Man threatens to detonate dynamite in Pocatello neighborhood
A man is in custody for threatening to detonate a stick of dynamite in a Pocatello neighborhood Saturday night.…
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Family Christmas concert donates gifts for local families
The spirit of giving sometimes comes in the form of a song. In this case, a…
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Recent storms slow travelers, help skiers
Recent winter storms have made travel treacherous in some parts of the Gem State, but they’ve also been a difference-maker for skiers and…
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Weather related I-15 crashes finally cleared
Travelers using Interstate 15, near Blackfoot, should prepare for…
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Black Friday turnout
“I don’t really like the crowds of people, but I guess it’s not as bad as I thought it would…
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Snow event triggers Idaho Falls plows
Snowfall in Idaho Falls officially hit two inches Friday, triggering parking restrictions in the…
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Blackfoot snow removal ordinances enforced
The city of Blackfoot is reminding residents about its snow removal and parking policies and…
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Post Office encourages snow removal
The U.S. Postal (USPS) service is asking people with home delivery to keep snow and ice clear around mailboxes and…
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Rigby couple hospitalized after US 20 crash
Rigby couple was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center at around 6:05 p.m. Thursday after their van was struck from behind on U.S.…
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Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail
Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…
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Barrasso joins Trump in Afghanistan
Wyoming Republican Senator John Barrasso joined President Trump for an unannounced visit to American troops stationed at Bagram Air Base in…
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Idaho Falls donations delivered to Park County firefighters
An Idaho Falls Fire Department team presented a check to the Park County, Montana Fire…
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Annual Turkey Choir brings the Thanksgiving spirit to Rexburg
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thanksgiving day comes with many traditions, some food-related, others sports-related, and for The City of Rexburg,…
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Multiple crashes and rollovers reported
The Central Fire District reports crews are currently responding to multiple accidents and rollovers, especially on Highway 20.…
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A look back at Jay Hildebrandt’s career as he signs off one last time
Well, this is it. My final time to sign off before beginning the first day of my retirement…
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‘I’m not going to dignify misrepresentation’: City Council Elect reacts to report
On Wednesday, the office of the Bannock County Commissioners sent out a media release stating that Mike Larkin and Pocatello City Council Elect Chris…
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Local support global climate strikes Fridays for the Future
Idaho Falls Supports Climate Action and South East Idaho Sunrise Movement teamed up to join the global climate strike, Friday for the Future.…
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Is your car prepared for the snow?
Winter storms can be unexpected, but preparing your car is all about…
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Take a look at these fun bloopers of Jay Hildebrandt over the years
Take a look at some of the bloopers collected over the 35 years Jay has been at the…
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Canal culvert replacement begins Monday
Cannon Construction will begin work to replace the 12th Street Idaho Canal Culvert on…
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Wackerli Subaru to pay full cat adoption and half dog adoption fee at event on Saturday
The Snake River Animal Shelter will be at Wackerli Subaru this Saturday, Nov. 30 with some of the animals that are available and ready for adoption.…
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Police investigate rollover north of Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police are investigating a rollover crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho…
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Police investigate neighborhood burglaries
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of attempted burglaries in various neighborhoods in the Ammon area.…
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2 hurt during West Yellowstone ski camp
Two cross-country skiers were hospitalized Tuesday after they were involved in separate skiing accidents. …
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Semi crash north of Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police reports there is a semi crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho…
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Thanksgiving dinner only one penny more expensive than last year
The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau…
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Law enforcement graduates relieve stress for local police
Sixteen people graduated from Idaho State University’s Law Enforcement Academy, relieving stress for understaffed police…
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Students respond to BYU-I health care decision
Two of the Brigham Young University Idaho students who spoke out about a controversial health insurance policy say they are pleased the university…
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Ft. Hall fire leaves family homeless
A family of 12 was left homeless after a fire on the Fort Hall Reservation…
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Weather may cause holiday travel trouble
The weeks around Thanksgiving are always among the busiest for the travel. In fact, a record 31.6 million Americans are expected to take flight over…
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Police search for vandals
Police are trying to identify the vehicle and individuals that were involved in several incidents of…
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ISU Health Center prepared for Medicaid rush
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports about 91,000 Idahoans are now eligible for expanded Medicaid coverage. …
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New Idaho Falls hospital brings new opportunities for patients
All around the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, you can find staff working hard to prep the brand new hospital, to begin all-around care for their new…
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Ranger districts seek Wyoming trails funds
