What we know about how the Midtown Manhattan mass shooting unfolded
CNN, SPECTRUM NEWS NY1, SEE PREFONTS By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are combing through evidence in the wake of New York City’s…
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Yellowstone hiker suffers severe burns near Lone Star Geyser
A 17-year-old hiker is recovering from significant thermal burns after his foot broke through the thin crust near Yellowstone National Park’s Lone…
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With no motive, Idaho killings leave everyone wondering why
Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences and was quietly escorted out of the courtroom, leaving behind a courtroom of heartbroken…
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Expect lane closures and delays: ITD begins striping operations on Idaho Falls area roads
Traffic will be affected as the Idaho Transportation Department and contractor partners conduct inlaid striping operations on State Highway 33, U.S.…
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Game Changer: New Esports Arena coming to ISU
Idaho State University (ISU) is thrilled to announce a major gift from Direct Communications Rockland, Inc. that will establish the new Direct…
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Driggs airport officially closed… for now.
As a part of one of the last stages of an improvement plan, the Driggs Reed Memorial Airport is officially closed from now (Monday, July 28, 2025)…
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Several eastern Idaho groups win grant money from Idaho Fish and Game
In an official announcement today (Monday, July 28, 2025), the Idaho Fish and Game has granted $100,000 total to various conservation and…
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3 dead and several injured in an early-morning shooting outside a Reno casino
By Elizabeth Wolfe, John Miller, Sara Smart, CNN At least three people are dead and several others injured after a gunman opened fire early Monday…
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Fire crews tackle trailer fire behind Northgate Mile U-Haul
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was able to quickly put out a structure fire behind the U-Haul on Northgate Mile (Yellowstone Highway) on Monday…
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School District #91 continues budget negotiations with Education Association
This method is meant to let the Education Association decide how the money will be…
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Don’t miss out: Idaho Controlled Hunt Tag deadline looms
Idaho hunters, time is running out. Outdoor enthusiasts who drew a limited controlled hunt tag for Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Fall Bear, Swan, or Turkey…
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Boil Advisory issued for Malad residents
Malad City has issued a boil water advisory for all city residents following an unexpected loss of pressure in the drinking water distribution…
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North Idaho Authorities seize over 100 Gallons of Huckleberries in commercial picking crackdown
Authorities in North Idaho seized over 100 gallons of Huckleberries from a group in Boundary County suspected of commercial harvesting, a practice…
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Red Cross offering free diabetes screening with blood donations in August
“We are committed to the health of our donors and to public health, and this is a service we’re providing,” said Matt Ochsner, communications…
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Idaho Falls-based beef processing plant sold to American Farmers Network
“We can ensure the highest quality standards from the ranch to the consumer’s table. This acquisition of Intermountain Packing not only enhances our…
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Signal Flat Fire fully contained in Grand Teton National Park
The Signal Flat Fire, which burned nearly 8 acres near Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park, is now 100% contained. The lightning-caused…
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Teacher negotiations for Idaho Falls School District #91 continue
The Education Association’s negotiator, Jake Snarr, says they are not happy with how the budget was presented to them this…
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Riverwalk Art Festival begins Saturday in Idaho Falls
People are celebrating creativity and artistic excellence this…
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Time’s ticking, tell ITD what Idaho roads need!
