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University of Idaho ranks among the top U.S. research institutions

MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI) – The University of Idaho has become the first and only Idaho university to earn an R1 designation under the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. “The classification is the gold standard for research excellence, given to less than 4% of all U.S. higher education institutions,” writes the U of I administration. “It recognizes the university for ‘very

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Idaho Potato Commission introduces limited Valentines Day creation “Kiss of French”

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) released a limited-edition lip gloss called “Kiss of French. ” It’s made of real Idaho potatoes, and IPC says “the lipstick invites you to embrace the seductive allure of french fries.” The IPC is hosting an Instagram giveaway to

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Extreme cold causes school delays Wednesday

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning for the Upper Snake River Plain due to potentially dangerous windchills for the overnight and early morning hours. The following schools and districts have announced delays and/or closures Wednesday in response. Monticello Montessori Charter School – 2 hour delay Mackay

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Missing Fremont County teen found safe

UPDATE: 3:56 pm, February 11 FREMONT, Idaho (KIFI) – The missing 13-year-old from Fremont County has been found. “Hayden has been found safe. Thank you all for your assistance,” Fremont County deputies wrote on their Facebook page. FREMONT, Idaho (KIFI) – Fremont County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a missing 13-year-old, Hayden Voshell. Sheriff’s deputies

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ICE officials spotted in Jackson

JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were recently in Teton county, Wyoming, to make 17 arrests, according to a report by Jackson Hole Community Radio. Local News 8 has been unable to confirm if any of those arrests were carried out. However it has been confirmed that Teton County Sheriff Matt

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Plane crash in Philadelphia leaves multiple houses on fire, causes explosion

By Jessica MacAulay, Ben Payne Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in Northeast Philadelphia after a small medical jet crashed in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue, Philadephia police confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia. The plane was going from Philadelphia to

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