Bannock County approves 180-day emergency moratorium on data center permits
Bannock County commissioners have approved a 180-day emergency moratorium on new data center permit applications in unincorporated areas to allow…
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Museum of Idaho to host one-day appraisal showcase featuring celebrity experts
The Museum of Idaho is scheduled to host a Celebrity Appraisal Showcase this Saturday, August 1, featuring nationally recognized appraisers Timothy…
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Surviving roommates recount horror in Idaho murders docuseries as Bryan Kohberger seeks plea change
One year after a stunning hearing in which Kohberger admitted to his crimes in court, the former criminology graduate student says his defense team…
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Lightning-caused grain fire north of Idaho Falls fully contained
A fast-moving field fire threatening homes between Ucon and Rigby in Bonneville County, Idaho, on Thursday…
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250 active-duty U.S. Army troops mobilizing to fight northwest wildfires
Approximately 250 U.S. Army soldiers were mobilized to support wildland firefighting efforts in Oregon and Washington as national resources reached…
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Nearly 30 hot air balloons launch Ammon Days celebration, surprise some residents with neighborhood landings
Nearly 30 hot air balloons launched Friday morning at McCowin Park as part of the annual Ammon Days event, which features various activities…
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Hiker airlifted after falling 300 feet on Mount Idaho
A hiker is recovering after falling approximately 300 feet on Mount Idaho, prompting a large-scale rescue operation in Custer…
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Officials say Island Park cyanobacteria bloom continues to grow as health alert remains in effect
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Several days after a health alert was issued for Island Park Reservoir, Idaho environmental officials say the harmful…
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Idaho Falls City Council amends Flock Safety contract following privacy concerns
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The Idaho Falls City Council voted unanimously Thursday to amend its contract with Flock Safety, prohibiting the company…
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Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts announces resignation
Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts has announced his resignation, prompting the Republican Central Committee to begin the process of selecting an…
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Yellowstone Film Festival moves to October, extends submission deadline
The Yellowstone Film Festival has rescheduled its 2026 event for Oct. 9 through Oct. 11 and extended its film submission deadline through Sept.…
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Auditions open for locally produced mystery series ‘Peripheral’
A group of young creatives in the Pocatello community are working to make an independent film series titled “Peripheral.” The series will be eight…
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Southeastern Idaho Jewish community invited to communal Shabbat meal
The Roving Rabbis and Chabad Ludavitch of Idaho are inviting the Jewish community of Southeastern Idaho and non-Jewish residents to attend an…
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New winery uses solar power and innovative technology to build a more sustainable future
A new winery called Gem 73 is set to open in Idaho’s Sunnyslope Wine Region this August, utilizing solar power and innovative technologies to promote…
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Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day with these creative dessert ideas
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is just around the corner, and one local grocery expert is encouraging families to put a creative spin on the classic…
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Idaho AG warns consumers after 39 products recalled over safety hazards
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is urging Idahoans to check their homes after 39 products were recalled nationwide in July because of serious…
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Idaho officials warn of heat danger after three deaths
Three southern Idaho residents over the age of 55 have died due to extreme heat, leading public health officials to issue urgent safety…
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Booster pump glitch briefly drops water pressure in Blackfoot, causing temporary water outage
A test on a city booster pump briefly dropped water pressure in parts In Blackfoot city, prompting a ‘momentary’ city wide water outage. Now state…
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Body recovered after fall into Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls
A young man’s body was recovered Thursday morning after he fell from the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho, while climbing…
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INL hosts ribbon cutting for pilot plant supporting domestic antimony production
The Idaho National Laboratory commissioned a new modular mineral processing plant to process ore from Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project,…
Continue Reading Lightning-caused Lake Channel fire grows to 1,500 acres near Massacre Rocks
Emergency crews are battling a lightning-caused wildfire known as the Lake Channel Fire that has grown to approximately 1,500 acres near American…
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Yellowstone expands fishing restrictions across nearly all rivers and streams due to extreme heat
YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. (KIFI) – Anglers visiting Yellowstone National Park will face new fishing restrictions beginning this week as park officials…
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Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrates 115 Years at Sandy Downs
The 115th annual War Bonnet Round Up, Idaho’s oldest rodeo, commenced with the Toyota Wild West Family Fest at Sandy Downs in Idaho…
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Search ends for missing 28-year-old Australian hiker found dead in Tetons
A search for a 28-year-old Australian hiker ended Wednesday when Teton County Search and Rescue located his body near the Wigwams on the Tetons’ west…
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Rigby family holds blood drive to combat critical national shortage
As the American Red Cross declares a national blood crisis, the Kartchner family in Rigby, Idaho, is hosting a series of community blood drives to…
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Gov. Little declares fire disaster emergency, deploys Idaho National Guard to Big Grass Fire
Gov. Brad Little has declared a fire disaster emergency in parts of Idaho and authorized the deployment of the Idaho National Guard to assist with…
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CEI and Battelle Energy Alliance partner to launch new Applied STEM Institute this Fall
“The BEA Applied STEM Institute represents an exciting new chapter for STEM education in our region,” said Mary Stephenson, associate vice…
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Aid for Friends Honors Legacy of local visionary Barbara Jo “BJ” Stensland, dedicates shelter building
The Aid for Friends Homeless Shelter in Pocatello is celebrating five years of service to the community, and cut a ribbon this morning to dedicate…
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Blackfoot man reported missing is found safe
Thomas Saxton is found safe after being reported missing.…
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Coroner identifies woman killed in Pocatello mobile home fire
Authorities have identified the woman who died in a mobile home fire in Pocatello earlier this month.