The Idaho Transportation Department wants your feedback on what to work on next, but the clock to submit your responses…
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Two more life sentences for Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Daybell
A judge sentenced Lori Vallow-Daybell to two consecutive terms of life in prison for the murder of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, and the…
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Pocatello skaters celebrate grand opening of Optimist Skatepark on Friday
Skaters, city leaders, and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening ribbon-cutting of the new Optimist Skatepark on…
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Jeremy Best to serve life in prison without parole for the deaths of his wife, son, and unborn child
After two days of testimonies from the prosecution and defense, Jeremy Best was given three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of…
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Chubbuck boy sets up lemonade stand to raise money for national competition
A young martial artist in Chubbuck is channeling his entrepreneurial spirit to raise money for a trip to a national…
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Traveling circus make stops in Pocatello, Idaho Falls
The Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello played host to two nation-traveling circus shows this…
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Local reptile rescue hosting interactive event in Pocatello Saturday
SRD’s Traveling Animals is hosting a ‘Wild Reptile Adventure’ event at Jungle ReTreat Ice Cream in Pocatello on Saturday, July…
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Idaho Falls Police hosting community ice cream social
The events follow the model of Coffee with a Cup, a national initiative meant to help build better communication and trust between police and the…
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Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan dead at the age of 71
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at the age of 71, according to…
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Jeremy Best sentencing hearing continues Thursday
A sentencing hearing continues on Thursday for Jeremy Best. Best pleaded guilty back in February to killing his wife Kali, their unborn child and…
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From ‘you’re a joke’ to ‘I’ve forgiven you’: Families of Idaho murder victims address Bryan Kohberger at sentencing
CNN By Eric Levenson, Dakin Andone, Maureen Chowdhury, Antoinette Radford, CNN (CNN) — The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four…
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Victor man who killed his wife, unborn infant, and son set to be sentenced Wednesday
Jeremy Best agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors back on February 13, 2025. The plea deal spares Best from the death penalty.…
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Red Cross offering movie tickets for blood donations through July
The American Red Cross is offering a free trip to see a summer blockbuster for people willing to donate blood through…
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Pocatello area transportation planners draft new project outlooks for 2026, public invited to take a look
The Bannock Transportation Planning Organization has released a draft of their fiscal year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) detailing…
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Staffing company seeking welders, general laborers to fill constant need in Southeast Idaho
American Staffing in Pocatello is on the lookout for laborers and welders to fill an increasing demand from industry clients in the Portneuf…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76
By Hilary Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. He…
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Rollover near I-84, I-86 junction sends 3 to hospital
Three people were sent to the hospital from a rollover accident. It happened near the junction of Interstate 84 and Interstate 86, east of…
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I-15 accident sends two young men to hospital
Two 18-year-old men were taken to the hospital following an accident on I-15 Monday night south of Idaho Falls.…
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Quagga mussels found on boat at Grand Teton National Park
An Aquatic Invasive Species technician at Grand Teton National Park recently discovered quagga mussels on a boat arriving from Utah.…
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Three people killed in plane crash near West Yellowstone
Three people were killed in a plane crash south of West Yellowstone.…
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for new Exhibit Hall at Bannock County Fairgrounds
Bannock County has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Exhibit Hall at the Fairgrounds in…
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Idaho Fish and Game finds new ways to estimate wolf population
The estimates show wolf numbers peak in May due to new pups being born, but the numbers start to decline afterwards due to hunting and other natural…
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Fremont County issues burn ban due to high fire danger
Fremont County is the latest county to restrict open burning on private land.…
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Burley Idaho LDS Temple open house set for November
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that an open house will be held in November for the Burley, Idaho…
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President Trump weighs in on Bryan Kohberger plea deal
President Donald Trump is weighing in on the upcoming Bryan Kohberger sentencing.…
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Pocatello house fire sends two to the hospital
wo people are in the hospital after being rescued from an early morning house fire in Pocatello on Monday.
At around 12:40 a.m., a woman at 444…
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby…
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New mapping tool provides river conditions along Snake River in Teton County, Wyo.
Fishermen and rafters can now use a new tool to identify where public and private land is located along the Snake River in Teton…
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Multi-Vehicle crash snarls traffic Sunday on I-15 near Blackfoot
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that shut down I-15 near Blackfoot Sunday…
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Inside Idaho’s only maximum security prison where Bryan Kohberger may spend the rest of his life
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Idaho’s only maximum security prison could soon be home to Bryan Kohberger, the man who…
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Former Local News 8 sports anchor visits Idaho Falls for book tour
“I like to tell myself as a storyteller…as a sports broadcaster, we tell the stories of the coaches, the players and the games. I continued that…
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Man Dies After Competing in 29029 “Everesting” Competition
JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) — Slavya Leykind passed away at the age of 43 days after competing in a 29029 event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Local news…
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Business fair helps kids become leaders of tomorrow
Participants had to make a product or service, develop their brand, and open for business for the…
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Police standoff in Jefferson County ends peacefully with suspect in custody
At around 3:37 PM, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at 531 N 4200 E in Rigby to serve a felony warrant. Patrick Burns, a 40-year-old Rigby…
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Eastern Idaho sex crime arrest highlights importance of reporting assaults
A local organization is worried that victims of sex crimes are not reporting the…
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Rexburg man convicted for wildlife violations
After a two-year-long investigation completed by Conservation Officers at Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 46-year-old Nathan Archibald of Rexburg…
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Scam Alert: Fake traffic ticket texts targeting Idahoans
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and several local law enforcement agencies are issuing a warning to Idahoans regarding a widely circulating…
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Making a splash: Madison County Sheriff’s Camp dives into law enforcement & safety
Sheriff campers wrapped up their week with water safety training and a bit of summer fun at the Black Tail camp area.
