Former Idaho GOP chairman gets 14 days in jail, probation
The former chairman of the Idaho Republican Party was sentenced to 14 days in jail and five years of probation after he pleaded guilty to stalking…
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Suspected shoplifter arrested for possession of meth
A Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to the Ammon Division responded to a report of a male and female shoplifter at Hobby Lobby Monday…
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Pocatello firefighters give coats to kids
Pocatello firefighters are giving out more than 300 new coats to children this…
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Memorial funds set up for families affected by plane crash
Memorial funds have been set up for the families of those killed in a November 30 plane crash near Chamberlain, South…
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Helicopter flights underway statewide for big game surveys
Idaho Fish and Game staff have started using low-flying helicopters to count deer and elk populations.…
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Lt. Governor looks for ways to save government money
The search for efficiencies in the state government has come to Idaho…
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Avalanche safety: There’s one important tool that won’t fit in your backpack
“You owe it to yourself, your family, and your friends to come home at the end of the day of backcountry skiing.”…
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Idaho youth survey finds 22% of teens consider suicide
A biennial state survey of Idaho youth shows fewer teens say they are being bullied, smoking cigarettes or having sex, but the number of kids who…
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2019 Chubbuck Christmas Lighting Contest winners
The City of Chubbuck has announced the annual Christmas Lighting Contest winners for…
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Wyoming governor considers suing Washington over terminal
Wyoming’s governor says he continues to consider a possible lawsuit against Washington state over construction of the largest coal export terminal on…
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IFFD Deputy Fire Chief to leave Idaho Falls
After 25 years of service, Idaho Falls Deputy Fire Chief Dave Coffey has announced he has accepted the Fire Chief position for the city of Danville,…
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Police search for stolen vehicle suspect
The Madison County Sheriff Idaho says there is a large police presence on the 1100 block of South 2nd East because officers are recovering a stolen…
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Idaho gas prices drop
Idaho gas prices have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…
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US wildlife officials agree to grizzly bear review
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – U.S. wildlife officials will review whether more protections are needed for grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states after animal…
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INL launches Coding Coalition for eastern Idaho schools
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho National Laboratory’s K-12 Education Enrichment program has launched a new Coding Coalition to support…
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First winter graduation for ISU students
Idaho State University is hosting its first ever winter commencement ceremony on…
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2 snowmobilers survive avalanche near Idaho-Utah border
A close call for two people who were swept away in an avalanche Saturday.…
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Man turns himself in for felony domestic battery
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating a man wanted for felony domestic…
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Christmas Lights How-To: the safe and low-cost way
During the holidays, we don’t just see a spike in our energy bill: Accidents increase significantly, putting a bummer on the holiday…
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Braving the cold and rain for homelessness
A group of volunteers spent the night in the cold to raise awareness for…
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UPDATE: Second plane crash survivor returns to Idaho Falls.
