Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, but the Idaho Falls Fire Department says they don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. IFFD is sharing tips on how to keep our older loved ones safe. They are focusing on steps to reduce fall risks and maintain independence.
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A home on the west side of Idaho Falls was heavily damaged Thursday morning after a fire broke out in the attic. According to the Idaho Falls Fire Department, emergency calls came in at 7:12 AM from a home off W 81st North.
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Idaho State Police said an accident north of McCammon have block the southbound lanes of I-15.
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Olympic champions are sharing their stories with Utah elementary students, hoping to inspire the next generation of athletes who will come of age just as the 2034 Winter Olympics arrive in their home state.
When the Olympics are held in Utah in 2034, current 4th graders will be graduating from high school. This timing makes them the perfect students to learn about working toward goals that sometimes end with gold.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding SNAP recipients about a major change that takes effect this weekend. Beginning February 15th, SNAP benefits can no longer be used to buy candy or soda in the Gem State.
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A 56-year-old driver is recovering after an early-morning encounter with wildlife left his pickup truck in a dry channel of the Snake River Thursday.
The incident took place just before 3 AM near the Lorenzo Bridge at milepost 326 of US-20. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the man was driving northbound in a 2017 Ford F350 when he swerved to avoid a deer.
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It’s the talk of the town in Pocatello- the statewide budget cuts leading to a complete structural and organizational redesign at Idaho State University. As part of ISU President Robert Wagner’s Bold Path Forward Initiative, the university is undergoing major changes to reallocate money and lessen the deficit.
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“We want that public schools budget to maintain current funding levels,” Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield said. “The Constitution does direct that the Legislature shall fund public schools, and I support that and still believe in that.”
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Portneuf Urgent Care opened their second location near the Walmart in Chubbuck this morning with a ribbon cutting.
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A bill moving through the Idaho Legislature would wipe out local LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections in cities across the state. While supporters argue the bill protects religious freedom and creates a uniform business environment, critics warn that it “opens the door for discrimination” and betrays the state’s supposed commitment to local control.
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A crash involving multiple semi-trucks has brought traffic along US-26 near the Palisades Reservoir to a screeching halt. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the crash occurred at mile marker 398 blocking all lanes of travel.
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“Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) has determined the need to reduce current workforce staffing levels through an Involuntary Separation Program.”
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Nicholas Umphenour, 30, has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a violent 2024 hospital ambush to free an Idaho inmate and subsequent killing spree.
On Tuesday, a judge handed down a life sentence. Notably, this term will be served consecutively to the life sentence Umphenour already received for the initial Boise hospital shooting. In addition, Umphenour was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution to the family of Don Henderson.
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The city of Idaho Falls says it is making plans for safer and more efficient traffic flow. One of those plans includes the construction of a roundabout at the Birch Street and South Boulevard intersection.
“So, roundabouts are an intersection improvement to try to help mitigate basically safety at intersections,” said Chris Canfield, Assistant Public Works Director for the city of Idaho Falls. “So they’re a good solution for kind of off-aligned intersections where we have a significant skew on one approach.”
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The House Education Committee Wednesday introduced a bill that would direct the state to publicize data on the immigration status of students attending K-12 public schools and public colleges and universities.
Rep. Steve Tanner said his bill would allow the Legislature to estimate the costs to educate undocumented immigrants. “It does not seek, nor does it ask for, personal identifying information of any students,” said Tanner, R-Nampa. “(It’s) aggregate data only.”
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A 54-year-old Heber City man is facing aggravated child abuse charges after his 16-year-old daughter told police that he waterboarded her.
According to court documents, on January 21, Heber City police received a mandatory child abuse and neglect report from the Utah Division of Child and Family Services. The report stated that the 16-year-old girl didn’t feel safe in her home and feared for her life.
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There are wild turkeys and peacocks now living in a couple of Salt Lake City neighborhoods.
Sadly, one of the turkeys was recently hit by a car and killed.
But neighbors are doing what they can, trying to protect their feathered friends. We found one of the wild turkeys that have been spotted recently in Rose Park.
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First responders are on the scene of an overturned semi along US-89/26 from Alpine to Jackson, Wyoming.
The Alpine Wyoming Fire Department responded to the crash sometime before 6:30 AM on Wednesday.
