Evacuation lifted after propane truck catches fire in Madison County
People were evacuated from a propane tank truck fire on 6000 West in Madison County.…
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Mental Health Monday: Local salon promotes beauty on the outside and inside
True beauty starts on the inside; Something one local salon stands…
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Mental Health Monday: New program helping people handle emotions
Emotions are a large contributor to overall mental health. But dealing with them can be tricky. That’s where a new local program called InUPowers can…
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Rexburg man arrested on 6 sexual exploitation of a child charges
A Rexburg man was arraigned Friday on six counts of sexual exploitation of a…
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Early construction activities rescheduled for US 20 interchanges in Rexburg
Due to weather, the start date for this project has been shifted to later this month.…
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7 vehicle pileup shuts down SH-33 for 3 hours
A Rigby man was hospitalized after a seven vehicle pileup on SH-33 Monday…
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Local elementary school finds ways to encourage students to read more
South Fork Elementary School in Rexburg is having some unique ways to encourage their students to…
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Teton River Temple groundbreaking set for June 1
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River…
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Teton Lake Winter Park closed for the season
The City of Rexburg has announced the Teton Lakes Winter Park is now closed for the rest of the…
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BYU-Idaho student enrollment down
Brigham Young University-Idaho is seeing a small decrease in the number of students attending the winter semester this…
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Work set to begin on Rexburg interchanges in March
Changes will soon be coming to two overpasses on US20 in Rexburg. Idaho Transportation Department is planning to make the bridges as diverging…
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Rexburg detectives reflect on their decades of service
A pair of Rexburg police officers retired Tuesday after a combined total of nearly 59 years of…
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Soda Vine switches ownership, changes to Fixxology
SodaVine, the retro-style soda and sweets shop, is officially closed after owner Robyn Eastin decided to…
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Bridal Expo coming to Rexburg
A Bridal Expo is coming to Rexburg helping 2024 and future brides get a good look at vendors and resources in the area to plan a successful wedding…
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Pierre Lake sentenced for murder, attempted murder
19-year-old Pierre Lake was sentenced Monday for the murder of Ralph Brian and attempted murder of Karen…
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Madison County Search and Rescue shares the importance of avalanche beacons
Next time you head out into the backcountry of Madison County you may see a new tool that Search and Rescue has put in place to protect…
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Rexburg to receive $25K plowing grant from Domino’s
The City of Rexburg will get a little extra money to help plow its…
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Madison County officials share progress and goals
He says Rexburg is America’s family community because of its people and their sense of…
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Winter has finally arrived, how does Rexburg answer the call of snow?
The City of Rexburg, much like the city of Idaho Falls, answers the call for plowing roads when two inches of snow accumulates on the ground.…
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“No kid sleeps on the floor in our town” – Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides gifts that keep on giving
A bed is a gift that keeps on giving, especially for children who don’t have one to call their own. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit…
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Madison Cares becomes Santa’s on-location elves
The Madison School District has been hired by Santa Claus himself to be his on-location elves, as they seek to help families in the Rexburg area.…
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Sled Shed gives back this holiday season by continuing to deliver bikes to families in need
The holiday season is often spent with family and friends and honoring long-lasting traditions. The Sled Shed in Rexburg continues to give back to…
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Shroud of Turin replica, lecture in Rexburg Monday
The Shroud of Turin is not put on display very often; however, east Idahoans will have an opportunity to see the next best…
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Rexburg forum discusses Open Primary Initiative, allows people to hear both sides of the arguments
The Rexburg area chamber of commerce hosted an open forum on the continuing debate on the Open Primary Initiative and Ranked Choice voting. The forum…
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Rexburg winter parking restriction begin Thursday
Rexburg is reminding people there is no overnight parking on city streets or alleys staring Thursday…
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Federal jury convicts Rexburg man of fraud, aggravated identity theft for stealing from construction partnership
A federal jury found a 52-year-old Rexburg man guilty of four counts of wire fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft after a six-day…
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BYU-Idaho’s campus Christmas tree lighting
The holiday season is opening with tree lighting ceremonies across eastern Idaho and students at a local university are planning one Thursday…
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Rexburg Mayor Merrill gets re-elected
Incumbent Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill was re-elected Tuesday.…
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Christmas at Hemming Village: A Joyous Celebration of the Season
Christmas at Hemming Village” is designed to offer something for everyone in the community.…
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Live burn training exercises in Rexburg
At this time, no road closures are planned on Oct.…
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Mayors walking to improve their cities
Mayors across the Gem State are walking daily all trying to improve their city. The goal is to walk 10,000+ steps a day for the entirety of the month…
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Rexburg police warn about scam
The Rexburg Police Department has received reports of an individual representing himself as an officer from the department by calling or texting…
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Getting to know Brigham Young University Idaho’s new president
Three weeks is a “long time to wait for a meeting with the First…
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Rexburg resident arrested for sexual exploitation of child
A 22-year-old Rexburg resident has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a…
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Main Street in Rexburg is getting a face lift
Main street in Rexburg is getting a face…
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Police locate missing juvenile
UPDATE: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports Seth has been located…
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Search for new sheriff in Madison County
The search is on for a new sheriff in Madison…
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Controversy continues about Yellowstone Safari Park in Madison County
It’s been two years in the making, but Yellowstone Safari Park the controversial game ranch in Madison County has opened their doors to the public.…
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New BYU–Idaho president inaugurated Tuesday
Even though he has been serving as the new president at Brigham Young University – Idaho for the past couple of months, Alvin F. Meredith III will…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell files amended appeal of murder convictions
Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney filed an amended appeal Wednesday regarding her murder…
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Cold and flu season is here, how can you stay healthy?
