Monkeypox: what you need to know
The first reported case of Monkey Pox has been recorded in Eastern Idaho. While the disease isn’t unheard of there is still some mysteriousness…
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New 988 hotline already saving lives
On July 16 2022, it was announced that the number 988 would take over as the new mental health crisis hotline. Replacing the previous 10 digit…
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Grass fire blocks Highway 33 west of Rexburg
A grass fire burning near State Highway 33 has closed the highway between old Highway 91 and 5500 West Road which is 4 to 8 miles west of Rexburg.…
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Rexburg looking for volunteers to paint fire hydrants
A community that loves to give back will have a chance to do so once again during the start of August. The City of Rexburg is reaching out, asking…
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Wanted suspect apprehended in Burton area
On Wednesday at approximately 10:30 a.m. Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies pursued and apprehended a wanted subject in the Burton area of…
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Rexburg police and Nitro Car Wash partner together to raise funds, awareness to D.A.R.E program
The flashing lights in front of the NITRO Car Wash in Rexburg on North Second East are not for what you might expect.…
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CERT creates mock disaster scenario to train public how to respond when disaster strikes
rned members of the community gathered together to receive some hands on training on how they could then help people when a disaster strikes. The…
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Effort to grow Rexburg doesn’t pass, to be revisited
After a second public hearing it has been decided that a propsal to include parts of Salem into an impact zone of Rexburg. With the possibility of…
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Officials investigate cause of Rexburg structure fire
The Rexburg Police Department reports fire crews are working a structure fire on S Yellowstone near 5th South St.…
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Officers seek information about 2 mule deer bucks shot and left to waste in Madison County
Conservation Officers with the Idaho Fish and Game are seeking information from the public regarding two mule deer bucks shot and left to waste…
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President Henry B. Eyring to speak at BYU-Idaho Spring Commencement
President Henry B. Eyring, a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address 2,841 graduates at…
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Rexburg looks ahead to its future updating comprehensive plan
Rexburg is rapidly growing, causing the Planning and Zoning team in the city to come together to create much needed updates to the Comprehensive Plan…
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Rexburg celebrates the Fourth of July
The city of Rexburg celebrates the Fourth of July with parties, a parade and…
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2022 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2022 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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Rexburg plans city wide party for Independence Day Celebration
The city of Rexburg is planning a big party to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. It all will kick off at 10 AM that Monday…
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A family tradition going back 45 years
What once started as a way for his dad to help earn a little more money during the summer months has turned into a full blown family summer business…
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Officials remind us to have a fun, safe and respectful Fourth of July
As the birthday for the United States inches closer, city officials are encouraging people to not just enjoy their home firework shows but end them…
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Color of Hope festival
A colorful march with a cause made its way through Rexburg.
The color of hope festival drew crowds from around the city to raise money to help…
No one seriously injured in Rexburg accident
No one was seriously injured in an accident in Rexburg Wednesday…
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Madison Memorial Hospital unveils rebrand hoping to better serve community
For over 70 years the staff at Madison Memorial hospital has provided health care to the surrounding area. The hospital is now hoping to expand that…
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Vallow-Daybell trial preparations underway
The much anticipated trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell and her husband Chad Daybell is still months…
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Idaho Falls and surrounding areas seeing increase in traffic due to Yellowstone shut down
Idaho Falls and surrounding areas may be seeing a lot of tourists around town due to Yellowstone National Park…
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Summer is here, but how can we avoid a doctor’s visit?
The final bell of the school year has rung signaling the end of one era in many kid’s lives and the start of summer vacation and fun with…
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Luau in Rexburg to launch Pride Month across region
Festivals, parades and performances are planned across the region to usher in Pride month in…
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Madison Literacy Bus promotes reading for elementary school students during summer break
For the about the past five years, the Madison School District has found a creative way to ensure their elementary school students have a way to get…
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Rexburg Rapids opens for 2022 season
Rexburg Rapids is officially opening its gates for the 2022 season on…
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New police chief will bring some fresh ideas, Rexburg Mayor says
June 1, 2022 the Rexburg city council ratified a decision by the cities mayor Jerry Merrill for the new police chief for the Rexburg Police…
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Day Of Remembrance for the Teton Dam Disaster
The city of Rexburg spent Saturday in remembrance of the disastrous day on June 5, 1976. The started off early as dozens as marathon runners filled…
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New Rexburg police chief named
A new police chief is named for Rexburg, and it is a familiar face in the…
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Madison Junior High students finish project to be on next NASA launch
An experiment being developed at Madison Junior High School in Rexburg may have an impact on the future of common medicinal products that get taken…
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‘Flood of Memories’ set to commemorate the Teton River area resilience
An event coming to the Rexburg area on Saturday, June 4, 2022 is called a ‘Flood of Memories.’…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell trial moved to January 2023
Judge Steven W. Boyce has granted a motion to continue Lori Vallow-Daybell’s trial from October 11, 2022 to January 9,…
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BYU-Idaho Spring 2022 enrollment figures released
Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Spring 2022 enrollment numbers for both campus and…
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Judge closes Chad Daybell hearing, seals record
Chad Daybell is scheduled to be in court Wednesday afternoon before Judge Steven W.…
