Idaho Falls Community honors Bruce Turner, Support pours in for Barbara Turner
The Idaho Falls community is mourning the loss of Bruce Turner, a prominent 72-year-old resident who passed away unexpectedly as a result of a car…
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Gene and Marietta Womack named 2025 Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair
“Gene and Marietta represent everything the fair is about—hard work, heart, and homegrown values,” said Brandon Bird, General Manager of the…
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Human remains found in Fort Hall River identified as missing Spokane woman
After a three-year investigation, law enforcement officials in Power County, in partnership with the Idaho State Police (ISP) and multiple other…
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Rexburg Police Department plans new building, seeks bond approval
Getting a new building for the Rexburg Police Department is in the works, but it will need the community’s support.…
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St. George man accused of firing over 150 rounds at officers in violent standoff
A 41-year-old St. George man, Benjamin Hansen, is facing four counts of second-degree felony attempted aggravated murder after allegedly firing more…
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Jackson water well back online, residents can irrigate lawns
Jackson residents can once again water their lawns now the a well has been repaired.…
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Planned outage scheduled for parts of Roberts July 10th
Rocky Mountain Power has scheduled a planned power outage for Wednesday, July 10, from 9 AM to 1 PM, to replace a power pole, affecting a small…
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New garden honoring veterans dedicated in Blackfoot
The Old Fort Hall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted a dedication ceremony for the new ‘Never Forget Garden’…
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Portneuf Health breaks ground on new urgent care clinic in Chubbuck
Portneuf Health hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for their new ‘Portneuf Health Now-Chubbuck’ urgent care clinic.
The new location will be…
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Free roofs for local heroes through Operation Roof Rescue
Local roofing company, Roof Rescue, is once again looking for nominations to fulfill their Operation Roof Rescue…
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Blacktail Fire: Crews battle lightning-sparked wildfire north of Salmon
Firefighters in the Salmon-Challis National Forest are actively combating the Blacktail Fire, a small but challenging wildfire sparked by a recent…
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Local restaurant combats mental health with love, compassion and soup
June is men’s mental health month, and in that month, Local News 8 has seen many reports of suicide in the Eastern Idaho area, mostly by…
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Suspect in custody after standoff and fire in Southern Utah
As of 4:50 PM, the St George Police Department (SGPD) says the suspect involved in the active shooting threat in the area of 3000 East Seegmiller…
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College of Eastern Idaho launches first-ever police academy
“We are excited to offer a police academy for the first time here at CEI,” said Trevor Elordi, Vice President of Workforce Training & Operations.…
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Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of juvenile from Rupert
The Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a juvenile male from Rupert. The incident…
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Southeast Idaho rallies to support Texas flood victims
Local businesses across Southeast Idaho are stepping up to offer support to the victims of the devastating Texas floods. These tragic events claimed…
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New SRO funding bolsters student safety for District 25 and 20 Other Idaho school districts
“This funding means that additional districts and charters will receive resources to support a position that brings valuable peace of mind to…
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Idaho Falls Scoop Jam: All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Returns to Idaho Falls for a Cause
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This Saturday, July 12, the Idaho Falls Scoop Jam returns to the Snake River Greenbelt. The…
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Scam Alert: Idaho Power warns of scammers impersonating its employees
Idaho Power is alerting customers to a recent increase in scams, with imposters contacting individuals by phone and going door-to-door, falsely…
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Former American Falls mayor speaks about resignation and new appointment for city leader
“It’s been really cool for me to go through the community and be involved with different organizations or departments and get things done and get my…
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Bannock County emergency manager offers tips on summer power outage preparedness
Summer power outages can be dangerous, especially when coupled with hot weather, and the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is helping…
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Teton County Coroner searching 87-year-old Raymond Shepard’s next of kin
The Teton County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating the next of kin of Raymond Shepard, who was born on May 12, 1938.
