Prepare for the potential of frozen waterlines
Due to colder temperatures on the horizon in the coming days, the Idaho Falls Water Division reminds property owners and tenants to prepare for the…
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Mayor’s Choice Awards: Why 6 community members were highlighted at city council
Thursday was a big day at the Idaho Falls City Hall.…
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U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit releases PSA to raise awareness for Human Trafficking Prevention month
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, released a public service announcement, available here, in recognition of National Human Trafficking…
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New wildlife photography exhibit comes to Idaho Falls
“We are excited because…it really highlights the beautiful place that we…
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BLM seeks public input on recreation grant applications for the Pocatello area
The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office seeks public feedback on two proposed grant requests to the Idaho Department of Parks and…
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Childcare owner sentenced for battery charge
A former owner of a child daycare center will serve probation for a battery charge.…
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Investigation into Chubbuck shooting continues
The investigation continues into a shooting in…
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Fentanyl and cocaine trafficker sentenced to nearly 12 years
A 34-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and…
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All residents, pets evacuated with no injuries from apartment complex fire
Fire investigators are on scene trying to determine cause.…
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Pocatello employees donate $23,000 during United Way giving campaign
City of Pocatello employees have pledged $23,054 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho to help community members in…
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New weather warnings
Blizzard conditions continue with 35 mph and more wind through 5pm today. We have temperatures dropping through the morning as we’ve hit our highs…
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Wyo. Senator Lummis endorses Trump for president
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement Friday announcing her endorsement in the 2024 Presidential…
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Risch names Collet’s Pub as January Small Business of the Month
Collet’s Pub will be recognized for its contribution to the eastern Idaho community in the Congressional Record of the U.S.…
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Avalanche watches and warnings in effect
This week’s snowstorms have increased the risk of avalanches across eastern Idaho and western…
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Security guard falsely accused of being police imposter
A local security guard is dealing with death threats after someone on Facebook falsely accused him of being the police impersonator in…
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Fourth ITD snow plow hit
Another warning to slow down on the wintry roads has been issued after the fourth snow plow was hit this year for the Idaho Transportation…
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Idaho Falls City Council agenda items to look out for Thursday
Mayor Rebecca Casper will present her Mayor’s Choice Awards Thursday.…
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DoorDash activates severe weather protocol in Idaho
DoorDash has activated its severe weather protocol and suspended operations across parts of…
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Idaho Falls snow removal parking restrictions lifted
All parking restrictions are lifted, effective…
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2 men arrested for sexual exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two men in Idaho in…
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US 189/191 through Hoback Canyon to close Friday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 through Hoback Canyon for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for…
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How to have a successful ‘Dry January’
After a holiday season filled with parties and alcohol for some, many Americans are wanting to cleanse their body and participate in Dry January…
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North outdoor ice rink in Tautphaus Park now open
The north outdoor ice rink in Tautphaus Park is now…
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Protect your pets this winter
Pets can have trouble staying healthy and happy as they are sometimes limited in their activity, as it is often too cold for most indoor…
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Teton Pass to close Friday for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Friday, Jan. 12 at 3:00 a.m. for avalanche…
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Idaho businesses warned of scam mailings and ads
“We must look out for small businesses and hold scam artists…
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Idaho Falls Zone A snow removal Thursday
Idaho Falls snow removal crews are preparing to plow Zone A east and west streets Thursday, Jan. 11, beginning at 8 a.m.…
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Winter recreation begins on park roads in Grand Teton Friday
Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation will be available beginning Friday, Jan. 12, on Teton Park, Signal Mountain Summit and Moose-Wilson…
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3 things to know this morning – January 11, 2024
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Update on Police Impersonator
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI) – Press Release from Chubbuck Police Department: Through a detailed investigation, the Chubbuck Police Department has been…
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Idaho Secretary of State launches new campaign finance reporting system
The new system, called Sunshine, is a user-friendly platform designed to bring transparency, accessibility and accountability to campaign finance in…
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Coroner identifies man who died in Inkom house fire
The incident remains under investigation by the Bannock County Sheriff’s…
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Pay It Forward: Champ’s Heart
A horse riding program that creates smiles from children and veterans of all ages as they battle health…
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Christopher Tapp’s death is being investigated as a homicide
On November 22, 2023, LVMPD Homicide was made aware of a suspicious death that occurred October 29, 2023, in the 3000 block of South Las Vegas…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Government offices closed early Wednesday due to severe weather
All Tribal Government offices including the Solid Waste Transfer Stations will be closed the remainder of the…
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Winter has finally arrived, how does Rexburg answer the call of snow?
