Wet Wednesday with heavy local rainfall
Expect today to be the wettest period of the week, with scattered and heavy localized rainfall through Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Storms…
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One dead after House Fire in Pocatello
One person is dead after a house fire in Pocatello on Tuesday…
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Construction on mainline U.S. 20 between Rigby and Idaho Falls nears completion
HK Construction has resurfaced 60 lane miles of U.S. Highway 20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby, and work on the exit ramps is scheduled to begin…
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World record attempt in Swan Valley
SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI-TV) – A Swan Valley couple is making history after bringing hundreds of people to the region for a record-breaking event.…
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Battelle Energy Alliance agrees to $5 million settlement over discrimination claims
Battelle Energy Alliance has agreed to a $5 million settlement following a federal investigation into claims that the Idaho Falls-based company…
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Idaho has spent more than $20M on wildfire suppression so far this year as conditions worsen
Idaho state fire officials have spent more than $20 million fighting wildfires so far this year, and conditions are expected to worsen as the fire…
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Man killed after pickup crashes into tree in Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash after a pickup truck struck a tree.
Deputies and emergency crews responded…
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Marshall Public Library to host summer book sale this weekend
The Friends of the Marshall Public Library (FOMPL) are hosting their annual summer book sale this Friday and Saturday in the community room at The…
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Downtown pet mural ribbon cutting in Idaho Falls, honoring pets while boosting downtown revitalization
After five years in the works, Downtown Idaho Falls has a completed pet mural. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation celebrated by hosting…
Continue Reading New traffic light installation delayed to Aug. 3 at Holmes and 49th South
Bonneville County will close the intersection of 5th East and 49th South starting July 22 for the installation of a new traffic…
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Pocatello man dies after running into I-15 traffic early Tuesday
A 25-year-old Pocatello man lost his life Tuesday morning after police say he was struck by a semi-truck while running through traffic on Interstate…
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Businesses facing uncertainty after Cottonwood Fire, flash floods impact tourism
Businesses across Piute, Beaver and Sevier counties are struggling after wildfires and flash flooding hurt tourism during one of the busiest times of…
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Anti-death penalty advocates rally against Idaho’s firing squad protocol in virtual press conference
Today, anti-death penalty advocates Execution Intervention Project and Clergy United Against the Death Penalty are hosting a virtual press conference…
Continue Reading INL leads the charge: Federal grant positions Idaho and Wyoming at the center of U.S. nuclear energy future
A major federal initiative is bringing over $40 million to Idaho and Wyoming to advance next-generation nuclear energy, with Idaho National…
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Judge throws out plea deal for former Chubbuck church leader accused of child sexual abuse
A district judge rejected a plea deal for Virgil Larson, a former Chubbuck church leader accused of sexually abusing six minors. The proposed…
Continue Reading Thunderstorms on Tuesday to continue pattern of wet weather
Storms on this Tuesday will remain scattered and sporadic as we continue to experience monsoonal moisture driving through the area from the South.…
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Razor’s Edge Boxing Club prepares for 8th annual Rumble in the Jungle event
Razor’s Edge Boxing Club is preparing for its 8th annual Rumble in the Jungle fundraiser on July 25, an event designed to support club operations…
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Competency evaluation ordered for suspect in Boise Greenbelt murder case
A judge ordered a mental health competency evaluation for Ross Wardlaw, who is charged in the first-degree murder of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst,…
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“Cael is the Hero”: Father-son team, quick-thinking bystanders rescue unconscious motorcyclist from Ammon canal
A motorcyclist is recovering after an accident Sunday night left him unconscious in a canal along Sunnyside Road. Thanks to the quick action of…
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Roving Rabbis returns – with the opportunity to observe Shabbat
The Roving Rabbis initiative is returning to the Idaho Falls and Pocatello areas for two weeks to host Shabbat dinners starting July…
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Visitors can now borrow life jackets at Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park and its foundation launched a new life-jacket loaner program on July 20, 2026, to promote water safety among…
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Local students bring home top honors and scholarships from regional youth leadership rally
“The Youth Rally gave me two years of real leadership experience I didn’t get in a classroom: public speaking in front of the whole camp,…
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Evacuation orders remain in place for Ohio fire near Hailey
Evacuation orders remain in place for several zones near the Ohio Fire, which has burned approximately 2,000 acres with 10%…
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Jackson man arrested after high-speed chase through town square
A 47-year-old Jackson man named Aaron Feuerstein was arrested Thursday night after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen…