If…
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Planned outage scheduled for parts of Blackfoot July 9th
Idaho Power has scheduled a planned power outage for Wednesday, July 9, from 5 PM to 9 PM, impacting areas of Blackfoot located east of Blackfoot…
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Coeur d’Alene firefighter Dave Tysdal has “a long road to recovery,” says fire officials
Coeur d’Alene fire officials have provided a reassuring update on the condition of Engineer Dave Tysdal, a firefighter injured in the tragic ambush…
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Garden Creek Fire: 100% contained after burning over 5,400 acres
As of Monday, July 7, the Garden Creek Fire, which burned thousands of acres on the Fort Hall Reservation near Blackfoot, has been declared 100%…
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Search continues for missing Utah man in Bingham County
he Bingham County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking the public for help locating a missing 62-year-old man, last seen June 26, 2025.
Authorities…
Gas prices lower this 4th of July weekend
Some people might think gas prices would’ve gone up over the holiday weekend, but they were actually lower than last year—by 17…
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BLM opens bidding for McDevitt Creek timber
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently accepting bids for a post and pole timber harvest in the McDevitt Creek area of Lemhi County.…
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Work begins this week on I-15 bridges toward the Montana state line
Repairs and improvements are starting today on the first of 11 bridges along Interstate 15 north of Roberts toward the Montana state line. Crews will…
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BLM’s Challis office asks for input on proposed campsite fees
The Bureau of Land Management is looking for public comment on proposed fee increases for campgrounds in the Challis…
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UPDATE: American Falls standoff ends peacefully; Suspect in custody after shots fired
An armed man has barricaded himself inside an American Falls home.
Law enforcement is asking people to stay away fromt he…
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Victim identified in fatal Madison County crash
A fatal crash is impacting traffic on Highway 20 on Sunday…
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Idaho Falls man arrested by SWAT Team after stabbig incident
July 4, 2025, at 2:42 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the Fred Meyer parking lot at 2250 N Yellowstone Highway after a person called…
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Billy Currington brings chart-topping country hits to Pocatello this Saturday!
The Port (Portneuf Healthtrust Amphitheatre) is ramping up the summer concert season as Country Music star Billy Currington makes his way to…
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Update: One dead, multiple people hospitalized after crash south of Island Park
Idaho State Police Troopers are on the scene of a fatal crash on U.S. 20 near Island Park. The accident occurred sometime before 11:55 AM, Friday,…
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Two sisters who died holding each other, a doting grandmother who enjoyed sitting by the river, a camp counselor who mentored young girls: The faces of the Texas flooding tragedy
CNN, KPRC, KEYE, KABB, WOAI, KERR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ROBERT BRAKE, EL PASO FIRE DEPARTMENT, KABB/ WOAI By Alaa Elassar, Nicquel Terry Ellis,…
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Close call; homeowners return home after field fire near Iona
BONNEVILLE COUNTY (KIFI)- A field fire is contained on Panorama Hill east of Iona.
According to Sgt. Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
Watch the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks…
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Severe Weather: National Weather Service issues multiple thunderstorm warnings
Three severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued within minutes of each other in the last hour, as of 4:30 PM July 4, 2025.
One in Cassia County…
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Family and friends host car meet for mental health to honor man lost to suicide
The family and friends of Jaiden James Snyder, the man who tragically took his own life in Tuesday’s police incident along Curlew Drive, are hosting…
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Vehicle fire blocks I-84 eastbound near Burley
First responders are on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-84 heading eastbound near Burley. The incident began around 12:43 PM. Video from witnesses…
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Flash Flood Watch issued for Wapiti burn area in Custer County
Custer County Emergency Management has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Wapiti burn area, effective until 9:00 PM MDT on Friday, July 4th.…
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Pocatello Fire Department Warns: A drone in the sky will ground all firefighting aircraft
The Pocatello Fire Department wants to let the public know about the significant dangers and operational impacts of unauthorized drone flights over…
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Greater Idaho Falls 4th of July Parade kicks off
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade kicks off at 9 AM, marking the 249th birthday of the United States of America. The…
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Idaho Falls teams up with Community Food Basket for 4th of July Donations
The city of Idaho Falls has agreed to support the community food basket in the 4th of July parade again this…
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Help 911 Help others this Fourth of July
Every year on the Fourth of July, the number one 9-1-1 calls are about fireworks complaints. This is a real issue for the officers in…
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Drive Sober: Bonneville County increases patrols to prevent holiday impaired driving tragedies
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are mobilizing through the holiday weekend to intercept intoxicated motorists. Partnering with the Office of…
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Seasonal Mormon cricket swarms spotted in Southeast Idaho
Swarms of Mormon crickets are making their way through Southeast Idaho on their migratory routes, with insects spotted in areas of Fort Hall.