The first of three plane crash survivors have returned to Idaho…
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Services set for plane crash victims
Funeral services are being finalized for four generations of family members killed in a November 30 plane crash near Chamberlain, South…
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Fireplace ignites boxcar in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Flames broke out inside a railcar around noon Saturday afternoon on Arco Highway. We are told a fireplace inside…
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Eastern Idaho exhibit coming to The Museum of Idaho
“It’s a story of the routes that people take through our, our area and the roots that they put down.”…
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Idaho Falls lifts parking restrictions
The City of Idaho Falls has completed snow removal activities associated with the recent winter weather event, so parking restrictions have been…
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Skier rescued from avalanche
Teton County Search and Rescue had its first avalanche burial call-out of the season Thursday…
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Bannock County officially open Northgate Interchange
Friday marked the completion of a major construction project on Interstate 15 in Bannock County.…
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Brilliant Christmas lights in Chubbuck
Tis’ the season to show your Christmas cheer, and the City of Chubbuck is cheering on all the home and business owners that are lighting up their…
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Parent coalition questions charter school commission
Supporters of public charter schools are questioning the state commission that oversees them about recent personnel…
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Local hero’s family receives support
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation reports the mortgage on the home of Army Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Ard has now been paid in…
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Sawtooth isn’t just a mountain range in Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Idaho National Laboratory is revealing it’s newest project. While the name pays tribute to some of Idaho’s famous…
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One hospitalized after crash on US 26 and Hitt Road
A Rexburg man was hospitalized at 12:21 p.m. Thursday after a two-vehicle crash at 25th East and US 26 in Idaho…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service continues December towing tradition
For over 30 years, Denny’s Wrecker Service has been offering drivers in the Pocatello-Chubbuck area a safe way to get home during the holidays.…
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BCCLC plans to leave Blackfoot
The Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center has made a big leap for its future and it involves leaving the city…
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ICCU donates $450,000 of equipment to ISU tech students
Idaho State University students got a big donation from Idaho Central Credit Union–one that will help them get jobs in the…
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These seniors want to share their talents with you
“Any senior who sits back on their couch and says, well, this is my spot, they’re not going to last very long. You’ve got to stay busy, both…
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Braving the cold to spread awareness
People are preparing to brave the cold overnight this weekend.…
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Idaho Post Offices prepared for avalanche of holiday cards, packages
The Pocatello Post Office is one of seven in southern Idaho that will extend its weekend hours for the busy…
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Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook to run for Idaho State Senate District 30 Seat
Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook announced Thursday his intention to seek the Idaho State Senate District 30…
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Pocatello man charged with burglary for showering, stealing clothes from home
A Pocatello man is in jail for suspected burglary of homes in the Highland neighborhood on…
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Dennert family thanks community for support
The Dennert family has released the following…
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Christmas Tree Fantasy auction Thursday
Bingham County will host its 41st Christmas Tree Fantasy is underway through Saturday at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds Needlecraft…
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Supercomputer “Sawtooth” arrives at INL
The Idaho National Laboratory has accepted delivery of a new supercomputer at the Collaborative Computing Center. …
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Pocatello family on bittersweet journey to fund cruise with mom battling cancer
It’s been said that timing is everything and that couldn’t be truer for one Pocatello family. For the Carlsons, John, Cally, and their four children,…
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Save the Chukars: Lawmaker making a new push to keep the team
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new effort to save the Idaho Falls Chukars and minor league baseball teams across the country is coming from…
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City still working on plowing residential streets
Some neighborhoods in Idaho Falls may feel they are being left out on having their streets…
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Discover Idaho Falls’ hot spots through new app
“The tourist geared app was in the works for a year and caters to those who speak English, Spanish, Chinese and…
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Gov. Little: Idaho is least-regulated state in US
Idaho is the least-regulated state in the U.S., Gov. Brad Little said…
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Unique healing center uses oxygen to help more than 4,000 people
A unique treatment center is helping people with a variety of health…
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President M. Russell Ballard to speak at BYU-Idaho fall commencement
President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address…
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Idaho House Minority Leader Erpelding will resign Friday
Democratic House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding announced Wednesday that he will resign on…
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State Senator announces he will not run for re-election after current term
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After 14 years in office, Dean Mortimer will not be running for another term in the state senate. Local News 8 and…
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East Idaho in need of forensic pathologist
When counties need an autopsy done, they send it to Ada County–the closest option–which can take a full day, sometimes two, for law…
