Fish and Game officers rescue cub from tree
Idaho Fish and Game officers rescued a black bear cub from a tree…
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Be safe when setting off fireworks for New Year’s
Kicking the new year off with a bang can mean jail time for aerial fireworks…
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Police urge parents of missing Rexburg children to come forward with information
Rexburg police are urging the parents of two missing children to tell them where their missing children are.…
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Woman makes noise about neighborhood attraction
Bonneville County City Planning and Zoning tell us the event center doesn’t have to maintain a certain noise level based on their…
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IFFD names Deputy Chief
25-year veteran Jon Perry has been named Deputy Chief of Operations for the Idaho Falls Fire Department. …
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Earthquake felt in parts of Teton, Fremont counties
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Ashton Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.…
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Caribou Targhee requests state recreation grants
The Caribou Targhee National Forest is submitting grant applications to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to help out with a…
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EIRMC names Associate Administrator
An Idaho Falls native has been named an Associate Administrator at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…
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Officer injured making early morning arrest
An Idaho Falls Police Officer suffered injuries just after 2 a.m. Sunday…
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Madison prosecutor retiring Tuesday
After nearly three decades in the post, Madison County Prosecutor Sid Brown will retire from the post effective December…
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New tobacco age limit puts local business out by New Year
The new age limit to buy tobacco products is putting a local vape shop out of…
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Blackfoot hosting mobile Vietnam veterans memorial
A tribute to Vietnam war veterans is traveling to southeast Idaho in…
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Lit candle starts camper fire
A maintenance crew member working on Gladstone Street in Idaho Falls saw smoke spewing from the windows of a trailer home.…
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Jackson town hall makes new overseas friends
Jackson Town Hall has discovered some new friends outside the…
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Charges add up on petit theft suspect
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Adam Earl Wise, 39, after he was spotted at the Hurricanes Bar on East Elva at around 12:40 a.m.…
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Gas prices stable across Idaho
Idaho gas prices dipped slightly this week to an average $2.70 per gallon. …
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Dogs killed, injured in string of central Idaho mountain lion attacks
Five mountain lion attacks in the past week have left dogs injured and dead in the Wood River…
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How to make your New Year’s resolution stick
According to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of ‘resolution-er’s’ give up by the second week of February.…
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IFFD Deputy Chief to retire Tuesday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department honored retiring Deputy Chief Dave Coffey…
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Quick response limits fire damage to Ririe home
Central Fire District Chief Carl Anderson credits the early alert of a smoke alarm for limiting the damage from a Ririe area home fire…
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Bingham County Sheriff confirms murder-suicide
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Two people are dead from what police are calling a murder-suicide. The Bingham County Sheriff’s officers did a welfare…
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3 on 3 tournament dunks on hunger
A 3 on 3 basketball tournament held at the Mountain View Event Center gave the community a chance to help a good cause in a fun way.…
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Utah woman injured in West Yellowstone snowmobile crash
A 56-year-old Utah woman was hospitalized after the snowmobile she was riding crashed into a tree shortly after noon…
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Overdoses on the rise in Pocatello
Overdoses are on the rise in the Gate City. On Christmas Day, the Pocatello Fire Department responded to three separate overdoses, one fatal.…
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Wyoming winter traffic hazard: Salt-loving mountain goats
Wyoming officials are trying to drive off dozens of salt-loving mountain goats that come down from the slopes to lick up the salt-and-sand mixture…
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Tips to save you money on your taxes
Just because you can’t file yet, doesn’t mean you can’t get an idea of what your tax bill will look like.…
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Pocatello recognizes employees for donations
Pocatello employees were recognized by the Pocatello City Council Friday for their contribution to the Southeast Idaho Public Health Diaper Bank. …
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Bonneville County man faces felony domestic violence charges
A Bonneville County man was arrested Thursday after Bonneville County Deputies investigated reports of domestic violence that happened on Christmas…
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Idaho’s unemployment rate stays under 3%
Idaho’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.9% in November.…
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Local Boy Scouts troop has no boys
In February, the Boy Scouts of America officially began admitting girls as Scouts, a first for the century-old organization.…
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Tapp to file lawsuit against Idaho Falls Police Department
Attorneys for Christopher Tapp have filed notice of a claim that will seek damages for his unjust conviction and…
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Police investigate two-car crash south of Idaho Falls
At least one person was hospitalized after a two-car crash at York Road and South Yellowstone near Idaho Falls…
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Local educator heads to Antarctica on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition
“Aboard that ship will be naturalist and scientists from all over the world”…
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Oregon-based Les Schwab tire company looking for a buyer
Les Schwab, the Bend tire powerhouse known for its customer service, is considering a sale.…
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New policy at Pebble Creek means big change for hiking
A new piece of equipment at Pebble Creek Ski Area means better snow and more efficient grooming, but it comes at a cost to some skiers.…