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office confirmed…
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Henry’s Creek Fire south of Ammon burns 400+ acres
Fire officials are strongly urging people to stay away from South Ammon Road, Henry’s Creek Road, and Taylor Mountain road as they continue their…
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Japanese youth delegation celebrates 45 years of Sister Cities program with Idaho Falls
“Friendship and youth is just like a very universal experience. We’re all laughing at the same things, we kind of all just listen to the same music…
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Center Stage Theatre announces 2027 lineup of shows
Center Stage Theatre is shining a bright spotlight on its upcoming 2027 season lineup. Packed with Broadway hits, timeless classics, and deeply…
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David Roth Drops out of 2026 Senate Race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate David Roth announced his withdrawal from the race on July 28 to focus on supporting other Democratic candidates in…
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Downtown Driggs draws artists out for Plein Air Festival Quick Draw
Downtown Driggs was transformed into an outdoor art studio as painters set up their easels, brushes and canvases during the Plein Air…
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States may soon manage grizzly bears after exceeding recovery goals
The federal government is moving to grant states more authority over grizzly bear management following a petition from Montana. This proposal would…
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Nighttime closures, traffic shifts begin this week on US-20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby
Drivers traveling between Idaho Falls and Rigby should expect nighttime traffic shifts and temporary exit closures beginning this week as the Idaho…
Continue Reading Pocatello man charged after police say he intentionally ran over Flock cameras at Lowe’s
A 20-year-old Pocatello man is charged with felony malicious injury to property after police say he intentionally drove his pickup truck over two…
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“Step Forward and Serve”: Victor Opens applications to fill vacant City Council seat
“This vacancy comes at a meaningful moment for Victor,” the City Council stated in a recent press release. “The City has experienced a period of…
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Parrish Family 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament returns to Pocatello, raising awareness for CO Poisoning
A tradition born from tragedy is back in Pocatello for the twelfth year– the annual Parrish Family 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The competition…
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Idaho among finalists for DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus project
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— Idaho has been named one of five states under consideration to host a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. The…
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Air quality advisory issued for three eastern Idaho counties
SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for Butte, Custer and Lemhi counties due to…
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Idaho Falls martial arts gym raises funds for student competition travel
Omens Martial Arts in Idaho Falls is selling Domino’s fundraiser cards to cover rising travel costs for students competing in regional…
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Bryan Kohberger wants out of his plea deal. Here’s what experts say about his chances
Bryan Kohberger, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of four University of Idaho students, has filed for post-conviction relief to…
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Coroner identifies 33-year-old woman found dead in Pocatello home
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman found dead in a Pocatello residence over the weekend as 33-year-old Samantha…
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Massive Husky Howl Solar Farm receives ag rezone; permit on hold
A proposed 950-acre solar farm in southern Fremont County stirred up serious discussion…
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Fall River Electric announces partnership on new power plant
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative is partnering on a new power generation project in northern Idaho aimed at helping keep electricity reliable…
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Idaho grain crops show resilience despite drought and pests
Grain farmers in southern and eastern Idaho faced a challenging growing season due to drought, spring frost, and pests. However, University of Idaho…
Continue Reading Can’t escape the smoke? Here’s how to stay safe.
