IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A British ultramarathoner running 50 marathons in 50 states in just 24 days stopped in Idaho Falls Monday, using each mile to honor his late mother and raise money for cancer research. Local News 8 reporter Danielle Mullenix laced up her tennis shoes to catch up with the runner and
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Rescue teams successfully saved several people during two separate emergencies in Custer County on Friday, Oct. 9. First, search and rescue crews used boats and air transport to evacuate an injured hiker from Elephant’s Perch near Redfish Lake. Later, the Idaho National Guard assisted in hoisting two stranded individuals from the Alpine area near Goat Lake via helicopter.
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At just after 7 a.m. on the morning of October 10, a Ford F350 left the road just north of Menan and landed upside down in the Snake River. The crash resulted in the death of the 18-year-old driver as well as a jouvenile passenger.
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A free, hands-on community event in Shelley this coming weekend will offer a peek into Idaho’s culture and history.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – With heavy rain still in the forecast and a flood watch in effect for Eastern Idaho through 6 pm on Monday, the City of Idaho Falls is urging residents to monitor storm drains near their homes to help prevent street flooding. Storm drains, typically metal grates along curbs and gutters,
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Governor Brad Little signed an executive order pausing Idaho’s dyed diesel fuel inspections for 30 days to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers and ranchers.
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Brigham Young University-Idaho has introduced Thor the Viking as its official mascot and reintroduced the Viking logo to celebrate the institution’s 25th anniversary.
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A truck overheated and caught fire at the top of Ashton Hill at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9, killing one juvenile passenger. Idaho State Police are still investigating the fire.
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A kitchen fire on Daffodil Place in Idaho Falls caused an estimated $20,000 in damages early Sunday morning.
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“We have work to do, lessons to learn, harm to repair, and relationships to restore, and our kids can do it. We love every one of them and care deeply about their well-being.”
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World Mental Health Day aims to break stigmas surrounding mental illness and encourage individuals to seek help through counseling services.
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Gov. Brad Little lifted inspections statewide on dyed diesel fuel for 30 days starting Friday, in an effort to assist farmers and ranchers in Idaho this harvest.
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The theme, “Beyond the Land Acknowledgment: Indigenous Knowledge. Sovereignty in Action,” invites participants to embrace a deeper understanding of Tribal sovereignty, Indigenous knowledge and the relationships connecting Idaho State University with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and other Tribal communities.
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Skyline High School has been selected as a top 40 finalist in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, earning a $25,000 prize and a chance to compete for a $1 million home field upgrade.
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After undergoing four major surgeries that temporarily paralyzed his arms, Michael Farnsworth completed a 150-mile bicycle race in Sandpoint, Idaho, to honor a promise made to his late mother.
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A change in the weather might stir up your weekend plans, as Hurricane Rachel prepares to make landfall in California this afternoon. While Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming remain far from hurricane-like conditions, we will certainly begin to feel heavy rain and wintry mixes blowing in from the Southwest over the next few days. We
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The election for Idaho attorney general has sparked a debate between challenger Lori Hickman and incumbent Raúl Labrador over whether the office has become too politicized.
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The future ICCU Bengal Arena will be built on the north side of the ICCU Dome and is expected to seat approximately 4,500 spectators.
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A 55-year-old Jackson man was airlifted to a hospital after colliding with a bear while riding a motorcycle on Highway 31 near Swan Valley, Idaho, on Wednesday.
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“We have not arrived at our ultimate destination, but we are certainly making rapid progress,” said BYU-Idaho’s 14th President, Elder David A. Bednar.
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As colder temperatures arrive in Idaho, experts recommend drivers perform maintenance checks on batteries, engines, and tires to prepare their vehicles for the winter season.
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United States Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis announced he will retire effective October 17, following a tenure marked by the filing of nearly 300 criminal cases over the past year.
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After 25 years of teaching, Alpine Academy’s Health and Fitness instructor Marcy Jordan won “2026 SHAPE Idaho Middle School Teacher of the Year” award.
