Idaho Falls City Council looks for solutions to growing homelessness issues
For maybe the first time, Idaho Falls is facing problems with homelessness and growing populations of encampments facing larger cities.…
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Woodtick Fire grows to 1,902 acres
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire burning in the Salmon Challis National Forest has grown to 1,902…
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Holmes Avenue and 6th Street pedestrian crossing improvements
Construction will begin at the intersection of Holmes Avenue and 6th Street in Idaho Falls the morning of Tuesday, Aug.…
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DOI publishes preliminary health insurance rates for 2023
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has received preliminary health insurance premium rates from health insurance carriers for plans sold…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for June 2022
Yellowstone National Park hosted 536,601 recreation visits in June 2022.…
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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce seeks Distinguished Under 40 nominations
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Under 40 Awards until September 4,…
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Lewiston man sentenced to 10 years for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
A Lewiston man was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute…
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Fatal crash west of Minidoka City
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle collision which occurred on July 28, 2022, at 3:50 P.M. on 800 N and 100 W, in Minidoka…
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Anderson Mountain Road open for personal use fuelwood collection
The Salmon-Challis National Forest will open the Anderson Mountain Road (#60081), effective immediately, for personal use fuelwood…
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See the stroke death rate in Idaho
Stacker investigated the stroke death rate in Idaho using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Interactive Atlas of Heart…
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Moose Fire grows to 43, 226 acres
The Moose Fire burning west of North Fork has burned 43,226 acres and is 15%…
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3 things to do this weekend – July 29, 2022
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Fatality accident near Tetonia
At approximately 12:04 p.m. on Thursday, the Teton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motor vehicle accident at the junction of Idaho…
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Gov. Little orders flags to fly half-staff for 2 fallen firefighters
Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. and State of Idaho flags in Idaho to be flown at half-staff in honor of two pilots killed in a helicopter crash…
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Eddie Owens is thankful for the lessons Teton County 4-H has taught him
The Teton County Fair is well underway, and unfortunately, for one member of the 4-H program in the area, this will be his last year as a…
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Yellowstone announces lottery for 2022-2023 non-commercially guided snowmobile access program
Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, you may apply to the 2022-2023 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial…
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Woodtick Fire grows to 1,814 acres
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire burning in the Salmon Challis National Forest saw a small amount of growth in the last 24 hours growing by about…
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Moose Fire mapped at 40,388 acres
The Moose Fire burning west of North Fork has burned 40,388 acres and is 15%…
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Idaho officials will allow remote bidding for state lands
Idaho officials are looking to expand the number of participants in auctions for state lands and potentially bring in more money by allowing remote…
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2 Idaho Falls high school students represent the state in mock government
The American Legion’s Girls Nation gives 100 high school students the opportunity to take part in the inner workings of the government. And this year…
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Wanted suspect apprehended in Burton area
On Wednesday at approximately 10:30 a.m. Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies pursued and apprehended a wanted subject in the Burton area of…
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Judges block abortion bans in Wyoming, North Dakota
Abortion bans set to take effect this week in Wyoming and North Dakota have been temporarily blocked by judges in those states amid lawsuits arguing…
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Soda Springs man dies from drowning at Palisades Reservoir
A Soda Springs man died from drowning in the Palisades Reservoir Wednesday…
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Moose Fire burns lookout building and radio tower
The Moose Fire, near Salmon, has burned more than 38-thousand acres and is 15 percent…
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Police looking for 3 missing children
Pocatello Police are looking for 3 children who may be with their…
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Crash sends car under canal bridge
A car ended up submerged in a water canal under the bridge after it collided at an intersection west of…
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Interest rates rise again, but “it’s still not bad”
The federal reserve announced on Wednesday that interest rates are increasing three-quarters of a percentage…
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Sam Wolcott wins World Championship in elk calling
The next time you hear an elk bugling in the woods you might need to look closer. It could be 10 year old Sam Wolcott the new Pee Wee Champion in the…
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Fire danger increases to high in Eastern Idaho
The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for the surrounding mountains and very high for…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair names Karole Honas as Grand Marshal
There are few, if any, more recognizable faces in Southeast Idaho than Karole Honas.…
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Local church and charity hope to convert parking lot into a “safe park”
The future of homelessness in Idaho Falls may have new avenue for relief soon. A brand new charity named the People In Need Coalition (PINC) is…
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New trial date set for Bingham County Sheriff
A new trial date has been set for Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland a day after he announced he will resign from…
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Budweiser Clydesdales here to celebrate Anheuser-Busch barley farmers
Idaho Falls celebrates local barley farmers with Budweiser…
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D91 puts $250m bond on Nov 8 ballot
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls is growing and so are the needs of Idaho Falls school district 91. To meet those needs, the district is…
