Search and Rescue saves three fishermen after boat capsizes on Fall River
Three fishermen are safe after a boat trip on the Fall River took a dangerous turn last Thursday, May 28.
According to Fremont County Search and…
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Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges
Jonathan Ray Farnsworth, 54, the chief deputy coroner for Bannock County and North Bannock Fire Chief, has been arrested and charged with multiple…
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How to Detect and Protect against Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, The Skin Cancer Foundation says one in five people will be diagnosed with Skin Cancer in…
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American Falls girl crowned statewide National Civics Bee champion
Twenty talented students are taking the stage at the National Civics Bee Friday at Melaleuca’s headquarters in Idaho…
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Idaho Centennial Carousel Opens for the Summer
The Idaho Centennial Carousel has officially opened for the 2026 summer…
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Teton Dam Royalty Crowned for 2026
Rexburg, Idaho is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam flood with a week-long celebration. The event began with the crowning of Verla…
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Idaho Falls mayor appoints new Public Works director pending council approval
Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw has appointed Chris Canfield as the city’s new Public Works director, pending confirmation by the Idaho Falls City…
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Portneuf Valley Partners Break Ground on New Community Garden
An idea over a year in the making broke ground this morning in Pocatello – the community garden at King Street and North Arthur Avenue. Around 30…
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Idaho State Police investigate livestock shootings in several counties
State investigators are looking into a series of livestock shootings across Idaho that have left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing thousands…
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Southbound I-15 traffic changes Sunday night between Pocatello and Fort Hall
The Idaho Transportation Department is making changes beginning Sunday night as contruction on the interstate in Pocatello continues.
According to…
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US-30 traffic shift planned Saturday near McCammon interchange
Drivers traveling through McCammon can expect a new traffic pattern this weekend as work continues on the U.S. Highway 30 resurfacing project near…
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Idaho Falls police warn public after two fatal suspected fentanyl overdoses
Idaho Falls police are warning the public after three suspected fentanyl overdoses were reported in the city Tuesday, including two that turned…
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Three women rescued after car plunges into Salmon River
Three women were rescued from their car after it went into the Salmon River near Mormon Bend on State Highway 75, and were transported to a hospital…
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Teen summer job market hits historic all-time low
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Many students are celebrating their final day of school and beginning the hunt for a fun summer job: an opportunity to…
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‘All the world is one’: Hindu statesman visits Brigham Young University-Idaho
Universal Society of Hinduism President Rajan Zed has offered opening prayers at the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Idaho Senate, a Bonneville County…
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‘Flood of memories:’ Week of major Teton Dam Flood 50th anniversary activities kicks off in Rexburg
Fifty years after a wall of water pulverized communities in the flood path of the Teton Dam, a ribbon cutting for the “Just Add Water: The Dam that…
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Referendum effort against Box Elder data center project denied
Opponents of a proposed Box Elder County data center project say they are taking their fight to court after county officials rejected an effort to…
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Local Elementary students need your support to compete in Robotics Competition
Two teams from Westside Elementary School are going to Washington D.C. this weekend to compete in the SeaPerch Competition. Over 130 international…
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Jackson Hole firefighter injured in 20-foot fall during Wilson fire released from hospital
A Jackson Hole firefighter who fell 20 feet while battling the Memorial Day fire at Teton Pines in Wilson has been released from the…
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Officials issue overdose spike notice for Bonneville County
A spike in drug overdoses has officials issuing an overdose spike notice for Bonneville County.
