Idaho DEQ offers app to help you keep track of air quality
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality said they have an app that can help you keep track of the air quality.
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Scam Alert: Avoid emails offering ‘approved list of town businesses’
Suspicious emails regarding an “approved list of town businesses”’ are attempting to get community members to share personal information.
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Murder suspect faces death penalty
The death penalty is back on the table after a local man accused of murder rescinded his guilty plea.
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Bingham County deputy resigns after being charged with causing deadly accident
The Bingham County Sheriff Deputy involved in a car crash has resigned following an investigation into the accident.
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1 killed , 4 others injured in Fort Hall car crash
One person was killed in a two-car crash on the Fort Hall Reservation Tuesday.
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Body found in Power County near Pocatello
Police found a body in the Trail Creek area of Power County on Sunday while searching for a missing man.
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Farmers use tractors to show the Idaho Governor they need answers about water curtailment
East Idaho farmers are making a statement with Idaho Governor Brad Little by creating a tractor parade in Idaho Falls.
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Small fire reported on Fort Hall Reservation
A small fire was reported on the Fort Hall Reservation Monday burning 2 acres.
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Court to continue Jeremy Best murder case
Best moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing evidence shows he experienced a mental health breakdown on the day in question, which means the grand jury should have considered murder in the second degree or manslaughter as alternatives to first-degree murder.
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Hundreds of fish die in American Falls Reservoir, A look what caused it
Idaho Fish and Game says this was caused by the wind.
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Police look at credible suspect in shipping container thefts
Local News 8 was given an update on a rash of thefts that occurred earlier this month.
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Thunder Fire near Salmon moves back to “Ready” evacuation status
The evacuation status on the Thunder fire has been moved back to “Ready” status as crews continue to contain the fire.
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Utah man dies following motorcycle crash
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred southbound I15 at mp 179.1, at 10:51 am, on Monday, July 22, 2024.
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Air quality expected to be in ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ category due to wildfire smoke Monday afternoon
DEQ is warning air quality will increase to the Unhealth For Sensitive Group category on Monday afternoon due to smoke moving in from surrounding wildfires.
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Driftwood found on fire north of Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to an outside fire on Saturday, July 27, around 10:49 p.m.
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Fatal two-vehicle crash just west of Montpelier
A fatal crash just south of Montpelier held up both lanes for about four hours. One Blackfoot woman has died at the scene of the crash.
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Preston celebrates 20 years of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
You can find people wearing moon boots, eating tater tots, and voting for Pedro. But most of all, they are having fun.
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Thunder Fire growing: Residents near Williams Lake urged to prepare for evacuation
The Lemhi County Emergency Management said those who are in the Williams Lake area are in “Set” status. Set status mean people should prepare for a potential evacuation.
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Woman injured in 2-vehicle collision in Ammon
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sunnyside and Eagle Road injuring one man on Friday.
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Garbage truck driver surprises toddler with toy truck
A 3-year-old Salmon boy loves garbage day. That’s when he gets to see his best friend, Brandon.
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Video shows escape through flames and smoke as wildfire begins burning the outskirts of Idaho town
William Howard went to the north-central Idaho town of Juliaetta on Thursday to help a friend after a lightning-sparked wildfire began tearing through the friend’s property, using barrels of water in an effort to extinguish “hot spots” on the land.
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How did this happen? Truck wheel kills innocent bystander
Local News 8 spoke with a truck driver to learn what may have caused the semi-trailer wheel to come off.
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Grand Teton Mall celebrates 40th birthday
The Grand Teton Mall is hosting a week long party to commemorate 40 years since it first opened on August 1, 1984.
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Redfish Lake recreation complex to reopen in phases
The Redfish Lake recreation complex on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area will reopen in phases beginning Friday, July 26, through Tuesday, July 30.
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People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread
Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past a building and trees engulfed in flames as a tunnel of smoke rose over the roadway.
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Containment moves up to 58 percent on Bench Lake Fire
Fire officials said the Bench Lake Fire is 58 percent contained and acreage remained at 2,595.
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How Miss USA Continental Worldwide wants to improve local communities
2024 Miss USA Continental Worldwide, Kaydee Mickelsen, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share her platform and how she wants to give back to the community.
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California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
Associated Press California’s largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger. The Park Fire’s intensity and rapid spread led fire officials to make unwelcome comparisons to the monstrous Camp Fire, which burned out of control in nearby
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Idaho Attorney General files lawsuit against Open Primary initiative
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador is challenging the open primary initiative.
