Little names Hartwell and Beck to Idaho State Board of Education
Gov. Brad Little appointed Mary Lynn Hartwell and Joel Beck to the Idaho State Board of Education on Tuesday, pending confirmation by the Idaho Senate.
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Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: Center Stage Theatre announces Footloose for Summer 2027
Center Stage Theatre has announced that the Broadway musical Footloose will headline its summer season with performances scheduled from July 16 through August 28.
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Jefferson County coroner identifies man killed in Rigby bar encounter
A police response near the Off Ramp Bar and Grill ended in tragedy Saturday afternoon when an armed man took his own life following a confrontation with officers.
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Bonneville County coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting
he Bonneville County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning as 43-year-old Marcus Griffin of Idaho Falls.
Coroner Shante Sanchez confirmed Griffin’s identity following the incident on Friday, Sept. 4, but held off on releasing the name to allow family members time to notify loved ones, according to an official statement from the coroner’s office.
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Breezy Conditions continue for Tuesday with a slight warm-up
Grab a light jacket heading out the door this Tuesday morning, with a combined chill from early-morning lows in the 40s and a light breeze across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. We start warming up for the week ahead, however, with high temperatures climbing back up into the mid-to-upper 70s later this afternoon. Very light
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Idaho Supreme Court approves final language for Proposition One abortion initiative
After a flurry of legal filings, the Idaho Supreme Court approved new ballot language for the Proposition One abortion initiative on Sunday.
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Police locate missing 13-year-old boy in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department has located 13-year-old Troy Meyers, a teen with autism who went missing from his home near John Adams Parkway and South 15th East on Monday morning.
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Remembering the loved ones who haven’t come home: Missing Persons Day 2026
Missing Person’s Day 2026 will be this Saturday, Sept. 12th, at 12 noon and will be held in front of the Bonneville County Courthouse, 605 N. Capital Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID.
Missing Person’s Day brings awareness to the active missing persons cases across Idaho and is a way to honor the victims and support their families.
Idaho Liberty Bell to tour Eastern Idaho starting Tuesday
The Idaho Liberty Bell tour is scheduled to arrive in Rexburg and several other southeastern Idaho locations starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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Two hospitalized in US-26 crash near Swan Valley after detached trailer blocks highway
First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a motorhome on US Highway 26 near the Conant boat ramp that sent two people to the hospital Monday.
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How 4-H students prepare for market sales at Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will feature various 4-H programs and animal shows, offering local youth educational opportunities through livestock auctions and agricultural competitions starting September 9.
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‘Experts Day’ takes on the Eastern Idaho Fair Demonstrations
Fairgoers attended Demonstrations Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot on Monday to learn various skills from local experts, including hiking, barbecuing, and event planning.
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Skydiver Injured During Landing at Rigby High School Football Game
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – A skydiver was injured while landing at a Rigby High School football game Friday night. Emergency medical personnel with Central Fire District were already on scene for the game and responded to help the skydiver after the landing. According to Central Fire District, the skydiver came in too fast while landing
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Atomic energy’s birthplace: First-ever nuclear power plant celebrating 75th anniversary
“It’s the very beginning of us being able to use atomic energy peacefully,” said Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 Tour Guide Vic Thomas.
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Missing Man Found Safe
Frances Avila, 54, was last seen around 6 p.m. Friday in the area around the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls.
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Runners and Organizers Prepare for the 26th Annual Pocatello Marathon
The Pocatello Marathon is just around the corner in the Gate City, with participants picking up their swag bags and T-shirts this afternoon at the ICCU Fieldhouse. This year’s race marks the first under new race director Mary Stenquist, who took over the role from her father and is excited to continue the legacy of the marathon.
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Festival of Trees Will Hit Milestone This Year
Development Workshop Inc. announced that the 60th annual Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls will feature a nostalgia theme and is seeking volunteers and sponsors.
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Divers recover body of missing Arizona man from Snake River
Divers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of Teng Go on Friday, nearly a week after the Arizona man fell into the Snake River.