“What do I love the most [about teaching]? Truth. I love when the kids are happy and give back to me the way that I give to them. Truthfully, that’s what I love the most,” Jordan said.
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Students at Alpine Academy in Chubbuck participated in their fifth annual Leadership Day, featuring STEM activities and a custom obstacle course designed to build teamwork and leadership skills.
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Early Wednesday morning, cars lined up around the block to receive a free breakfast and goodie bag from Portneuf Medical Center, driving through a line of pink balloons to raise awareness for breast cancer. The “Brake for Breakfast” event is in its 27th year, with the goal remaining to encourage women aged 40 and older to schedule their routine mammograms. Early detection of breast cancer could be the life-saving difference in someone’s cancer journey. Patients and survivors were among the volunteers for the event.
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Pocatello Parks & Rec added a remote-controlled mower to safely maintain steep slopes and hard-to-reach terrain across the city.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – In Idaho Falls, waiting at a railroad crossing can sometimes feel like an exercise in patience. But this weekend, local trains are worth getting excited about and perhaps taking a longer stop. The Eagle Rock Railroad Historical Society is bringing its annual Railshow back to Idaho Falls, giving families and
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Low water levels at American Falls Reservoir are revealing the historic foundations of the original townsite that was relocated uphill during the construction of the American Falls Dam between 1925 and 1926.
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Boise school officials have called off homecoming activities at Timberline High School, as police investigate an online threat targeting a Timberline student.
According to an online petition, members of Timberline’s football team went on the Snapchat social media platform and “called for a female student to be raped and killed.”
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Water in Idaho is in short supply and the coming El Nino could make next year even worse.
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Idaho Fish and Game officials warn that 2026 is set to be a record year for bear encounters in southeast Idaho and western Wyoming due to dry weather and limited food sources driving bears toward human settlements.
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As temperatures drop this weekend, experts warn homeowners about the importance of furnace maintenance and carbon monoxide detectors to prevent poisoning.
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Bonneville School District 93 temporarily suspended bus service on Route 45 after several drivers refused to operate the route due to persistent behavioral issues among students.
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Another Idaho potato harvest is coming to an end, but farmers faced several challenges getting this year’s crop out of the ground.
Sean Ellis from the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation says farmers planted about 300,000 acres of potatoes this year, down from roughly 315,000 acres last year. The decrease was driven by several factors, including water availability and potato prices.
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A petition calling for accountability at Timberline High School has topped 8,000 signatures amid allegations of violent and sexually explicit messages shared in a student group chat.
The petition alleges the chat included Timberline football players and contained messages calling for a female student to be raped and killed.
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The Land Use and Development Ordinance (LUDO) has been quietly under construction in Bannock County for the last two years, as the county commissioners debate over topics including how to potentially allow renewable energy resource projects into the county. Previously, the LUDO was a total of eight separate documents, while the new, finished version combines the documents into a simplified single code. Residents have the opportunity to review this document and propose changes to Bannock County at the end of the month.
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Local police officers will soon step into the national spotlight as the Idaho Falls Police Department joins the cast of the live television documentary series On Patrol: Live, beginning Friday, Oct. 9.
“We are proud of the work our officers do in Idaho Falls,” said Bryce Johnson, Idaho Falls Chief of Police. “Appearing on On Patrol: Live gives our community the opportunity to ride along with us every weekend and to see what your officers are doing and experiencing right here in Idaho Falls. We’re excited for this, and excited to be part of sharing the real stories of policing across the country.”
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Proposition One, the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative, was front and center at the Romance Theater.
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The Bonneville County Prosecuting attorney ruled that two deputies acted in self-defense when they fatally shot Marcus J. Griffin during a September 4 standoff.
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This year, 36 governors’ races are on the ballot, and according to ABC News, 21 of them are expected to be decided without a single debate.
In Senate contests, the numbers are nearly identical. Political debates have been a staple of American democracy for generations. And those who’ve studied the events say we’re missing out when they don’t happen.
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Students at Timberline High School are speaking out after Boise School District said law enforcement is investigating what it described as “highly inappropriate and concerning” social media posts involving students.
