Local News 8 and Hamlet Homes bring another family together for the holidaysÂ
Sisters living on opposite sides of the country are reunited this…
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Area ski resorts ready for Thanksgiving weekend
Check out which ski resorts will be open this holiday…
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Idaho Supreme Court dismisses death row inmate’s appeal
The Idaho Supreme Court has sided with a district court decision to dismiss an appeal for Thomas Creech.…
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Pocatello to hold its Christmas Night Lights Parade
If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, Pocatello is holding its Christmas Night Lights Parade this Friday, November…
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State senator, watchdog groups allege Bannock County misused state money
A Twin Falls senator, along with two watchdog groups, alleges Bannock County misappropriated funds to be used for a Forensic Pathology…
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Idaho’s Senators introduce bill to define male and female
Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with two other Republican senators, are introducing the Defining Male and Female Act of…
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Local airport reminds flyers about their newest program ahead of busy travel season
Ahead of busy travel season, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport wants to remind flyers about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which lets…
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Sheriff: Case solved about mystery mobile home near Inkom
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office says the mystery mobile home case is now…
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Tik Tok goes the countdown – Idaho viral dog-sled tour responds to potential TikTok ban
An Idaho company could feel the pinch over a proposed ban of…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter collecting pet food for the holidays
Pocatello Animal Services is collecting donations for their annual ‘Holiday Pet Food Drive’ until the end of the…
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Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender
Associated Press A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this…
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Israeli security cabinet approves Lebanon ceasefire deal, after 11th-hour strikes on central Beirut
By Jeremy Diamond, Christian Edwards, Tamara Qiblawi and Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — A ceasefire between Israeli forces and Lebanese militant…
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WYDOT schedules Teton Pass closure for early Wednesday morning
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Wednesday, November 27 at 3:00 AM for avalanche infrastructure…
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Where to find free Thanksgiving dinners
If you are looking for a meal on Thanksgiving. Below is a list of dinners and times by city.…
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Local celebrity lifts holiday spirits with turkey giveaway
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local internet celebrity held a turkey giveaway in Idaho Falls Monday. Nathan Apodaca is known for his viral…
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Judge tells Kohberger’s defense to fix court filing
The judge overseeing the murder case against Bryan Kohberger is responding to the defense’s request for what is called a “Frank’s hearing” to try and…
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Power restored for hundreds of customers in Idaho Falls
Downed power lines have caused an outage for around 200 to 500 Idaho Falls Power customers.…
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Boil advisory issued for Arco residents
The city of Arco is under a boil advisory on Monday due to a loss of water pressure overnight.  The city said crews are working to fix the…
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Salvation Army kicks off bell ringing in Blackfoot
The Salvation Army and Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) are kicking off the annual Red Kettle bell ringing campaign at local…
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Pocatello purchases Western Recycling Center to continue city’s recycling efforts
The city of Pocatello announced Monday that it recently purchased the Western Recycling Center at 3034 Garrett…
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What to feed and not feed your dogs on Thanksgiving
Foods like chocolate, grapes, and raisins are toxic to dogs. Even some parts of the turkey can be…
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Special counsel Jack Smith drops election subversion and classified documents cases against Donald Trump
By Paula Reid, Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith is dropping the federal election subversion and the…
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Microsoft’s massive Outlook and Teams outage has gone on for hours
Microsoft said Monday that it has identified the cause of a major Outlook and Teams outage, and is deploying a fix to the…
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Community All-Stars: Eighteen years of Christmas Angels
With Christmas just around the corner, there are lots of opportunities to serve others, and one Pocatello family has been giving of themselves to…
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Idaho Falls hosts holiday market and tree lighting
A holiday market and Christmas tree lighting was held in Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday…
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Bugsgiving contestants compete at Museum of Idaho
Participants from Idaho Falls competed to create the best Bugsgiving side dishes on Friday at The Museum of…
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Runaway teen has been found safe after month long search
Bonneville County Sheriff said in a release sent out on November 23rd that Jazzlyn Shepard has been found and is…
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Trump names Brooke Rollins as his pick for Agriculture secretary
By Alayna Treene, Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, Shania Shelton and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday…
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State officials celebrate new water agreement, but some farmers are concerned it won’t last
Idaho farmers reached a water deal that could prevent a future curtailment of Idaho…
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Pocatello robbery suspect caught in Idaho Falls following pursuit
After the trooper contacted the driver and discovered he had an outstanding warrant, the driver of the 2006 Mazda 5 drove away and fled the scene. A…
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ISU’s Reed Gym pool reopens
The Reed Gym pool in Pocatello is now operational after eight months of…
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Damaged road surface forces drivers to detour on I-15
Southbound travelers on Interstate 15 are being detoured around the Stoddard Creek Bridge at Exit 184, which has been closed due to a damaged and…
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3 Pocatello men arrested for Child Enticement during undercover operation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Pocatello…
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Teen arrested for leaving baby inside Safe Haven Box
An 18-year-old girl has been arrested for not reporting the death of an infant placed inside a Safe Haven Box in Blackfoot.…