“I really like it. I want to…
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Aid for Friends invites people to upcoming summer swimming fundraiser
Aid for Friends is approaching the date of their thirteenth annual ‘Splish and Splash’ fundraiser event, scheduled for August 1, to raise money for…
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Work at Macks Inn Bridge along US-20 beginning Monday
Work to improve and repair the Mack’s Inn Bridge on US-20 through Island Park will begin on Monday. Crews are customizing handrails, repairing…
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Bannock County Coroner honored with award for support of people in crisis and survivors of abuse
“I’m grateful, I’m appreciative–it wasn’t expected,” said Coroner Danner. “…I don’t think anybody does anything for the awards, I do it because…
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I-15 Northbound rest stop North of Blackfoot closing for maintenance Monday
Beginning Monday, the Interstate 15 northbound rest stop north of Blackfoot will be closed for maintenance. Crews will be repainting, replacing…
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“Be safe on the water,” urges Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is issuing a warning to all water enthusiasts, urging them to “be safe on the water.” In a recent press…
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Take aim for a cause! Paintballing RC Planes with the Desert Eagles RC Club
Southeast Idaho’s Desert Eagles RC Club is inviting you to a unique fundraiser this Saturday, July 19th, where you can aim a paintball gun at their…
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First-ever Summer Celebration kicks off today on the Idaho Falls Riverwalk
Get ready for a day of excitement, delicious food, and incredible local talent! The first-ever Summer Celebration at the Falls Event is happening…
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Montana duo arrested with 25 pounds of Meth in targeted Idaho Falls traffic stop
Idaho Falls Police made a massive drug seizure Friday, after a traffic stop led to the arrest of two Montana residents found with approximately 25…
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Pocatello man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs
Jack Edward Newsom, 43, of Pocatello, was sentenced to 121 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S.…
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Teton Pass Catchnet System saves truck driver after brake loss
A box truck driver is recovering from minor injuries after their vehicle lost its brakes long the Teton Pass this afternoon, July 17. The driver was…
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Lightning-caused Double Springs fire being suppressed in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Firefighters in Custer County are on scene battling the Double Springs Fire, a lightning-caused brush and timber fire in the Salmon-Challis National…
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Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling
CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous…
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I-86/I-15 Interchange project nears ‘successful completion’
“It’s an amazing process, three years of construction, 24/7, and all the way through the winter; it’s been a massive undertaking,” said Justin Smith,…
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ISU’s KISU public radio station braces for blowback from possible federal budget cuts
“The impact of the loss of CPB funding is going to be big, it’s going to be huge,” said Anderson. “I think we’ve got funding in place for this…
Continue Reading Judge lifts gag order on Bryan Kohberger murder case
A judge in Boise will hear arguments for a gag order to be lifted in the Bryan Kohberger murder…
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Geyser Goes Dormant: Soda Springs Geyser out of commission for 8 weeks
The iconic Soda Springs Geyser is expected to be out of commission for at least eight weeks due to extensive mechanical failures. The City of Soda…
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Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Dave Tysdal receives hero’s send-off, Governor’s support as rehab begins
On Tuesday, July 15, injured Coeur d’Alene firefighter Dave Tysdal was flown to a specialized rehabilitation hospital in Colorado, marking a…
Continue Reading Plan for Delays: Roadwork impacting Middle Fork Salmon River access
Forest visitors and boaters on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River should expect delays during the 2025 summer boating season as traffic to and from…
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Yellowstone Black Bear euthanized after repeatedly targeting campers’ food
“We go to great lengths to protect bears and prevent them from gaining access to human food in all areas of the park,” said Kerry Gunther,…
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Firefighters make progress on southeast Idaho wildfires
The Rocky Knoll Fire and the Buckboard Fire are burning in southeast Idaho.…
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Runaway Idaho Falls teen located safe; Search continues for second runaway
The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for two runaway juveniles, Alyjah Malacara and Alayla Ellsworth. Miss Malacara and Miss Ellsworth did…
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Idaho Falls apparel company raises $10,000 for injured Coeur d’Alene firefighter
VAST Apparel in Idaho Falls has raised $1,000 to support the injured firefighters in last month’s Coeur d’Alene…