The City of Rexburg, much like the city of Idaho Falls, answers the call for plowing roads when two inches of snow accumulates on the ground.…
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“Chicago, the Musical” postponed due to weather
Due to adverse weather and travel conditions, the performance of “Chicago, the Musical” scheduled for Wednesday at the Frontier Center has been…
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Snow plowing around Jackson
The Town of Jackson says you can expect streets on the map below to be plowed within 24-hours of…
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Changes to Idaho code language proposed
Changes in terminology for words like fetus and still born could be coming to Idaho…
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Wednesday’s airport master plan open house postponed due to winter weather
With the ongoing winter storm, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport has decided out of an abundance of caution to postpone Wednesday night’s master…
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Idaho Sled Dog Challenge still a go despite low snowfall
Despite sled dog races canceling this winter from Minnesota to Oregon, the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is still a go for later this…
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WDE seeks public comment on Perkins V Wyoming State Plan
Public comment is open until Feb. 8.…
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Labor’s TAA program helps laid-off workers segue to employment opportunities
Employee layoffs are common when a U.S. company offshores some of its production or is sold to an international firm that does similar work in a…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony held at Manticore Marketing
A new business has joined the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of…
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Construction at Pocatello System Interchange halfway complete
The historic rebuild of the System Interchange in Pocatello is nearing the halfway point, and motorists will continue to see progress in the coming…
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Drunk driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for hit-and-run accident, victim reacts
Joshua Berry, the man convicted of hitting Debbie Crawley on her motorcycle in the Togwotee Pass last summer, was sentenced Wednesday in Teton…
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AAA shares winter driving reminders
Winter storms are impacting many parts of Idaho this week, and AAA is sharing important safety tips for…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities closing early due to winter weather
With the ongoing winter storm, the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department will be closing all facilities on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 6…
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When do city plows hit the streets? Idaho Falls Public Works has the answers
How soon do plows hit the streets after a snow event is declared in Idaho Falls? Idaho Falls Public Works says shortly after the event is declared.…
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Police search for missing person
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing…
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Name change approved for Holt Arena
On Tuesday, the Idaho State Board of Education approved a name change for Holt Arena.…
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Future site of station #3 in Franklin announced
The Franklin County Fire District announced the future site of station #3 in Franklin.…
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How to avoid problems with your snow blower this season
Snow blowers are a more efficient alternative than shoveling to clear snow from sidewalks and driveways. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easier,…
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Teton County Board of County Commissioners release statement
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners has released the following…
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Third snowplow strike of the season
As more snow is on the way, the Idaho Transportation Department wants to remind us to slow down and pay attention to snowplows on the…
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Local street operations prepare for storms
According to National Weather Service forecasts, east Idaho is expected to see several inches of snow accompanied by high winds over the next few…
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2024 Labor market webinar series starts Tuesday
The webinar starts at 11 a.m. and ends at noon…
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Johnny Sack Cabin selected to receive preservation award
Idaho Heritage Trust selected the Johnny Sack Cabin and Waterwheel to receive the second annual Frederick Walters Award for Excellence in Historic…
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Teton County Health introduces seasonal mental health campaign utilizing CredibleMind
The Teton County Health Department has introduced a year-long Seasonal Mental Health Campaign utilizing the bilingual web-based platform,…
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Fall River Electric named to Idaho Private 100 for fourth consecutive year
Fall River Electric Cooperative has been named for the fourth year in a row to the Top 100 privately owned companies headquartered in…
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No injuries after house fire on Homer Avenue
The estimated damages are unknown at this time.…
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Name change proposed for Holt Arena
The Idaho State Board of Education is meeting Tuesday to discuss a possible name change for Holt…
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One man dead after an officer involved shooting in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently on scene of an investigation on the corner of 4th St. and S Lee St. for a possible…
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Autism becoming a social media “trend”
A ‘trend’ with people self-diagnosing autism has been swirling around social media…
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Schools plan early release schedule Tuesday
Local schools plan for an early release schedule…
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Police search for suspect impersonating police officer
