Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone
Dancing, drumming, singing and the retelling of how a mysterious woman brought a message of reassurance during hard times featured in Native American…
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Dr. Lori Barber chosen to lead College of Eastern Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She…
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Governor Little Takes Action to Protect Idaho’s Water Sovereignty
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, “The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act,” which he says will “chart a path forward on a new…
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Justices seem set to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now, a prematurely posted opinion says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho when a pregnant patient’s health is at…
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You can’t remove sturgeon from rivers in Idaho
Sturgeon skeletons are entirely made of cartilage—the stuff our ears and front part of our nose are filled…
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Bannock County Deputy charged with sexual battery
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is charged with two counts of Felony counts of sexual battery of a minor.…
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Federal committee looking at changing the names of Devil’s Tower, Hells Canyon
A federal committee wants to see a name change for Devil’s Tower National Monument to “Bear…
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Teton Pass on track to reopen Friday
Traffic could be back on the road over the Teton Pass.…
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Garbage truck hits power pole, causes power outage in Blackfoot
About 1,100 customer are without power in the Blackfoot area. It possibly due to a garbage truck that hit powerline in front of the Blackfoot Movie…
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INL hosts artificial intelligence and machine learning expo
INL hopes to use AI and ML to get new research insights and enhance the lab’s core research…
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Boise man pleads guilty to firearms charges targeting Idaho’s power grid
A Boise man with white supremacist ties pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge stemming from his participation in a group that had discussed…
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D91 teachers ratify payment agreement for the 2024-2025 school year
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A new payment agreement is in place for teachers in Idaho Falls District 91 for the 2024-2025 school year. The agreement…
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Fireworks safety ahead of 4th of July
Fourth of July is for family, fun and for fireworks, and with this being the only time of year fireworks are used, the repercussions can be…
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Don’t Panic! Pocatello Fire Department testing their Wireless Emergency Alert system on Saturday
People who live in south Pocatello will receive an emergency alert on their phones this Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10…
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“He pushed safety like no other pilot I’ve ever known” – Remembering Idaho pilot Sage Teichert
“He was a cowboy from nevada originally and the the skinny little cowboy that that you’d imagine,” Gifford told Local News 8. “He was fun. He was…
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Young trees destroyed by vandals in Idaho Falls Park
Several vandalism incidents are being reported in parks around Bonneville…
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Motorcycle accident on I-15 kills McCammon man
Bannock County Coroner office has released the name of the man killed in a Friday night motorcycle accident on I-15.…
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Pocatello man found dead in Blackrock Canyon
Authorities have recovered a body in the Blackrock Canyon south of Pocatello on Monday.…
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Gas prices still dropping, but slowing down
It has been another week of savings at the pump, but prices may change direction…
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Idaho Falls hosts Pride Festival
The Idaho Falls community celebrated Pride Month in a big way this past…
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Show after the Show – June 24, 2024
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper discuss topics of the day.…
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Fire damages business trailer, power lines in Pocatello
Firefighters in Pocatello battled a fire at a business near the rail yard Saturday night, which caused explosions and downed power…
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Fire crews quickly contain wildfire near Trail Creek
Fire crews have contained a wildfire that threatened the Trail Creek area of Pocatello Sunday night.…
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Madison Andreason crowned as Miss Idaho at pageant
Madison Andreason, formerly known as Miss Pocatello, was crowned as Miss Idaho at the Idaho Falls Convention Center on…
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ISP investigating multiple vehicle crash on I-15; causing traffic delays
A multiple vehicle crash on I-15 has caused major delays near Shelley, blocking all southbound…
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Butte County officials release the identity of victim in fatal plane crash
UPDATE: Saturday at 2:04 p.m. BUTTE COUNTY (KIFI) — The victim’s identity has been released in the fatal plane crash on Thursday. The pilot is…
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Bannock County Historical Museum holds special exhibit on fur
The Bannock County Historical Museum is going back in time this weekend.…
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Pocatello Senior Center hosts Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday
The Pocatello Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will continue its annual celebration of the holiday…
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Lookout Point hosts Funky Flea Market on Saturday
A brand new market is coming to Historic Downtown…
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Vandals damage electrical boxes in Ammon park, halting late-night pickleball
Vandals have struck McCowan Park in Ammon, making nighttime lighting unavailable at the pickleball courts for…
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The renovated court in Idaho Falls is named after Cleave Lewis
“This is something that I didn’t expect.”Cleave Lewis IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The renovated basketball court in the Idaho Falls Recreation…