In a social media post, the Eastern Idaho Public…
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Alpine lifts boil water advisory following water main repairs
Residents between Trail Drive and Stoor Drive are without water as crews respond to a water main break in the…
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Forest Service releases draft decision for Grand Targhee Resort expansion
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a draft decision for the proposed Grand Targhee Resort expansion and is now opening a formal objection period for…
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Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center
Hundreds of people from across northern Utah protested the proposed 40,000-acre Stratos Project data center in Brigham City, voicing concerns over…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes formally oppose data center development on and near Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has issued a statement opposing the development of data centers on the Reservation and…
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Blackfoot City approves name change for South Fisher Avenue
The City of Blackfoot has approved a name change for a portion of South Fisher Avenue to S. Elderberry Avenue, effective June 15, 2026, in order to…
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Local Bride Gets “Dumped” on AFV
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local group of friends went from a snowmobile photoshoot to national television. A vow renewal gone wrong landed…
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ISU student describes harrowing fight to save his house in Mountain Home fire
As a fast-moving inferno quickly engulfed 300 acres Tuesday near Mountain Home, one Idaho State University student rolled up his sleeves in a…
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HVAC issues force closure of Rexburg Idaho Temple
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- The Rexburg Idaho Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is closed due to HVAC issues. The doors were shut…
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What You Need To Keep Yourself Safe on the Water this Summer
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As we dive deeper into the summer, it is important to remember how to stay safe on the water. According to the Bonneville…
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Jackson Police searching for missing man Who may be experiencing mental health crisis
The Jackson Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating James McPhee, who was last seen on May 25th and may be experiencing a mental…
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‘Why would someone do this?’ Local family mourns beloved horse shot near Sage Lakes Golf Course
An Idaho Falls man and police is looking for answers after a horse was shot sometime between late Saturday evening, across the Sage Lakes Golf…
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Small bathroom fire prompts temporary evacuation at Highland High School
A small fire broke out in a waste bin at Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho, causing a brief evacuation. The flames were quickly extinguished,…
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Mountain Home brush fire burns several homes, injures 6 officers
Six law enforcement officers were injured when a wildfire spread quickly and burned several homes on Tuesday night. One officer is still in the…
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Junior High State Rodeo Finals Kick Off in Pocatello
It’s the most important week of young cowgirls’ and cowboys’ lives in Idaho at the Bannock County Farigrounds where the Junior High State Rodeo…
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Emergency water main repair leaves Ammon residents without water
Residents in Ammon are without water on Wednesday afternoon due to an emergency water main repair, which is expected to be completed by 6…
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Idaho’s “100 Deadliest Days” increases statewide patrol… and gas prices
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – While Memorial Day weekend may be over, Idaho’s summer travel season is only beginning — and so are concerns over rising…
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Warrant arrest sparks brief police incident, shelter-in-place on W. Elswood Drive Tuesday afternoon
A shelter-in-place order was lifted in Idaho Falls after police took a male into custody who was wanted on several felony…
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City of Idaho Falls’ Updated Impact Fees Go into Effect June 1
The City of Idaho Falls is notifying developers, builders, and the public of upcoming changes to the City’s residential impact fee assessment…
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“The mountains look like they should in July:” Burn Ban to begin a month early
After a dry winter in southeast Idaho, wildfire season has struck early and the Pocatello Fire Department is urging people to take precautions,…
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Breaking the wallet before the walk: local families struggle to budget graduation parties
How much does a graduation typically cost? That’s the question many parents have before they throw their kid’s graduation party. In between picking…
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Bram Stoker unleashed Dracula 129 years ago—Let it inspire your Summer Reading List
129 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published and has changed pop culture and our education system forever. This book is typically read at a…
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LDS Church Announces Location for New Caldwell Idaho Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of its newest house of worship in Caldwell, Idaho, which will be an…
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Resurfacing of US-20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby begins tonight
Work to resurface all lanes of U.S. Highway 20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby begins tonight, promising a smoother ride and extending the lifespan of…
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Two wanted individuals arrested after Sunday traffic stop, foot chase near 17th and Holmes
Two wanted individuals are behind bars following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop that escalated into a brief foot chase near a busy local…
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Coin toss decides tied race for Caribou County commissioner
George Hulse won the Republican race for Caribou County Commissioner after a coin toss determined the winner, as he and Tracy Davis tied with 469…
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Upper Mesa Falls to close in August for major renovations
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is temporarily closing the Upper Mesa Falls area starting August 10th for a renovation project, but the nearby…
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Idaho’s first rabid bat of the year found in Bannock County
Idaho’s first bat to test positive for rabies this year was located in Bannock County, and public health officials are urging people to avoid all…
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Grass fire near Iona Hill quickly contained by Idaho Falls firefighters
Idaho Falls firefighters quickly extinguished a grass fire near Iona Hill, which started when a controlled burn spread beyond its intended area and…
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Idaho State University launches first 3-year bachelor’s degree programs
Idaho State University has launched three accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree programs designed to help students enter Idaho’s…
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Downey man hospitalized after rollover crash on I-15
A 32-year-old Downey man was air-lifted to a local hospital after his car rolled on I-15 near Arimo, and he was not wearing a…
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Thousands of acres scorched as wildfires spread across southern Idaho
Wildland firefighters in southern Idaho were busy over the Memorial Day holiday as several large-acre fires were reported, including the Dewoff,…
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Missing Bingham County man found safe
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 71-year-old Raymond Robinson, who was reported missing after leaving his home to go fishing in…
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Ririe honors 20-year-old, WWII hero who died rushing to the aid of U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima
“Shrapnel tore into him, but he kept crawling. He reached the man and rendered first aid. Cal then exposed himself again to enemy fire, intending to…
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Wind gusts nearing 60 mph tear roof off Alaska Air building at the Boise Airport
Thunderstorms and severe wind gusts nearing 60 mph in some places have been knocking out power and delaying flights.
