Sunny Saturday & moisture moving into Sunday
This weekend promises pleasant conditions on Saturday, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures to close out February. Lighter winds and mild…
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Protecting What Works: Medicaid Expansion in Idaho Town Hall Discusses Possible Repeal
State legislators, panelists and community members met today at the Chubbuck City Hall for a forum titled “Protecting What Works: Medicaid Expansion…
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What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation
By Christian Edwards, Karina Tsui, Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the…
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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho
Nearly two-thirds of Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion, but local leaders say that coverage is now at…
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Who’s running?: List of candidates in May primaries released
It looks like Governor Brad Little will have a little competition for the May primary. Seven people will be running against him in the upcoming…
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Idaho Falls opens all 3 golf courses for the season on Saturday
Golfers in Idaho Falls are getting an early start to the season thanks to one of the mildest winters in recent memory. Sage Lakes, Pinecrest, and…
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Fire destroys Bonneville County home
A house fire has destroyed a home on Saddle Horn Drive south of Idaho…
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Semi rolls off Highway 22 near Dubois
Idaho State Police says it is investigating a single‑vehicle rollover that happened Thursday afternoon on State Highway 22, west of…
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Sugar City man arrested on charges of possession of sexual material exploiting children
On a tip from the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Madison County detectives acquired a warrant to search a home in Sugar City.…
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Internet Crimes Against Children Unit Arrests Clark County Man for Possession of Child Exploitation Material
A 31-year-old Clark County man is in custody after investigators with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) found him in possession…
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High School simulators bridge labor gap for Idaho Construction industry
Local construction powerhouse Gayle Lim Construction is tackling a regional labor shortage by bringing the job site directly into the…
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Injured snowmobiler airlifted following crash near Togwotee Pass
A snowmobile crash on Togwotee Pass led to a dramatic helicopter rescue
Just before noon Thursday, Teton County Search and Rescue got an emergency…
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Coroner names victims in planned murder-suicide on Rainier Street
The Bonneville County coroner has identified two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide in Idaho Falls last week. 39-year-old James Herring…
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Lightning-speed computations: Supercomputer powers ISU, U of Idaho and BSU world-class research opportunities
The collaboration with INL places Idaho’s three public universities in an elite cadre of colleges that offer supercomputer access to their…
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Wind-driven embers started Baker Country Market fire
Local News 8 is learning more about the Baker Country Market in Salmon that went up in flames over the…
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‘The grief in our home is constant’: Family of teen killed by DUI driver pleads against parole
A Saratoga Springs man with a history of DUI arrests, who was convicted of hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy on a bicycle in 2022 and then…
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A potential merge: District 91’s Career Technical campus could combine with Compass Academy
Change is in the air in District…
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Idaho State University celebrates female athletes at National Girls and Women Sport Activities Night
Women athletes and students gathered tonight at Reed Gym to play games and enjoy freebies and smoothies. The event was a collaboration between…
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Athlete’s Inspiring Encounter with Young Fan
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — For Paralympic gold medalist Hunter Woodhall and Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall, the Simplot Games changed their…
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Idaho Democratic Chair slams Trump’s State of the Union, targets Little’s reelection bid
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea issued a response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Wednesday, accusing the…
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Republican Leaders from Idaho and Wyoming praise Trump’s State Of The Union
Republican leaders in Wyoming and Idaho praised President Trump’s 2026 State Of The Union address praising the administrations first-year achievments…
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Snipping away the struggle, Idaho Falls barbers swap trims for baby supplies
A group of local barbers are cutting more than just hair; they are snipping off some of the burden that comes with being a new parent. Oleys Barber…
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Rexburg native loses contact with family caught in “El Mencho” fallout in Mexico
Violence has erupted across several areas in Mexico, and there are still a lot of unknowns about what’s going on. A local Rexburg woman tells…
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Public schools will be forced to cut budgets — even if state funding remains flat
Some public school leaders are preparing to cut their budgets if lawmakers keep state funding flat next school year — even though K-12 is exempt…
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Schools continue to work out kinks in new statewide reading test
Newly released grade-level reading test scores show some hiccups in the rollout of Idaho’s new reading test given to students in grades…
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Idaho Falls man arrested after foot chase leaves deputy with broken arm
A 29-year-old Idaho Falls man is facing serious felony charges after he led sheriff’s deputies in a foot chase during an attempted traffic stop.