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a class action lawsuit following the controversial immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho, last year. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three Latino families who are U.S. citizens or lawful residents, alleges that authorities used excessive force and violated the constitutional rights of hundreds of spectators.
“Our plaintiffs were treated as less than human because ICE and their willing partners think they can disregard fundamental rights if it gets them immigration arrests,” said Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, an attorney involved in the case.
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“These drug companies conspired to rig prices and eliminate competition, forcing Idaho families to pay artificially inflated costs for necessary medications,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Through settlements so far, we’ve secured significant money for consumers, and we continue to pursue many more corporate defendants who participated in this scheme. Any Idahoan who paid for these generic drugs deserves to file a claim and get some money back.”
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The Idaho Majority Club (IMC), a Meridian-based conservative political action committee, has announced that Donald Trump Jr. will headline the upcoming IMC America 250 dinner in the state’s capital.
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Idaho recently received a D grade for its policies on cell phone use in schools from a coalition that includes the Becca Schmill Foundation, Institute for Families & Technology, Smartphone Free Childhood United States, and The Anxious Generation.
District 91 Superintendent Karla La’Orange says the grade came as a surprise, especially after recent state action.
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On Friday, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC), Idaho’s budget-setting committee, ordered one percent cuts for Fiscal Year 2026 and two percent cuts the following year.
This is in addition to the three percent cuts ordered by Governor Little in August 2025.
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An Idaho Army National Guard officer who claims he faced religious discrimination for his opposition to a Pocatello drag queen story hour announced he is running for Idaho Senate against Sen. Jim Guthrie.
David Worley, a Republican, writes on his campaign website that he believes the government should protect children and not normalize “radical sexual ideology” that undermines family life. He commits to protecting parental rights in education.
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Erick Hall, the convicted murderer behind two of Idaho’s most notorious cold cases, will not face the state’s execution chamber. The Idaho Department of Correction announced Tuesday that Hall passed away from natural causes at a local hospital on Feb. 9, 2026, at 9:58 p.m.
At the time of his death, Hall was serving two death sentences for the first-degree murders of Lynn Henneman and Cheryl Ann Hanlon in Ada County.
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As the Olympic Games unfold in Milan and Cortina, Italy, the slopes of Cortina are once again hosting Olympic alpine skiing. But this isn’t the first time these Italian mountains have welcomed the world’s best skiers.
For 90-year-old Marvin Melville, a Utah native and two-time Olympian, watching the games return to Cortina brings back vivid memories from seven decades ago when he competed there as a 20-year-old in 1956.
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The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” helps lower property taxes for qualifying Idahoans, including seniors, widows and widowers, recognized disabled individuals, disabled veterans, former prisoners of war, and those who are vision impaired. To qualify, applicants must have an annual income of $39,130 or less.
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A $10 million transfer from the Idaho Launch fund would cut into student aid this year, the program’s director said Tuesday.
“We would have to curtail the number of awards that we make,” Wendi Secrist, executive director of the Workforce Development Council, told EdNews after a Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee presentation.
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Hulu is set to premiere a gripping three-part true‑crime documentary examining the 2006 murder of Pocatello teenager Cassie Stoddart — a case that shocked the region and drew national attention for its chilling connection to horror‑movie obsession.
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Idaho legislators introduced two pivotal bills last week aimed at stripping local governments of their power to regulate short-term rentals (STRs). The legislative push follows a wave of local crackdowns, new taxes, and zoning restrictions in Idaho’s most popular resort towns and vacation destinations, where the explosion of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO has sparked fierce community debate.
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A teen who was charged in the killing of a woman last fall in Blackfoot has entered a guilty plea in court.
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Idaho is closely debating whether to join a coalition of states calling for a balanced budget amendment on the national level.
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Normally, ISP would be warning drivers to look out for snow plows, but lately, there’s an unusual sight – motorcycles on the roads. While Idaho State Police say they haven’t had any reports of accidents involving motorcycles, they say to be mindful of the two-wheeled vehicles on the roads.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two people were arrested Saturday after Bonneville County authorities traced a suspect vehicle seen in security footage from a storage unit burglary.Deputies were called to a facility near 1st Street and Ammon Road on Saturday morning. Victims reported a large amount of property missing, including furniture, personal items, and a
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U.S. Ski racer Breezy Johnson, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, won gold in the women’s downhill at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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“I think that Utah will find some sanity and pull back,” Idaho Speaker of the House Mike Moyle said. “But we’ll see because if they don’t, we in Idaho will find ways to make it miserable for them.”