Two Caribou-Targhee National Forest Ranger Districts have applied for grants through the Wyoming Recreational Trails Program. …
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Rexburg Police charge 2 with burglary
Rexburg Police arrested two men Monday after they admitted to a theft at the Broulim’s…
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Get your Holiday Happy Pass on Cyber Monday
The Eastern Idaho State Fair is once again offering a holiday deal for fair…
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Juvenile corrections center resident dies
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections reports an 18-year-old resident of Juvenile Corrections Center-St. Anthony has died of apparent natural…
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Retiring anchorman reflects on changes in TV technology
Jay Hildebrandt has seen technology evolve over his 60 years of involvement in the…
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TRPTA to seek bankruptcy and new direction
TRPTA expects to file for bankruptcy soon, while moving forward to establish a new fixed-route bus service.…
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Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army is hitting the pavement this week to collect donations for its annual Red Kettle…
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Grand Targhee plans Wednesday opening
Grand Targhee Resort has announced it plans to open its season on Wednesday. …
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Stoplight install begins overnight at busy intersection
AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Power crews were braving the cold temperatures Monday night to begin installing the traffic light system at the…
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BYU-Idaho will accept Medicaid
REXBURG, Idaho Falls (KIFI/KIDK) – After 11 days of not accepting Medicaid for the upcoming semester at Brigham Young University Idaho, the school…
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ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm
The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…
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A.C. Moore to close its retail stores
Nicole Crafts, the parent company of A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts, has decided to exit its retail operations and sell its A.C. Moore stores, according…
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How to make sure your holiday package is delivered on time and skip the line at the post office
At the USPS Idaho Falls location, you can visit a self-service kiosk that runs 24 hours a day, even when the post office is closed.…
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Thanksgiving travel tips
AAA says about 296,000 Idahoans will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year.…
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E-bikes win limited national forest approval
E-bikes will be welcome on national forests, but will be subject to the same rules that apply to other motorized…
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Murder suspect undergoing psychological evaluation
An 86-year-old murder suspect is undergoing psychological competency evaluation at State Hospital…
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Interfaith Thanksgiving sermon honors Pocatello Police
The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship hosted an interfaith Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday…
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Iona man arrested after standoff
IONA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – An Iona man was arrested after a Saturday night standoff with authorities. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reports,…
Continue Reading Man ejected in I-15 crash
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-An Idaho Falls man was hospitalized after his car crashed into another vehicle on Interstate 15, at milepost 130,…
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Deck the Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Here’s a chance to see a unique holiday sight. A local company plans to deck the falls for the holidays. “ANDX” has…
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UPDATE: Police find missing boy
The Idaho Falls Police Department was notified of a missing child around 4:30 p.m.…
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Police searching for theft suspect
Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help searching for a…
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‘Give Cold Feet a Boot’ campaign provides 300 winter boots for students
There was a lot of heart and soles to be found at one Blackfoot school…
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Will online shopping affect the Black Friday turn out?
There is one benefit shoppers can only get at a brick-and-mortar retailer. …
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ISP graduates new class of troopers
Sixteen new Idaho State Police troopers participated in graduation ceremonies at the State Capitol this…
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Yellowstone biologists gain upper hand on lake trout
Over the past 20 years, Yellowstone National Park has invested over $20 million to recover the native cutthroat trout population. …
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LDS Church announces session change to April 2020 General Conference
President Nelson and his counselors in the First Presidency announced that the April 2020 general conference will be unique in another way: The…
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WYDOT plans Hoback emergency bridge project
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is working to schedule bridge repair work in the Hoback…
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Idaho airports to receive federal grants
Two regional airports will receive a share of $8.2 million in federal airport infrastructure grants for…
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Accused killer faces March trial date
Dustin Garrett Alfaro, 18, will stand trial in March on charges of first degree murder, conspiracy, and an enhancement charge of using a firearm in…
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Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community
Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy…
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Ammon to keep contract with Idaho Falls Senior Center
The Ammon City Council has decided to keep it’s contract with the Idaho Falls Senior Center. The contract gives the senior center $1,500 to help…
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Second chance at a smile awarded to local mom
On Thursday, Hannah Lyngar found out that she was granted a second chance at a smile.…
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Operation Safe Travel makes sure students are safe for holiday travel
With holiday traveling around the corner, it’s important to make sure our vehicles are safe and ready to…
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Man arrested for stalking
