American Falls girl crowned statewide National Civics Bee champion
Twenty talented students are taking the stage at the National Civics Bee Friday at Melaleuca’s headquarters in Idaho Falls.
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Twenty talented students are taking the stage at the National Civics Bee Friday at Melaleuca’s headquarters in Idaho Falls.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As flag football continues to grow across the country, that momentum is reaching Idaho Falls.
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Rexburg, Idaho is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam flood with a week-long celebration. The event began with the crowning of Verla Archibald, a flood survivor, as the Teton Dam Flood Queen. The festivities will include a 70s fashion show, a car show, and a float trip down the Teton River.
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Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw has appointed Chris Canfield as the city’s new Public Works director, pending confirmation by the Idaho Falls City Council.
Canfield has served as the city’s interim Public Works director since May 2026 and previously spent 13 years as assistant Public Works director.
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State investigators are looking into a series of livestock shootings across Idaho that have left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing thousands of dollars in losses.
According to the Idaho State Brand Inspector’s Office, reports have recently come in from Gooding, Jerome, Jefferson and Payette counties.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is making changes beginning Sunday night as contruction on the interstate in Pocatello continues.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, southbound traffic on I-15 between the Northgate and Fort Hall interchanges will be shifted into newly constructed lanes in the median starting May 31.
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Drivers traveling through McCammon can expect a new traffic pattern this weekend as work continues on the U.S. Highway 30 resurfacing project near the Interstate 15 interchange.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, traffic will shift onto newly completed westbound lanes Saturday afternoon, allowing crews to begin work on the eastbound side of the highway.
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By Sarah Ferris, Paula Reid, Camila DeChalus, CNN (CNN) — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi remained tight-lipped about the Justice Department’s handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files in a long-sought interview with Hill lawmakers, Democrats said on Friday, repeatedly noting that her successor – Todd Blanche – was largely in charge. In
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Three women were rescued from their car after it went into the Salmon River near Mormon Bend on State Highway 75, and were transported to a hospital with unknown condition.
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A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket experienced an anomaly during a ground test known as a hotfire Thursday, the company shared on X.
Video captured from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida Thursday evening appears to show a rocket exploding on its launchpad.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Many students are celebrating their final day of school and beginning the hunt for a fun summer job: an opportunity to receive a first paycheck, learn responsibility, and gain a preview of independence while building a resume. However, the 2026 statistics show that this generational rite of passage might become
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Universal Society of Hinduism President Rajan Zed has offered opening prayers at the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Idaho Senate, a Bonneville County Commissioner meeting and the St. Anthony, Arimo, Burley, Boise and Meridian City Councils.
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Fifty years after a wall of water pulverized communities in the flood path of the Teton Dam, a ribbon cutting for the “Just Add Water: The Dam that Broke Us and Built Us” exhibit on Thursday officially launched next week’s “Flood 50” of celebration and activities – running from June 1 through June 6.
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Opponents of a proposed Box Elder County data center project say they are taking their fight to court after county officials rejected an effort to let voters weigh in on the development.
The Box Elder Accountability Referendum, known as BEAR, filed applications earlier this month seeking to challenge county approval of the project through a public vote.
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A Jackson Hole firefighter who fell 20 feet while battling the Memorial Day fire at Teton Pines in Wilson has been released from the hospital.
According to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, firefighter Charlie Crotteau was working to
access fire burning in the roof when he fell approximately 20 feet from the platform of a ladder
truck.
A spike in drug overdoses has officials issuing an overdose spike notice for Bonneville County.
In a social media post, the Eastern Idaho Public Health and Safety Team reported a spike in overdoses across eastern Idaho within the last 48 hours.
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Residents between Trail Drive and Stoor Drive are without water as crews respond to a water main break in the area.
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The U.S. Forest Service has issued a draft decision for the proposed Grand Targhee Resort expansion and is now opening a formal objection period for the project.
According to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, the agency will publish notices in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the final environmental impact statement for the Grand Targhee Resort Master Development Proposal.
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Hundreds of people from across northern Utah protested the proposed 40,000-acre Stratos Project data center in Brigham City, voicing concerns over water usage and feeling unheard by county officials.
