100-Acre Wildfire Contained in Ammon Foothills
Local firefighters are responding to a grass fire along S Packbridge Lane near the Comore Loma…
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Lemhi County man sentenced to 40 years for lewd conduct with minors
A Lemhi County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following a two-year investigation into decades of child sexual…
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I-86 near Fort Hall clear following early morning semi-truck crash
Interstate 86 near Fort Hall is clear today after an early morning semi-truck crash that temporarily stalled traffic.
The accident happened around…
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The Playmill Theatre opens 2026 season in new Island Park home
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – After years of planning and construction, the curtain is drawn back tonight on a new chapter for one of East Idaho’s most…
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Tracking more heat and dry thunderstorms
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. southwest 10 to 15 mph gust as high as 25 mph. Still a slight chance of rogue thunderstorms 30%. Some…
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‘Idaho Unites for Venezuela’: Local community rallies to send aid following deadly earthquakes
Idaho Unites for Venezuela is collecting donations and emergency supplies to send to the areas hardest hit by the recent double earthquake in…
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Third advanced reactor reaches criticality at INL ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
With America’s 250th anniversary just days away, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the third advanced reactor to go critical, meeting the Trump…
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Fish and Game Urges Caution with ill Bats and Raccoons in the area
Wildlife officials are urging southeastern Idaho residents to exercise caution after a bat in Bannock County tested positive for rabies, and a…
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“Meet The Robot” at Portneuf Medical Center welcomes community to try Da Vinci 5 Surgery Robot
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello hosted the “Meet the Robot” open house, where visitors could see and use the Da Vinci 5 medical robot. The robot…
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U.S. Marshals arrest Meridian robbery suspect in Idaho Falls
Francisco Salazar was arrested in Idaho Falls by U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement agencies after being tracked down for a robbery in Meridian,…
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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Island Park
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is advising people who use private wells near Big Springs Avenue in Island Park to boil their water…
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One-lane closure affects Main Street in Rexburg today
Drivers in Rexburg may encounter a temporary one-lane closure on a portion of Main Street today after a contractor experienced equipment issues…
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Mayor Mark Dahlquist on data center, yard sales and more issues facing Pocatello
Pocatello swore in its first new mayor in over a decade in January – Mayor Mark Dahlquist. As he approaches six months in office, Dahlquist gave…
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No imminent threat found after phone scare triggers brief lockdown at Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls was temporarily on lockdown after a phone-in threat was made, but the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office…
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Supreme Court upholds Idaho, West Virginia laws limiting female sports to biological women
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Idaho’s and West Virginia’s laws allowing schools to maintain women’s and girls’ sports…
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Community honors Jenefer Mitchell’s legacy of hope and recovery
Jenefer Mitchell, a woman who helped others recover from addiction, was remembered by hundreds of people at a memorial service in Idaho Falls.…
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New Idaho laws take effect July 1: What you need to know
The Idaho Legislature passed more than 350 laws during its 2026 session, bringing sweeping changes to everything from transportation to school AI…
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Idaho Falls launches Independence Day fundraiser to support Community Food Basket
Idaho Falls residents are being encouraged to celebrate Independence Day by helping local families facing food insecurity.
The City of Idaho Falls…
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Yellowstone Bear World reopens after bomb threat evacuates wildlife park
Yellowstone Bear World was temporarily closed on Tuesday afternoon after receiving a bomb threat, but no devices or explosives were found and the…
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Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President charged with Felony Grand Theft
The former President of the Pornteuf Valley Soccer, Cristie Stone, has been charged with Felony Grand Theft following an investigation into the…
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Highland High School rebuild remains on track for January 2027
More than three years after a fire heavily damaged Highland High School, the next phase of the school’s rebuild is nearing…
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Deputies locate missing woman in Ammon
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 34-year-old Jordin Elain Achord, who was reported missing on June 28th and last seen on June…
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Driver survives after truck rolls into Snake River in Wyoming
A man escaped serious injuries after his truck rolled down an embankment and into the Snake River on U.S. Highway…
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Idaho GOP enshrines elimination of property taxes in party platform
The Idaho GOP is pushing for the elimination of all property taxes in the…
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Rigby Graduate Wins Gold Medal While Representing the USA in Spain
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — A summer trip that started with an unexpected Instagram message turned into the experience of a lifetime for Rigby graduate…
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East Idaho wildlife advisory: Distemper found in raccoons, bat encounters increase
Idaho Fish and Game is reminding East Idaho residents to use caution around wildlife after confirming distemper in raccoons in the Pocatello and…
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Idaho ranks in top 10 states for fatal falls among elderly
Idaho ranks in the top 10 states with the most fatal falls for the elderly. With nearly 23 percent of Idaho seniors living alone, being proactive in…
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Zoo Idaho to reopen Tuesday following bomb threat investigation
Zoo Idaho will reopen Tuesday after closing for a day while authorities investigated a bomb threat reported over the weekend.