Early reports indicate that the…
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Annual Thunder Run in Pocatello includes respectful flag retirement
To celebrate and commemorate Memorial Day, POW/MIA hosted the 23rd Annual Thunder Run.
As part of the ceremony, organizers held a flag retirement…
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Rat sightings inspire Boise woman to develop community tracking map
As rat sightings continue to spread across the Treasure Valley, one Boise woman is hoping a community-driven map can help neighbors track the growing…
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Fire crews battle early morning blaze at Wilson office building
Fire crews remain on scene Monday after a structure fire broke out at an office building in the Teton Pines area of Wilson early Monday…
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Hindu leader Rajan Zed to speak at BYU-Idaho interfaith event
A Hindu and interfaith leader is set to speak at Brigham Young University–Idaho later this week during an event hosted by the university’s…
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100 Deadliest Days: How to keep you and your teenager safe
The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor day are known as the most dangerous days for teen drivers as the weather gets nicer and people drive…
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Memorial Day forecast: Warm temperatures and scattered thunderstorms
We will observe this year’s Memorial Day with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s and isolated thunderstorms that will persist through the…
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The importance of Memorial Day – What it means for local Veterans
Memorial Day is a time for us to honor the brave veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives for our freedom.
There are over…
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Local Cowboys Win Big at the Bannock County PRCA Rodeo
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Day two of the Bannock County PRCA rodeo brought more excitement, talent and fierce competition to Pocatello at the…
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Secret Service says officers fatally shot a person who fired at them near White House
CNN reporters heard dozens of gunshots near the White House on Saturday, prompting the Secret Service to secure the area and hold rifles on the North…
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Motor Vu Drive-In is back: America’s largest outdoor drive-in screen reopens with ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ & ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
The Motor Vu Drive-In features the biggest outdoor, drive-in movie screen in America and is open this weekend with two premiere summer…
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“A living monument of the ultimate sacrifice” Field of Heroes Dedicated at Century Soccer Fields
Starting on Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m., the Century High School soccer fields are no longer for sports, but are a reverent sanctuary and monument for…
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Heavy Memorial Day traffic causing dangerous conditions on East Idaho roads
Memorial Day weekend traffic is already causing major slowdowns and dangerous driving conditions across East Idaho as thousands of travelers head out…
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Bannock County PRCA Rodeo returns to Pocatello Memorial Day Weekend
The Bannock County PRCA Rodeo is finally back in Pocatello, bringing intense competition, clown comedy, and stellar trick riding cowgirls to the…
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District 25 bids farewell to board member Jim Facer following resignation; Search underway for replacement
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill the upcoming vacancy following the resignation of…
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Pocatello honors Captain Chad Higbee after over three decades on the force
The Pocatello Police Department is honoring Captain Chad Higbee as he steps into his retirement after 32 years of service with the…
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Honoring the Fallen: Field of Heroes comes back to Pocatello
For the last 27 years, Pocatello has been home to a unique memorial for fallen soldiers – the Field of Heroes. At the soccer fields at Century High…
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I-15 West Inkom interchange to close for weeks as construction continues
The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the Interstate 15 West Inkom interchange beginning May 26 as construction crews continue…
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Jury convicts unknown man accused of collecting nearly $300K using dead child’s identity
A federal jury in Pocatello has convicted a man whose true identity remains unknown after prosecutors say he spent more than two decades using the…
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Grizzly Encounters: How the warmer weather has impacted Yellowstone wildlife
YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As warmer temperatures arrive earlier than usual across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, wildlife experts say the current…
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23-year-old Rexburg man charged with distribution of child pornography
William S. Messer, 23, of Rexburg, Idaho, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of distribution of child sexually exploitative material…
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The US Navy lost $136 million worth of jets in an air show crash. Why risk it?