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Local boy wins third World Elk Calling Championships award
Sam Wolcott entered the Voice Division, where contestants only use their voices to mimic elk…
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“Show after the show” – Take your dog to work day
Jeff Roper and Maggie Tolleson talk about “What’s going on?” and taking your dog to work…
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Motorcyclist injured in Thursday night crash in Idaho Falls
A motorcyclist is recovering from injuries in a motorcycle-car accident in Idaho Falls Thursday night.…
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“There is still work to do” – Farmers moving forward after water curtailment cancelled
While the deal was only approved by the Idaho department of water resources Thursday, many of the east Idaho farmers are wasting no time making up…
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Two crop dusters collide west of Arco airport, 1 pilot killed
Witnesses tell Local News 8 that two crop duster planes have collided near the Arco airport Thursday afternoon.…
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IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment
Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…
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Cancer camp celebrates 20-year anniversary
“To actually…see the difference you’re making is…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair announces “Bring Your Own Chair” policy for concerts
Attendees will be allowed to Bring Your Own Chair to the Journey concert, ensuring greater comfort and convenience for all guests, fair mangers…
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Road projects in Grand Teton National Park may cause minor delays next week
Two minor road projects will take place in Grand Teton National Park during the week of June 24, causing short delays and the temporary closure of a…
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Mormon crickets swarming parts of East Idaho
Mormon crickets are starting to appear on local…
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Governor, Lt. Governor release statements on groundwater agreement
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke both released statements Thursday morning on the agreement made to end the water…
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How Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 has made an impact across the world
Idaho National Laboratory Ambassador, Taylor Wilhelm, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share why the Experimental Breeder Reactor-I is a National…
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Idaho Falls holds first-ever Juneteenth celebration
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – Wednesday saw the first-ever public Juneteenth celebration in Idaho Falls’s history. “If you know anything about African…
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Garage fire quickly extinguished after a passerby reports it
Firefighters were called to a garage fire at a home south of Ammon.…
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Floating on the river this summer? Here’s how to stay safe
“A lot of people think that they can out-swim the river, and that’s just not…
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Teachers to vote on tentative salary agreement Monday
The Idaho Falls Education Association (IFEA) has made a tentative agreement with the District Negotiations Team for the 2024–2025 school year.…
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Where you can celebrate Juneteenth in East Idaho
There are a couple of events taking place in our communities to celebrate the…
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“Is the Teton Pass reopening project moving too quickly?” – WYDOT responds to councilwoman’s concerns
In a news editorial, Chambers writes “If this situation is mishandled, as it appears to be, the long-term damage to workers and tourism will be far…
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Construction coming along on Ross Park water slide
A new attraction at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is going just…
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Recreation Center to open with new gym floor
The gym floor is finished at the Idaho Falls Recreation center. Rady to play on Thursday, June 20.…
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Reed’s Dairy breaks ground for new production facility
Reed’s Dairy hosted a unique groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its new production…
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Bears raid garbage in Idaho, prompting wildlife safety efforts
A black bear sow with two cubs has been getting access to unsecured residential garbage in the Greenhorn Gulch area in the Wood River Valley, causing…
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Judge permanently seals exhibits in Daybell case
Judge Steve Boyce has ordered 97 exhibits used in the Chad Daybell trial to remain sealed from the public. …
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Black bear spotted in Bear Lake County backyard
A young black bear was spotted Sunday evening in the small farming town of Lanark in Bear Lake County.…
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SIPH holds Free Health Services event
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) hosted their first Free Community Health Services event on Monday night at the First United Methodist…
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Open House to discuss Chubbuck Comprehensive Plan June 26
The City of Chubbuck will host an open house on Wednesday, June 26 to update the public on the city’s comprehensive…
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ISU hosts K-5 STEM Camp
Over 100 kindergarten through 5th-grade students are on-campus attending the Idaho State University College of Education’s science, technology,…
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Learn how to protect your plants from frost
“If you have a pot or a hanging basket, you can always take those…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for aggravated battery after SWAT Response
He was arrested for slapping a person on the face and making a threatening statement. He then damaged a second person’s vehicle causing $3,000 in…
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Black Bear spotted roaming in Bear Lake County
A young black bear was spotted Sunday evening June 17, 2024, in the small farming town of Lanark in Bear Lake County. Lanark is between Ovid and…
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Rangers continue to look for missing Kayaker in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park rangers are asking the public for assistance in locating a kayaker missing on Jackson Lake since yesterday.…
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Water curtailment: Will the governor intervene?