The zoo was evacuated…
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Pocatello man charged with stabbing man in the neck
A Pocatello man is being held on aggravated battery charges for stabbing a man in the neck in the early morning of June 24,…
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Reed’s Dairy owner Alan Reed named Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade grand marshal
Alan Reed, owner and operator of Reed’s Dairy, has been named the grand marshal of the 2026 Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade.
The Greater Idaho…
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Scammers targeting Idaho permit applicants with fake invoices, AG warns
Idaho’s Attorney General is warning consumers about a scam targeting people applying for permits and development projects in the Treasure…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting of 49-year-old woman
MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that left a 49-year-old woman dead Sunday…
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Residents on other side of Cottonwood Fire now prepare for the worst
Residents of Junction, Utah gathered to review emergency plans as the Cottonwood Fire continues to burn, with high winds expected to make the…
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Community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire
Mo Larsen and her family were met by a small army of neighbors on Saturday morning, ready to help them recover from their loss in the Cottonwood…
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Second measles case confirmed in Wyoming; public exposure locations identified
Wyoming health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult in Teton County and are warning the public about several potential…
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Firth man arrested after alleged threats with gun, attempted break-in near Ammon
A Firth man is facing felony charges after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies say he threatened people with a gun while trying to force his way…
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Genealogy Helps People Trace Their Roots for America 250
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For America’s 250th birthday, Ancestry wants you to get in touch with your ancestors that helped shape America. Genealogy…
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USDA issues alert for mislabeled chicken breasts sold at Fred Meyer stores
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for certain raw boneless chicken breast products sold at Fred Meyer stores…
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Road Work Alert: Series of road maintenance projects begin across Eastern Idaho
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin a series of scrub seal projects on several major highways in eastern Idaho, causing delays for drivers…
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Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Zoo Idaho
Zoo Idaho was evacuated this morning following a possible bomb threat, and the Pocatello Police Department is on scene…
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Supreme Court rules for Roundup: Monsanto decision impacts Idaho farmers
“The court case is not about whether Roundup causes cancer or not. …It’s just simply about who has the authority to determine what goes on those…
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Helicopter makes hard landing at Driggs Airport
One person was injured after a helicopter made a hard landing at the Driggs airport Friday morning, and was taken to the hospital with minor…
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Blackfoot Celebrates 125 Years with fair, car show and fireworks
Blackfoot, Idaho is celebrating its 125th anniversary this weekend with a two-day event program at Jensen’s Grove, featuring a vendor fair, family…
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Endangered missing alert issued for local man
Police have issued an endangered missing person alert for Eric Vineyard, 37, who was last seen checking out of the Country Inn & Suites in Idaho…
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New traffic signal in Island Park to become operational July 1
Work to install a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and Yale-Kilgore Road in Island Park resumes tonight and is expected to be…
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Volunteers build tables for 4-H exhibitors at Eastern Idaho State Fair
Volunteers with Bingham Ag Services and the Hall Foundation spent Friday building tables for 4-H exhibitors at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, helping…
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Lawsuit targets Spud Kings’ move to NAHL
The Idaho Falls Spud Kings are facing a lawsuit from the United States Premier Hockey League, alleging that the team and three other former mountain…
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Child injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Friday, June 26, 2026, and was taken to a nearby hospital for…
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Rape convict Nicholas Rossi dies after choosing to discontinue medical treatment
Nicholas Rossi, who was extradited from Scotland to Utah and found guilty of rape twice, has died at age 38 from complications of an existing medical…
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Teton County Search and Rescue Urges Caution After Two Recent River Rescues
Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue has responded to two river rescues in the past week, reminding people to wear life vests and be aware of the…
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Idaho ditches registration stickers, introduces 2 new license plates starting July 1
Say goodbye to registration stickers on July 1. ITD also offers two new license plate designs.…
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Parents of injured girl file tort claim over Idaho Potato Drop fireworks explosion
The family of a young girl injured when windows shattered during the 2026 Idaho Potato Drop fireworks show has filed a tort claim against the City of…
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Judge for Charlie Kirk shooting case holds prosecutor in contempt, keeps death penalty on the table
A Utah judge ruled to hold a prosecutor in contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order in the case against the man accused of killing Charlie…
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Burn ban issued for Bingham County until September 30
A burn ban has been issued for Bingham County, Idaho, prohibiting open burning, recreational fires, and fireworks in the Wildland-Urban Interface…
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‘Wonderful to Have it Back’: Curtains rise on newly rennovated Westgate Theatre in West Yellowstone
For decades, the Westgate Theatre has been a cherished summer tradition in West Yellowstone. Now, after an extensive renovation, the curtain is…
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Museum of Idaho unveils exhibit to honor America’s 250th anniversary
The Museum of Idaho is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a new exhibit, “The Saga of the American Revolution”, featuring artifacts from the…
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All charges dismissed against Olympian Bode Miller following Idaho traffic stop
All drug-related charges against Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller have been officially dismissed in Fremont County, Idaho.