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How your French fries could be impacted by the shortage of potatoes
“French fry shortage is very possible and could be very…
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Memorial Quilt display raises AIDS awareness
Breaking boundaries of Idaho is holding a week of their annual aids benefit…
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Habitat for Humanity moving into historic Pocatello building
For more than a year, Katie Counts, manager of the Habitat for Humanity Restore, has felt the need to expand. The current store of off Garrett Way…
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Blackfoot man sentenced for threatening woman
A Blackfoot man was sentenced to federal prison for threatening a woman with a rifle at a house on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in…
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INL tapped for four R&D awards
Four Idaho National Laboratory technologies have been named winners of the annual “R&D 100” Awards.…
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Wood stove restrictions ordered in Franklin County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) has activated local residential wood burning ordinances in Franklin…
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Community mourns 9 relatives killed in plane crash
When Jim Hansen boarded his company’s single-engine aircraft for a pheasant-hunting trip to South Dakota, he brought along the same people he trusted…
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Teton School District warns drivers to stop for busses
A new law will give the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Highway Patrol a new tool to enforce school bus stop-signal violations.…
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Chubbuck delays Phase 3 of New Day project
Two phases of the New Day Parkway project are complete, but Phase 3 will wait…
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Crash ties up I-15 for hours
A multiple vehicle crash blocked north and southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at milepost 91 for over 2 1/2 hours beginning around 5:20 p.m…
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New traffic lights fully functional at busy intersection
AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – The new traffic lights at Sunnyside and Ammon Roads are fully functional as of Monday night. Crews began with the…
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It’s a sellers market for southeast Idaho homeowners
Southeast Idaho’s real estate market looks promising for people looking to sell their…
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Two car accident breaks power pole
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls (KIFI/KIDK) – Slippery roads caused two vehicles to hit a power pole and break it. An ambulance and a truck from the Idaho…
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Crash blocks I-15 lanes
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash southbound on Interstate 15, near milepost 91 just south of Blackfoot. …
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Introducing KIFI’s new anchor
If you were not aware, last week Karole’s longtime co-anchor and friend Jay Hildebrandt retired after 35 years on the air here in eastern…
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Personal finance simulator helps high school students manage money
“We teach them how to make money in school, but we don’t do a very good job teaching them what to do once they make money”…
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Al’s Sporting Goods to set up shop in Idaho Falls
A Logan, Utah-based sporting goods retailer will build its third store at 2395 East 17th Street in Idaho Falls, the former Toys R Us…
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Local girl wins state Christmas card contest
The art work of a Bonneville County fifth-grader has been selected for top honors in the State Department of Education’s Holiday Card…
Continue Reading NTSB investigators arrive at South Dakota plane crash site
The NTSB released more information into what happened before a plane crashed in Chamberlain, South Dakota killing 9 members of an Idaho Falls family…
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Learn more about Kyäni, the health and wellness company, co-founded by the Hansen brothers
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – (Note: This story first aired July 9, 2019) A local company is reaching all corners of the world. Kyäni was…
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Jackson man killed in Sunday crash
A Jackson man was killed when his vehicle went out of control on ice and snow north of Afton at around 1:10 p.m.…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for Baskin Robbins robbery
Idaho Falls Police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Baskin Robbins at 1253 E 17th Street in Idaho Falls around 12:30 p.m.…
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Wigs on Loan program gets $2,000 donation for new location
The Idaho State University Cosmetology Program officially opened its new wig…
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Suspicious activity leads to drug arrest
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-A man acting suspiciously inside Bodifi, the former World Gym in Idaho Falls, was the subject of a Bonneville County…
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Rexburg man found
Rex Price, 35, of Rexburg, was reported was last seen Saturday…
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Cow elk found left to waste and domestic cow shot near Leadore
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking the public’s help regarding a cow elk that was shot and left to waste on private property west of…
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Man arrested for aggravated assault
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 200 block of N. Contor Ave. where a female was reporting her husband…
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Air Idaho Rescue to establish new EIRMC base
A new agreement between Air Idaho Rescue and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center will clear the path for a new air medical service base in Idaho…
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Winter Weather Advisory for Monday
(KIFI/KIDK) Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming will see scattered snow showers Monday and early Tuesday. The National Weather Service offices in…
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Investigators expect to reach plane crash site Monday / 3 survivors in stable condition
SIOUX CITY, S.D.-AP-UPDATE: The three survivors of a South Dakota plane crash that killed nine members of an extended family from Idaho are in stable…
Continue Reading Weather causes delay in plane crash investigation
The weather is hindering investigators to determine what happened to a plane that crashed in South Dakota killing an Idaho Falls family.…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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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