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Fatal Officer-Involved shooting under investigation on Badger Creek Road
Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from an armed, suicidal man early Friday morning.
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Historic Labor Day gas prices in Idaho create budget gymnastics at the pumps
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Labor Day weekend approaches, many families load their cars with mementos to make the most of their last summer adventure. However, this year, many families are rummaging for spare change under their seats just to fill up their gas tanks on the way to enjoy that fleeting taste of
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Rexburg officials consider remodeling City Hall as a new police station
Rexburg city officials are considering converting the current city hall into a new police station following the failure of two separate bonds intended to fund a dedicated facility.
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Lava Hot Springs celebrates new hot pool with grand opening
The long-awaited hottest pool at Lava Hot Springs is open following a grand opening ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. Lava Hot Springs Executive Director Tyson Koester and Commissioner Jeff Hough cut the ribbon on the new and improved pool, built to serve the community for generations.
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Inside look at mosquito testing in Bannock County after West Nile Virus detected
A mosquito pool in South Bannock County in the Swan Lake area tested positive for West Nile Virus, but no humans have contracted the disease. The Bannock County Mosquito Abatement Office has increased their efforts in the area where the positive pool was found, and will continue working to contain the population through the end of September.
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Eastern Idaho State Fair announces best fair food contest winners
Local media representatives and guests gathered in Blackfoot, Idaho, to sample entries for the Eastern Idaho State Fair’s Best Fair Food contest ahead of the fair’s opening on Friday.
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What moms need to know about postpartum psychosis and anxiety
The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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I-15 traffic shift begins Thursday evening near Fort Hall
Southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Fort Hall will shift to new median lanes this Thursday evening as part of a $200 million expansion project scheduled through 2027.
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The Next Act: How the Playmill Theatre is carrying 60 years of memories into a new home
For generations, the Playmill Theatre has been a beloved place for families to find sanctuary in the summertime. Now, as the curtain rises on its new theater in Island Park, the most important traditions are coming with it.
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One killed, one injured in Teton Pass rollover crash
A Colorado man died Wednesday evening following a rollover crash on Teton Pass that temporarily closed Wyoming Highway 22.
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Two Power County men arrested after standoff near Trail Creek
Two Power County men were arrested following an early morning shooting and several-hour standoff near Trail Creek in Idaho on Thursday.
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Teen’s Make-A-Wish meeting with Dolly Parton left a lasting mark on her family
A family from Star, Idaho, shared how country legend Dolly Parton became a lifelong role model and fulfilled a Make-A-Wish dream for their daughter, Faith, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
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Bluegrass on the Snake coming to Rigby
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bluegrass festival is about to take over the Rigby Rodeo Grounds next weekend, September 11-13. There will be nine bands from Idaho, Utah and Montana including: Well Beaten Path, Dry Buck, Winterwood, Cold Creek, Dusty Mill, Mountain Strings, Montana Standard, Release the Squirrels, as well as Jack & Rebekah
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Lingering chances of rain in the Central Mountains and unsettled weather for the holiday weekend
Chances of precipitation continue into the Central Mountains this Thursday, with mainly dry conditions throughout the rest of Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. A flash flood watch warning is in effect for the Wapiti Burn Scar and part of the Central Mountains as isolated thunderstorms continue to pass through from the Northwest Pacific. We will
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Welcome to Paradise: New Islands exhibit opens at Idaho Falls Zoo
Madagascar’s largest carnivore and the Nēnē, the world’s rarest goose, are coming to an incredible new “Islands” exhibit opening Thursday at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park.
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Ririe man charged with vehicular homicide following fatal Teton Pass crash
A Ririe man faces two counts of homicide by vehicle following a fatal Teton Pass crash in July, while safety advocates call for further improvements to address the road’s underlying dangers.
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Advocates ask Idaho Supreme Court to revise Prop 1 ballot language
Idahoans United for Women and Families has asked the Idaho Supreme Court to review the ballot language for Proposition 1, arguing that the proposed “no” statement is biased and misleading.