Now, over 3,000 people have signed a petition that alleges several Timberline students made violent and sexually explicit threats toward a student. The district has released few details about the incident, but it says that support is available for students, staff, and families affected by the situation.
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Veterinarians and animal shelter officials in Idaho Falls and Alpine are warning cat owners about a rise in cases of a highly contagious feline virus in recent weeks.
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Kimberlie Heidemann says her husband Brian confronted the bear as it pushed into the doorway, tackled it into the backyard, and struggled with the animal on the ground.
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One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision along southbound Interstate 15 outside Inkom on Thursday evening.
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Shelley police warned residents about a suspected prank caller impersonating a Domino’s employee who made claims about tampering with food and engaging in inappropriate activities.
“Officers are working with Domino’s to determine whether there is any validity to these claims,” said Shelley Police in a Facebook post. “At this time, we have no information confirming that these allegations are legitimate, and the calls are believed to be prank calls.”
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Some of the most ordinary and overlooked pieces of infrastructure in downtown Idaho Falls are getting a colorful new purpose this fall. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC), in partnership with the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, has revived its Downtown Traffic Cabinet Art Program, turning utility cabinets into public
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An endangered missing person alert was issued for 79-year-old Larry Smith, who was last seen Sunday evening in Pocatello, Idaho.
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A Montpelier man died Sunday evening in a rollover crash on US Highway 30 east of Lava Hot Springs.
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Authorities in Lemhi County are searching for a dangerous sow and two cubs after a bear attack left two people injured in the Sunset Heights neighborhood of Salmon early Friday morning.
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Idaho is in the running for a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus that could double the size of Idaho National Laboratory’s workforce. But some are concerned about requirements that the state store more spent nuclear fuel as part of a potential agreement.
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A 28-year-old Pocatello man was hospitalized after his semi-truck tipped onto its passenger side while attempting to enter Interstate 86 near mile marker 56 in Power County, Idaho.
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A 16-year-old boy from Diamondville died Thursday evening following a hunting accident near Elk Mountain, outside Kemmerer.
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The City Council approved the Bengal Community Partnership Agreement between the City of Pocatello and Idaho State University at Thursday night’s city council meeting.
The agreement establishes a joint cabinet to foster strategic alignment, shared communication and long-term coordination between municipal leadership and university officials.
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Friends of the Children-Eastern Idaho opened a new clubhouse at Fort Hall Elementary School on Thursday to expand its professional mentoring program for young children.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – If the cold never bothered you anyway, lace up your skates! The Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena will open for its 2026-27 season Saturday, Oct. 3, and the City of Idaho Falls is celebrating with free ice skating lessons. Skaters ages 4 and older can take part in a free,
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A photo and videographer is speaking after one of her videos of a Bison at Yellowstone National Park spinning in circles went viral. She says she has never seen a bison act this way before.
Tammy Neufeld says she spends days at a time filming the natural landscape and wildlife throughout Yellowstone and Western Wyoming. Recently, she came across something bizarre- a bison spinning in the river.
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A 37-year-old Maryland woman was hospitalized after a receiver hitch struck her through the windshield while she was driving on I-15 near Inkom, Idaho.
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In the past three years, 106 individuals have earned their GED, coming out of jail better prepared for life than when they went in – A Local News 8 Special Report.
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“I wasn’t able to drive a vehicle because of my poor vision. I’m so happy to have GIFT coming to Ammon because I have medical appointments that I’ve had a difficult time getting to,” said Sondra Olson.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The Pocatello City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to rename a stretch of 8th Street on the Idaho State University campus. The street, previously known as Cesar Chavez Avenue, will now be called Gutierrez Avenue. The street is renamed in honor of Sergio Gutierrez, who became Idaho’s first Latino judge. Born in
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The Museum of Idaho is scheduled to open its new Galileo Galilei exhibit this Saturday, October 3, offering visitors an interactive look at his life and scientific contributions.
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The Bureau of Land Management temporarily closed the road to Big Southern Butte after severe rainstorms caused significant erosion and boulder displacement.