In a statement,…
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‘Many Roots, One Rainbow’: Idaho Falls Pride returns this weekend
The 2026 Idaho Falls Pride celebration, themed “Many Roots, One Rainbow,” will take place Friday and Saturday with events designed to bring together…
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declares emergency, expands fireworks restrictions ahead of July Fourth
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order Thursday declaring a new state of emergency aimed at reducing wildfire risk during the upcoming July…
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Chipotle to open Tuesday in Pocatello
It’s Pocatello’s turn to enjoy Chipotle Mexican Grill since the Idaho Falls location opened earlier this month. Today, Chipotle announced the…
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Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair to kickoff in Pocatello this weekend
The Bannock County Fairgrounds are welcoming back the Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair in Pocatello, with new vendors, entertainers and fan favorite food…
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Glenn Beck to headline Preston fundraiser benefiting local history, library
A special fundraiser featuring Author Glenn Beck supporting two local nonprofits preserving history and expanding educational opportunities.
The…
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Pocatello Police: Man found dead from suspected overdose near Main Street
A police investigation is underway after a deceased male was discovered on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of W Custer St. and N. Main in…
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Forest Service closes roads, trails around Kinky Creek Fire
The U.S. Forest Service has closed roads, trails and a large section of backcountry in the Bridger-Teton National Forest because of the Kinky Creek…
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DOE Secretary visits Idaho Falls for Nuclear Energy event
Energy leaders, government officials, and community members are gathering at the Mountain America Center for “A Celebration of the Golden Era of…
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Stormy Thursday with fire risk still in effect
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Expect Thursday’s forecast to be similar to Wednesday, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms with little to no rain…
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Whoopee Days Rodeo gallups into Rexburg
Bucking broncos, bulls and cowboys are set to steal the stage at Madison County Fairgrounds this Thursday, Friday and Saturday…
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Blackfoot Police: Stalking suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound in Taco Bell parking lot
A man died Tuesday after officers with the Blackfoot Police Department responded to reports of alleged stalking and a protection order…
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Explosion in Yellowstone Creates New Hydrothermal Pool, how technology is shaping forecasting eruptions
A new crater has made its debut in Yellowstone National Park, filled with near-boiling water and caused by pressure changes just below the surface in…
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Victor mayor announces resignation amid recall effort
Victor Mayor Will Frohlich announced he will resign from office effective July 1, saying he does not want the city to spend months fighting a recall…
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Idaho woman accused of posing as nurse to obtain jobs at healthcare facilities
A Caldwell woman is among hundreds of people charged in what federal officials are calling one of the largest healthcare fraud enforcement actions in…
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Patients receive donations with Wackerli Subaru’s Love Promise
Wackerli Subaru donated 40 blankets and 10 patient care kits to patients as a part of their ‘Wackerli Subaru Loves to Care’ initiative.…
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Island Park City Hall continues operating from temporary location following arson fire
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – More than three months after an arson fire damaged Island Park City Hall, city leaders are continuing to serve residents…
Continue Reading Kinky Creek Fire swells to 350 acres in Bridger-Teton National Forest
Teton Interagency Fire crews are battling the Kinky Creek Fire, a 350-acre wildfire burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest east of Jackson. The…
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Former youth pastor charged in wife’s deadly 2006 fall from Angels Landing
A man who previously served as a church youth pastor has been charged with the murder of his wife, nearly 20 years after she fell to her death from…
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Internal forensic audit triggers prosecutor investigation into financial irregularities at Portneuf Valley Soccer Club
The Portneuf Valley Soccer Club Board of Directors has forwarded evidence of potential misuse of assets to the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office for…
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Top Idaho Falls Futball Club Team headed to nationals
Idaho Falls Futball Club’s top squad is on its way to nationals to compete against the best eight teams in the U.S.