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A controversial bill meant to eliminate barriers to education for cosmetology licensing is going to have to go back to the drawing board.
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A man in Custer County was arrested early this morning on charges of grand theft, trespassing, and possession of a controlled substance.
According to court documents, Jeremy Ward of Challis was caught on business cameras on three separate occasions over February 1st-6th. Ward was seen taking wiring, a radiator, and other valuable scrap metals from Blue Mountain Refuse in Challis. These thefts, caught on camera, were all in the early hours of the morning.
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A local man is facing multiple felony charges after a multi-agency investigation allegedly uncovered a massive hoard of child pornography on his Google Drive and Photos accounts.
On Wednesday, February 4, authorities arrested Anthony Price, 28, of Bonneville County, Idaho, Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today. Price faces 1 count of distribution of child sexual exploitation material and 7 counts of possession of child sexual exploitive material.
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A local nonprofit, Aspire Services Worldwide, is partnering with law enforcement to care for children in crisis by equipping patrol vehicles with specialized comfort kits.
“A lot of us are counselors or counselors in training. And so, we really want to help people in whatever way we can,” said Katie Anderson, LCPC and founder of Aspire Service Worldwide.
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Idaho lawmakers introduced two bills on Friday aimed at expanding existing restrictions on bathroom and locker room access based on biological sex.
The proposals, introduced in the Friday session of the House State Affairs Committee, seek to build upon Senate Bill 1100, the 2023 law that mandated public schools maintain separate facilities based on biological sex.
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The Legislature’s budget committee Friday endorsed $46.3 million of additional spending cuts for the next two years, which could come largely from higher education budgets.
Several big budgets are exempt from the sweeping proposals — including K-12, which accounts for nearly half of all state spending. But with K-12, Medicaid, prisons and Idaho State Police off the table, a disproportionate share of the cuts could fall to the public colleges and universities.
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The Idaho attorney general’s office is warning families about a new scam targeting people with loved ones in jail.
“These scammers target families at their most vulnerable moments,” said Attorney General Labrador. “They exploit a parent’s or grandparent’s instinct to help by manufacturing fear, creating false urgency, and demanding immediate payment. It’s cruel, deliberate, and wrong. Idaho families deserve to be protected from those who would steal hard-earned money through lies and intimidation.”
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Bright lights and songs from your favorite animated movies will be on the stage this weekend at the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts.
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The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation honored regional law enforcement officers Thursday during an appreciation luncheon at Melaleuca Headquarters. The event highlighted law enforcement excellence across various jurisdictions.
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The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the state’s private education tax credit Thursday.
The five-member court unanimously agreed that challengers failed to show the Parental Choice Tax Credit violates the state constitution’s mandate that the Legislature fund public schools. The credit is Idaho’s first private school choice program, enacted last year through House Bill 93.
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Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a fatal crash near Sugar City, thats closed a portion of U.S. Highway 20.
The crash took place near mile marker 339. According to a post on the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, all southbound traffic is completely closed.
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The Idaho House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday that would strip 13 cities of their ability to enforce local anti-discrimination ordinances protecting LGBTQ+ residents. House Bill 557, titled the “Uniformity in Local Antidiscrimination Ordinances Act,” passed in a 53-16 vote and now heads to the State Senate for consideration.
If passed, the bill would prohibit cities and counties from enforcing civil rights protections that exceed those recognized under state law. Because Idaho’s state-level Human Rights Act does not currently include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes, the move would effectively nullify existing local protections across the state.
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Health officials in West Idaho are investigating a slew of serious illnesses after several Ada County residents were hospitalized this week, after consuming raw milk. Central District Health (CDH) confirmed this week that nine residents, including two children, are suffering from foodborne illnesses.
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“This investment allows us to address some of the most pressing space and operational challenges inside the terminal,” said Idaho Falls Regional Airport Director Ian Turner. “We are grateful for the support of Congressman Simpson and our federal partners. This phase of work improves safety and efficiency today while positioning the airport to adapt to growth we anticipate to continue.”
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“Chief Olson brings years of prior experience at the Idaho Falls Fire Department, combined with broad leadership experience and a clear commitment to public service,” said Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw. “He has demonstrated the ability to lead complex operations, support firefighter development and engage meaningfully with the community. His experience, both here in Idaho Falls and in leadership roles elsewhere, positions him well to guide the department into the future.”