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A man was arrested Thursday, November 14th for violating a No Contact Order. Officers were told Timothy Stanton had…
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Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest
An Idaho Falls Neighborhood Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Alpine Street when he observed a vehicle that appeared to be driving…
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Rexburg medical community comments on BYU-I’s recent statement regarding Medicaid
“As far as the infrastructure here in Rexburg we feel that we have a very solid foundation as far as being able to handle the needs of our…
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Grand Targhee postpones opening indefinetely
Grand Targhee Ski Resort has called off a Friday…
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Study shows bison tend their pastures
A 10-year study of bison migration and grazing in Yellowstone National Park confirm the animals shape vegetation cycles and enhance growth throughout…
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ISU Credit Union celebrates festival anniversary with donation
ISU Credit Union added an additional $10,000 to its donation to the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District Festival of Trees Thursday. …
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Just in time for the holidays, you can add a canine companion to your family for…
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ISU student awarded $10,000 scholarship
A local Idaho State University student is getting a huge honor from Univision and Mana, a popular Mexican…
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Wednesday’s Child success stories
Retiring anchor Jay Hildebrandt shares stories of children he has featured on his Wednesday’s Child reports who have been…
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Pocatello boy feels lucky after not suffering any major injuries when hit by car
A Pocatello boy is feeling lucky that bruising is the only sign showing he was hit by a car on his way home from school Tuesday.…
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Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP
On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…
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First roundabout in Madison County outside of the city
“It cleans this whole corner up and it really is inviting to the Hibbard…
Continue Reading BYU-Idaho stands by their decision to reject Medicaid
“It’s been basically the same response we don’t know either. We don’t know why we can’t tell you anything. Good…
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Pocatello Creek restoration project underway
Construction crews began work Wednesday on a Pocatello Creek stream restoration project.…
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Rusty Parrot condemned as fire investigation concludes
A fire that destroyed the Rusty Parrot Lodge in Jackson Monday night started on the south deck of the lodge, according to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Fire…
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Virtual gun range, supply company offers unique training for officers
A unique local business is helping first responders prepare for the worst -…
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BYU-Idaho: Health infrastructure can’t support students on Medicaid
BYU-Idaho says it does not think the local medical community and infrastructure could support thousands of students who might use Medicaid expansion…
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Sentencing in Idaho Falls shaken baby case
A judge sent Robert Saad, Sr., to prison for the maximum ten years today.…
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ISU names Business dean
Arkansas State University professor Shane Hunt has been named the new dean of the College of Business at Idaho State University. …
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Market Lake area eyed for aquifer recharge basin
The Idaho Water Resource Board is reviewing several potential sites to locate a large recharge basin in the upper Eastern Snake Plain…
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Teton Valley program to focus on aquifer recharge
The Idaho Water Resource Board has approved spending $60,600 from the Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program to fund water delivery agreements…
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Disney+ users are at risk for hacking
There may be a negative side to the new Disney+ streaming service which is causing new users a headache.…
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Missing man found
St. Anthony Police are trying to locate missing person, Brandon…
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Man arrested for possession of heroin and marijuana
A 50-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for drug trafficking and possession of dugs…
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Oh deer! Peak season for hitting wildlife on the road is here
With big game animals on the move for mating and migration, wildlife-vehicle collisions tend to peak this time of year. You are urged to slow down…
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Victim’s name released in Preston officer-involved shooting
Pocatello Police are leading an Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Team investigation into an officer-involved shooting…
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Idaho Falls water tower future up in the air
“The existing tower needs to remain intact because it’s supplies pressure to the water system. We can’t take it down until the new tower is…
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Welcome to the new LocalNews8.com and KIDK.com
The digital team behind LocalNews8.com and KIDK.com has been very busy behind the scenes working to improve your experience with the…
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Pocatello active shooter drill featured in Campus Safety magazine
The Pocatello Police Department and other local organizations were highlighted in the Campus Safety magazine for an active shooter reunification…
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Learn how to use phones, computers at new Blackfoot course
Being left behind in the digital age can make people feel isolated from the…
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Pocatello Festival of Trees kicks off 10th annual fundraiser
School District 25 is kicking off its 10th annual Festival of Trees on Tuesday night with the opening…
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Tex Creek recovering after fire
Three years later, the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area is recovering from the devastating Henry’s Creek range fire.…
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Inmates train dogs at the Idaho K9 Academy
he director of the Idaho K9 Academy has more work than he can handle. Since opening in January at the Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls, more…
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