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Idaho group empowers Kenyan girls through sustainable skill building
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idahoans are making a difference far beyond our nation’s borders. The Life Together Alliance has made it its mission to support girls in Kenya by teaching them sustainable life skills. What began as a mission to distribute much-needed reusable feminine hygiene kits to these girls in need became a journey
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Shop northwest of Idaho Falls destroyed in Wednesday morning fire
A fire destroyed a two-story shop northwest of Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage.
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Lori Vallow Daybell appeal hearing set for Nov. 2
The Idaho Supreme Court is scheduled to hold an appeal hearing for Lori Vallow Daybell on November 2 to determine if her murder convictions should be overturned or if she should be granted a new trial.
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Postcards for Public Lands: Greater Yellowstone Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect 45 Million Acres of Public Lands
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition launched a statewide postcard campaign in Driggs, Idaho, to protect 45 million acres of public lands from potential rollbacks to the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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Windy Wednesday with storm activity in the Central Mountains
It will be a breezy midweek day as storms continue to push through the Central Mountains. Expect stronger wind gusts across the upper Snake River Plain and much of the Arco Desert near the INL. Precipitation and storm chances remain about the same as yesterday, with a higher chance toward the Sawtooth Forest, as a
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Marijuana constitutional amendment on the ballot in Idaho’s upcoming election
Idaho’s November vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment on marijuana was front and center Tuesday at a Greater Idaho Falls Chamber forum.
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Search ramps up for 88-year-old man missing in Idaho Falls Snake River
Search crews are searching for Teng Go, an 88-year-old Arizona man who fell into the Snake River near the Idaho Falls Greenbelt on Sunday. This follows a similar drowning incident involving John Green earlier this summer, sparking local debate over whether safety barriers should be installed. While some residents advocate for more protection, others argue that such measures would diminish the area’s natural beauty.
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Idaho Falls Verizon store hands out chargers to boost disaster readiness
To promote National Preparedness Month, a Verizon store in Idaho Falls distributed 100 portable chargers to local residents. The goal is to help citizens build digital go-bags to ensure readiness for emergencies like wildfires or flash floods.
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From Strange Notes to Indecent Exposure: Rexburg women speak out after stalking incident leads to arrest
Several Rexburg women are speaking out after a week of receiving unsettling notes and uprooted flowers culminated in the arrest of a man accused of stalking local apartment complexes and exposing himself to the residents.
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Utah judge rules Tyler Robinson will stand trial for killing Charlie Kirk
A Utah judge ruled that 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will stand trial on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, for the killing of Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event last September.
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Young black bear makes unexpected visit to Pocatello neighborhood
A young black bear was captured and released in a remote habitat after it was discovered foraging in a Pocatello neighborhood on Monday morning.
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Rainy Tuesday with afternoon showers and storms across Eastern Idaho
Keep a rain jacket and umbrella on hand this Tuesday morning as we start September with rain showers across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Early morning showers are already scattered across the region, and we will begin to see afternoon showers and storms settle in later today. With thunderstorm chances increasing in the Central Mountains
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Honoring Lives Lost and Lives Rebuilt: Community Commemorates International Overdose Awareness Day
Nothing is as raw as a mother’s emotion as she tells of her son’s struggle and ultimate death from addiction. “His smile would light up the room, and he was the happiest boy. I mean it makes everything worth it. I miss his voice. I miss hearing him scream. I miss his bullet bike – all of it,” said Mikelyn Bartrop.
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West Nile virus detected in mosquito pool near Swan Lake
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement confirmed a West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool near Swan Lake, although no human cases have been reported.
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Search continues for Arizona man who fell off rocks near Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls
Search efforts continued for Teng Go, an 88-year-old Arizona man who fell into the Snake River near the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls on Sunday.
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Black bears enter homes and garages in Teton County neighborhoods
Authorities in Teton County, Idaho, are warning residents about multiple black bears causing disturbances in local neighborhoods after accessing food in unsecured garbage.