Mormon…
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Multi-state ground search called off for Idaho teens feared abducted by FLDS Church
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids has ended its 10-day multi-state ground search for missing Idaho teens Allen Larand Fisher and Rachelle “Shelly” Leray…
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United Way releases updated report on number of families facing financial hardship in Idaho
United Way has released its updated 2025 report cataloguing the number of people in Idaho classified as ‘asset limited, income constrained, and…
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Park Rangers respond to drowning in Jackson Lake near Colter Bay
A 30-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, drowned in Jackson Lake near Swim Beach in the Colter Bay area of Grand Teton National Park on the afternoon…
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Local firefighters/Tunnel to Towers Foundation rally in support of fallen North Idaho heroes
Idaho Falls Firefighters are raising funds to support the families of the North Idaho firefighters gunned down while responding to a brush fire on…
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Idaho Cleanup Project completes spent nuclear fuel project
Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews recently completed a significant achievement by successfully transferring 40 spent nuclear fuel baskets into…
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Trump lands first major legislative win after Congress passes his massive domestic policy bill
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Republican lawmakers have handed President Donald Trump the first major legislative achievement of his second…
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Public hearing set after proposed water rate hike sparks outcry in Ammon and Iona
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — Falls Water customers in Ammon and Iona are boiling mad over a proposed rate increase that could see their bills jump by…
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Garden Creek Fire 80% contained
The Garden Creek Fire burning on the Fort Hall Reservation is now 80% contained. As of Thursday, the fire has now burned over 5,400 acres.
The…
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Idaho GOP releases statement responding to threats against party leaders and members
In light of credible threats made against members of the Idaho Republican Party and its leadership, Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon issued the…
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Supreme Court agrees to review bans on transgender athletes joining teams that align with their gender identity
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to decide whether states may ban transgender students from…
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Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their…
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Animal shelter asks people to celebrate 4th of July by being a cuddle buddy
The Snake River Animal Shelter is asking people to be cuddle buddies for furry friends in need this 4th of July. If people are already planning to…
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American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen resigns
American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen has announced she is stepping down to focus on her family while completing a new home in the county. Her…
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Hundreds from church youth group evacuated from campsite due to Garden Creek Fire
The growing Garden Creek Fire forced 250 people to evacuate a campground in Bingham County Tuesday. They were members of a Latter-day Saint church…
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Idaho Falls Police hiring new officers – Testing July 26 & test prep on July 12
The Idaho Falls Police Department is hiring new police officers and a testing date just a few weeks out.
“Being a police officer gives you an…
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Grizzly trapped and relocated on Caribou-Targhee National Forest
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an approximately…
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Prominent Idaho Falls figure dies after rollover crash
Bruce Turner, 72, a well-known Idaho Falls resident and former president of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club, died Sunday following a single-vehicle…
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Marshall Public Library kicks off another year of collecting produce for people in need
The Marshall Public Library is now accepting donations of fresh fruits and vegetables for families in need during the annual ‘Garden to Give’…
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Snake River Animal Shelter offers tips for pet safety and stress relief during Fourth of July
The Snake River Animal Shelter is helping pet owners prepare for increased pet stress during Fourth of July celebrations with simple tips and safety…
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Chubbuck Road underpass reopens ahead of holiday weekend
Chubbuck Road is now open after closures over the past month to finish construction on the I-15 underpass.
