Retro rock band celebrates 4th of July in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls 4th of July celebration is a major event, but some may not know there was a song written about our love…
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Plan to demolish house where 4 University of Idaho students were slain prompts objections
Objections have been raised to demolishing the house where four University of Idaho students were killed, with a lawyer saying it should be perserved…
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10 tips for catching Idaho’s biggest fish this summer
Idaho is home to trophy-sized fish, and here’s how to improve your odds of catching…
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Wyoming Stable Token Commission to meet in Laramie July 7
Remote access to the meeting will also be available…
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3 things to know this morning – July 5, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Pocatello holds annual Fourth of July Parade
The holiday spirit was also felt all over the Gate City on…
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Rigby Hot Classic Nights is more than just a car show
Saturday, July 8th starting at noon Larry Wilson Park in Rigby will once again play host to the annual car show Hot Classic Nights. The car show is…
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Idaho Falls’ ‘Liberty on Parade’ draws big crowd
Idaho Falls’ ‘Liberty On Parade’ was a big hit yet again with many spectators lining the streets to watch the floats roll by all here to celebrate…
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Tips to stay safe in crowded places
With the summer vacation season in full swing, many Idaho families will find themselves at theme parks and other popular…
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Avoid a trip to the emergency room this July 4th with these firework safety tips
By Megan Marples, CNN (CNN) — Setting off dazzling displays of fireworks is a time-honored way to celebrate Independence Day, but it can…
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Applications open for AmeriCorps VISTA project
An intent to apply must be submitted by July 13 at 4…
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Here’s what you should know to start your 4th of July…
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United Way and My World Discovery Museum granted money for education from Idaho Community Foundation
The Idaho Community Foundation has awarded $294,000 to 22 education projects in Idaho through the Idaho Future…
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East Idaho Credit Union donates $5,000 for college scholarships
East Idaho Credit Union is stepping up to help our local…
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Making dreams come true: Idaho teen talks ‘American Idol’ journey, what’s next
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – 16-year-old Paige Anne stunned the nation with her powerful vocals on “American Idol.” After getting two “yeses” from…
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Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Iconic Wyoming firework stand sees a lot of Idahoans
The Cowboy Fireworks stand near Alpine junction has stood for decades. It is owned by the Harsman family. Shari Harshman descirbed how it all started…
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Idaho State Police Trooper injured responding to crash in Meridian
Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash involving an Idaho State Police (ISP) trooper responding to a reported…
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Tourism taking shape in Island Park
The summer season is the biggest time of year for tourism in Island Park. The warm sunny weather draws people to come and explore the high hills of…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter holding 50 percent off sale
Jump into summer by adding a furry friend to your family and giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter…
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Don’t miss out on the fun at the 2023 Big Top Tent
All events are free and open to the…
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Could your family benefit from Wyoming’s WIC Program?
Could your family benefit from Wyoming’s WIC…
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Rocky Mountain Power files onsite generation study
The purpose of this study is not to propose a specific export credit rate at this time but to initiate a review and obtain feedback on potential…
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DEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2024 CAFO Improvement Grant Program
Applications will be accepted until August 31,…
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Summer energy-saving tips
Idaho Power has a few tips to stay cool and manage your summer energy use when it’s hot…
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2023 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2023 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information
With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures,…
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New developments in Island Park boil order
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – There new developments in the ongoing water boil in Island Park. E coli is assumed to be present in the valley…
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3 people dead in Fremont County after inner tubing accident
Three people are dead following a tubing accident near Fun Farm Bridge and 2650 East by the Snake River in Fremont County.…
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5 vehicle collision near Blackfoot
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on July 1, 2023, at approximately 11:18 a.m., on NB I15 near mile marker 95, in Bingham…
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Boat near Burns Creek capsizes
Jefferson County Dispatch was notified of a capsized boat and 3 male occupants in the river near Burns Creek.…
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Man arrested for stalking after crashing into deputy vehicle
Around 9:30pm last night, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Ammon Division were called to the Cabellas parking lot on S. 25th E. to…
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Protect F&G lands and other public lands: be careful with fire and leave the fireworks at home
It is illegal to shoot fireworks on most state and federal public…
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Fourth of July on Salmon-Challis National Forest
A typical Fourth of July weekend on the Salmon‐Challis National Forest brings an increase of forest…
Continue Reading DEQ marks five-years in administering Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination program
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality marks five years in administering the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Program.…
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Shoshone Falls After Dark back for a second round in July
Falls to be illuminated at night July 5-9, July…
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Soggy spring means more mosquitoes: What can you do?