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Sunnyside Elementary is hosting a fundraiser today that gives community members a chance to support local students while picking up free fresh Idaho-grown potatoes. Northwest Biotech Inc. is partnering with the Sunnyside Elementary PTO for the fundraiser, which runs today from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the school. Organizers
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The middle school teacher who was forced to remove a classroom sign that read, “Everyone is Welcome Here,” filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday seeking a declaration that an Idaho flag and banner law is unconstitutional.
Administrators for West Ada School District last year forced teacher Sarah Inama to remove the banner from her classroom. She quit her job in West Ada and now works for Boise School District.
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Ron Martinez crashed his Porsche during a speed run at the annual Tour De Force event outside Sun Valley in 2024.
The fact that Martinez is alive — much less practicing martial arts at a high level — is remarkable.
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A high-speed chase from Blackfoot to Idaho Falls ended in a crash and two arrests Tuesday after a wanted man allegedly fled a rest area to avoid a narcotics search warrant.
John Geyer, 29, and Alyssa Massey, 27, now face multiple felony drug trafficking charges after their vehicle careened through a fence near the Broadway I-15 off-ramp.
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If you wanna be the very best, like no one ever was, you know you have to collect all the Pokémon you can. But for some people in northern Utah, their efforts were allegedly squashed after they say they purchased fake Pokémon cards.
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In 1947, a new era of winter recreation began on the Snake River Plain. Born as an offshoot of the Idaho Falls Ski Club, the KIFI Ski School was the brainchild of two local visionaries: Dan Kelly, owner of the Pine Basin Ski Area, and Jim Brady, owner of KIFI Radio.
Volunteer instructors were led and certified by local legend Wes Deist, a member of the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame who dedicated his life to teaching a generation of Idahoans how to carve through the snow.
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Unseasonably warm and dry conditions have led to a historic early opening at the Blackfoot Golf Course.
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Tucked away at Blackfoot Animal Shelter, 15 tiny Chihuahuas are waiting for their forever home.
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The Aslett Clean World Foundation in Pocatello formed to carry on the legacy of Don Aslett, founder of the beloved Museum of Clean. Following his passing, the foundation has plans to expand the museum building into a community center filled with all kinds of experiences for guests.
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Rexburg police have outgrown their building, and tonight the city is making adjustments to reduce the cost for a new one by about 3.9 million.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Idaho Falls Regional Airport will soon be getting a major upgrade, thanks to $12 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Mike Simpson. This money, part of the recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, will help start the airport’s terminal expansion project. Congressman Mike Simpson said the airport expansion is
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Rigby, ID (KIFI) – Congratulations are in order for the Rigby High School choir, which has been selected to perform alongside the legendary rock band Foreigner at the Mountain America Center. This exciting opportunity follows the annual competition for local high schools, hosted by 94.9 and 104.5 “The Pick,” where students had the chance to
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The Idaho House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to conform to the federal tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Bonneville County has officially taken over the issuance and inspection of all electrical and plumbing permits, a move supporters of the decision say will speed of the processing times to obtain those permits.
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The City of Victor announced Tuesday they will move forward in constructing its own wastewater treatment facility.
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A high-speed chase on I-15 ended at the Broadway off-ramp in Idaho Falls near the former Shari’s Restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.
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By Jack Bantock, Patrick Sung Cuadrado, Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — On Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition with a rich history will get underway – and it’s not just the Winter Olympics in Italy. Over 5,400 miles away from the opening ceremony in Milan, thousands will flock to the Ford Idaho Center in
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Among the millions of documents released in the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, records reveal Epstein made possible tuition payment for a BYU–Idaho student.
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“Advanced nuclear energy means energy security, economic growth and high-paying jobs for Idahoans,” said Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke. “Our work is about positioning Idaho for the future while earning public trust every step of the way.”
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Skiers at Jackson Hole got more than they bargained for today when a pair of moose decided to claim the trail.
Seeing these 1,000-pound animals navigating the groomed slopes is a wild sight, but remember—they aren’t as friendly as they look. Fortunately, the majority of skiers paused their lines today and gave plenty of room to let these locals pass through.