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Boise attorney to face Labrador for Idaho attorney general
Boise attorney Tom Arkoosh announced Tuesday that he’s running for Idaho attorney general as the Democratic…
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West Fork Mink Creek Trail to close for repairs
estside Ranger District will be installing two trail bridges and two culverts on the non-motorized West Fork Mink Creek Trail beginning August 1.…
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KIFI Local News 8 is launching a new commenting platform, let us know what you think
Starting today, KIFI Local News 8 is launching a new digital commenting platform powered…
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Sheriff’s office urges preparation before water fun
As the summer heat continues to drive more people to have fun in the water the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office wants to remind us to be safe and…
Continue Reading Bingham County Sheriff set to resign Aug. 1
Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland will resign from office on Aug. 1,…
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Woman rescued after jumping out of kayak to avoid 3 moose
A 53-year-old woman was rescued last night from the South Fork of the Snake River near Fall Creek after jumping off her small inflatable…
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Wildfires force residents to leave homes near Salmon
The Woodtick Fire burning the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is now forcing those near it to…
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Water Polo continues to make Eastern Idaho its home
For three years now Rigby has been home to a new club in town; The Rigby Water Polo club. The club calls Rigby High school home and got its start…
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To Ukraine with Love – A locally owned non-profit making a difference
As Russia’s war on Ukraine is raging on, one Idaho Falls woman is offering a helping…
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to perform at new Mountain America Center
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is set to be the first event to perform at the new Mountain America Center on December 13.…
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3 things to know this morning – July 25, 2022
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Protect yourself from wildland fire smoke
As wildfires burn in surrounding areas and wildland fire smoke settles in the valley, Teton County Health Department encourages Jackson residents to…
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Lower than normal water levels expected at Lake Walcott
The Bureau of Reclamation says the public should expect lower than normal levels at Lake Walcott from mid-August through…
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AARP Idaho to host FEMA experts for disaster preparedness discussion
If you need to leave your home quickly and under pressure will you be…
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Trust linked to COVID-19 precaution uptake, U of I study finds
The more trust Americans place in their public health institutions, the more likely they are to heed their advice on ways to avoid COVID-19…
Continue Reading Work to begin on streets on west side of Idaho Falls
On July 25, HK Contractors will begin work on several roads on the west side of Idaho…
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Fremont County Pioneer Day Parade “Seasons to Remember”
Organizers say the event has been celebrated in the community for nearly a…
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ISU TRIO Upward Bound receives $2.2 million federal grant
Idaho State University’s TRIO Upward Bound Program has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue…
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Fourth Biennial Idaho’s Heritage Conference coming to Pocatello
The Idaho State Historical Society is hosting the 4th Biennial Idaho’s Heritage Conference in partnership with the Idaho Heritage Partners and…
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Work on Fall Creek Road could cause delays
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – Motorists who regularly use Fall Creek Road could experience delays next…
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Idaho Lottery returns record dividend to people of Idaho
The Idaho Lottery celebrated 33 years, one-third of a century of fun and entertainment, by returning a record-setting annual dividend to the People…
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Scams continue to target Idaho Power customers
Idaho Power is receiving an increased number of calls from customers reporting several scams.…
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Moose Fire evacuations in place
Due to increased fire activity of the Moose Fire, the Lemhi County Sheriff has announced all residents from (Zone 2) Tower Creek to North Fork are in…
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2 pilots succumb to injuries after helicopter crash
The U.S. Forest Service confirmed Thursday night that it is working with the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office to respond to an “aircraft” incident…
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Wyoming abortion ban to take effect Wednesday after review
Most abortions will become illegal in Wyoming on Wednesday after Gov. Mark Gordon gave the go-ahead Friday under a new state…
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Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt for defying January 6 committee subpoena
By Tierney Sneed, Katelyn Polantz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN A federal jury has found former Trump adviser Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress…
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Central Idaho Fire Restrictions Area implements Stage I Fire Restrictions
The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho will begin Stage 1 fire…
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Farmers Market Family Fun Days
If you are looking for some great family fun this weekend, one of our local farmers markets is ready to give you the royal…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,194 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,194 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
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Future of event center takes form
The future of the New Mountain America center is on more solid ground today. Contractors spent hours pouring cement to build the main floor on…
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Pocatello hosts POW*MIA Awareness Association Rally and Motorcycle Rodeo
The Pocatello POW*MIA Awareness Association is hosting its 22nd Annual Awareness Rally & Motorcycle Rodeo on July 22Â & 23 at the Bannock…
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Idaho closes out fiscal year with $1.4 billion surplus, more tax cuts and investments on the way
Governor Brad Little announced Friday Idahoans can expect more tax cuts and additional investments with the state’s $1.4 billion budget…
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Idaho’s June unemployment rate remains at 2.5%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.5% in June, unchanged from May and remaining at a historic…
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2022 Scenic River Classic finishes strong with donation to Development Workshop Inc.