If you walked outside this morning, you would have instantly noticed the smoke inversion blanketing most of the city. The Idaho Falls Fire Department…
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War Bonnet Roundup Rodeo kicks off Wednesday in Idaho Falls
The War Bonnet Roundup Rodeo is scheduled to take place in Idaho Falls from July 29 through August 1, featuring top-level professional rodeo…
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Artists gather at Grand Targhee for 15th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival’s Paint Out
Artists from across the country hopped on the Dreamcatcher lift at Grand Targhee Resort to paint open mountain skies this week as part of the 15th…
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Bryan Kohberger petitions to withdraw guilty plea in U of I murders
Bryan Kohberger, who is serving a life sentence for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and…
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Five years later, Michael Vaughan’s family says search for answers is not over
Monday marks five years since Michael “Monkey” Vaughan disappeared from his Fruitland neighborhood, a case that drew national attention and remains…
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Wildfire smoke creates a perfect storm for asthma sufferers
Dr. David Petty of the Asthma Clinic of Idaho warned that a combination of wildfires, high winds, dust, and seasonal allergies has intensified…
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American Falls water boil notice is lifted
The City of American Falls issued a water boil notice on Monday after a loss of water pressure increased the risk of…
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Downtown Idaho Falls street lighting and sidewalks get a summer makeover
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Drivers in Idaho Falls should prepare for lane closures beginning Monday, July 27th as the City of Idaho Falls and the…
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Firefighters Battle 700-Acre Gaston Fire Near Aberdeen
Wildland fire crews are actively battling the fast-moving Gaston Fire, which exploded to an estimated 700 acres overnight in eastern…
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Rain helps extinguish Rice Fire near Malta as 500-acre Gaston Fire burns near Aberdeen
As of Saturday night, the Gaston Fire is burning approximately 500 acres west of Aberdeen after being detected late in the evening. Meanwhile, the…
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Truck fire on I-15 sparks brush fire, causes traffic delays north of Malad
A truck fire temporarily stalled traffic along southbound I-15 north of Malad on Saturday afternoon, according to the Idaho State Police.…
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Health Alert Issued for Island Park Reservoir after confirming Cyanobacteria
Health officials are warning people to use caution at Island Park Reservoir after confirming the detection of cyanobacteria in the water. The Idaho…
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Camp Hayden kicks off its seventh annual special needs camp in Ririe
Camp Hayden adapts every activity so children and families with physical or mental disabilities can join the fun safely. It’s an adventure that…
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Three arrested in Teton Valley drug trafficking investigation
Three people were arrested in Teton Valley, Idaho following a multi-agency, multi-state narcotics trafficking investigation led by the Drug…
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“Wheels for Compassion” Car Show Raises Funds for Local Non-Profit Hospice Care
For the second year in a row, organizers and volunteers in Shelley are bringing car lovers together for a cause. “Wheels for Compassion” is an…
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First Annual Idaho Outdoor Expo draws crowd to The Waterfront in Idaho Falls
One local man in Idaho Falls with a passion for hunting and fishing led to the creation of a brand-new event for the Eastern Idaho community– the…
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Changing times at Henry’s Lake Flats: Fremont County reactions to the approval of Caldera Flats subdivision
Controversy swirls around a project to develop 32 single-family homes on 160 acres in Henry’s Lake…
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Man injured in bear attack while jogging at Henrys Lake State Park
An adult man was injured after being attacked by a bear while jogging with his dog early Friday morning at Henrys Lake State Park.
According to the…
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High turnout as EICAP distributes free diapers to local families
Dozens of local families lined up at the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) this afternoon to get some much-needed relief for their…
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Deceased identified in two-vehicle crash near Malad
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle crash in Malad earlier this…
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Crop Duster Crashes near Ashton, sparks power outage
Residents near Fall River are experiencing a power outage after a plane crashed into a power line, sparking a small fire. The outage is contained to…
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Utah-based health network expanding in eastern Idaho
Friday, July 24th, the Utah-based non-profit health network announced plans to buy out Surgery Partners’ ownership stake in a network of healthcare…
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Warming temperatures and isolated storms heading into the weekend
We will see brief isolated to scattered showers and storms this Friday and Saturday afternoon as the monsoonal moisture exits our region. Overall,…
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Highway 21 remains closed near Stanley following major mudslide
Road crews continue to clear a major mudslide on State Highway 21 near Stanley, Idaho, which has been closed since Thursday and will likely remain so…
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Pioneers and passion: History comes alive at Shelley’s Snake River Homestead
“Don’t forget where you came from, because that’s what we are – a bit of history,” Snake River Homestead Vice President Lynn Cramer…
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Latest in Idaho Falls Flock Camera dispute
The City of Idaho Falls says a local man must use “standard rules of civil procedure,” rather than his public records request, to obtain documents…
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New Idaho law promotes AI literacy as Micron helps prepare teachers and students