Recently, there have been reports of a subject impersonating a police officer and making traffic stops within the Pocatello and Chubbuck…
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Northern South Park hearing date moved up
During a regularly scheduled voucher meeting on Monday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted to move up the hearing date for…
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Texas Roadhouse restaurant closed due to fire damage
Firefighters are at the Texas Roadhouse in Ammon where heavy black smoke is seen coming from the building.…
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Idaho pump prices fall another 6 cents, now just 4 cents higher than US average
Idaho drivers will feel the chill with freezing temperatures and snow predicted throughout the week, but they are also warming up to falling gas…
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Idaho governor sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities
Governor Brad Little will deliver his 2024 State of the State and Budget Address in the Idaho House Chambers at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, Jan.…
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Madison County receives state grant to bring fiber everywhere in the county
The technological future of Madison County is not only looking much brighter but much faster. Madison County has received a grant of over 13 million…
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Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Jan. 15
There are several ways to apply for a controlled black bear hunt this…
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Winter Tourism in Island Park about to pick up thanks to recent snow storms
Recent snow will provide a big boost to winter tourism in Island Park, and only more snow is on the way. Which will provide that boost.…
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Law enforcement reminds us to slow down and be safe on the winter roads
A recent snow storm has many local law enforcement agencies reminding people to slow down and when traveling on the roads.…
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The recent snow storm that hit the snake river plain has resulted in more than two inches of snow in Idaho Falls.…
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Families enjoy free ski day at the East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center
An annual tradition for many has once again returned to the mountains and the East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center. The tradition is the ski free day,…
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Community Health Outreach offers updated drop-in hours at Teton County Library
The next session is Monday, Jan. 8,…
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Ground survey of bighorn sheep in Unit 26 suggests population is stable
Fish and Game staff recently completed a ground survey of bighorn sheep along Big Creek in Unit…
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Hyde Pond Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby set for Jan. 27
All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some…
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Learn about AmeriCorps with Serve Idaho
Organizations interested in attending the information session can register in…
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The Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2023
From a 40-pound lake monster in Hayden Lake to a 75-year-old record vindicated by passionate bass fishing sleuths, big fish stories covered all…
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How drunk driving forever changed Debbie Crawley’s life
It was a happy day at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center as caregivers reunited with their former patient — Debbie Crawley.…
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The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight…
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Lawmakers ask for new education grant
Education will be a hot topic in the upcoming Idaho Legislative…
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Teton County Sheriff’s Office makes felony drug trafficking arrest
All three arrestees were transported to the Jefferson County Jail to await…
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2 Idaho State Police troopers hospitalized after head-on collision
While assisting Power County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit, an ISP vehicle was struck on Interstate 86, west of…
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“Ski for Free Day” at Mink Creek Nordic Center Jan. 6
The East Mink Creek Nordic Center is hosting its annual “Ski for Free” day Saturday, Jan. 6,…
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Semi truck hits ITD truck and almost hits crew members
“We’re seeing generally fewer people being aware of what they’re doing on the…
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Idaho’s 2023 population growth outpaces the nation
Idaho’s population growth in 2023 was over double the national average of 0.5%.…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial pushed back
Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial, which was set for April, is now vacated.…
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Jackson Hole Fire/EMS chief placed on administrative leave
The Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Chief has been placed on administrative…
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Highland staff enjoys surprise faculty lounge update
Highland High School faculty and staff returned from the winter break to one more holiday surprise: an updated faculty lounge, all courtesy of school…
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Recreational grant application seeks new snowmobile in Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement in Ashton/Island Park Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is submitting a grant application to…
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Investigation underway after fire at Ririe Fire Station
The Central Fire District is picking up the pieces after its Ririe Fire Station caught fire Wednesday…
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Car burglaries in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department says two females have been identified after ring doorbell videos of car burglaries circulated throughout the…
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