Kamala Harris releases statement after Biden endorsement
WASHINGTON D.C. – President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for…
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Idaho Falls Roundnet record attempt falls just short
A world record attempt for the largest non-tournament Roundnet gathering fell just short Thursday…
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Thunderstorm knocks out power lines in Bingham County
BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – A Friday evening thunderstorm knocked out power and downed trees in Blackfoot and portions of the county. The…
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Former prosecuting attorney pleads guilty to distributing meth, fentanyl
A former Jefferson County prosecuting attorney has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine…
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How security cameras help homeowners and police
“Just a doorbell camera can help a lot with certain types of…
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Bonneville County Detectives identify man found floating in Snake River
Deputies have identified the body found floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Monday.…
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Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake now 8% contained
The Bench Lake Fire near Stanley is 8 percent contained and has burned 2,037 acres, according to fire managers Friday morning. That’s an increase of…
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West Nile detected in Fort Hall Bottoms area
West Nile has been detected on the Fort Hall Reservation in the Fort Hall Bottoms near the Buffalo Corral area off of Sheepskin Road.…
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Idaho Falls nearly sets Roundnet record
East Idaho Roundnet players came just shy of setting a world record Thursday…
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Teton Pass construction update
WYDOT says construction will start in early August to make a permanent…
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Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red…
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Motorcycle Accident on Broadway Ave
Idaho Falls, ID – One person is seriously injured after a motorcycle accident on Broadway Avenue. Officers responded at 5:45 pm on Thursday 7/16. The…
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Road Closures at System Interchange in Pocatello
Pocatello, ID- Starting Wednesday July 17, the north-to-west ramp of the System Interchange at Pocatello will be periodically closed to allow for…
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Water curtailment solution meeting brings parties together
A meeting bringing lawmakers, farmers, community leaders, business men and women, and the public together to talk about water…
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Protecting your packages from porch pirates
Tuesday is the last day of Prime Day with Amazon, and soon, millions of packages will be delivered to porches across the country. That means thieves…
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Fire near Redfish Lake increases to 1,275 acres
The Bench Lake Fire grew over 500 acres Monday to 1,275 acres. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in…
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Compass Academy homicide suspect has preliminary hearing on new gun charges
Aughenbaugh is facing up to 65 years in…
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Venting of natural gas has stopped, evacuees allowed to return to Burton area
An evacuation order has been issued for homes in the Burton area of Madison County.…
Continue Reading Body found floating in Snake River in Idaho Falls
A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …
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Multiple cars, trucks involved in crash on US 20 near Chester
A multi-car accident blocked US 20 on Monday near Chester, between St. Anthony and Ashton.…
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What to know about Sen. JD Vance, Trump’s running mate
CNN By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — With Donald Trump’s choice to make JD Vance his running mate, he adds to the ticket an author and senator…
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Fire near Red Fish Lake grows to over 700 acres, Lodge remains closed
The Bench Lake Fire south of Stanley has grown to 738 acres, fire crews reported Monday. …
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Deputies identify woman found dead in Rigby motorhome fire
A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…
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Unused railroad crossing being removed
North and southbound traffic can still travel on Yellowstone…
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Island Park to experience planned power outage on Wednesday
Fall River Electric Cooperative is planning a power outage for customers in the Last Chance area.…
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Semi catches fire, blocks lane on I-15
I-15 was closed for several hours after a semi caught fire near the Hells Half Acre Rest Area Sunday night.…
Continue Reading Idaho Democratic Party makes statement on assassination attempt
Local News 8 reached out to the Idaho Democrat Party for comment on the assassination attempt on former President Trump. They sent us this…
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Pocatello responds to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Pocatello residents spoke out on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump…
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Idaho Falls reacts to the assassination attempt on former President Trump
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump is fresh on the minds of people in east Idaho.…
Continue Reading Idaho officials make statements in wake of assassination attempt on Donald Trump
State government leaders continue to release statements in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Trump.…
Continue Reading President Biden lays out steps to investigation in wake of assassination attempt
President Biden is laying out a series of steps he is taking in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in…
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Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected…
Continue Reading Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed’ star, dead at 53
By Lisa Respers France and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Shannen Doherty, an actress who starred on the popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210”…
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State GOP National Committeeman reacts to assassination attempt on Trump