Fall has arrived, and as people bring out their sweaters, pumpkin spice, and scarves medical experts in the area remind us to be prepared for Cold…
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Local foundation helps build schools in Sierra Leone
A foundation based in Rexburg is doing its best to help people in Sierra Leone. The foundation is called the Ray Foundation. It was started by a man…
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Rexburg Straw Maze building community & economy
Since 2007 the Rexburg Straw Maze has been entertaining and scaring people in Madison County. Fast forward to 2023, the Straw Maze has expanded in…
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East Parkway Corridor project tabled after recent city council meeting
At the city council meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, concerned citizens voiced their concerns over the East Parkway Corridor. After listening…
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Brigham Young University-Idaho students began their first day of the fall semester…
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Madison County Remembers 9-11
The Madison County Fire District is leading the way for all-day remembrances of Sept. 11.…
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New Goodwill opens in Rexburg
A new goodwill in Rexburg held its grand opening…
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Madison County seeks additional disaster preparedness CERT volunteers
The training is open to all residents, and there is no charge for this…
Continue Reading BYU-Idaho updates dress code
Brigham Young University- Idaho in Rexburg announced changes to its university dress code in a formal statement…
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Students in Madison School District #321 return to school
The first bell of the 2023-2024 school year has rung for students in Madison School District #321. As students return to school, nerves, and…
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Madison School District prepares for new school year
For students in Rexburg, the final minutes of summer break are ticking away.…
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Raise the banner! Righteous Slice brings home 2 victories from their competition tour
Fans of Pizza in Rexburg can now say they have champion pizza makers in their…
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Rexburg police officer drowned in Lake Mead
A Rexburg police officer drowned in Lake Mead…
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Madison County Transfer Station opening delayed
The Madison County Transfer Station has delayed its reopening by another two weeks.…
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Repairs begin on South Fork Teton River Bridge in Rexburg
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin resurfacing the South Fork Teton River Bridge on State Highway 33 Monday, with repairs expected to…
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Police locate parents of missing child
The Rexburg Police Department is looking for the parents or guardians of a missing…
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Crash near Rexburg injures 2
Two people are in the hospital after a vehicle collision…
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Local families are beating the heat
Many local families are trying to find ways to beat the heat in our regions most recent heat wave. In Rexburg Monday morning many of those families…
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1 hospitalized after officer-involved shooting
A 37-year-old Rexburg man is in the hospital following an officer-involved shooting early Thursday…
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This case is currently still under…
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Local 10-year-old goes back to back winning his second world championship in elk calling
A local 11-year-old may make it challenging for you the next time you’re in the woods.…
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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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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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2 people unhurt after plane crashes into field
Two people are okay after a plane crashed into a…
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Whoopee Days Rodeo sells out once again
The weekend before independence day weekend in Rexburg is a celebration of the wild west and a watch to see just who can last on the 8-second ride.…
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Family Crisis Center receives massive donation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided around 1,500 cases of donations to the Family Crisis Center on…
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Pancakes and Old Warbirds Fly for Father’s Day
Nearly a couple thousand people gathered at the Legacy Flight Museum for a celebration of Father’s Day. The Celebration included a free pancake…
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Fiber Optic internet is coming to Rexburg
Lightbridge Community Broadband Network is launching into service for all Rexburg residents…
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Idaho Supreme Court Justices visit BYU-Idaho campus
The Idaho Supreme Court each year travels to communities across the state to hold hearings. The justices last visited Rexburg in May…
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Rexburg Pride brings protests, supporters
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Rexburg Pride event at Porter Park took place amidst controversy and protests. Drag queen performances in the park, with…
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Judge rules on who may make victim impact statements at Lori Vallow’s sentencing
Three relatives will be allowed to make victim impact statements at Lori Vallow-Daybell’s sentencing.…
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Rexburg residents ask for city ordinance to ban drag shows
The Rexburg City Council heard a presentation about a proposed ordinance that would ban drag shows in the…
