville County Clerk
Bonneville County Commissioners selected Chris Poulter as the next County Clerk on Friday.…
Continue Reading Impaired driving fatalities down, but still a leading cause of death on Idaho roads
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reporting an 18% decrease in fatalities from impaired driving crashes—down from 105 in 2023 to 86 in…
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Bill mandating the sale of public land reduced in scope
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A controversial bill championed by Utah Senator Mike Lee has been reduced in scope. The bill previously required the…
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Idaho Falls Fire warns against improper firework disposal
If you’re planning to light up the sky for the Fourth of July, remember safety continues even after all fireworks…
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Grizzly Bear in Island Park euthanized after becoming food-conditioned
On June 26, Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized an adult male grizzly after it had become…
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Reward offered for return of Idaho teens feared abducted by FLDS
An up to $5,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the safe return of two missing Idaho teens, Rachelle Fischer, 15, and Allen…
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ITD preps streets for festive Fourth of July
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is touching up Main roads in several towns to ensure smooth streets in time for 4th of July…
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Pocatello holds town hall on fireworks
“Anything that says ‘explosion’ on the firework itself, they will talk about leaving the ground, those are illegal fireworks…” says Dean Bullock,…
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