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Shari’s restaurant shut down in Idaho Falls
Staff at Shari’s Restaurant were told this past Sunday that the restaurant would be permanently closing Wednesday night, July 24.
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Pocatello woman injured in dog mauling
“I’m having a hard time talking because my upper lip doesn’t want to function quite right. I’m eating soup constantly because I can’t chew.”
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Investigation indicates woman killed by flying semi-tire
Madison County Sheriff gives an update on what may have happened to a woman found dead Monday along Highway 33.
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Preston’s Debra Gilmore leaves a legacy of keeping highways clean
A Preston woman who passed away was recently honored for keeping her community cleaner.
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New aftermath video shows the extensive damage at Biscuit Basin
A new video from the National Park Service shows the aftermath of a hydrothermal blast at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin.
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Inkom to break ground for new library
The city of Inkom is getting ready to break ground on a new library Thursday, July 25, at 4 p.m.
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Water pipe burst at White Pine Charter School
A water pipe burst at the White Pine Charter School on Wednesday morning.
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Report released on Arco crop-dusting crash
We have a follow-up on the plane crash that happened in Arco on June 20, 2024, that took the life of a crop-dusting pilot.
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Fire crews making progress on Bench Lake Fire
Crews made progress on the Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake by increasing containment to 45 percent on Wednesday. The fire size remains at 2.595 acres.
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How INL is supporting global sustainability by improving EVs
Abby Todd, the Communications lead for Energy & Environment for Idaho National Laboratory, shows how INL is working to improve electronic vehicle batteries.
Continue Reading Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze
By Dalia Faheid, Robert Shackelford, Lauren Mascarenhas and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The largest active wildfire in the United States has scorched almost 270,000 acres in eastern Oregon, as nearly 80 large active wildfires are burning in the US, including a California blaze that exploded in size overnight. Here’s the latest: • California battles
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Idaho Falls Police need help in identify suspect in burglary case
Police need your help in identifying a possible burglary suspect at D&L Cleaners in Idaho Falls.
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Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin to remain closed for the rest of summer following explosion
Biscuit Basin will remain closed for the rest of Yellowstone’s summer season as a safety measure for visitors following Tuesday’s hyrothermal explosion.
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Idaho Food Bank looks to help kids overcome summer hunger
Studies show hunger in Idaho is not improving.
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Bingham County issues burn ban
Bingham County Fire officials have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
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“Thank a Farmer Day” celebrates local agriculture
The Idaho Farm Bureau and local 4H volunteers gathered in the Ammon Culver’s parking lot today to celebrate farmers by teaching local kids about the importance of agriculture.
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Idaho Department of Education announces SRO grant opportunity
Idaho school districts and charter schools are now able to apply for additional funding to hire a School Resource Officer (SRO).
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Rigby family wins money on TV game show
A Rigby family came close to winning the grand prize on “The Quiz with Balls” game show which aired Tuesday night.
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Surprise Yellowstone geyser eruption highlights little known hazard at popular park
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A surprise eruption of steam in a Yellowstone National Park geyser basin that sent people scrambling for safety as basketball-sized rocks flew overhead has highlighted a little-known hazard that scientists hope to be able to predict someday. The hydrothermal explosion on Tuesday in Biscuit Basin caused no injuries as
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Fire size remains the same for Bench Lake Fire
The Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake is 34 percent contained and the acreage remained at 2,595, according to fire officials Wednesday, July 24.
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Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics following a vote Wednesday by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002. About a thousand sports fans gathered in downtown Salt Lake City at 3 a.m. local time
Continue Reading Lawyer for man charged with killing 4 University of Idaho students wants trial moved to Boise
Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students are urging a judge to move his murder trial away from the county, arguing the intense media coverage and public interest in the case make it impossible for him to get a fair trial. “The prolific
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Why we see power outages in the heat of the day
Nearly 2,200 Rocky Mountain Power customers experienced another power outage Tuesday afternoon in the Ammon area, following two overnight outages and one yesterday. We have learned the reason behind the power outages.
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Staying healthy despite smoky air conditions
Smoke is a natural airway irritant, so a lot of smoke exposure can be harmful to anyone’s body.
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Idaho Democratic Party Delegate to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris
All of Idaho Democrat delegates will support Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee.
Continue Reading Large hydrothermal explosion caught on camera in Yellowstone National Park
Video on Facebook shows an intense explosion at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning.