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Murder threats lead to arrest of California man
A California man is in jail after allegedly making threats to kill his wife. …
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Megaplex theatre planned in Idaho Falls
The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies has announced a joint agreement with Ball Ventures to build a new Megaplex Theatre in Idaho…
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Man arrested after pointing gun during fight
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Samuel Sherry, 27, of Idaho Falls after a disturbance in the 9000 block of 70th East at around 11:30…
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Idaho Falls man arrested after Christmas Eve disturbance
An Idaho Falls was arrested Tuesday after a disturbance in the 3200 South block of 65th…
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Wyoming county ranks highest in income, inequality an issue
Wyoming’s Teton County led the nation in per-capita income at $252,000 last year, a statistic that may come as a surprise to most of the 23,000…
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Pocatello Council plans first 2020 meeting
Pocatello will launch the new year by swearing in new City Council members in its first meeting of 2020 Thursday, January 2.…
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Liz Cheney undecided, Lummis dominates Wyoming Senate race
While Liz Cheney considers whether to run for an open U.S. Senate seat, the race so far has only one well-known candidate: Cynthia Lummis.…
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Court revives lawsuit over Yellowstone bison management
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit filed by an environmental law firm challenging the government’s management of bison from Yellowstone…
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Steamboat geyser sets eruption records
The Steamboat geyser, located in the Norris Geyser Basin at Yellowstone National Park, continues its recent phase of more frequent water eruptions.…
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Montana girl injured in snowmobile crash
A 13-year-old Montana girl was injured in an accident near West Yellowstone on Christmas Day.…
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Christmas traditions new and old in Pocatello
At the Senior Activity Center, dozens gathered on Christmas Day for a tradition that dates back several decades.…
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Home Helpers keeping seniors independent
There comes a time when many of us will need to consider our driving…
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Boy Scout with special needs helps others with special needs in Ghana
“To do something to help others with special needs is always really…
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Man arrested following break-in and vandalism at Utah temple
Authorities say a Utah man has been arrested following an overnight break-in and vandalism at a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
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Man finds lost money, returned to owner
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sometimes in the news business we get the chance to be a part of something special. On Saturday night, a viewer…
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Pocatello man lighting up the neighborhood for decades has no plans to stop
For more than four decades, Revo Williams has been telling people to “follow the glow” during the holiday season.…
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National Guard hosting 3 on 3 tournament
On Saturday, the Army National Guard is hosting the Sasquatch 3 on 3 Tournament in an effort to help collect for the…
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Search for missing children & parents continues
Law enforcement officers continue their search today for Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell of Rexburg, who turned up missing November 27, a day after…
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Teton Valley native named Education Association President
A Boise School District teacher is the new president of the Idaho Education Association.…
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Burning restrictions lifted in Salmon
Burning restrictions are being lifted for residents of Salmon and the surrounding area Tuesday. …
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New officers join Idaho Falls Police
Four new officers officially joined the Idaho Falls Police Department December 19. …
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Women’s perspective to highlight JH Chamber
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in Wyoming, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Over Breakfast…
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“12 Days of Giveaways” contest
Denise Allen was selected as the Grand Prize Winner of the KIFI/KIDK “12 Days of Giveaways” contest. Denise won an $800 gift basket from WeeBee…
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Aid for Friends gets big help from community to make Christmas special
Not everyone gets to spend Christmas at home surrounded by family and…
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Bank of Idaho announces personnel change
The Bank of Idaho has announced staffing changes it says will help position the institution for the…
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Itafos Conda steps up for United Way
The more than 500 employees of the Itafos Conda mining facility near Soda Springs presented the Southeast Idaho United Way a check for more than…
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Report outlines Wyoming’s workplace fatalities
Wyoming officials have outlined steps to address most common workplace…
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Sheriff’s Deputies respond to truck versus train accident, asking for public’s help
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a person involved in a train…
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Idaho State Police respond to two accidents on I-15
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Police responded to two accidents on Interstate 15 about 2 miles away from each other but happening at…
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3 on 3 tournament to raise donations for foodbank
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The National Guard is holding a charity 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Saturday, December 28 The tournament is open…
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Final 3 funerals for Hansen family held; all 9 laid to rest
The Idaho Falls and surrounding communities said goodbye Monday morning to the final three victims of a deadly South Dakota plane crash that happened…
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Idaho House Speaker would like to see a change in initiative proposals
Idaho’s Speaker of the House said property taxes, education, transportation surplus, and Medicaid expansion are expected to be the big issues for the…
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Fire damages Idaho Falls outbuilding