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Barrie’s Ski and Sports to host Cranksgiving event Saturday
Barrie’s Ski and Sports is hosting their 16th annual Cranksgiving event on Saturday, November…
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Diane Bilyeu receives AARP award for community service
AARP Idaho awarded Diane Bilyeu with the Andrus Award for Community Service for her lifetime of service work on…
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Man to serve 360 days in jail for causing deadly I-15 accident
A man charged with causing a deadly accident on Interstate 15 was sentenced to serve time in jail.…
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Pocatello Animal Services hosts holiday pet food drive
Pocatello, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello Animal Services is holding a holiday pet food drive from Nov 25 through Dec 31. Pocatello Animal Services is…
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Larkin trial day 8: Attorneys conclude cross examination, jury preps for deliberation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — After the defense recalled the defendant Randy Larkin to the stand, prosecutors cross examined him in the Ririe…
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Coach Spencer Danielson says 12th-ranked Boise State must seize moment and respect 2-win Wyoming
Associated Press Boise State coach Spencer Danielson wants his Broncos to seize every moment over the final two weeks of the campaign. That means not…
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Students at Wapello Elementary School talk turkey with Idaho Fish and Game
Idaho Fish and Game visited Mrs. Palmer’s third-grade class Thursday, November 21st to teach students about turkey biology ahead of…
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Traffic patterns to change for Ammon neighborhood
Curlew Drive between 17th Street and Sawtooth Street will be closed from Monday, November 25, to Wednesday, November 27, to prepare for the changes…
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Volunteers from Bannock County share their experience helping with hurricane relief
After Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, some local volunteers traveled to the affected areas to help…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Avalanche control maintenance will cause delays over Teton Pass Friday
Drivers will experience brief closures on the Teton Pass on Friday, Nov. 22, as crews work to maintain avalanche equipment.…
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School bus, pickup collide in Idaho Falls intersection
A school bus and a pickup collided at the intersection of Sunnyside and Boulevard in Idaho Falls Thursday afternoon. A third car was also involved.…
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Preparing your “sleigh” for the holiday
Folks are getting ready to visit friends and family for the coming holiday break. We are told now is a good time to start planning your…
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Situation with man barricaded inside camper on US 20 has been resolved
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is currently managing a law enforcement situation involving a barricaded male subject inside a camper in Butte…
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Portneuf Health appoints new CEO
Portneuf Health today announced the appointment of Nate Carter as chief executive officer (CEO). Carter, who has served as interim CEO since August,…
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Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on X Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration for attorney…
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Residents seek legal counsel after Idaho Falls Police kick-in door
An Idaho Falls family questioned police protocol after officers forced their way into their home to arrest a man who was just there…
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Judge denies Lori Vallow’s request to withdraw from mental evaluation
Lori Vallow’s Judge required that she finish the competency evaluation despite the defense requesting…
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Judge says Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted
An Ada County judge ruled Thursday that suspected murder suspect Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty if…
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43 ducks found shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why 43 ducks were shot and left to waste on Pine Creek…
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Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against Moab, Utah police
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Wednesday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against the city of Moab…
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Idaho State University Festival of Trees begins Thursday
Idaho State University is hosting the annual ‘Festival of Trees’ at the Stephens Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, November…
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Idaho Lottery awards Chubbuck Elementary School with new books
Ellis Elementary School received $3,000 and a box of brand new books from the Idaho Lottery Commission and the Idaho Commission for Libraries as part…
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3 Idaho men charged with Possession of Child Sexual Exploitation Material
Three Idaho men were arrested this week for possessing child sexual exploitation material. According to the Idaho Attorney General’s office, the men…
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Ririe rest-stop murder trial: Day 6—Witness testimony from the defense
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Tuesday, the defense brought transcripts of an earlier testimony from the late Kelly Hincks—a man who was at the…
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Winter season invites pests into our homes
We are not the only ones looking to stay warm this winter…
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Town Hall discusses fentanyl epidemic in eastern Idaho
City leaders in Idaho Falls and the District of Idaho U.S. Attorney’s office are holding a special Town Hall meeting Tuesday evening to…
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Traffic crews to install barriers at dangerous intersection in Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department will install traffic barriers at a dangerous intersection in Blackfoot on Wednesday, November…
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Accident on Yellowstone Highway sends 2 to the hospital
Two people were injured in an accident at the intersection of Yellowstone Highway and Iona Road.…
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Idaho Falls to hold UTV Holiday Light Parade along Riverwalk
The second annual UTV Holiday Light Parade is set to light up the Idaho Falls Riverwalk on Friday, December 20, starting at 6:00…
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Allegiant adds new destination from Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Allegiant is adding more routes to its network of flights, including one between Idaho Falls and Denver. According to a…
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Portneuf Cancer Center unveils new piece of cancer-fighting technology
Portneuf Cancer Center held a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday for a new linear accelerator used in radiation therapy…
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Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