On…
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College of Eastern Idaho highlights Career and Technical Education Month
February marks Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide celebration highlighting the power of hands-on learning to prepare students…
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Beyond the Books: Upcoming Elections
Idaho Districts lean heavily Republican, so in some races a win in the May Primary could send the victor straight to the…
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Beaver fever killing trees along the Snake River
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — City officials are addressing concerns regarding beaver activity along the Riverwalk, as the animals continue to gnaw…
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WATCH LIVE: President Trump to deliver State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump will deliver his 2026 State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress and to millions of Americans from home. The…
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Pocatello business under repair after SUV crashes into storefront
Restoration crews are working rapidly to repair Marshall’s Tile in Pocatello after a speeding SUV crashed through the building’s storefront early…
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Idaho lawmakers face backlash following “brownface” display at Idaho House Committee hearing
The following article contains descriptions of an incident involving “brownface” and the use of racial stereotypes during a public legislative…
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Recognize them? IFPD releases video of suspects in local burglary
The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects linked to a residential burglary earlier this…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Icy road cause multiple crashes on US 26 along Palisades Reservoir
Icy roads and falling snow have caused multiple slide-offs and crashes along US 26 along Palisade Reservoir on Tuesday. The worst area is near Big…
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Judge declines to dismiss prosecutors from the case against alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson
A Utah County prosecutor’s office will be allowed to continue building its death penalty case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler…
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Governor Brad Little to run for 3rd term
Idaho Gov. Brad Little officially launched his bid for a third term as governor. He formally submitted his Declaration of Candidacy to the Idaho…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department responds to fire at Staybridge Suites hotel
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Staybridge Hotel around 8…
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Boise woman faces federal charges after allegedly ramming stolen ambulance into Meridian office building
A 43-year-old Boise woman faces up to 20 years in federal prison after she allegedly stole an ambulance and intentionally crashed it into a Meridian…
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Local LEGO Robotics Team Heads to Nationals
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A local robotics team, Team PACK-Man, has gathered steam after winning both regional and state-level competitions.…
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Rigby Middle School claims $1500 in Idaho Environmental Coalition’s first-ever ‘Ecobots’ Challenge
Eighth graders from Rigby Middle School proved they are the masters of the machine this week, taking home the top prize and $1,500 for their…
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Find out who’s running for legislative seats, statewide offices
It’s filing week in Idaho.
Candidates are officially declaring for 105 seats in the Idaho Legislature and seven statewide…
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BYU-Idaho reports winter enrollment increases
Brigham Young University-Idaho is reporting another on-campus enrollment increase — more than 5% growth.
Winter enrollment at the Rexburg-based…
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Two people injured in head-on crash on SH-39
Two people were injured Monday evening in a head‑on collision on State Highway 39 near Vollmer Loop in Power County, according to the Idaho State…
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Legislators wade into hot topics at Town Hall
“Systematic change in a big state government with a $5 billion budget is not an easy thing to do.”
Budgets cuts, education and housing prices were…
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“What small-town America is all about;” Neighbors help clean up after landmark fire
Local News 8 is learning more about the Baker Country Market in Salmon that went up in flames over the weekend.…
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Avalanche experts warn backcountry users of safety
Local avalanche experts are urging backcountry users to slow down, get informed, and make safety their top priority before heading into the…
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Judge delays change-of-plea hearing for Taylor Aughenbaugh
A Bonneville County judge on Monday postponed a planned change-of-plea hearing for Taylor Allen Aughenbaugh after prosecutors could not confirm that…
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Bomb threat call prompts evacuations in Blackfoot; Police determine incident was a hoax
Blackfoot Police say they have reopened an area they evacuated following a bomb threat Monday morning.…
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Kouri Richins’ sister-in-law testifies she was ‘dumbfounded’ by Utah mom’s behavior after husband’s death
By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Kouri Richins’ in-laws gave emotional testimony Monday in her murder trial, describing her behavior in the…
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Local Girl Scouts visit the studio to talk about cookies
Troop 1023, one of Idaho Falls’ newest Girl Scout Troops, visited the studio live this morning. This troop includes mostly has Daisy’s (the youngest)…
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Snowmobiler killed in avalanche near Island Park, 3 others survive
A Minnesota man was killed after being buried in an avalanche in the Keg Springs area west of Island Park on…