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Madison County Transfer Station to close for 3 weeks
The Madison County Transfer Station will be closed for three weeks starting June…
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Construction comes back to popular Rexburg intersection
Construction has once again come to a popular Rexburg intersection.…
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Carousel horse grazing in Rexburg museum now has a name
During the events of the devastating Teton Dam Flood in 1976 the Centennial carousel that has called Rexburg’s Porter Park home for over 100 years, a…
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The Memories came flooding in for Rexburg’s Flood Of Memories event
To honor the memory of the flood and everyone it affected at 2:25 pm Saturday June 3rd 2023 city welcomed people to the Romance Theather where…
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Camping at Beaver Dick Park just got a little more complicated
An active flood warning is in place for Madison, Fremont, and Jefferson…
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Madison Fire Department honors fallen heroes visiting county cemeteries
Memorials to fallen heroes are taking place all over the region. In Madison County the Fire Department has spent the morning going to various county…
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Holocaust survivor visits Madison High School
Mieille Taub, a holocaust survivor, met with students at Madison High…
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Rexburg man flown to hospital following accident on I-15
Northbound traffic on Interstate 15 was blocked for nearly two and a half hours for a crash.…
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The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University–Idaho has appointed Elder Alvin “Trip” F. Meredith III as the university’s 18th president.…
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No injures reported after heater causes structure fire
The Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire, located at 197 E. 3500 N., in the Salem area north of Rexburg Monday at 11:51…
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IEA members recognize 10 outstanding public education advocated with annual awards
Idaho Education Association members recognized 10 public education advocates and fellow IEA members for their extraordinary service to public…
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Helping kestrels with their search for homes
Kestrels or sparrow hawks are integral to a farm having a successful growing season.…
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2023 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2023 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Madison Cares to host seminar on how domestic violence affects children
A local crisis center is hoping to educate people about the lasting effects of domestic violence on…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Basic American Foods, Inc. – Rexburg Facility
he Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for Basic American Foods, Inc. –…
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Crispý Cones reels in a deal on Shark Tank
Crispý Cones reels in a deal on the hit ABC television show Shark…
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Flooding threats loom as Madison County officials say the time to prepare is now
Our calendars may be telling us that spring is here, but Mother Nature hasn’t quite come to the realization yet.…
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Minds behind the pizza at Righteous Slice prepare for competition season
The wood-burning oven is fired up in Rexburg as Bill and Cheryl Crawford, along with a few select employees prepare for their upcoming competition…
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Rexburg business pitches to Shark Tank
Rexburg entrepreneurs are taking their business to the next level as they pitch to world renowned investors on the hit ABC TV show, Shark…
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Possible Madison recreation district faces some opposition
After a feasibility study was conducted, a campaign committee has prepared a proposal to place the creation of a recreation district in Madison…
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Madison County turns virtual
A BYU-Idaho student is turning Madison County into a virtual world on a video game called…
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Madison Health Behavioral Unit benefits community with some challenges along the way
For the past couple years, the Madison Health group has been providing a mental health unit at the…
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The dinner bell rings in Rexburg’s Restaurant Rush Week
The week of Monday, Feb. 20 to Saturday, Feb. 25 is a large week for many of the Rexburg dining…
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Harsh winter impacts local florists on Valentine’s Day
This winter has given us lots of snow, and while it can mean lots of fun in the snow, it has impacted local florists in their preparations for…
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Rexburg prepares to launch open access fiber network
After a decade of hard work, the City of Rexburg is preparing to launch its open-access fiber…
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Dreambox Foto Funhouse taking selfies to a whole new level
Are you looking for a fun, new way to spend Valentine’s Day this year? Well, Dreambox in Rexburg might have you…
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Canceling school is not an easy task when it comes to Idaho weather
Recent cold temperatures, and school cancellations have sparked a lot of conversation with students and families about what it took for schools to…
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Cold weather may not stop classes from taking place at the university level
With temperatures below zero Monday Morning many of the region’s school districts have cancelled school, BYU-Idaho sent a message to their students…
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