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SBA offers Drought Disaster Loans for Wyoming, Idaho small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private…
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3-Vehicle accident slows I-15 traffic near Blackfoot
Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle property damage crash which occurred, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 12:17 PM, on Interstate 15,…
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Utah ranger who jumped into Provo River to save woman says he ‘wasn’t going to let her go under’
Tiffinie Wolf, who lives in South Jordan, was paddleboarding on the river when her foot became trapped under a trestle bridge. Despite wearing a life…
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Idaho Senators introduce bill to increase penalties for crime against First Responders
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) introduced the Graham Hoffman Act, which will make it a federal…
Continue Reading Reckless driver causes semi to lose hay bales on I-86
Idaho State Police said a reckless driver cut off a semi truck, causing some of the hay bales it was hauling to fall off the trailer and block the…
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BLM seeking public input on proposed campground fee increases
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office is asking people to review a draft of a new budget plan which would increase and add fees…
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Bingham County issues burn ban
Bingham County Commissioners have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 16, through September 30,…
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ISU receives state grant to bolster Pocatello’s wildfire preparedness
Idaho State University received a grant of around $141,000 from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management to fund a project to increase the Pocatello…
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West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes found in Bingham County
The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first…
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“Flying-Y” Interchange project in Pocatello wraps up
With the painting of final lane markers on the new roadway, construction at the I-86/I-15 “Flying-Y” System Interchange in Pocatello is coming to…
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Brush fire burns on the Idaho-Utah border
A brush fire near the Idaho-Utah border has grown to over 500 acres. The fire is west of Interstate 15 in the Samaria area.…
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Senator Crapo Breaks Down Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
Since its introduction in May, President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has been a dominant topic in the news. Now that it’s been signed into law, Local…
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Severe Thunderstrom Warning issued for Southeastern Idaho
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pocatello has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the majority of Southeastern Idaho, effective…
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Rexburg Police investigate Bunkhouse Apartments vehicle theft
The Rexburg Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from Bunkhouse Apartments on July 8 around 8:50 AM. According to their Facebook page, an…
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Fall River Electric Cooperative responding to power outage East of Ashton
The Fall River Electric Cooperative is reporting a power outage impacting customers residing east of Ashton. While the exact cause is currently…
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Butte City Mayor charged with brandishing a gun during city council meeting
Butte City Mayor Kevin J. Turner was arrested after pulling out a gun during a city council meeting on July 10, 2025.…
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CEI’s Great Race for Education returns on Friday
On Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m., the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Foundation will unleash 17 teams into the wilds of Snake River Landing for one of…
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River Rescue: Fishermen rescued after boat overturns below Idaho Falls
Two men were safely rescued this afternoon after their boat overturned on the Snake River, just below the falls near downtown Idaho Falls. Bonneville…
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Search & Rescue crews lift injured hiker from remote canyon
Fremont County Search and Rescue (FCSAR) successfully pulled off a tricky high-line rope rescue this past Sunday, July 13, to extract an injured…
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Deer Creek Fire, at almost 13,000 acres, crosses into Colorado from Utah as containment grows to 7%
The Deer Creek Fire, which started in eastern Utah and has already destroyed several structures, has crossed the state line into Colorado, state fire…
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Jefferson County Lake hosts important first responder water rescue training Wednesday
This Wednesday, July 16, Jefferson County Lake will be the site of a significant water rescue training exercise involving local first…
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Sportman’s Park set for a major overhaul
Sportsman’s Park is set to receive a significant overhaul thanks to a collaborative effort by Bingham County Parks and Recreation, emergency…
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