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Governor Brad Little outlined his Enduring Idaho plan during a stop in Idaho Falls this morning, presenting a budget framework that emphasizes public education funding, workforce development, and investments in rural communities and health care.
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The hallways of Snake River High School have seen thousands of students come and go, but few return with a title quite like “Professor.”
Adam Reader isn’t an academic in the traditional sense, but to millions of music fans across the globe, he is the Professor of Rock. Recently, the Professor walked back through the familiar doors of his alma mater to reflect on a journey that didn’t begin in a high-tech recording studio, but in the front seat of his father’s pickup truck.
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For most people, food is fuel. But for ShayLee Hunter, survival comes another way.
“At 6 months old, I had my first surgery and had a third of my large intestine removed,” she said. “By the time I was 2, I got my first feeding tube.”
Hunter was born with a rare digestive disorder called chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a condition where the nerves and muscles of the gut don’t work properly. Food and fluid can’t move through her body as they should.
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Another round of budget cuts would force immediate staff cuts and furloughs across Idaho campuses, college and university officials said Friday.
The cuts would lead to larger classes and reduced student support.
And cuts could affect some of higher education’s highest-profile programs. The University of Idaho would have to cut back its longstanding medical school partnership with the University of Washington, a training ground for Idaho doctors since the early 1970s. Boise State University said cuts could affect even its athletics programs — which is bankrolled largely by boosters and ticket and TV revenues.
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The 22-year-old man charged with the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is due back court this week in Utah in his bid to get the prosecutor’s office tossed from the case.
Tyler Robinson’s defense team argues the county attorney’s office should be removed from the death penalty case because a deputy prosecutor’s 18-year-old child was at the September speaking engagement at Utah Valley University at which the conservative political activist was killed.
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Pocatello, ID (KIFI) In the world of opera — where careers are built over decades, and recognition is rare — Pocatello native Jessica E. Jones’ Grammy win is a remarkable achievement. But the real story isn’t just the award. It’s the journey. A Voice Born in Idaho Long before she ever stepped onto a national
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Two demonstrations took place in Rexburg on Saturday, drawing community members to the Madison County Courthouse for both a vigil and a separate rally in support of ICE and Border Patrol.
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Anti-ice protests were held in both Pocatello and Idaho Falls today. Hundreds lined the streets of both cities in protest against ICE activity, sparked by the second shooting in Minnesota last weekend.
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WlLSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – The effort to complete a pedestrian trail over the Teton Pass continues to gain traction, hitting an important milestone of $1.5 million raised today.”It’s probably the most dangerous piece of road anywhere in Teton County, Idaho, or Teton County, Wyoming, right now. You’ve got 12,000 cars a day traveling 60 miles
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The award-winning tree canopy in Idaho Falls has garnered another recognition.
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Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is facing nearly half the amount of snow than usual, and with the addition of the terrain park, skiers are more prone to accidents than ever. Thankfully, the ski patrol at Kelly Canyon is hard at work hours before the mountain opens to keep everyone safe.
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Stones Kia has been named among the top 3% of Kia dealerships worldwide. This recognition is a testament to the dealership’s excellence in both operational performance and customer service.
“Something we didn’t expect to have in Idaho Falls, Idaho,” said Kyle Stringham, general manager of Stones Kia. “We’re very proud to win the prestigious award this year.”
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A Teton County home was heavily damaged after a nearby garage burst into flames Friday morning. Fortunately, all the people inside and another nearby home were spared thanks to the quick efforts of a neighbor and local firefighters.
Around 2:20 AM, a neighbor spotted a structure fire near the intersection of E Johnson Ave. and 5th St. in Driggs and quickly called 911. Teton County Fire and Rescue crews rushed to the scene, arriving within 4 minutes to find the 2-car garage fully engulfed in flames.
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Joseph Haight, an 18-year-old from Blackfoot who went missing earlier this week, has been found dead alongside his Ford F150 truck in Bonneville County. The discovery comes after a missing person’s report was issued for the endangered teen.
“We sincerely thank the public and media for their assistance in locating Joseph and his vehicle. Your support and effort were greatly appreciated during this investigation. There is no public risk related to this incident,” said Blackfoot Police Captain Wes Wheatley in a news update.
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Utah’s legislators are about to do something that has caught the attention of Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle (R), and he’s none too happy about it.
“This is Idaho. We play fair in the sandbox with Utah for years. We’ve always considered [Utahns] good partners, and to do this is bull manure in my humble opinion, but we’ll see,” said Speaker Moyle.