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The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has issued a statement opposing the development of data centers on the Reservation and in surrounding treaty-protected areas due to concerns about the impact on water supplies, energy resources, culturally significant lands, and tribal sovereignty.
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The City of Blackfoot has approved a name change for a portion of South Fisher Avenue to S. Elderberry Avenue, effective June 15, 2026, in order to improve public safety and emergency response times.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local group of friends went from a snowmobile photoshoot to national television. A vow renewal gone wrong landed them on America’s Funniest Home Videos. Most people helping a friend with a photoshoot hope for a few good pictures. This local group of friends ended up with something a little bigger —
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As a fast-moving inferno quickly engulfed 300 acres Tuesday near Mountain Home, one Idaho State University student rolled up his sleeves in a volunteer effort to repel the fire.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- The Rexburg Idaho Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is closed due to HVAC issues. The doors were shut at 5pm Wednesday night because the air conditioning stopped working. The temple may also be closed on Thursday while repairs are made. The current status of the temple can
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As we dive deeper into the summer, it is important to remember how to stay safe on the water. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, five people have needed to be rescued from the water since the start of May. “There’s obstacles under the water,” Sergeant Bryan Lovell said.
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The Jackson Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating James McPhee, who was last seen on May 25th and may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
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An Idaho Falls man and police is looking for answers after a horse was shot sometime between late Saturday evening, across the Sage Lakes Golf Course, near Lewisville Highway.
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A small fire broke out in a waste bin at Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho, causing a brief evacuation. The flames were quickly extinguished, and the Pocatello Fire Department ensured the building was safe before students and staff returned to class.
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Six law enforcement officers were injured when a wildfire spread quickly and burned several homes on Tuesday night. One officer is still in the hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.
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It’s the most important week of young cowgirls’ and cowboys’ lives in Idaho at the Bannock County Farigrounds where the Junior High State Rodeo Championship is beign held this week.
Continue ReadingResidents in Ammon are without water on Wednesday afternoon due to an emergency water main repair, which is expected to be completed by 6 p.m.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – While Memorial Day weekend may be over, Idaho’s summer travel season is only beginning — and so are concerns over rising gas prices and deadly crashes on the road. The holiday weekend marked the start of both an increase in gas prices and Idaho’s “100 Deadliest Days”—the period between Memorial
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department in April.
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A shelter-in-place order was lifted in Idaho Falls after police took a male into custody who was wanted on several felony charges.
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The City of Idaho Falls is notifying developers, builders, and the public of upcoming changes to the City’s residential impact fee assessment structure that will take effect June 1, 2026.
Impact fees help fund the infrastructure and public facilities needed to support new development, including parks, transportation systems, and public safety facilities. They help ensure growth pays for growth, rather than shifting the cost of new infrastructure and public facilities onto existing taxpayers.
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After a dry winter in southeast Idaho, wildfire season has struck early and the Pocatello Fire Department is urging people to take precautions, especially in wildland urban interface areas. They have also pushed the annual burn ban up an entire month, now to start June 1.
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How much does a graduation typically cost? That’s the question many parents have before they throw their kid’s graduation party. In between picking out the perfect venue, catering and decorations, making the perfect party can be difficult, especially with rising costs and inflation.
Continue Reading129 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published and has changed pop culture and our education system forever. This book is typically read at a high school level, with some schools having the full, unabridged novel a part of their curriculum.
With summer break near, it’s important to remember books like Dracula for our summer reading. Although, summer reading is considered important for students and kids, it’s actually beneficial for all ages, including adults, to participate in this summer tradition.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of its newest house of worship in Caldwell, Idaho, which will be an 82,000-square-foot, multistory temple located on a 19.2-acre site.
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Work to resurface all lanes of U.S. Highway 20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby begins tonight, promising a smoother ride and extending the lifespan of the roadway.
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Two wanted individuals are behind bars following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop that escalated into a brief foot chase near a busy local intersection.
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is temporarily closing the Upper Mesa Falls area starting August 10th for a renovation project, but the nearby Lower Mesa Falls area will remain open.