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Homicide suspect identified in Pocatello family fight
Pocatello police are investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered Sunday afternoon in the 800 block of Park Avenue.
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City of Ammon to begin charging 3% convenience fees for electronic payments
Residents who pay the City of Ammon by card or electronic check will soon see an additional 3% convenience fee, starting Tuesday, Sept. 1st 2026.
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Driver faces charges after Saturday night chase and crash in Rexburg
A driver faces multiple charges after a high-speed police chase in Rexburg ended with a vehicle crash and a brief foot pursuit on Saturday night.
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Rider hospitalized after Sunday night First Street motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash involving an injured driver shut down First Street in Idaho Falls for several hours on Sunday evening.
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Fox Hollow Elementary canceled classes after smoke fills hallways
Idaho Falls School District 91 cancelled classes at Fox Hollow Elementary on Monday after a mechanical issue caused smoke to fill the building’s hallways.
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Chukars broadcaster John Balginy retires after 41 years in the booth
Chukars broadcaster John Balginy retired following a 41-year career in the booth after calling his final game of the season Sunday, August 30th.
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How living donors help patients like Mark Thiel fight polycystic disease
Mark Thiel and his family are raising awareness for kidney donation to help address the shortage of matches for the over 100,000 people waiting for transplants in the United States.
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Ask an attorney: Kohberger wants to take back his guilty plea. What happens next?
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI): Bryan Kohberger is asking an Idaho judge to let him take back the guilty plea that resulted in four life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Now, the court has laid out the next steps in that challenge, but Kohberger has not been granted a new trial.
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City of Pocatello encourages volunteers for Saturday’s Annual Portneuf River Cleanup
The City of Pocatello is gearing up for an annual volunteer opportunity– the Portneuf River Cleanup. The river is one of the city’s biggest natural resources and assets for tourism and representatives say the event will continue for years to come in an effort to maintain its natural beauty.
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Pocatello Annual Greek Festival Returns, draws thousands to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
The Pocatello Greek Festival is a fan-favorite every year, drawing out thousands to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church for a vast menu of greek food, pastries and desserts, as well as tours of the historic church building and Greek folk dancing.
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Rexburg Police arrest man accused of disturbing residents while naked at apartment complexes
Rexburg Police arrested a man Saturday morning after a weeklong reports of a naked man disturbing residents at apartment complexes in the area.
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2 Dead After Jet Boat Capsizes Below Palisades Dam Outlet
Two men died Friday morning after a jet boat overturned in the Snake River near the Palisades Dam. While a woman in the party reached the bank safely, both men succumbed to their injuries at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center despite efforts from rescuers and bystanders.
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Portneuf Valley Trails Alliance Installs 7 New Waste Stations on City Creek and Cusick Trail Systems
Pocatello is known for its nearby nature and vast trail systems. Many locals and tourists take their pets on the trails, leaving behind bags of pet waste or dumping them in the river. The Portneuf Valley Trails Alliance (PVTA) recently finished a project to combat this issue and keep the trails and waterways in the Gate City clean.
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Motorcyclist killed in Bear Lake County head-on collision
A 22-year-old motorcyclist from North Ogden, Utah, lost his life Friday after colliding head-on with a Jeep in Bear Lake County.
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Nature Talks Series returns to Edson Fichter Nature Area
The Edson Fichter Nature Area is welcoming back the beloved Nature Talks series to the newly improved amphitheater for the entire month of September. Every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. a new expert from organizations in the community including Idaho State University will give a presentation on a different nature topic.
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Legal tug-of-war: Proposition One supporters sue Idaho officials over ballot language
In a continuing debate over Proposition One, the language in Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane’s Prop One “Yes/No” statement on the November ballot faces a legal challenge.
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Flags in Idaho to fly at half-staff to honor late military leader Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning
Governor Brad Little announced the death of Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning, a former Idaho adjutant general and long-serving public official, and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor.