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Madison County authorities investigating body found in the Snake River
MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office located a body in the Snake River, Friday morning. Very few details are available…
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Flow-Bor Day has a great response from Rexburg residents
Wednesday afternoon blew in a large group of volunteers that helped the city to plant flowers along Main Street and in front of City hall in down…
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New “pre-teen” playground expected to open Monday
Progress is being made on a new playground for Rexburg’s…
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Rexburg man sentenced to 12 years for distributing child pornography
A Rexburg man was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for distribution of child…
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Raybould defeats Nate in Idaho’s District 34B race
It was a rematch between two candidates to represent Madison County in the Idaho House Representative 34B…
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Free feminine hygiene dispensers installed at Madison High School
It’s part of an effort to end an overlooked health problem in the gem…
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Youth outdoor skills day returns to East Idaho
“There are so many things to do in the great outdoors here in Idaho that we just really like to get people out, to learn them up a little bit about…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorneys respond to motion to move trial date
A hearing is scheduled for May 19 to discuss the matter.…
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Early in-person and absentee voting count is low
Some counties are experiencing low turn out for early voting so…
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Rexburg traffic light study extended
The Idaho Transportation Department is extending the traffic signal study at the intersection of 2nd and the C-A-L Ranch parking lot in Rexburg.…
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A pre-teen playground to be built for summer use
The City of Rexburg will have a new playground this…
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New art exhibit Portrays Hole in the Rock Trek
Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Jacob Spori Art Gallery will open its doors on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. for a unique exhibit of fine art…
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Progress made on the Rexburg Airport Improvement project
It’s been five years since the news of a new airport would be coming to the Rexburg Area. In the five years since the city of Rexburg has been…
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Madison Memorial achieves Pathway to Excellence designation
Madison Memorial has been awarded one of the most prestigious credentials in the healthcare industry: the Pathway to Excellence…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office to provide wellness app
To address mental health challenges among its staff, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has launched a customized, confidential wellness app…
Continue Reading Judge enters not guilty plea for mom charged in kids’ deaths
We may see a major step forward in the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell murder trial this…
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2022 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2022 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell back at Madison County Jail
Lori Vallow-Daybell is back at the Madison County Jail with a new mug shot.…
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Cold weather spells dooms for garden plants
The recent cold weather can have a negative impact on spring gardening. Many of the plants that are currently found in many home gardens will be…
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Deadwood Fire update
There is new information from the Deadwood Fire last week west of…
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BYU-Idaho student ‘lucky to be alive’ watches husband graduate
Alexa Lovell recovered enough from a recent car accident to watch her husband, Mitch, walk in Brigham Young University-Idaho’s graduation on…
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Farmer Merchant Community Banquet Award winners
The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2022 Farmer Merchant Banquet…
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Deadwood Fire estimated at 45 acres
Several fire agencies are working together to protect structures from a brush…
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Rexburg City Council approves plat change for Brigham’s Mill
Brigham’s Mill co-owner Ryan Nelson explained their reasoning, saying there is a surplus of housing for students, and not enough for the rest of the…
Continue Reading Tenants at BYU-Idaho housing complex scrambling to find housing after being told to prepare to leave
Tenants at Brigham’s Mill were told via email on March 22 to be prepared to move out by April…
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Rexburg Situation Room to take place Sunday
A new event in support of Ukraine is planned for Sunday April 10, 2022 from 5-6 at the Rexburg Tabernacle. The event was put together by Yohan…
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Disaster prep classes start April 6
When disaster hits our community, you may have the skills needed to save…
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Rexburg prepares city fiber network for the future
Rexburg is upgrading its city communication infrastructure starting by installing 20 miles of fiber optic cable throughout the…
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BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers performing during Saturday conference session
The Collegiate Singers will be performing during the Saturday afternoon session of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ general…
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Rexburg to install 20 miles of fiber optic cable
The City of Rexburg is embarking on an upgrade to its communication infrastructure by installing over 20 miles of fiber optic cable throughout the…
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Rexburg traffic light study to be conducted during April at N. 2nd and Mountain River
The Idaho Transportation Department will be turning off the traffic signals for the month of April at the intersection of 2nd and the C-A-L Ranch…
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Rising fuel prices and future dry weather may spur more home gardening
Spring is here and while the warm weather is welcoming will it bring the necessary moisture for our home gardens? Some plants may be better suited in…
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Operation Underground Railroad previews new documentary in Rexburg
Residents of Rexburg learned how they could join the fight against human trafficking…
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Operation Underground Railroad hosting a special event in Rexburg
The film highlights the fact that trafficking happens…
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History takes off for South Fremont Junior High School students
Eighth graders came to the Legacy Flight Museum in Rexburg to learn more about the advancements the flight industry has made since the Wright…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell appears in court Wednesday
Chad Daybell is scheduled to be in court Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Steven W.…
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