A new Idaho law is putting guidelines in place for how schools approach artificial intelligence, and Micron is helping educators and students learn…
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Distemper Outbreak in Pocatello Raccoons urges pet caution for residents
In the spring, a raccoon from Pocatello tested positive for canine distemper. Another positive test followed, leading Idaho Fish and Game to…
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Woman with Truck, Fleeing, and Being Caught with Drugs
A 36-year-old local man was arrested in Idaho Falls after allegedly hitting a woman with his truck during a domestic dispute and being found with…
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Deputies: Man arrested after dash cam video contradicts claim he didn’t know he hit pedestrian
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – A 29-year-old man is in jail after he was arrested for a hit-and-run crash he claims he did not know of, although police say…
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First responders rescue trapped senior dog from steep Swan Valley hillside
An elderly dog named Bentley was safely rescued from a steep, rocky hillside in Swan Valley, Idaho, by the Swan Valley Fire Department and the…
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3 Idaho Falls figure skaters carve a path to a national competition
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — For years, competitive figure skaters in eastern Idaho faced a challenge many athletes never have to think about:…
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Pocatello man killed in I-15 crash, north of Malad
A 31-year-old Pocatello man died Wednesday after being ejected from his van during a crash into a parked vehicle on I-15 in Oneida…
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‘Reproductive Freedom and Privacy’ initiative brings abortion to Idaho’s ballot
The “measure would create a right to abortion before fetus viability, and post-viability to protect health; right to privacy; [and] healthcare…
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Rigby band Anyone Awake to begin 40-day national tour
Rigby-based band Anyone Awake is set to begin its 40-day “I Meant What I Said” national tour across 17…
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Donations requested to make care packages for overseas heroes
Serengeti Care is collecting donations through September 10 to create care packages for military personnel serving overseas, which will be assembled…
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Multi-agency interstate raid nets man on felony drug, child endangerment charges
A 42-year-old Wyoming man is in custody facing multiple felony drug and child endangerment charges after a multi-agency early morning raid spanned…
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Gateway Transitional Care Center celebrates new outpatient therapy clinic and trach unit
Gateway Transitional Care Center has been an essential healthcare facility in Pocatello, serving inpatients in rehab for injuries, surgeries,…
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Gov. Cox declares State of Emergency following wildfires, flash flooding in Utah
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order today declaring a statewide state of emergency following historic wildfires and subsequent severe…
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70th Annual Teton County Fair returns with rides, music, pig wrestling
The 70th Annual Teton County Fair is officially underway, bringing a full week of rides, food, livestock shows and live entertainment to the Jackson…
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Idaho parks offers 25% campsite discount for America’s 250th anniversary
Idaho State Parks and Recreation is offering a 25% discount on campsite and yurt reservations through August 31, 2026, to celebrate America’s 250th…
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New data shows Idaho paychecks growing faster than most states
In 2025, Idaho’s average hourly wage rose 4.7% to $29.41, ranking the state third in the nation according to data from the Bureau of Labor…
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ITD to shut down dangerous US-20 at-grade crossing near Sugar City
Drivers using the 7th East at-grade crossing north of Rexburg will soon need to find a new route onto U.S. Highway 20, as crews prepare to…
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Wet Wednesday with heavy local rainfall
Expect today to be the wettest period of the week, with scattered and heavy localized rainfall through Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Storms…
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One dead after House Fire in Pocatello
One person is dead after a house fire in Pocatello on Tuesday…
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Construction on mainline U.S. 20 between Rigby and Idaho Falls nears completion
HK Construction has resurfaced 60 lane miles of U.S. Highway 20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby, and work on the exit ramps is scheduled to begin…
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World record attempt in Swan Valley
SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI-TV) – A Swan Valley couple is making history after bringing hundreds of people to the region for a record-breaking event.…
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Battelle Energy Alliance agrees to $5 million settlement over discrimination claims
Battelle Energy Alliance has agreed to a $5 million settlement following a federal investigation into claims that the Idaho Falls-based company…
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Idaho has spent more than $20M on wildfire suppression so far this year as conditions worsen
Idaho state fire officials have spent more than $20 million fighting wildfires so far this year, and conditions are expected to worsen as the fire…
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Man killed after pickup crashes into tree in Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash after a pickup truck struck a tree.
Deputies and emergency crews responded…
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City of Pocatello seeks 7th seat member for Golf Advisory Committee
The City of Pocatello is searching for a new volunteer member for the Golf Advisory Committee following a seat vacancy. The seat is open for…
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Marshall Public Library to host summer book sale this weekend
The Friends of the Marshall Public Library (FOMPL) are hosting their annual summer book sale this Friday and Saturday in the community room at The…
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