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The city of Moab said it feels “profound sympathy” for Gabby Petito’s family but its officers are not responsible for her death “some 400 miles away, and weeks after the couple left Moab.”
The city spoke out on Thursday as attorneys prepare for oral arguments in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Petito’s family, which was dismissed in November 2024.
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Two portable storage facilities are charred tonight after a local metal shop caught fire Friday afternoon, but a quick response from local firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
Idaho Falls dispatchers received reports just after 12:30 PM of 15-foot flames shooting from the metal shop on 114 W 33rd N.
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The high-speed chase that captivated local social media has finally come to a gentle halt. A four-month-old goat, who became an overnight celebrity on the Life in Idaho Falls Facebook group, was safely captured by animal control officers this week.
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The City of Idaho Falls has been ranked the No. 2 Best-Performing Small City in the nation in the 2026 Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities Report.
“This recognition highlights the consistent efforts of our community, businesses, and workforce to create an environment where opportunity and innovation can thrive,” said Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw. “Idaho Falls continues to be a city where people and businesses succeed. It truly is a great place to live, raise a family and grow a business.”
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Idaho National Guard members will see a significant drop in college financial aid as military leaders move to slash tuition assistance by 29% do comply with statewide budget cuts. The cuts are a direct response to Governor Brad Little’s order to reduce statewide spending by 3% across all agencies.
Major General Timothy J. Donnellan, Idaho adjutant general, warned the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) on Thursday that the reduction threatens recruitment and retention.
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A crash on U.S. Highway 93 in southern Idaho sent two people to the hospital Friday morning.
The crash took place at around 8:00 AM at the intersection of US-93 and Golf Course Road in Jerome County. According to ISP reports, the driver of a black 2012 Ford Escape was attempting a left-hand turn onto Golf Course Road when they were struck by a blue 2022 Ford Bronco traveling southbound.
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A 34-year-old Bonneville County man is in custody facing multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening to shoot his roommate “in the face” during an argument over a flashlight.
Jeramie Mark Seward was booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Thursday for felony aggravated assault, felony possession of methamphetamine, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
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The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge canceled the 100-mile and the 300-mile Iditarod qualifier because of a lack of snow, but they were able to host the Warm Lake Stage Race.
The Warm Lake Stage Race is a two-day race where mushers and their teams run 26 miles. The course starts and ends at North Shore Lodge at Warm Lake about 26 miles east of Cascade.
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People from all over jumped into freezing cold water on Thursday, to help raise money for Special Olympics Utah.
The polar plunge at the America First Field in Sandy was one of four events to help make inclusive sports more accessible for athletes. They called in ‘Freezin for a Reason.’
“People are willing to jump into cold water to support the mission of Special Olympics, we’re raising funds and awareness,” said Scott Weaver, President and CEO of Special Olympics Utah.
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One day after legislative budget-writers asked state superintendent Debbie Critchfield to plan for cuts to public schools, the first-term Republican delivered her response: No.
“I will not be recommending further cuts to the public schools budget,” Critchfield wrote in a Thursday letter to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee’s co-chairs. “The public schools budget is more than numbers on a spreadsheet. It represents every one of our students, classrooms, teachers and communities.”
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“I’m fond of telling people, ‘If there is no God above the state, the state becomes God,” said Christ Church Senior Pastor Doug Wilson. “And I don’t want the state to be God.”
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Health officials are reporting five probable measles cases in Canyon County, all within a single unvaccinated household, as they work to prevent the virus from spreading in local schools and the wider community.
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A 74-year-old pilot walked away with only minor injuries Thursday afternoon after his aircraft clipped the ground and flipped into the snowy lake bed of the Palisades Reservoir.
At approximately 2:30 PM, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a small, single-engine plane overturned in the reservoir lake bed, roughly a quarter-mile from the Alpine Airport.
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A new legislative push in the Idaho Statehouse could strip 13 cities of their ability to enforce local anti-discrimination ordinances that protect residents based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
House Bill 557, introduced earlier this week, seeks to establish the “Uniformity in Local Antidiscrimination Ordinances Act.” Sponsored by Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa) and written by the right-wing Idaho Family Policy Center, the bill would prohibit cities and counties from enacting civil rights protections that exceed those currently recognized under state law.
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