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Crews hold lines against 3,000-acre Coldwater fire
Firefighters are battling the 3,000-acre Coldwater Fire in eastern Cassia County, Idaho, which was reported Thursday evening near Malta.
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Driver identified in deadly Custer County semi-truck crash
A 51-year-old Ammon man died Thursday morning after his semi-truck rolled on U.S. Highway 93 east of Challis, Idaho.
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Cherry Fire grows to 291 acres near Salmon
Lemhi County Emergency Management issued evacuation orders for the Fourth of July drainage and Kriley Gulch due to the 40-acre Cherry Fire near Salmon, Idaho.
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Ovid man dies following ATV crash in Bear Lake County
A 71-year-old man from Ovid died following an ATV crash in Bear Lake County, Idaho, after swerving to avoid a van on North Road.
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Yellowstone National Park lifts fishing closures as temperatures cool
YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. (KIFI) – Good news for anglers heading into the final holiday weekend of summer. Yellowstone National Park is lifting full fishing closures on the Firehole, Madison and Gibbon rivers beginning Friday, August 28. The National Park Service says anglers can now fish those rivers and their associated tributaries from sunrise until 2 p.m.
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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’
In a departure from tradition at the Jackson Hole symposium, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stated on Friday that inflation remains the agency’s primary concern despite the US economy being at full employment.
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Rifles reported missing from Island Park home; separate gun theft investigation ongoing in Malad
ISLAND PARK, Idaho — Authorities in Eastern Idaho are investigating after rifles were reported missing from a property near Henry’s Lake in Island Park this week. This comes days after reports of another gun theft incident in Southeastern Idaho at a hardware and outdoor store. According to the Island Park homeowner, the rifles had been
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Over 200 Melaleuca volunteers clean up Idaho Falls Greenbelt
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- More than 200 volunteers from Melaleuca partnered with the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday for the fourth annual cleanup project along the Idaho Falls greenbelt. Volunteers cleared trash, overgrown brush and invasive trees along the Riverwalk to improve community safety and restore riverfront sightlines. The single-day
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Rescue effect campaign brings free adoptions to Snake River Animal Shelter
The Snake River Animal Shelter has partnered with the ASPCA to host several rounds of free adoption events starting August 28 to help find homes for its animals and create space for others in need.
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Idaho State University kicks off fall semester with part-time jobs, back-to-business fairs
The first week of school at ISU is always filled with daily events for students. Some are geared towards incoming freshman to help them meet fellow students and explore campus opportunities. Today’s agenda included both the part-time job fair and the Back to Business fair.
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More than a meal: How small gestures of kindness transformed a weekly Idaho Falls outing
Dixie’s Diner promises food, fun and the ’50s. But at this Idaho Falls location, the Van Orden family says it offers connection, love and belonging.
For Max, that connection has become an important pillar of his week. Max is 27, autistic and mostly nonverbal. His cousin, Logan, is his caregiver.
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Wildhorse Fire nearing 75,000 acres, Carey residents on standby for possible evacuations
The Wildhorse Fire has burned an estimated 74,316 acres and triggered various evacuation statuses for residents near Carey and Richfield, Idaho.
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Valley Mission holds UTV raffle to build new rescue mission facility
Valley Mission is hosting a raffle for a donated 2019 Cub Cadet MX 750 EPS UTV to raise funds for its new $2.6 million multi-service rescue mission facility in Pocatello, Idaho.
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How Rick Springfield Likes His Potatoes
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Grammy award winner, actor and rock musician Rick Springfield spoke with our Local News 8 morning crew to discuss his recent show at the Mountain America Center and to share some insights on what having such a long career has been like. Achieving hit status with his single “Jessie’s Girl”,
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5 years after Gabby Petito’s disappearance, her story continues to drive change
Five years after the death of Gabby Petito, her family continues to influence domestic violence policy through legislative changes and an ongoing wrongful-death lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department.