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Firefighters battle massive blaze at Baker Country Market in Salmon
Firefighters are currently on the scene of a massive structure fire at a local landmark. The Salmon Volunteer Fire Department reports that the Baker…
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Home Improvement Expo draws hundreds to Pocatello’s Mountain View Event Center
Day two of the expo brought hundreds of patrons through the doors of the Mountain View Event Center, where local vendors showcased products and…
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Adult injured in Bear Lake County shooting involving child; Sheriff issues safety warning
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a stark reminder regarding gun safety this week following a shooting incident involving a child…
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Immigrants in Idaho: Major study analyzes the economic costs to Idaho of mass deportation
A new study finds that implementing mass deportation could cost Idaho 55,000 jobs, $5.1 billion in gross state product, and $397 million in tax…
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The Barefoot Runner: Jackson Laird Stuns at Simplot Games
The Simplot Games are the pinnacle athletic event in Pocatello every year, with athletes coming from around the world to compete. The athletes train…
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City of Idaho Falls warns of utility bill phishing scam targeting residents
The City of Idaho Falls is warning community members about an email phishing scam in which scammers are posing as the city in an attempt to steal…
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Idaho Tax Commission issues guidance on new ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ deductions
Following Idaho’s adoption of federal tax changes under the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” the Idaho State Tax Commission has released updates for the…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office seeking information on ‘reckless’ motorcyclist
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a “reckless” motorcyclist who fled from an attempted traffic stop on…
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Mass layoffs reported at Blackfoot’s Spudnik, Company releases letter confirming job cuts
One of Idaho’s most prominent agricultural manufacturers is cutting back its workforce. In a letter posted to the official Spudnik Facebook page,…
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IDOC searching for 40-year-old who allegedly fled supervised parole
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a convicted felon who failed to report to his parole officer earlier this month.
Kenyon King,…
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City of Idaho Falls to host public open house for Woodruff Avenue improvements
The City of Idaho Falls is planning improvements along Woodruff Avenue from Meppen Canal to U.S. 26 (Yellowstone Avenue) to enhance safety and…
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Marshall Public Library awarded $10,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation
“We were excited to be recognized as one of the few Carnegie libraries that is still being used as a library. We are proud of our historic building…
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IFPD investigating suspected planned murder-suicide on Rainier Street
The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two bodies were discovered at a home in the 1700 block of…
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Boise Woman Among Victims of Devastating California Avalanche
A Boise woman was among those killed in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, earlier this week.
Liz Clabaugh, 52, of Boise, and her sister…
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Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal
By John Fritze, Devan Cole, Elisabeth Buchwald, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump…
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Police Investigating Death in Idaho Falls Neighborhood; No Threat to Public Safety
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a death in the 1700 block of Rainier St.
The details surrounding the death are limited at this…
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INL unveils $15M molten salt testing capability for advanced reactors
“This is a capability that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world,” said National Reactor Innovation Center Program Manager Josh Gillespie.…
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Dry winter leaves Idaho landscapers shoveling for profits
Many Idaho landscapers depend on snow to keep business going, and this winter has made that…
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Nevada man sentenced to 17 years for eastern Idaho drug trafficking
A 45-year-old Nevada man will spend more than 17 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that funneled…
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Skyline and Idaho Falls students join statewide walkout over ICE actions
Students from Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools walked out of class Thursday afternoon, joining a statewide wave of youth-led protests against…
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21-year-old Ukrainian refugee with Utah ties killed alongside boyfriend in N.C. shooting
A 21-year-old Ukrainian refugee with Utah ties was killed alongside her boyfriend on Valentine’s Day, and the family is seeking to bring her body…
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Meridian Police: Suspect Attempted to Burn Ambulance Inside DHS Office After Crash
Meridian Police is searching for a suspect who crashed a stolen ambulance from a local hospital late Wednesday night before crashing it into a…
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Big wheels, big dreams: Rigby High students drive tractors to school for FFA
This morning, Feb. 19, around a dozen tractors made their way to Rigby High School, all driven by students. It’s the 8th annual Partnership with…
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KIFI 65 Years: Weather tech and forecasting in the early days of broadcasting
Since the very start of KIFI’s 65 years of broadcasting, weather reports and forecasts have been a fixture of our live broadcasts.