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As the weather turns colder, several major projects in Pocatello are expected to finish by the end of October. One is the new traffic signal at the intersection of Hiline Road and Pearl Street/El Rancho Boulevard. Since July, crews have been working to transform the cumbersome four-way stop into a stoplight interchange with dedicated turn lanes and ADA-approved pedestrian accomodations.
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Major League Baseball has abandoned a proposal to host a regular-season game in Grand Teton National Park following intense community opposition. In a letter to Wyoming officials, Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed the league would not pursue the location after exploring several potential sites.
“It has become clear the local community does not want us to continue evaluating Grand Teton National Park as a potential site,” Manfred wrote. “We obviously would not bring a game to a community that has concerns about the venue, and will not continue to evaluate Grand Teton National Park as a potential site.”
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Title IX documents and Snapchat messages have revealed new details regarding the alleged gang rape of a Cornell University student at a Chi Phi fraternity house. These records highlight significant discrepancies between the evidence and what the local district attorney’s office reportedly received. While Cornell claims it shared all necessary information, critics argue the university’s response failed the victim.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — Emergency medical services in parts of Jefferson County are getting an upgrade. Central Fire District is now offering advanced life support, or ALS, ambulance services, adding two fully stocked ALS ambulances to its emergency response system. The new service begins after decades of the Idaho Falls Fire Department being the only
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Travelers parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport will pay more beginning Thursday, October 1. The airport is implementing new parking rates for several lots, with the first hour free for all vehicles. Under the new rates: Economy Lot: $8 per day, up from $6 Long-Term Lot: $12 per day,
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A Shelley man was injured Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle while leading a horse along a road in Bingham County.
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Many Idaho residents recently received a fundraising appeal in the mail from U.S. Vice President JD Vance to support Idaho’s longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch in his campaign for reelection, claiming Democrats were “prepared to pour millions of dollars into Idaho” to defeat the incumbent in what Vance said is an “urgent national race.”
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Additional reservations for tours of the Salt Lake Temple will be released at 6 p.m. MDT on Oct. 1 following overwhelming demand for the initial opening.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – An 18-year-old from Rigby is getting a taste of the national spotlight after taking the stage on NBC’s The Voice. For Owen Uffens, stepping onto The Voice stage wasn’t just another performance: It was a moment he had dreamed about long before he ever knew it could become a reality. Owen
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Pocatello police issued an endangered missing person alert for an 11-year-old girl named Olivia who was last seen near Eldridge Road in Pocatello.
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A horrific mid-air catastrophe on a plane heading to Tel Aviv was averted in a stunning turn of events on Wednesday when passengers and crew bravely rushed into the cockpit and regained control of theaircraft.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pilot stabbed his colleague on a Flydubai plane and tried to “sabotage the aircraft’s system.” It plunged the aircraft thousands of feet in two minutes, causing panic and forcing the flight to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
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Falls Water issued a boil advisory for the Taylor Mountain Water System in Idaho Falls after a water line break caused pressure to drop, though repairs have been completed and testing is currently underway.
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Elementary students across the Blackfoot School District are heading into the next part of the school year better prepared to learn, thanks to community support during the Eastern Idaho State Fair.
On Wednesday, representatives from Local News 8 delivered a truck loaded with more than 20 boxes of essential classroom supplies directly to the district. Collected from local fairgoers during the annual Eastern Idaho State Fair, the donated items will directly assist more than 1,700 elementary students district-wide.
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Students on campus at ISU have pounds, 900lbs to be specific, of ground beef to get from Benny’s Pantry thanks to a generous donation from Direct Communications through the Power County Livestock Sale Committee. Today’s cow-sized donation doubles last year’s haul of ground beef, giving more students access to high-quality protein.
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Stacey Wondra requested that a judge dismiss murder and kidnapping charges related to the 2021 disappearance of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan, citing a lack of physical evidence like remains or DNA.