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19th annual Tin Cup Awards sets new donation record
The 19th annual Tin Cup Challenge in Teton Valley raised a record $4.9 million for local nonprofits and brought together donors, businesses and nonprofits to support local organizations across Teton Valley.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance reportedly visiting Jackson Hole
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in town in Jackson Hole, according to the Wall Street Journal, sparking a rally on public land near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
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Classes resume Thursday at Ethel Boyes Elementary, following AC repairs
Classes at Ethel Boyes Elementary School in Idaho Falls will be canceled on August 26 due to air conditioning issues causing high indoor temperatures.
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Idaho to get $89.2M in landmark Meta settlement
Idaho is set to receive between $89.2 million and $127.7 million as part of a landmark multistate settlement with Meta to resolve claims regarding addictive platform designs that harmed young users’ mental health.
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Glen Allen Project Hosts Special Needs Mixer Party in Pocatello
As one attendee this morning said, “there’s disabled people everywhere,” and in Pocatello, the Glen Allen Project is bringing together the special needs community every week. Aside from hosting weekly art classes, today’s party was filled with face painting, free food, clay making and live music.
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Delta Air Lines restores early morning flight from Pocatello Regional Airport
Delta Air Lines is scheduled to restore an early morning departure from Pocatello Regional Airport starting October 2 to provide travelers with more connection options through Salt Lake City.
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Rabies alert issued after two rabid bats found in Bonneville, Jefferson counties
Health officials warned residents of Bonneville and Jefferson counties about the risk of rabies after two infected bats were discovered following encounters with domestic pets.
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Rexburg street reopens after WWII-era hand grenade discovery
Rexburg Police is asking people to avoid Main Street between 1st East and Center Street because of an unexploded ordnance that was found in the area.
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The Wildhorse Fire in Lincoln County, Idaho, has expanded to 45,000 acres and prompted local officials to advise residents to prepare for potential evacuations.
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Court hearings set for Bryan Kohberger’s bid to withdraw guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger is scheduled for two court hearings in 2027 as he pursues a petition to withdraw his guilty plea regarding the University of Idaho student murders.
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Tim Curry, star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Clue,’ dead at 80
By Todd Leopold, Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Tim Curry, the English actor who became a massively popular cult figure thanks to his performances in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Clue” and the TV miniseries “It,” has died. He was 80. Curry “passed away peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles” on Tuesday,
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25,000 acres of forest could see wildfire-risk reduction near Island Park: here’s what that means
The U.S. Forest Service is developing a plan to reduce wildfire risk across roughly 25,000 acres of National Forest land near Island Park — but the proposal is still in its early stages.
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Turn restrictions coming to Iona Road, Yellowstone Highway intersection
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the intersection will be restricted to right-in and right-out turns only starting Monday, Aug. 31. Left turns and crossing the highway will no longer be permitted.
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Man arrested in Idaho over alleged $40,000 diversion from Reno youth nonprofit
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – A man accused of diverting $40,000 intended for a Reno youth basketball nonprofit has been arrested in Idaho. Jared Winslow Deveraux, 51, was booked into the Bannock County Jail on Aug. 14 on charges listed as fugitive from justice and warrant arrest, according to Bannock County booking records. Courtesty of Bannock
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Meridian girl continues intensive hospital stay following Teton Pass crash
An 11-year-old Meridian girl remains hospitalized in Salt Lake City following critical injuries sustained in an August 17 crash on Teton Pass.
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Father and son from Burley describe being shot, saving lives in Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting
A father and son from Burley, Idaho, received exclusive recognition for their bravery during a mass shooting at a Twin Falls In-N-Out. While assisting an off-duty state trooper, Paul Cannon took a bullet to the abdomen while shielding his son and helping other victims escape. Despite his injuries, the pair remained at the scene to ensure everyone was safe before seeking medical attention.
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Fallen hiker, bear encounter prompt dual backcountry rescues in Teton area
Teton County Search and Rescue volunteers responded to a fall involving a 70-year-old backpacker and a bear encounter involving two brothers in the backcountry earlier this week.
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