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Hiker airlifted after falling 300 feet on Mount Idaho
A hiker is recovering after falling approximately 300 feet on Mount Idaho, prompting a large-scale rescue operation in Custer…
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Beyond the viral video: Photographer, recovering grandfather reveal untold details of Yellowstone bison attack
A 65-year-old grandfather is on the mend after a viral encounter with a 2,000-pound bison in Yellowstone National Park, an ordeal bystanders say he…
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Two vehicle crash in Irwin sends Idaho Falls man to hospital
Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that injured one person at 10 p.m. on Saturday near…
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Show us your artwork! – Local artist’s celebrate World Watercolor Month
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)– July is recognized as World Watercolor Month, an international celebration founded a decade ago by Missouri artist…
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Fire Burning in Blaine County grows to 1,000 acres, prompts evacuations
The Ohio fire is quickly growing in central Idaho, expanding to 500 acres this afternoon. Evacuation orders have been issued for several…
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Great Race for Education raises thousands for College of Eastern Idaho Foundation
Hundreds of competitors raced across Idaho Falls on Friday, solving puzzles, completing challenges and raising money for student scholarships during…
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Controversial Henry’s Lake Flats development given green light by Fremont County Commissioners
The controversial Caldera Flats subdivision proposal to develop 32 lots on 160 acres of Henry’s Lake Flats in Island Park received approval Monday…
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Pocatello opens new playground at Alameda Park amid ongoing vandalism issues
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Pocatello’s Alameda Park officially opened a new playground for children ages 5 to 12 Friday, marking significant progress…
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Cougar kitten named at Zoo Idaho in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello held a naming contest for the new cougar kitten at Zoo Idaho as a fundraiser for her habitat, which raised $3000 for…
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NTSB report sheds light on cause of Rigby plane crash
According to the report, a Cessna 150F was destroyed after striking a power line and crashing into a building. Fortunately, both occupants, a student…
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Shelley Man charged with felony rape of teenager
A 20-year-old Bingham County man faces felony charges for the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in Shelley,…
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Pocatello City Council Upholds Hearing Examiner’s Decision, says “no” to Proposed AI Data Center
The Pocatello City Council voted tonight on the Lex Developments appeal for the proposed AI data center and decided in a 4-1 decision to uphold the…
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HomeGoods confirmed for former Joann Fabric building in Idaho Falls
HomeGoods has obtained a building permit to open a new store in the former Joann Fabric and Crafts location in Idaho…
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Bingham Healthcare helping address doctor shortage – opening new Urgent Care in Ammon
“There’s more and more need for healthcare,” said Bingham Healthcare CEO Jake Erickson. “We’re grateful to be able to provide that service here seven…
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Steve Hunter named interim CEO of Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
Steve Hunter has been appointed interim CEO of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. This appointment follows the resignation of former CEO…
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DOE leadership visits Idaho Cleanup Project, highlights cleanup work supporting nuclear research
U.S. Department of Energy leaders visited the Idaho Cleanup Project last week to review cleanup work supporting nuclear research and development at…
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Frontier Credit Union donates $800K to Blackfoot nonprofits for buildings
Frontier Credit Union donated $800,000 to The Blackfoot Community Food Pantry and The Village to help them purchase their building and stabilize…
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Eastern Idaho health officials urge residents to check measles vaccination status after Teton County case
A vaccinated adult in Teton County recently contracted measles, marking Idaho’s 10th case this year. While breakthroughs happen, Eastern Idaho Public…
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Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at certain Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak…
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Power restored after failed transformer sparks widespread outage on ISU lower campus
Public Safety at Idaho State University sent an emergency alert at 2:30 p.m. on July 16 regarding a power outage at multiple campus locations. The…
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Heatwave triggers emergency fishing closures on select rivers in Yellowstone
Extreme summer heat prompted the National Park Service to implement temporary fishing bans on the Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon rivers to protect…
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Mountain America Center to Host Second Annual Summer Market Days This Weekend
Wild West Hat Bar, Thor’s Chocolate, Castaway Ceramics, Turtle Island Turquoise and dozens of other local vendors will be at Summer Market Days this…
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Guns vs. Hoses: Local first responders hit the diamond Friday for Make-A-Wish Idaho
Local law enforcement and first responders are trading their badges and gear for bats and gloves this week, all for a great cause.