A state judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to…
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SCAM ALERT: Beware of check delivered through the mail
Jay Dye received a letter in the mail. In the letter was a check for $3,500 and some unique…
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Tips for winter driving from the Idaho Transportation Department
With snow on the way in Eastern Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reminding drivers of key tips to keep safe on the roads this…
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How Zoo Idaho prepares for the winter
Unlike other zoos, Zoo Idaho’s native species need little preparation for the harsh cold of Idaho’s…
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Museum of Idaho hosts ‘Bugsgiving’ this Friday
The Museum of Idaho offers guests a different style of the Thanksgiving meal this Friday, November 22.…
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Festival of Trees opens in Idaho Falls
Several items will be for sale like full-sized trees, mini trees, door displays, fireplace mantle displays, baked goods, and…
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Section of Chubbuck Road closing down for several days
Chubbuck Road between Hiram and the roundabout at Philbin Road in Chubbuck will close for construction this…
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Community All-Stars: Dedicated local weather spotter Evan Tibbott
Evan Tibbott, a man of all seasons, and this week’s Community…
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Coroner identified man from deadly Saturday morning crash near Swan Valley
Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred just west of Swan Valley, Highway 26 at milepost…
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Thousands attended the Annual Harvest Market at Thunder Ridge High SchoolÂ
The annual harvest market returned just in time for the holiday season to Thunder Ridge High…
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What you missed from the Fall Bazaar Craft Fair at Bonneville High School
Hundreds of people visited Bonneville High School for the Fall Bazaar Craft…
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Idaho Secretary of State begins election audit
Under Idaho statute, the Secretary of State conducts a post-election audit to ensure the accuracy of election…
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Toys For Tots held ‘Fill The Truck’ event in Idaho Falls
The event was hosted from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at a warehouse off Heyrend Way in Idaho…
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Homeowner recounts Idaho Falls Police kicking in his door
The video shows Idaho Falls Police at the door of Adam’s home to serve the arrest warrant. Adams claims an officer kicked open the door after his…
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Idaho Falls Community Food Basket collected nearly 130,000 pounds of food
Throughout the month of October, the Community Food Basket’s largest food drive of the year takes place with a goal of collecting 100,000lbs of…
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Rigby man killed in tractor accident
A Rigby man was killed in a farming accident west of Ririe Friday afternoon.…
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Idaho Falls Fish and Game say American Falls pigeons died from emaciation, not disease
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game has given an update on hundreds of dead and sick pigeons found in American Falls. On October 25,…
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Pocatello Police teach preschool kids gun safety for 23rd year
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello Police Department visited ABC Express Preschool this week to teach kids about gun safety. Chief Robert Schei…
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)– The Seventh Judicial District will hold a National Adoption Day celebration at the Bingham County courthouse on Friday.…
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Idaho Secretary of State’s Office holds post-election audit draw
The audit is done to make sure the election tabulation is accurate for even-year primary and general…
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Man who pleaded guilty to involvement testifies in Ririe murder trial
On Thursday, day 3 of the Ririe rest-stop murder trial, Gerald Hamlin followed through with his plea deal to testify against the defendant Randy…
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Phone scammer claims to be Pocatello Police Captain
The Pocatello Police Department has received reports of someone using the name of Cpt.…
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New water agreement officially completed
Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects…
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EICAP offer programs to help with heating bills
The weather is colder now, and those heating bills can add up…
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Crash causes truck to hang off I-84 overpass near Rupert
A semi-truck is hanging off an overpass on I-84 near Rupert. The accident is blocking Idaho Highway 25/77 that go over the…
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Gov. Little’s trade mission to Taiwan and Japan strengthens trade opportunities for Idaho
Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and…
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I-15, I-86 Interchange project reaches major milestone
As winter sets in the Idaho Transportation Department marks a major milestone for the historic rebuild of the System Interchange in Pocatello, with…
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RV fire quickly extinguished in Iona
A fifth-wheel RV trailer caught fire in Iona Thursday morning. It started just before 10 a.m. at the corner of Denning Avenue and Oleson…
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Pocatello Man Gets a Second Chance Smile
The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho and Sage Dental announced Thursday morning that Matthew Rymer of Pocatello is this year’s Second Chance…
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Pocatello parolees celebrate graduation from reentry program
Twenty people on parole from the Pocatello area celebrated graduation from a reentry program on Wednesday…
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No shooting happened at EIRMC after inaccurate social media post caused concern
Eastern Idaho Medical Center said there was no security issue or a lockdown at the hospital after a post was made on a community social media…
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3 Rexburg UPS employees charged with theft
Three UPS employees in Rexburg are charged with theft after taking over $7,000 worth of products.…
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Pay It Forward helps warm The Salvation Army Pocatello
The Salvation Army in Pocatello is in need of a new boiler. The original one was installed in…
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Rexburg conduit hit, ITD is asking drivers to avoid the area near Exit 333
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department is asking drivers to avoid Exit 333 and thee surrounding area in Rexburg tonight. An…
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Larkin trial day 2: Text messages shown in Ririe rest-stop murder case
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Attorneys for the Rire rest-stop murder trial made their opening statements Wednesday. Defense Attorney Allen Browning…
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