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Former death row inmate Douglas Stewart Carter was released from jail on Monday after a judge granted him bail as Utah County prosecutors weigh a retrial in light of newly discovered DNA evidence that does not place Carter at the scene of the murder he has been accused of committing.
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Utah State Representative Trevor Lee resigned on Monday following charges of fraud and forgery related to an alleged illegal loan application.
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After months of calls for increased safety on Teton Pass, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is enforcing a new program aimed at helping drivers better prepare for mountain driving.
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Reactor Innovation Center has selected Houston-based Deployable Energy to test its 1 MWe Nuclear Unity Battery microreactor at the Idaho National Laboratory’s DOME testbed in 2027.
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Since 2024, Idaho State University’s Esports has grown from three to five varsity teams and competed and placed on the national stage, all while practicing in the basement of the Student Union Building in a confined, dark space. Today, the Esports program held a grand opening for their new Esports Arena, a well-deserved upgrade for the committed athletes.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the organization’s latest round of international reviews. The AZA announced Tuesday that 30 facilities earned accreditation during its fall 2026 accreditation process. Three other facilities were denied. For the Idaho Falls Zoo,
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Landscaping is underway at the Teton River Idaho Temple in Rexburg, marking another visible step forward as construction continues on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple. Picture Courtesy of @hanskoepsell / Facebook With trees being planted about two weeks ago, visitors can see the tops of these green
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“It was a fun experience to play baseball with them, go into a cop car, see how it works inside, and see how it works with a microphone,” said Ryland, a baseball player extraordinaire.
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Idaho potato farmers continue their seasonal harvest traditions despite facing economic pressures from rising diesel costs and low market prices.
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Teton Pass reopened following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that left one person hospitalized.
According to Deputy Chief Brian Coe of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, the crash happened around 7:47 a.m. near mile marker 11 on the Wyoming side of the pass. At this time, Coe says it appears the crash was caused by a medical emergency, but the incident is under further investigation.
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A Bonneville County grand jury has indicted four individuals in separate cases involving the sexual abuse of minors under the age of 16, with arraignments scheduled for October 13.
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The dump truck driver in the fatal Teton Pass crash had pleaded not guilty to two counts of homicide by vehicle.
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Two women were hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US Highway 26 and North 45th East east of Idaho Falls on Monday night.
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Hunting is underway across Idaho, and the season’s early days are already putting people in the woods and on the range. As hunters gear up to bag a buck, hunter safety is the first thing to lock in, and not an afterthought once you’re miles from the truck.
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The Seventh Grade Bonneville Grid Kid Gold Team donated 104 blankets to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, giving families a little extra warmth and comfort while they spend time at the hospital.
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The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a driver involved in an early-morning hit-and-run along Main Street in Driggs on Wednesday, September 23.
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A Rigby man faces felony battery and assault charges after allegedly forcing his 84-year-old neighbor to the ground after the older man pointed a gun at his dog.
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Recent recalls involving baby food and infant formula have raised new questions about what’s in these products. Consumer Reports recently tested nearly 50 baby foods for heavy metals and other contaminants, and the latest results are more reassuring than they were a few years ago.
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By Hanna Park, Danya Gainor, Holly Yan, Cindy Von Quednow, Gloria Pazmino, Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors in New York are reopening an investigation into an alleged gang rape of a former Cornell University student after the woman filed a civil lawsuit this month claiming the school did not do enough to protect her.
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A local hunter is safe today after becoming separated from his group in Fremont County over the weekend, leading to a sizable search and rescue response.
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GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (KIFI) – A potential Major League Baseball game in Grand Teton National Park is drawing attention — and concern — in Jackson Hole after a report that the MLB has approached the Trump administration about building a baseball park inside the national park. The Washington Post first reported Saturday that
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Families filled the bleachers to cheer on their students as marching bands all the way from from Caldwell, Idaho, to Star Valley, Wyoming, came together at Madison High School in Rexburg for the seventh annual marching band competition and festival.
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An 86-year-old Pocatello man was injured Tuesday after a raccoon attacked him while he was retrieving his mail, according to Idaho Fish and Game.
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