Fire caused about $10,000 damage to an outbuilding near the Idaho Falls Airport at around 12:45 p.m.…
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Easements may lead to wildlife crossing project near Montpelier
The Idaho Fish and Game Department has finalized two voluntary conservation easements at Rocky Point, south of Montpelier in Bear Lake…
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ISP launches impaired driver patrols
Idaho State Police has launched emphasis patrols across the state Monday aimed at reducing the number of impaired and unsafe drivers on the…
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Wyoming antler hunting closes Jan. 1
The state of Wyoming will enforce its seasonal winter closure for shed antler and horn hunting beginning January 1, 2020. …
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Biologists plan Salmon wildlife surveys
Idaho Fish and Game Department biologists will use low-flying helicopters to radio collar deer and elk and survey elk populations in the Salmon…
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Fan favorite Christmas light show returns after 5-year hiatus
A decades old tradition for a Pocatello neighborhood is back after a…
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Idaho Lottery raffle game sells out
The Idaho Lottery’s $1,000,000 Raffle game is officially over. …
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Shoplifting investigation leads to drug charges
An Idaho Falls woman was arrested at around 5:45 p.m. Friday, December 20, after she was detained for suspected shoplifting at Sportsman’s Warehouse.…
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Gas prices continue to dip
Idaho gas prices fell 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, to an average $2.75 per gallon. …
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Idaho records first flu deaths
Two northern Idaho women, both over the age of 70, have become the first two people to die from flu-related causes this year, according to the Idaho…
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Veterans raise money for local BBQ truck
People enjoyed grilled cheese and beer on Saturday while they raised money for a veteran-owned…
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Jackson Hole opens Eagle’s Rest lift
Another exciting winter is underway just over the Wyoming border. This year, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is improving the mountain experience for…
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63-year-old dies after found unresponsive
Chubbuck Police Department officers and EMS responded to 4752 Yellowstone Avenue for a medical incident Saturday at 2:44 p.m.…
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg Police Department is asking for your help in locating Lori N. Vallow and Chad Daybell who are wanted for…
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Pocatello approves resettlement document for refugees
Some international students at Idaho State University could receive extra assistance due to a new resolution passed at Pocatello’s city council…
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LaBelle Lake Ice Palace prepares for Saturday’s season-opening
Visitors will be able to enjoy fire shows, horse-drawn sleigh rides, characters like Elsa and Olaf, hot cocoa, and…
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Sylvan Pass opens for oversnow travel Sunday
East Entrance to Lake Butte Overlook (Sylvan Pass) will open to the public for oversnow travel on commercially-guided snowmobiles Sunday at 8…
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Local students donate 167 turkeys and $7,500 in cash
The Sixth Grade Complex in Blackfoot has done it…
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Police seek help locating 2 endangered children, disappearance may be tied to death investigation
Joshua Vallowand Tylee Ryan were last seen on Sept. 23, 2019 in Rexburg. Joshua may go by the nickname JJ. He may be in need of medical…
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Record whitefish landed at Bear Lake
A McCammon man found his way into the Idaho record books, during a fishing trip to Bear Lake December…
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Pebble Creek starts season a day earlier than planned
Though the plan was to open on Saturday, Pebble Creek Ski Area had enough snow to start the season a day early this year.…
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IPUC protects solar net metering program
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) has rejected a proposed settlement agreement that would have ended Idaho Power Company’s (IPC) popular…
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Holiday travelers will begin hitting the road Friday evening
AAA says that this is the eight-year of consecutive travel volume increases and the eighth consecutive year of record-breaking travel.…
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501st Legion stops by our studio to talk about new ‘Star Wars’ flick
Without giving away any spoilers, the local chapter of the 501st Legion stopped by the Local News 8 studio to preview Thursday night’s premiere of…
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Wyoming officials to use hay trail to lure elk to new ground
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans to lure elk away from a historic feeding ground using a trail of hay, officials…
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Recreation activities open in time for holidays
New recreation opportunities are now available throughout eastern…
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Wyoming Governor wants review of Rocky Mountain Power plans
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon plans a very close look at Rocky Mountain Power’s new Integrated Resource Plan. …
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Teachers receive help from ISU Credit Union
ISU Credit Union officials visited two local schools this week and left some cash donations…
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Project Filter offers new quit program
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is launching a new program to help teens who want to quit tobacco products, including electronic…
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5-C girls give back to child advocacy center
The girl’s treatment program of the Five County Treatment and Youth Rehabilitation Center in St. Anthony has donated home-made quilting blankets to…
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New holiday flavors of ice cream arrive at Reed’s Dairy
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ice cream in December? Reed’s Dairy is getting in on the holiday spirit. The ice cream shop released seasonal…
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School lunch debt takes a toll
Numerous stories on social media have highlighted the ongoing crisis of school lunch debt. Local schools are also feeling the burden of unpaid meals…
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Lack of gym space forces the Idaho Falls Rec Center to turn away 12 basketball teams
“We have plenty of gyms and access to that it’s just a matter of us being able to get the schedules out and scheduling. With the program kind of…
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