From a simple…
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ITD approves $10 million to replace damaged Riverton Road Bridge; Construction starts this Spring
Work will begin this spring with the demolition of the old bridge. The new bridge is expected to be completed this…
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State budget writers invoke recession concerns amid cuts, sparking disagreements
A Republican lawmaker is criticizing Idaho’s top budget writers after they claimed on television that 26 states are in a recession — a figure…
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Kitchen fire sparks $20K in damages; Firefighters issue safety warning
A local family is safe this morning after a kitchen fire broke out in their duplex on Wednesday night, Feb. 18. While the blaze caused significant…
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75-Year-Old Custer County Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Possession of Child Pornography
A 75-year-old Custer County man will spend up to two decades in prison after being caught in the act of viewing child pornography. On February 10th,…
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State Trooper Warns Against the Dangers of Distracted Driving
For a state trooper, the difference between a routine traffic stop and a life-altering tragedy is often a matter of “inches and…
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Snowdrifts close University Boulevard in Rexburg
Rexburg Police have closed University Boulevard between 5th West and 7th South due to drifting snow.…
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Inside Peek Into the New Water Tower
Image courtesy of the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls skyline looks a lot different now that the old water tower…
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Idaho Falls Catholics commemorate Ash Wednesday
“Ash Wednesday is really the the kickoff to Lent,” said Valerie Finnigan, an Idaho Falls Catholic. “… We’re all to come together in sackcloth and…
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F-16s may soon replace A-10s at Gowen Field — environmental impact analysis underway
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the ‘Warthog’, has been flying out of Gowen Field for three decades.
“It’s the longest serving…
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Police respond to a surge of crashes as winter weather grips the area
As severe winter weather grips Southeast Idaho, Idaho State Police troopers have been busy responding to several slide-offs and crashes along I-15…
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Checkgate: Bribery investigation looming after Wyoming lawmakers receive checks on House Floor
A firestorm of controversy is erupting in the “Cowboy State” after a Teton County Republican leader was caught distributing campaign checks directly…
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Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm
Teen dating violence is not just a statistic; it is happening in Canyon County, and local advocates say the numbers are rising.
At Advocates Against…
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Victims Identified in Sunday Night Stabbing; Suspect in Custody
Following the arrest of their alleged attacker, authorities have identified the victims of a violent Sunday night stabbing. The victims have been…
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New Pocatello program aims to help those with special needs during emergency response
The City of Pocatello is launching a new tool to help first responders support individuals with special needs during an emergency…
Continue Reading Beyond the Books: Cuts to higher education
Universities like Idaho State University are facing additional reductions on top of previous cuts, while K-12 schools have largely been spared.…
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Anthrax cases in Idaho livestock raises concerns, risk to public remains low
A recent anthrax outbreak in southern Idaho livestock has triggered concern among residents, but a local veterinarian says the risk to the general…
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High winds and icy winter conditions lead to multiple crashes across Southeast Idaho Tuesday
A combination of strong winds and icy roads made for a hectic and dangerous morning on the roads, and tomorrow, Wednesday February 18th, we could see…
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Life-flight called to scene of major crash near Teton County
A crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck sent one person to the hospital via emergency airlift on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies with the…
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Tyler Peterson sentenced for role in 12-year-old brother’s death
The brother of 12-year-old West Haven boy, Gavin Peterson, who died of child abuse in 2024, now knows how long he will spend in prison.
Tyler…
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Utah playwright’s show about living with cerebral palsy accepted into New York theater festival
A man with cerebral palsy who dreamt of being the lead in a play decided to take matters into his own hands by writing that play himself.
Andrew…
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Jackknifed semi-truck blocking lanes on US-26 near Swan Valley
Idaho State Police troopers are on the scene of an accident impacting traffic along US-26 near Swan Valley. According to ISP, a jackknifed semi-truck…
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Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon: CEI launches official Alumni Network
Graduates of the College of Eastern Idaho now have a dedicated place to reunite with the ‘Falcon Family.’ Tuesday, CEI officially launched a new…
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Gov. Little Expresses Concern Over Deepening Legislative Cuts
Gov. Brad Little said he’s concerned about the proposed budget cuts coursing through the Statehouse — but also said he has limited options at…
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TRAVEL UPDATE: Area highways reopen after icy roads force closures
A winter storm that brought high winds and snow is causing icy roads and power outages across the region on Tuesday…
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Idaho records exposed officer misconduct. Then the state decided to conceal them.
Idaho’s prison system and the state agency that certifies law enforcement will now conceal information about officers’ employment histories,…
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