“We’re going to win the whole…
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Cottonwood Fire explodes to 24,000 acres, 0% contained
After exploding in size in just hours, the Cottonwood Fire burning near Beaver slowed overnight, but “extreme fire behavior” resumed Tuesday, and…
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Fire Departments Plead with Public for Safety this Fourth of July
As the Fourth of July holiday draws closer, people are preparing to celebrate by purchasing fireworks, while local fire departments are urging people…
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Summer travel scams warning issued
As families across Idaho prepare for the summer vacation season, Idaho Attorney General has issued a warning to be on the lookout for travel scams.…
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Local Venues to Host Tabernacle Choir Watch Parties
The Tabernacle Choir is celebrating 100 years of performing at the Hollywood Bowl in California. The special concert will be broadcast all across the…
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Idaho Falls Power employees volunteer along Riverwalk
Idaho Falls Power employees spent Monday giving back to the community by helping improve public spaces along the Idaho Falls Riverwalk.
About 40…
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Dispute ensues: Fremont County residents seek reconsideration of Sandbox RV Park decision
A group of Fremont County residents has requested that county commissioners reconsider their June 8 decision regarding the Sandbox RV Park near the…
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Miracle baby Logan celebrates first birthday with NICU reunion at EIRMC
One year ago, Anna and Jacob Ames faced unimaginable uncertainty when their son, Logan, was born at just 22 weeks and one day gestation. Today, Baby…
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Idaho Falls woman killed, another hospitalized in four-vehicle crash near Iona
A 59-year-old woman from Idaho Falls died after a four-vehicle collision on U.S. 26 northwest of Iona. ISP says the crash took place after a…
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Devastating Drought: As heat intensifies, farmers are cutting back
“They’ve had to fallow up to half of their ground just to be able to stay within the limitation that were that were placed under,” said Moreland…
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Idaho Falls D91 petition demands ‘No Confidence’ vote against Superintendent Karla LaOrange
A group of parents, students, staff, and community members within Idaho Falls School District 91 have started a Change.org petition calling for a…
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Smithsonian collaborates with Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo for America’s 250th birthday
The Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo is returning for another year, and this time it’s earning national recognition as a featured collaborator with the…
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Idaho GOP state convention elects first all-female executive committee
At the 2026 Idaho GOP State Convention, an all-women executive committee was elected, with Dorothy Moon as state chair. The GOP is looking forward to…
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Idaho Falls Angler lands 43.25-inch lake trout, and returns to the Idaho record books
Dylan Smith of Idaho Falls reeled in a new state catch-and-release record lake trout of 43.25 inches while fishing on Payette Lake, and was able to…
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ICE looking to sell warehouse designated for detention center, report says
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking to sell the Salt Lake City warehouse it purchased earlier this year to house an Immigration and…
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Chubbuck man faces reduced charges in child sexual abuse case after plea agreement
A Chubbuck man originally charged with six counts of child sexual abuse has entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors. The deal, expected to…
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Bonneville Fire near University of Utah settles overnight, now 5% contained
Originally Published: 22 JUN 26 14:07 ET By Spencer Burt Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) –…
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Judge in Charlie Kirk killing delays contempt ruling until Friday, with death penalty eligibility possibly in balance
A Utah judge in the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is set to rule Monday on a defense motion to find prosecutors violated a…
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DUI suspect arrested after crashing through Rexburg Temple gates
A local driver was arrested on multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after allegedly ramming their vehicle through the gates of…
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Fort Hall woman identified as victim in fatal Pocatello crash
26-year-old Rayne Rose-Marie Singer of Fort Hall was killed in a high-speed crash in Pocatello, Idaho on Friday, June 19, after striking two parked…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls woman dies in two-vehicle collision, four others hospitalized
A 44-year-old woman from Idaho Falls died and four others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 26 on Saturday…
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New court filings detail severe abuse, cover-ups at state-run Wyoming boys’ school
Six former residents of the Wyoming Boys’ School have filed a lawsuit alleging abuse at the facility, including extended periods of solitary…
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Traffic Alert: Hoopes Avenue in Idaho Falls temporarily closed beginning Monday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Drivers across eastern Idaho are continuing to navigate numerous construction zones as road projects remain active…
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Mormon Crickets invade Fremont County
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – A growing Mormon cricket infestation that has already affected thousands of acres in Eastern Idaho is now crawling…
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