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Idaho’s first bat to test positive for rabies this year was located in Bannock County, and public health officials are urging people to avoid all bats and other wild animals, as well as to make sure their pets are up to date on vaccinations against rabies.
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Idaho Falls firefighters quickly extinguished a grass fire near Iona Hill, which started when a controlled burn spread beyond its intended area and burned nearly four acres.
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Idaho State University has launched three accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree programs designed to help students enter Idaho’s workforce sooner, making it the first public institution in Idaho to offer a three-year bachelor’s degree option.
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A 32-year-old Downey man was air-lifted to a local hospital after his car rolled on I-15 near Arimo, and he was not wearing a seatbelt.
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Wildland firefighters in southern Idaho were busy over the Memorial Day holiday as several large-acre fires were reported, including the Dewoff, Black Ridge, Kinyon Springs, and Summit Creek Fires.
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The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 71-year-old Raymond Robinson, who was reported missing after leaving his home to go fishing in the Birch Creek Campground area, and may be driving a red 1997 Ford Expedition with license plate 4BT916U.
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“Shrapnel tore into him, but he kept crawling. He reached the man and rendered first aid. Cal then exposed himself again to enemy fire, intending to get a litter team to evacuate his patient. Cal was hit a second time and killed.”
For his sacrifice, Johnson was awarded the Silver Star, the military’s third highest honor, by U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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Thunderstorms and severe wind gusts nearing 60 mph in some places have been knocking out power and delaying flights.
Early reports indicate that the roof was blown off the Alaska Air Cargo center building near the Boise Airport. CBS2 crews managed to get photos of roofing materials and debris in front of the building. We are working to get more information about what happened and the extent of the damage.
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As rat sightings continue to spread across the Treasure Valley, one Boise woman is hoping a community-driven map can help neighbors track the growing problem — while promoting a more humane approach to pest control.
Boise neighbor Robin Hadder created a website featuring an interactive map where people can anonymously report rat sightings and signs of infestations throughout the Treasure Valley.
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For more than 40 Revolutionary War-era soldiers, the long journey to their final resting place fittingly ended on Memorial Day weekend in the idyllic southeastern foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.
Former service members donning white gloves carried small pine boxes from the New York State Museum in Albany and gently loaded them onto vintage military vehicles adorned with black funeral bunting and American flags for a solemn 60-mile procession north to Lake George, New York.
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Fire crews remain on scene Monday after a structure fire broke out at an office building in the Teton Pines area of Wilson early Monday morning.
According to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, Teton County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received the initial report of the fire around 3:01 a.m. on May 25.
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Concord, North Carolina (CNN) — The Coca-Cola 600, set on Memorial Day Weekend, has always had a strong element of remembrance to it. On Sunday, the world of NASCAR was still wrapping its collective head around the fact that one of its own was included in this year’s collective mourning. A
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A Hindu and interfaith leader is set to speak at Brigham Young University–Idaho later this week during an event hosted by the university’s Interfaith Leadership Society.
According to organizers, Rajan Zed will address students on May 28 in Rexburg. Faculty members from the university’s Department of Religious Education have also been invited to attend.
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The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor day are known as the most dangerous days for teen drivers as the weather gets nicer and people drive faster. And as summer begins, more teens hit the road, traffic increases and risky driving behaviors become more common.
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We will observe this year’s Memorial Day with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s and isolated thunderstorms that will persist through the entirety of this week’s forecast. While most of these thunderstorms will be dry, a slight possibility of precipitation will sit in the air for most of this final week of May. We start
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Day two of the Bannock County PRCA rodeo brought more excitement, talent and fierce competition to Pocatello at the matinee show on Saturday afternoon. The PRCA team of announcers, bullfighters and of course, Dustin “The Jester” Jenkins as rodeo clown, bring the event to life. As the final results rolled in,
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CNN reporters heard dozens of gunshots near the White House on Saturday, prompting the Secret Service to secure the area and hold rifles on the North Lawn.
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The Motor Vu Drive-In features the biggest outdoor, drive-in movie screen in America and is open this weekend with two premiere summer films.