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce along with the Bonneville County Commissioner’s Office, are calling on Governor Brad Little to step in…
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Changes coming to Playmill Theatre
Roger and Heidi Merrill the owners and directors at the Playmill theater, visited today to tell us about changes…
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Rabid bat found in Lemhi County
A bat found in the yard of a residence in Lemhi County has been identified as having rabies.…
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Idaho gas prices continue to fall
Gas prices have fallen 6 cents in the past week to an average of $3.58 in Idaho.…
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Woman injured when ATV rolls down slope in Blaine County
A 67-year old woman is recovery after being seriously injured in an ATV rollover accident in Blaine County.…
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Biden’s Title IX rule blocked by judge in 6 additional states
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six…
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Idaho Falls Airport conducts safety training
The Idaho Falls Airport conducted a safety drill on Saturday June 15. The drill allows emergency personnel to respond to the scenario of a…
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Blackfoot farmer expresses concern about water curtailment
For generations, Brian Murdock and his ancestors have been farmers in Bingham County, where they have grown the potatoes that we eat every…
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Beware of buying knock-off power tool batteries for Father’s Day
You need to be careful about buying cheaper brand and knock-off brand lithium-ion batteries for…
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Elks Lodge honors Old Glory with flag retirement ceremony
Flag Day commemorates the United States’ adoption of the flag on June 14,…
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Move over grizzlies and wolves: Yellowstone visitors hope to catch a glimpse of rare white buffalo
Standing at the edge of a bluff overlooking the Lamar River in Yellowstone National Park, TJ Ammond stared through binoculars at hundreds of buffalo…
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Fire damages farm shop south of Idaho Falls
A farm shop was destroyed by a fire Friday morning south of Idaho Falls.…
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The Show after the Show – June 14, 2024
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper continue the morning show to talk about trending topics from online and around the…
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The Idaho Department of Water Resources will stop inspections as a settlement is close to being finalized on the water right curtailment.…
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How water curtailment could impact the local economy
“It would effectively shut down the economy of Eastern Idaho.”Rep. Stephanie Mickelsen IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Water districts in Eastern Idaho…
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Bonneville County Commissioners, Idaho Falls Chamber ask Governor to intervene in water curtailment
The Bonneville County Commissioners are asking the Governor to intervene and stop a potential economic disaster because of the curtailment order.…
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Jackson man charged with stealing tools and other items from construction sites
A Jackson man is in jail accused of stealing tools and supplies from multiple construction sites. …
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Rexburg Pride ups security after protests last year
The Rexburg LGBTQ+ community is preparing for its annual pride celebration this Saturday. Local News 8 has learned at least one group of protesters…
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ISU holds STEM summer programs for teens
The program is teaching several topics like robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber…
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“We can’t take that kind of hit” – Local farmers fear water cut off
Eastern Idaho farmers have been ordered to dry up hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, potentially inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Former Jefferson County prosecutor signs plea deal on federal drug charges
The former Jefferson County prosecutor Robin Dunn has signed a plea deal for a charge of distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine.…
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Idaho Board of Ed sets new minimum number of school days
The Idaho Board of Ed said the recommendation was based on findings that Idaho public schools operating on four-day calendar currently average 146…
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Power restored to Fall River Electric members
About 1600 Fall River Electric members are without power from St. Anthony to Island Park.…
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Bonneville County farmers and state representatives met at the Melaleuca Conference Center Wednesday morning to see what can be done about this…
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Idaho Falls construction updates, one ends as another begins
“We’ll work to update some of those…
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Pay It Forward: Wiggle Waggle Golf
Two brothers take their love of golf to the next level to help local…
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New river access point in Pocatello
If you love to float the Portneuf River, the City of Pocatello has a new spot for you to check…
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Idaho High School State Rodeo happening all week in Pocatello
It has been a busy week at the Bannock County Event Center, with some of the Gem State’s best competing to be the…
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Cross-country bike ride stops in Pocatello
A cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for The Fuller Center for Housing’s efforts to eliminate poverty housing made a pit stop…
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WYDOT: Teton Pass detour could open in two weeks
The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded a $430,000 emergency bid to Evans Construction during a special meeting this afternoon via…
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Making the best of a 3-hour drive to Jackson
It is taking some people 3-hours to drive to work from the Teton Valley because of the extra traffic on the highway between Swan Valley and…
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Island Park man shoots grizzly charging his girlfriend
On the night of June 6, an Island Park resident shot and killed a yearling male grizzly as it charged the man’s girlfriend in front of their home…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribe swear in new leadership
Today the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes officially swore in and seated a new Fort Hall Business Council (FHBC) in the Tribal Business Center Council…
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Rigby FFA brings home state championships
The Rigby FFA Chapter had 34 members participate in the Idaho FFA State Career Development Events held at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho…
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Teens scuba dive to learn about water rescues
A new generation of future law enforcers are learning about water…
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ICCU Splash pad grand opening & Brooklyn’s Playground grand re-opening on Monday
Residents of Southeastern Idaho have a refreshing new way to beat the summer heat.…
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Local church raising money to replace roof
The First United Methodist Church in Pocatello is literally looking to reside under a brand new…
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Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute using new technology
Portneuf Heart and Vascular (PHVI) Institute began using the Evolut™ FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system in May 2024.…
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