This Friday marks…
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‘Carrie On’: Carrie Getty Scheid honored with new Idaho Falls memorial art bench
Carrie Getty Scheid was a driving force behind the restoration of Colonial Theater, the establishment of College of Eastern Idaho, the founding of…
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Mild winter triggers major Mormon cricket infestation in Fremont County
Fremont County is currently experiencing a widespread Mormon cricket infestation, a situation local officials attribute to recent mild winter…
Continue Reading Five-vehicle crash shuts down U.S. Highway 20 near Ashton
Idaho State Police investigated a five-vehicle crash involving a Tesla, Honda, Dodge Ram, GMC Sierra, and Subaru Ascent that blocked U.S. Highway 20…
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911 Call of ‘Banging and Blood’ Leads to Police Standoff in Jackson; Man in Custody, Woman Hospitalized
A 47-year-old Jackson Hole man is in custody, and a 24-year-old woman has been hospitalized following an early afternoon emergency call that led to a…
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Victor City Council Appoints Sue Muncaster as Mayor Following Resignation
Victor has a new mayor. The Victor City Council voted to appoint Councilmember Sue Muncaster to serve through the remainder of the current term…
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Measles case confirmed in Teton County, Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed a case of measles in Teton County, Idaho. This marks the tenth confirmed case in the state and the…
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Idahoans United responds to reproductive freedom initiative qualifying for November ballot
Idaho voters will decide in November whether to establish new protections for reproductive health care, including abortion access, after the…
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Idaho International Choral Festival Kicks off with Opening Ceremonies at Pebble Creek
Every three years, Pocatello and Idaho State University host the Idaho International Choir Festival, bringing elite singers from around the world to…
Continue Reading Rexburg man injured in I-15 crash near Blackfoot
A Rexburg man was injured Wednesday morning when his SUV crashed into a cushion post on I-15 near Blackfoot, according to the Idaho State…
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Idaho attorney general warns renters about fake listings and deposit scams
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning renters to watch for fraudulent property listings and demands for upfront payments as competition…
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Strict burn ban goes into effect in Madison County
A strict new burn ban went into effect in Madison County, Idaho, on July 15, 2026, following recent brush…
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Safety v. Surveillance: Idaho Falls Police Chief responds to concerns about Flock cameras
“It’s finding people almost every day that have warrants – warrants for felony activity, warrants for domestic violence, drug trafficking,” Idaho…
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Local man arrested after allegedly pulling gun on teens at McCowin Park
An Ammon man named Shane Sutton was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a handgun at a group of…
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Medical Cannabis Backers Say Signature Gathering Problems Sank Idaho Ballot Initiative
Why didn’t Idaho’s medical cannabis initiative make the ballot? Idaho’s medical cannabis ballot initiative falls short as signature verification…
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Deputies release new details in Bear Lake boating accident
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office released new details Tuesday about a boating accident that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.
The…
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ISU Preps for Hosting Idaho International Choral Festival July 14-18
Idaho State University is hosting one of the biggest events of the year in Pocatello, the Idaho International Choral Festival (IICF). The event…
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Idaho abortion initiative qualifies for November ballot; Medical Cannabis measure falls short
Idaho voters will decide a reproductive rights initiative this November after organizers gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.…
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Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride stops in Idaho Falls
Dozens of veterans rolled into Idaho Falls on Tuesday as part of the 17th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country journey…
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Idaho Falls City Council delays vote on proposed alcohol ordinance
A controversial alcohol ordinance seeks to balance the need for public safety with concerns about city…
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Two Killed in Crash on U.S. 93 Near Mackay
Two people were killed Monday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 93 near Mackay, according to Idaho State Police.
The crash happened around 10:12…
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Inmates challenge firing squad policy, citing 13 disputed procedures
Two of Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmates, Gerald Ross Pizzuto and Thomas Eugene Creech, are suing the Idaho Department of Corrections over…
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Crash near Inkom causes major Monday traffic delays
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash involving a commercial vehicle on Interstate 15 near Inkom that is causing significant traffic delays…
Continue Reading “It was very preventable”: Boise greenbelt murder suspect was acquitted of separate knife assault just months prior
As Ross Allen Wardlaw of Boise faces first-degree murder charges for the deadly July 6 stabbing of Jordan Harbst on the Boise Greenbelt, a voice from…
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Three hospitalized following 4-vehicle crash on Highway 33 near Terreton
The Idaho State Police is investigating a mid-morning, four-vehicle crash near Terreton that sent three people to the hospital on…
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Zoo Idaho to Reveal Name of Rescued Cougar Kitten Friday
Zoo Idaho will officially reveal the name of its rescued cougar kitten during a special event Friday afternoon.
Pocatello Mayor Mark Dahlquist is…
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Teton County Declares Local Emergency After Measles Outbreak at Colter Bay Village
Teton County officials have declared a local emergency following a measles outbreak at Colter Bay Village in Grand Teton National Park.