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Starting on Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m., the Century High School soccer fields are no longer for sports, but are a reverent sanctuary and monument for fallen military members and veterans through this Memorial Day weekend. The field was dedicated by community officials and Pastor Doug Smith with American Legion, Post 4 present to post the colors.
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Memorial Day weekend traffic is already causing major slowdowns and dangerous driving conditions across East Idaho as thousands of travelers head out for the holiday weekend.
RVs, trailers and campers packed Interstate 15 Thursday as drivers made their way toward campgrounds, mountains and holiday destinations across the region.
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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch required medical attention on Wednesday after coughing up some blood and experiencing shortness of breath while getting ready for this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600. According to a 911 call obtained by CNN in response to a request for recordings related to Busch’s medical emergency, a caller
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The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill the upcoming vacancy following the resignation of long-time board member Jim Facer. Facer served two separate tenures on the board and was a staunch advocate for public education. The Board has up to 90 days to appoint a qualified replacement to serve out the remainder of Facer’s term.
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The Pocatello Police Department is honoring Captain Chad Higbee as he steps into his retirement after 32 years of service with the department.
Thursday, City leadership, family, and law enforcement came together to celebrate Higbee’s years of service.
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For the last 27 years, Pocatello has been home to a unique memorial for fallen soldiers – the Field of Heroes. At the soccer fields at Century High School, exactly 7,086 markers stand in perfect lines to honor fallen veterans since 9/11.
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The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the Interstate 15 West Inkom interchange beginning May 26 as construction crews continue work on a major bridge replacement project in the area.
According to ITD, Exit 58 at West Inkom will close for about three weeks while contractors perform extensive work at the interchange.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is resigning, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Gabbard has informed associates that she is leaving because her husband is battling cancer, the people said.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did Gabbard’s office.
Gabbard has informed President Donald Trump of her decision, one of the sources said.
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A federal jury in Pocatello has convicted a man whose true identity remains unknown after prosecutors say he spent more than two decades using the identity of a deceased teenager to fraudulently obtain nearly $300,000 in government benefits.
Following a three-day trial, the jury found the man guilty of wire fraud, theft of government funds, aggravated identity theft and related charges. U.S. District Judge David C. Nye presided over the trial, which concluded May 21.
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YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As warmer temperatures arrive earlier than usual across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, wildlife experts say the current spring conditions are creating a dangerous rise in human-bear encounters heading into the busy summer tourism season. Photo courtesy of Tim O’Leary Bears emerged from hibernation early this spring after a mild winter with below-average
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William S. Messer, 23, of Rexburg, Idaho, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of distribution of child sexually exploitative material after a multi-agency investigation.
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The crash of two US Navy jets at an Idaho air show last weekend has raised questions about why the Pentagon risks multimillion-dollar warplanes and their crews for entertainment, despite the costs outweighing the benefits.
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Eight structures were destroyed in a fire that started with an outdoor cooking fire near Thornton, Idaho.
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The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho made the largest methamphetamine seizure in the state’s history, seizing 115 pounds of meth worth over $1.5 million during a traffic stop near Chester.
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A legal challenge against Idaho’s school privacy law has officially come to an end after plaintiffs agreed to dismiss both their district court case and Ninth Circuit appeal.
According to a statement issued by Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador. The lawsuit, Sexuality and Gender Alliance v. Critchfield, challenged Senate Bill 1100, a 2023 Idaho law requiring students in K-12 public schools to use bathrooms, locker rooms, showers and overnight accommodations that correspond with their biological sex.
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The installation of a new traffic signal in the Island Park is being delayed until later this year.
Originally planned to be complete by the end of May, the foundations for the signal structure were poured last fall using a manufacturer template designed to ensure the poles and bolts fit correctly. Earlier this week, crews discovered the fit was incorrect, forcing work to stop.
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Idaho Falls’ historic drive-In is kicking off the summer season this Memorial Day.
The Motor Vu Drive-In is stepping into summer with a double feature lineup featuring the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, followed by The Devil Wears Prada 2.
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A Utah man who police say works at an elementary school and was arrested and accused of uploading child sex abuse material was charged Wednesday with 22 first-degree felonies.