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Rigby family competes in “The Quiz with Balls” on Fox
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Will and Jodi Bozung of Rigby came into the Local News 8 studio to talk about their appearance on “The Quiz with Balls.” In each episode, two families compete against each other for a chance to win $100,000 or be pushed into a pool of water by a giant yellow
Continue Reading Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns
CNN By Evan Perez, Lauren Fox, Tierney Sneed, Holmes Lybrand and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation amid scrutiny of security lapses related to the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, sources tell CNN. The move comes as lawmakers and an internal government watchdog move
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Structure fire in Bonneville County
Idaho Falls, ID — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 2000 block of North 31st East in Bonneville County Monday, 7/22. Around 2:59 a.m., a caller told 911 that something was on fire inside a home. The person was attempting to put out the fire while a dispatcher tried
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Power restored for Ammon area
Some 2230 Rocky Mountain Power customers are without power this afternoon due to unknown reasons.
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MEGA Brain Exhibit comes to EIPH
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The MEGA brain exhibit came to Eastern Idaho Public Health on Monday. It’s a big inflatable brain you can walk through and learn about the human body’s most powerful organ. The exhibit shows the different effects harmful substances and addiction have on the brain. The brain doesn’t fully develop until
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State GOP expresses concern over Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris
The Idaho republican party is weighing in on President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out from this November’s race for the white house.
The President announced that decision Sunday afternoon. A few hours after the President’s announcement, the State GOP took to social media expressing concern over the way Biden endorsed his VP Kamala Harris.
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Bench Lake fire grows to over 2,500 acres
The Bench Lake Fire burning near Redfish Lake grew to 2,567 acres and is 13 percent contained, according to fire manager’s report issued Monday morning, July 22.
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13-year-old girl drowns in Bear Lake
A girl drowns while swimming along the east shore of Bear Lake
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Pocatello Police investigate possible THC jelly beans handed out during July 4th parade
On July 14, 2024, Pocatello Police were notified of some jelly beans that were handed out during the 4th of July Parade that possibly contained THC.
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Political scientist David Adler shares thoughts on President Biden’s decision
Political scientist and writer David Adler shares his thoughts on President Biden’s historic decision.
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Local people react to President Biden’s decision to drop out of race
Local News 8 went to the Idaho Falls Greenbelt to gauge the reaction to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal as the Democratic nominee for president.
Continue Reading Idaho Democrats responds to President Bidens decision
The Idaho Democratic Party released the following statement following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race.
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Fire contained in foothills east of Firth, Blackfoot
A brushfire is burning in the Wolverine area in the foothills of Bingham County, east of Firth and Blackfoot.
Continue Reading Legal experts are dubious of any court challenge to Democrats’ move to put forward new nominee
CNN By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Legal challenges to Democrats’ move to nominate a new presidential candidate in the wake of President Joe Biden’s unprecedented decision to drop out of the 2024 race stand little likelihood of success, election law experts told CNN. Donald Trump allies have discussed the legal implications of removing Biden
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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 reelection.
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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 evening.
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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 National Weather Service in Pocatello reports a thunderstorm just before 6 P.M., produced winds strong enough to snap several power poles near Taber. The Thunderstorm then moved over the city
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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 and fentanyl.
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How security cameras help homeowners and police
“Just a doorbell camera can help a lot with certain types of crimes.”
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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 187 acres from Thursday.
Continue Reading 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 evening.
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Teton Pass construction update
WYDOT says construction will start in early August to make a permanent fix.
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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 Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
Continue Reading 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 motorcycle was headed westbound on Broadway when a Mustang entering Broadway from Hansen hit the motorcycle. The cyclist was significantly injured and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
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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 girder placement for a new bridge. Girders are horizontal steel beams designed to support the bridge deck. As the beams are placed over the northbound to westbound ramp it is necessary to close the roadway
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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 curtailment.
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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 will be on the lookout, and package theft could increase by 40 percent.
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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 Standley
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Compass Academy homicide suspect has preliminary hearing on new gun charges
Aughenbaugh is facing up to 65 years in prison.
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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.
Continue Reading 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 once known as a “Trump whisperer” for his understanding of the former president’s voter base. The onetime “Never Trump” Republican, Vance, 39, shot to fame over his 2016
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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 morning.
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Unused railroad crossing being removed
North and southbound traffic can still travel on Yellowstone Highway.
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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 statement.
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Pocatello responds to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Pocatello residents spoke out on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump Saturday.
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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 Pennsylvania Saturday.
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