Soggy spring means more mosquitoes: What can you…
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Investigators seize $900,000 worth of fentanyl pills
Idaho Falls Police investigators with the assistance of other law enforcement partners arrested a 43-year-old Bonneville County resident this week…
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Dino-sized attraction at Yellowstone Bear World
ellowstone Bear World is well know for its main attraction, but now there’s a pre-historic…
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What to know when saving space for Independence Day activities
With this year’s Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade, the City of Idaho Falls would like to remind residents that…
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Idaho’s college going rates revised upward
The college going rate reports the percentage of Idaho high school graduates that enroll in a college academic or career technical program in the…
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Empowering Parents grant program review complete
The Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) completed its internal review of the Empowering Parents grant program, concluding less than 1% of…
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Gov. Gordon takes over as Chair of Western Governors’ Association
As the new Chair, Governor Gordon identified carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS) as his Chair’s…
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Active bears in Grand Teton make for great viewing opportunities but caution urged
Grand Teton National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including one of the only National Parks in the lower U.S. to have black and grizzly…
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Work to begin again on Gros Ventre Road
The paving should be complete by Sept. 30.…
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Half-price dog, puppy, cat, kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Jump into summer by adding a furry friend to your family and giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter…
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AAA Fourth of July travel tips and outlook
According to AAA, this Fourth of July travel season will be one for the record…
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Fourth of July plans? Don’t forget to include a sober ride home
In the last 31 days, at least 19 people have been killed in crashes on Idaho…
Continue Reading DEQ seeks members for the Upper Snake Basin Advisory Group
The vacancy representation is for Public at…
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Pocatello Water Department releases 2023 Water Quality Report
The latest edition of the City of Pocatello Water Department’s Water Quality Report is available for the…
Continue Reading Save a wild life by slowing down on Grand Teton roads
To protect wildlife, park officials ask visitors and local residents to practice vigilance and slow down while driving in Grand Teton National Park.…
Continue Reading Gordon signs executive order creating task force to begin planning efforts for America’s 250th anniversary
Are you interested in serving on the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task…
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$7.75 million grant awarded to Pocatello for Safety Improvements at North Kraft Road
The North Portneuf Crossing project will include the final design and construction of critically needed infrastructure, recreational facilities and…
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Multiple Idaho Falls roads scheduled for chip sealing
The anticipated time to completion is 30 days, barring unforeseen…
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2 hospitalized after rollover crash on Hiline Road in Chubbuck
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash which occurred on Friday just before 4 a.m. on Hiline Road just north of New Day Parkway, in Bannock…
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Yellowstone announces selection of park concessioner to operate general stores
The public is not expected to experience any changes or interruptions in…
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Operation Dry Water: Stay safe while boating over holiday weekend
As part of Operation Dry Water, rangers will increase patrols on all park waters as well as conduct vessel safety inspections.…
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Structure fire in mechanical shop causes $300,000 in damages
Damages to the structure and the contents inside are estimated at approximately…
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3 things to do this weekend – June 30, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Pocatello Boarding School co-founder and owner competing for chance to skate with Tony Hawk
Pocatello Boarding School co-founder and owner Rudie Aguiar is competing for the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to skate with skateboarding…
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How you can help out our community at the Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade
This Fourth of July, you can help out others in our community who are in…
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How your neighborhood fireworks display may affect local veterans
While fireworks are now legal to use and sell in Idaho until July 5, you may need to think twice about your neighbors before you buy or set off any…
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$500,000 awarded to 33 community non-profits through Member Impact Fund
Bank of Jackson Hole (BOJH) in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines announced BOJH has received a significant grant from…
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2023 road/access improvement projects affect boater traffic
During the 2023 summer boating season, traffic to and from the Salmon River and Middle Fork of the Salmon River will be impacted by road and access…
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More deputies on the roads this weekend
In Idaho, approximately 1500 people are killed or seriously injured each year in crashes that involve an impaired driver and approximately 38% of…
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Officials look to past to help prevent roadside wildfires in future
Idaho has seen catastrophic wildfires from a flat tire in the past, something state officials hope to avoid in the…
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Wyoming and Colorado sign MOU regarding direct air capture