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A vehicle pursuit near Pocatello led to Idaho State Police seizing a large quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana.
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The Madison County Fire Department is evacuating the Wind Willow RV Park as crews battle a large structure fire at the old Thornton Merc near Yellowstone Hwy. and the Thornton off-ramp.
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SODA SPRINGS, Idaho (KIFI) – Could a game of chance – the flip of a coin – determine the next County Commissioner of Caribou County? According to the office of the Secretary of State, it can, but only after a tie is confirmed. The county board has to meet first to “canvass,” when the county
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The first Native American to travel in space, John B. Herrington, brought students and guests into his orbit at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center.
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The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum will open for the 2026 season on May 22, offering free admission and a chance to explore the world’s first nuclear power plant.
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The Torch Run has been making its way through Idaho, beginning in Bonner’s Ferry and stopping today in Fort Hall and Pocatello to raise awareness for Special Olympics. In collaboration with law enforcement and local organizations, Special Olympics athletes get to run alongside local heroes, carrying the Flame of Hope.
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With the water levels on the American Falls Reservoir rapidly nearing 50 percent capacity, Seagull Bay Yacht Club is offering other summer activities and asking for the public’s help in donating to a summer season.
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The City of Blackfoot announced that Jensen’s Grove will have water for the first part of the summer due to the Idaho Department of Water Resources adjusting the regional water priority date to 1913, temporarily loosening restrictions.
City leadership is urging residents to make the most of the unexpected good news and enjoy the space while they can.
“”We’re supposed to be in the mid 80s for the first part of June. So that’s a perfect time to be out there, especially if we have water,” said Mayor Stufflebeam.
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The Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade has announced that 2026 will be its last year of performing, after 17 years of service to the residents of Madison County and surrounding communities.
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Idaho’s Office of Highway Safety is promoting the “100 Safest Days of Summer” campaign to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on the state’s highways, with year-to-year numbers showing a positive trend.
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By Evan Perez, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department’s criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro is a prosecution more than 30 years in the works, with federal prosecutors in Miami first drafting an indictment against him in the 1990s. After three decades, criminal charges that were announced Wednesday at an event
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Ben Fuhriman won the Republican nomination for District 30 Seat B in Bingham County, Idaho, with 53.65% of the vote, defeating Julianne Young in a rematch of the 2024 race.
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Rep. Barbara Ehardt narrowly secured the Republican nomination for Legislative District 33 Seat A by less than 200 votes, defeating newcomer Connor Cook.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Southeast Idaho students took center stage at this year’s Patty Duke Awards, bringing home some of the biggest honors in Idaho high school theatre. Two of these honors include Southeast Idaho Students advancing to the Jimmy Awards Finals in New York City, considered the Tony Awards of High School Theatre.
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The May 2026 Primary Election polls have closed, and Local News 8 is providing real-time results and breaking news as the ballots are finalized.
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The Experimental Breeder Reactor-II dome at Idaho National Laboratory has been transformed into the nation’s newest nuclear testing site, providing a secure environment for private companies to test their microreactor designs and accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear energy in the United States.
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Following four water rescues in just over a month, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to make boating safety a top priority this summer.
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By Audrey Ash, Thomas Bordeaux, Brynn Gingras, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, Curt Devine, Jeff Winter, Casey Tolan, CNN (CNN) — The attackers who killed three people Monday at a San Diego mosque shared a live video of the shooting as well as a lengthy written document citing racist, Islamophobic and antisemitic ideology. The graphic video, which CNN
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The Idaho International Choral Festival is seeking 100 host families in Pocatello to provide accommodation and cultural exchange for international students participating in the event this July.
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Idahoans have completed over 250,000 acts of service in the America250 in Idaho Service Challenge, with the Idaho Falls community contributing nearly 100,000 acts alone.
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Wyatt Widdison has been charged with eight counts of possessing child sexually exploitative material (child pornography) in a Fremont County court after a multi-month investigation into internet crimes against children.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – It is officially Primary Election Day in Idaho, and voters have a few things to keep in mind as they head to the poll booths today. This election includes several races voters across eastern Idaho have been closely watching: from local county leadership positions to legislative races that could impact
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