The…
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Fire in remote southern Idaho burns 2,000 acres
A brush fire burned over 2,000 acres near I-84 on Sunday…
Continue Reading Grandfather recovering from surgery after bison attack at Yellowstone sent him flying
What started as a yearly trip for a grandfather and his grandson turned into a visit to a Montana hospital after a bison attack at Yellowstone…
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How Idaho Transportation Department crews stay cool while working outside
“Slowing down, watching for us, keeping an eye out for us is greatly, greatly appreciated because at the end of the day, we all want to go home to…
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Body of missing North Carolina man found near Palisades Reservoir after week-long search
A week-long search for a missing North Carolina man ended when campers discovered his body along the shore of the Palisades Reservoir on Saturday,…
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Suspect, passenger killed after wrong-way chase on I-15 in Bingham County
Two people are dead following a late-night police pursuit that ended in a rollover crash on Interstate 15 near Shelley, according to the Bingham…
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Two vehicle crash west of Ovid injures three
Three people were injured Saturday night after a wheel detached from a Jeep and struck an oncoming vehicle on State Highway 36 west of Ovid,…
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Montana Man dies following off-highway vehicle crash at St. Anthony Sand Dunes
A 66-year-old Montana man died Friday afternoon after an off-highway vehicle crash at the St. Anthony Sand…
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Pocatello opens three local “Cooling Shelters” amid 100+ degree weather days
Daytime temperatures in the next several weeks are expected to consistently reach the triple-digits, and the City of Pocatello is stepping up to keep…
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Ready to save your life: Idaho Falls Fire EMS runs to the rescue every day
“Someone’s bleeding to death because of a significant trauma, childbirth – anything that happens in a hospital, we have to be prepared to take…
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens campaigns in East Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens is campaigning across East Idaho, holding an event in downtown Pocatello…
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National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year Serenades on the Strings
Shelby Murdock of Blackfoot has been named the 2026 National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year.
The competition, now in its 73rd year, was held…
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Amended complaint adds child sexual abuse and exploitation charges to Pocatello nonprofit founder
Ada County prosecutors have expanded the criminal case against an eastern Idaho nonprofit founder, adding felony charges alleging a conspiracy…
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UK joins Powerball, But Idaho ticket prices remain the same
Powerball players in the United Kingdom will soon be buying tickets for the same jackpot available in the United States, but Idaho Lottery officials…
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Firefighters knock down hidden wall fire at Teton County condos; No injuries reported
A condo complex in Teton County, Wyoming, is still standing today after a structure fire broke out in a wall early Friday morning, July 10th.…
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Rising temperatures prompt mandatory afternoon fishing closures in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is closing select rivers and streams to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise due to warm water temperatures and low river…
Continue Reading Boise man charged with first-degree murder in Greenbelt killing
A 41-year-old man, Ross Allen Wardlaw, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst along…
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Robinson Hearing Day 5: Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk returns to court
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled to return to a Utah courtroom today for the fifth and final day of his…
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Fremont County issues burn ban amid wildfire danger
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – As hot, dry weather continues to increase the wildfire threat across eastern Idaho, Fremont County has enacted countywide…
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Heat warnings for the weekend
Today will continue to bring the heat. Temps will jump back to the lower to mid 90s, with a chance of afternoon storms and winds gusting to 20+ at…
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Flock cameras: Crime prevention tool or an invasion of privacy?
Heated community debate over Flock cameras continued during an Idaho Falls City Council meeting…
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E-bike safety concerns grow after fatal crashes in Idaho
s e-bikes continue to surge in popularity, safety experts and medical professionals are raising concerns about the risks associated with the…
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Judicial misconduct complaint against Ninth Circuit judge moved to Fourth Circuit
Chief Justice John Roberts has transferred a judicial misconduct complaint involving Ninth Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson to the Judicial Council of the…
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Fort Hall opens new 25,000 square foot Fire Station
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes held a grand opening for the new Fort Hall Fire Station at 70 Widowville Road in Fort Hall after approximately two years…
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Highway Patrol: Equipment failure likely caused deadly crash on Teton Pass
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says equipment failure likely caused the deadly chain reaction accident on the Teton Pass on Tuesday.
Investigators say…
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ITD announces nightly closures, crossovers near exit 80 for bridge demolition
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced it will begin demolishing the abandoned railroad bridge near Exit 80 on Interstate 15. During the…
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AG Labrador files closing brief in Federal lawsuit defending Idaho’s Pro-Life law
Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office filed its closing briefs in Seyb v. Members of the Idaho Board of Medicine, capping a trial in which a…
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Family seeks support after 6-year-old Skylee seriously injured in Island Park dirt bike crash
A six-year-old girl was airlifted to Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah after suffering serious injuries in an off-highway vehicle crash in the Mill…
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