The crash of two US Navy jets at an Idaho air show last weekend has raised questions about why the Pentagon risks multimillion-dollar warplanes and…
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Thornton disaster: Thornton Merc, historic post office and six other structures destroyed when hot dog roast sparks massive blaze
Eight structures were destroyed in a fire that started with an outdoor cooking fire near Thornton,…
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Record-breaking Meth seizure in Idaho: $1.5 million worth of drugs confiscated
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho made the largest methamphetamine seizure in the state’s history, seizing 115 pounds of meth worth over…
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Legal challenge to Idaho school bathroom law dismissed
A legal challenge against Idaho’s school privacy law has officially come to an end after plaintiffs agreed to dismiss both their district court…
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Island Park traffic signal delayed after construction snag
The installation of a new traffic signal in the Island Park is being delayed until later this year.
Originally planned to be complete by the end of…
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Idaho strengthens ties with Japan during strategic trade mission
Governor Brad Little is celebrating the success of a recent trade mission to Japan aimed at strengthening Idaho’s role in global innovation and…
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Motor Vu Drive-In kicks off summer movie season with Memorial Day weekend double feature
Idaho Falls’ historic drive-In is kicking off the summer season this Memorial Day.
The Motor Vu Drive-In is stepping into summer with a double…
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Flow-Bor Day returns, bringing bright colors to downtown Rexburg
Rows of flowers will soon line Rexburg’s Main Street, bringing fresh spring color to the heart of downtown.
Flow-Bor Day is an annual community…
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Elementary school employee charged with sex abuse of children, filming students
A Utah man who police say works at an elementary school and was arrested and accused of uploading child sex abuse material was charged Wednesday with…
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Idaho State Police pursuit leads to major drug seizure near Pocatello
A vehicle pursuit near Pocatello led to Idaho State Police seizing a large quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and…
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Thornton fire contained, evacuation lifted after five buildings destroyed
The Madison County Fire Department is evacuating the Wind Willow RV Park as crews battle a large structure fire at the old Thornton Merc near…
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It could all come down to a coin toss – Caribou County Commissioner Race
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho (KIFI) – Could a game of chance – the flip of a coin – determine the next County Commissioner of Caribou County? According to the…
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First Native American astronaut touches down at Fort Hall
The first Native American to travel in space, John B. Herrington, brought students and guests into his orbit at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event…
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Explore the world’s first nuclear power plant at EBR-I Atomic Museum
The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum will open for the 2026 season on May 22, offering free admission and a chance to explore the world’s…
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Torch Run comes through Pocatello, raising Special Olympics awareness
The Torch Run has been making its way through Idaho, beginning in Bonner’s Ferry and stopping today in Fort Hall and Pocatello to raise awareness for…
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Water woes: Boating season cut short at Seagull Bay
With the water levels on the American Falls Reservoir rapidly nearing 50 percent capacity, Seagull Bay Yacht Club is offering other summer activities…
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Against the odds, Jensen’s Grove will have water for early Summer 2026
The City of Blackfoot announced that Jensen’s Grove will have water for the first part of the summer due to the Idaho Department of Water Resources…
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Idaho Water Managers warn of ‘dire’ summer outlook as runoff hits historic lows
Idaho’s water outlook is looking grim despite some short-term relief in the coming days, water managers warned during the final Idaho Water Supply…
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Beloved Rexburg tradition, Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade, to retire in 2026
The Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade has announced that 2026 will be its last year of performing, after 17 years of service to the residents of…
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“100 Safest Days” could be the new trend as Memorial Day approaches
Idaho’s Office of Highway Safety is promoting the “100 Safest Days of Summer” campaign to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on the state’s…
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District 30 Rematch: Fuhriman wins Republican Primary rematch against Former Rep. Young
Ben Fuhriman won the Republican nomination for District 30 Seat B in Bingham County, Idaho, with 53.65% of the vote, defeating Julianne Young in a…
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District 33A: Barbara Ehardt secures the Republican nomination
Rep. Barbara Ehardt narrowly secured the Republican nomination for Legislative District 33 Seat A by less than 200 votes, defeating newcomer Connor…
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Southeast Idaho Students shine at Patty Duke Awards, with two advancing to the Jimmy Awards Finals in NYC
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Southeast Idaho students took center stage at this year’s Patty Duke Awards, bringing home some of the biggest honors in…
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Live Updates: Idaho May 2026 primary election results
The May 2026 Primary Election polls have closed, and Local News 8 is providing real-time results and breaking news as the ballots are…
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Historic Idaho EBR-II Dome transformed into nation’s first microreactor test bed
The Experimental Breeder Reactor-II dome at Idaho National Laboratory has been transformed into the nation’s newest nuclear testing site, providing a…
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4 Water Rescues in One Month: Sheriff’s Office urges boaters to prioritize safety this summer
Following four water rescues in just over a month, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to make boating safety a top priority…
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