The assassination attempt on former President Trump happened on the eve of the Republican National Convention.…
Continue Reading Long list of presidents have been shot or shot at
By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire…
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Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say
Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the…
Continue Reading What was said on stage in the seconds after Trump was shot
CNN By Amarachi Orie, Chris Liakos and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday,…
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‘Guns vs. Hoses’ game raises $10k for charity
The 13th annual ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ charity softball game came to Melaleuca Field on…
Continue Reading Richard Simmons, fitness personality and TV host, dead at 76
CNN By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting…
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Redfish Lake Lodge and campgrounds to close because of Bench Lake Fire
The closure will include the Redfish Lake recreation complex, which includes the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and…
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Beat the heat! New water slides open at Ross Park Aquatic Center
The new slides at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially opened Friday, afternoon. …
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Multi-car crash blocks northbound lanes on I-15 between Ft. Hall and Blackfoot
Idaho State Police say they are investigating a multiple-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 85, south of Blackfoot.
The northbound…
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Car crashes into geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park
A car drove off the road and into a geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July…
Continue Reading Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closure in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.…
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US Forest Service pilot hikes to safety after helicopter crash near central Idaho wildfire
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National…
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Pocatello’s Center Street Underpass construction paused
Due to delays in the construction review process with the Union Pacific Railroad, the Center Street Underpass project has been paused. The underpass…
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Could the summer heat affect Idaho’s crops this year?
If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature…
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Police looking for woman who left hospital
Rexburg Police are asking for your help in finding Brandi…
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Very High Fire Danger issued for Central Idaho
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved fire danger to ‘Very High.’…
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Rigby man killed in US 20 accident
A 64-year-old Rigby man was killed Thursday after his car went off a US 20 overpass near Ucon.…
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Know the signs of heat-related illness this summer
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An active heat advisory is making it even more important to know the tell-tale signs of heat-related illnesses like…
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Be prepared for delays! More construction coming to I-15 between Blackfoot, Idaho Falls
More repaving projects set to begin on I-15 this summer.…
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“It’s been busy” : How a local shaved ice hut is riding the heat wave
Photo Credit: Ashley Chilcutt AMMON , Idaho (KIFI) — The Tiki Hut is located at the Ammon pool in McCowin Park. Owner Tami Barber has been running…
Continue Reading Helicopter incident during ‘Bench Lake Fire’ response
CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho – UPDATE: 10:41 P.M. The Forest Service says a helicopter incident happened during the initial attack of the Bench Lake Fire…
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Aberdeen couple named Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair
Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant and inspiring presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years, even…
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Idaho Falls non-profit responds to SCOTUS allowing bans on homeless encampments
Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas without…
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Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction company
The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the…
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Keeping kids safe while swimming this summer
“You want to make sure you’ve got a vest that’s going to be large enough for…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health to serve as a cooling center
Effective immediately, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has launched a Cooling Center during the area’s heatwave at their Pocatello location…
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How Idaho National Laboratory brings excitement for STEM to local schools
Matt Meehan from Idaho National Laboratory Communications shows how Idaho National Laboratory is encouraging students across Eastern Idaho to get…
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Remembering Deorr Kunz, 9 years without answers
July 10, 2024 marks 9 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek Campground in Lemhi County. According to the controversial…
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Missing Idaho woman’s body found in submerged car in Grand Teton National Park
The body of a Nampa woman who was reported missing for over a month was found in a car crash in Grand Teton National Park.…
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Chubbuck Farmers Market changes locations beginning Thursday
The Chubbuck Farmers Market will open at a new location on Thursday, July 11. It will move to the Idaho Coffee Company at 322 East Chubbuck Road.…
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Idaho Open Primaries initiative to appear on November’s ballot
Voters will decide whether to open primaries to all voters or just to party members.…
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Sale pending for former home of Chad Daybell
The former home and property of Chad Daybell house has a pending sale according to the real estate agent’s…
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How to help your home stay cooler in 100+ degree weather
Here are some cost-effective ways you can keep your house cool during the heat…