The 2022 version of Idaho Falls oldest running race was held July 11Â at Snake River Landing, with over 100 runners navigating courses that included…
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3 thing to do this weekend – July 22-24, 2022
Here’s three things you can check out this…
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Search ongoing for missing 76-year-old man
Boundary County Search and Rescue was activated Thursday morning at 10:31 a.m. to respond to a report of a missing man in the vicinity of Deep Creek…
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Escapee arrested after lengthy pursuit, firing on officers
Early Thursday morning, Idaho Falls Police Officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies located Peter Lewis, a known fugitive who recently did…
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Liz Cheney braces for primary loss as focus shifts to 2024
Three weeks before the most significant election of her political career, Liz Cheney was nowhere to be seen as thousands of voters gathered for a…
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Moose Fire mapped at 23,620 acres
The Moose Fire burning five miles southwest of North Fork has burned 23,620 acres and is 0% contained. The cause is still…
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3 things to know this morning – July 22, 2022
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Aubree Ours and 5 first responders receive “life saving award”
It all started as a regular day for Aubree Ours when she started on her route, to deliver meals to the seniors on the Meals On Wheels program. Except…
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Governor Little directs $1 million to fight fentanyl
Governor Little plans to hold a press conference Thursday on his anti-drug initiative “Operation Esto…
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Former legislator Ann Rydalch passes away
A former state legislator from Idaho Falls has also passed away this…
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Crews respond to fire on I-15
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene with Idaho State Police to an outside fire on Interstate 15 at milepost 122.…
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Longtime Idaho lawmaker Sen. Mark Nye dies after illness
An Idaho State lawmaker has passed…
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Police continue to seek public’s help locating escapee
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help locating three inmates who cut their ankle monitor’s off and failed to…
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Pocatello Fire Department makes it rain
Kids got a chance to cool down Thursday afternoon at Caldwell Park in…
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Work begins on Pocatello’s new town square
Work has started on Pocatello’s new town…
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Chief deputy leaving Idaho attorney general’s office
Idaho Chief Deputy Attorney General Brian Kane is leaving to become the executive director of the National Association of Attorneys…
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Idaho Falls to host public meeting on proposed roadway safety improvements
The Idaho Falls Public Works Department is hosting a public meeting regarding proposed roadway safety improvements scheduled for…
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Important deadlines for 2022 Teton County Fair event entries
The 2022 Teton County Fair kicks off next week, and there is still time to enter into some of the fair’s most popular…
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Improving sections of Teton Crest Trail
Grand Teton National Park in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation are in their third year working to improve sections of the…
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When in doubt, stay out of the water: Protect yourself and pets from cyanobacterial blooms this summer
Summer is peak season for cyanobacterial blooms (previously called cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms), and Idahoans are reminded to protect…
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Moose Fire grows to 20,648 acres
The Moose Fire burning five miles southwest of North Fork has burned 20,648 acres and is 0% contained. The cause is still…
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Yellowstone flood recovery update
Yellowstone National Park announced Wednesday visitors will be able to park at Tower Junction and bicycle, hike and fish between Tower Junction and…
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Police continue to investigate July 16 hit and run
At about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, an Idaho State Police trooper was dispatched to a reported hit and run collision near milepost 204 on I-84 in…
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Woman arrested for drug trafficking
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 60-year-old woman Tuesday night after a traffic stop produced multiple illegal drugs in her…
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High fire danger in Yellowstone
The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now…
Continue Reading Idaho’s participates in $34 million multistate agreement with New York Jewelry Company
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Tuesday Idaho’s participation in a $34.2 million multistate agreement with a New York-based jewelry…
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Idaho Falls walkaway captured
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a walkaway from the Idaho Falls Community Reentry…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,529 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,529 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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Hot Classic Nights raise $15K for Rigby seniors and Meals on Wheels program
Saturday July 9 was all about classic hot rods and raising enough funds to help the Rigby Senior Center feed more than 11,000 meals to seniors in the…
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Rexburg police and Nitro Car Wash partner together to raise funds, awareness to D.A.R.E program
The flashing lights in front of the NITRO Car Wash in Rexburg on North Second East are not for what you might expect.…
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2 hospitalized after being ejected from vehicle in crash on SH33 in Victor
On Monday at approximately 7:37 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury crash at the intersection of SH33 and Sagebrush Drive in…
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Pocatello police Emergency Communications Center achieves ACE certification
The Pocatello Police Department announced its Emergency Communication Center has been awarded the Accredited Center of Excellence or ACE…
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