MOU outlines commitment to exploring direct air carbon dioxide capture (DAC) industry…
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Jefferson County Lake drawing large crowd, hoping to make big splash
Despite taking longer to fill up this year, Jefferson County Lake is already drawing big crowds.…
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Update on the Ammon Splash Pad closure
The Ammon Splash pad still remains closed, but hopefully not for long as repairs are well…
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Pocatello Fire Department makes it rain at Cadwell Park
Firefighters made it rain Wednesday even though the sun was shining bright. …
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WYDOT adjusts signal timing at WYO 22, WYO 390
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has made some adjustments to the signal timing at the intersection of WYO 22 and WYO 390, the Village Road,…
Continue Reading Periodic Springs Trail closed in response to Mudslide
The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has implemented a closure for the Periodic Springs Trail in response to the…
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Partnership brings new park to Idaho Falls
You are invited to the ribbon cutting of Heritage…
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Cement truck rollover crash closes US 20
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports all westbound lanes on US 20 at milepost 339 is closed for a cement truck rollover crash.…
Continue Reading AARP awards grants to 6 Idaho organizations
AARP Community Challenge grant projects will be funded in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.…
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Moose-Wilson Road weekday opening delayed
Due to rainy, wet conditions this spring, construction progress was slowed on the Moose-Wilson Road and the road opening schedule has been…
Continue Reading Waterline repair on South Boulevard
The Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking waterline in the 2800 block of South Boulevard at its intersection with Rogers Street…
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Construction begins on Water Pollution Control facility improvements
The City of Pocatello Water Pollution Control (WPC) Department has begun construction on a significant facilities upgrade project.…
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Gordon extends public comment period on Sage-grouse maps, will hold additional meetings
As was anticipated, this round of reviewing Sage-grouse core area maps has sparked significant public…
Continue Reading Costco is cracking down on sharing membership cards
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Some shoppers are buying Costco’s $4.99 rotisserie chickens and paying at self-checkout. The…
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Commercial mushroom season extended
With this season’s wet weather, the morel mushroom season is longer than normal, and the Forest is extending the commercial season until Sept. 30,…
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Idaho is heating up and drying out for Fourth of July weekend
After a cool, wet spring, summer is here, and the public is expected to head outdoors in potentially record numbers due to Idaho’s growing…
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) On-Demand receives City Achievement Award
GIFT received a City Achievement Award in the category of Public Works and…
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Man charged with first-degree murder of 2-month-old daughter
A 21-year-old father from Salmon is charged with first-degree murder after the death of his 2-month-old…
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What to know before purchasing fireworks
Safe and sane fireworks may only be sold and purchased within city of Idaho Falls limits from June 23 to July…
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Idaho GOP adopts presidential caucus proposal in case legislators don’t bring back primary
The Idaho Republican State Central Committee voted Saturday to use a caucus to select next year’s presidential…
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Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger back in court
Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger was back in the courtroom Tuesday for a pretrial…
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Celebrate Blackfoot set for Saturday
The Fourth of July is getting closer by the day and this weekend, the Blackfoot community will get the chance to…
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Why is the western part of Mud Lake closed until July 15?
From April 1 to July 15 people visiting Mud Lake, will not be able to visit the western side of Mud…
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Leading Idaho funds Rigby Airport taxiway
The latest small community airport in Idaho to benefit from Governor Brad Little’s Leading Idaho initiative is the Rigby Airport.…
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Little declares July 2 Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day
Governor Brad Little has proclaimed July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter…
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Idaho Behavioral Health Plan contract awarded to Magellan Healthcare, Inc.
The initial four-year term of the contract is worth $1.2…
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2 people unhurt after plane crashes into field
Two people are okay after a plane crashed into a…
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Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel to open July 1, 2023
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins will open July 1, 2023.…
Continue Reading Gordon pleased with final Marton Ranch BLM decision
“I thank the state BLM for recognizing the need for additional public comment and…
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US Attorney’s Office announces results of recent efforts to crack down on gun violence throughout Idaho
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Monday, in the past week, eight individuals pleaded guilty or were sentenced in federal district court for…
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Prosecutors seeking death penalty against man accused of slaying of 4 University of Idaho students
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for Bryan Kohberger in killings of 4 University of Idaho…
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