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Water repair to impact Holmes Ave. traffic Thursday night
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on South Holmes Avenue between East 9th Street and East 10th Street…
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Billionaires in Wyoming send housing prices sky-high: “This is super gentrification”
In Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Shangri-La in the Tetons, you need silly money to be taken…
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Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan
AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday…
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Pocatello, Jackson stores among those to be sold in Albertson/Kroger merger
In the proposed plan to merger Albertsons and Kroger,…
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Pay It Forward: East Idaho Youth Homes
A place with a mission to help youth feel safe in an environment where they can create an independent identity, feel a sense of belonging, and find a…
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Public health departments are asking for cooling stations
With temperatures getting hotter, public health departments need your…
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“It’s a broken system” – Idaho farmer reacts to state water battle
Jake Stander says the root of the problem started in the 1980’s, when Idaho Power filed a lawsuit against 7500 irrigators for a water…
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More details released about shooting in Yellowstone National Park
Authorities have released the name of the man arrested for shooting at a park ranger on July…
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Stay cool! What you need to know as temperatures reach triple digits
Temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits in several areas across southern Idaho through Saturday. With that, health officials are urging…
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Governor’s new Executive Order tightens voter registration rules for non-citizens
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on July 9 called the “Only Citizens Will Vote…
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Drone captures moment when fireworks explode
A newly released drone video shows the fireworks explosion in Rexburg during an Independence Day…
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Idaho gets first Safe Haven Baby Box location
These baby boxes give parents in crisis an option to securely surrender their…
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Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival comes back for third year
The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival is looking for artists to color the streets of Downtown and compete for…
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Water curtailment: Why Frank VanderSloot has joined the conversation
“The farmers in our area desperately need your support.” – Frank…
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Keeping RV smoke and carbon monoxide detectors updated
You need a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in your…
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Firework mishaps: Several people injured in Rexburg, one in Hamer
“I’ve never heard boom quite that deafening before.”Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crest View Drive in Rexburg…
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Woman’s body discovered after motorhome fire
A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…
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Wildlands fire burning near Swan Valley
A wildlands fire is burning in the Long Gulch Road area of Swan…
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One dead, police officer wounded in Fort Hall shooting
One man is dead and a fort hall police officer has been wounded in a shooting on the…
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5 people hospitalized after hay swather crash south of Ririe
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash south of Ririe.
Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 6, 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP)…
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Lots of trash left after Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations
Last night’s Fourth of July festivities left a lot of trash at the Snake River…
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Firework anxiety: What to do if your pet runs away from home
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The crackling sound of fireworks can be nostalgic for many people, but it can also be very frightening for pets. The…
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Small plane crashes at Palisades Reservoir
UPDATE: The pilot, a 53-year-old man from California, has…
Continue Reading WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators…
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Shooting at Yellowstone National Park leaves suspect dead, ranger injured
One person is dead and a law enforcement ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National…
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“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has…
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WATCH: Idaho Falls “Liberty on Parade”
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s “Liberty on Parade” is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.…
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Blackfoot firefighter hospitalized after structure collapse
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on…
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Traffic stop turns into drug bust near Pocatello
A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway…
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Rexburg man sentenced to more than 5 years in Federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity…
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July 3 is Idaho’s birthday: History you may not know about the Gem State
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho officially became the forty-third state on July 3, 1890. President Benjamin Harrison admitted Idaho into the…
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Local drive-in theater hosting Independence Day celebration
This is a real treat for Idahoans because there are very few drive-in theaters left in the…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 1 day away
The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration…
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July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast…
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