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)…
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Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings
CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their…
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Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find missing developmentally disabled an in Ammon
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to find a missing developmentally disabled man who walked away from a residential…
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Garden Creek Fire now 30% contained
The Garden Creek Fire, burning east of Blackfoot on the Fort Hall Reservation, has now consumed over a thousand acres and jumped the Blackfoot River…
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Kohberger Hearing: Accused University of Idaho killer to accept plea deal
Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022,…
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Garden Creek Fire now at 1,000 acres – Evacuation orders lifted as fire conditions improve
Crews near Blackfoot are battling to contain the Garden Creek Fire, estimated at 100 acres. The vegetation fire is reportedly 1.7 miles south of…
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Massive food donation boosts Rexburg Family Crisis Center’s efforts
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a massive donation of 28,000 pounds of food to the Family Crisis Center in Rexburg on…
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Trump says Israel has ‘agreed to the necessary conditions’ to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel had “agreed to the necessary conditions” to finalize a ceasefire in Gaza, though it was not…
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ISU Robotics Club returns victorious from national competition
Idaho State University’s robotics club returned victorious from a national competition last week. The robotics club competed at the ‘ Skills USA…
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The unique way a school district is helping students with sensory issues
An administrator in the Canyons School District who overcame a life changing illness is making a difference for students with special needs.
BJ…
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Innovative materials/last steps of reconstruction: Teton Pass reopens in time for Independence Day
Following an intensive, round-the-clock effort by crews to pave the permanent roadway, the Teton Pass (Wyoming State Highway 22) has officially…
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Coeur d’Alene mourns fallen firefighters After Canfield Mountain ambush
Authorities in Coeur d’Alene are holding a procession to honor the firefighters killed in Sunday’s ambush on Canfield Mountain. Monday, the Coeur…
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North Bannock Fire District conducting controlled burn at Portneuf Wellness Complex Tuesday
The North Bannock Fire District will conduct a controlled burn at the Portneuf Wellness Complex all day Tuesday in preparation for Bannock County’s…
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Senate GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ after eleventh-hour scramble, setting up high-stakes fight in the House
Senate Republicans narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s giant tax and spending cuts package Tuesday after a days-long grind to secure the…
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A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. Families of the Idaho victims have a range of emotions
By Hanna Park, Josh Campbell and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The grieving family of 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves spent weeks waiting for an arrest…
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The firefighters killed and injured in Sunday’s attack had nearly 70 years of combined experience. Here’s what we know
CNN, BROADCASTIFY, KHQ, MARK LANTHROP, SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF COEUR D’ ALENE, KOOTENAI COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE, CNN VIA WEBEX…
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Rexburg man arrested after spying on sunbathers at Porter Park
Pictures of girls at the park were found on his phone. He also had a pair of gloves and roll of duct…
Continue Reading Authorities name victims and suspect in firefighter ambush
In a somber press conference Monday, authorities in Coeur d’Alene identified the two firefighters killed in Sunday’s ambush. Coeur d’Alene Fire…
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Pilot rescued after plane crashes into Palisades Reservoir
Just after 11 am this morning, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Star Valley Rescue were dispatched to the Palisades Reservoir near the…
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69-Year-Old Rexburg man killed in Sunday accident near Sportsman’s Gun Range
A 69-year-old Rexburg man, Thomas Ray Archibald, died Sunday after a serious two-vehicle collision on West 33, near the Sportsman’s Gun…
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Attacks on firefighters on the rise?
Sullivan has worked as a firefighter for over 20 years. He says the assaults on firefighters often happen because the attackers are not in a stable…
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Victim’s family “furious:” Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in University of Idaho murders to avoid the death penalty
University of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee…
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Historic WWII bomber plane arrives in Pocatello for stop on nationwide tour
The historic World War II B-25 Mitchell ‘Maid in the Shade’ landed at the Pocatello Regional Airport on Monday for an interactive exhibition as part…
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Teton County woman busted with quarter-pound of cocaine in narcotics investigation
A 25-year-old Teton County woman is facing serious charges after sheriff’s deputies intercepted her in the act of delivering narcotics, including…
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People invited to review/comment on Pocatello’s 6-Year transportation plan
The Bannock Transportation Planning Organization is inviting people to review and comment on their most recent draft of the ‘Transportation…
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Pocatello 13-year-old wins award at national invention competition
Porter Meyers, a 13-year-old from Pocatello, recently won third place in the seventh grade category at the RTX Invention Convention US Nationals in…
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Fort Hall man sentenced to Federal Prison for illegal possession of a firearm
Abe L. Sireech, 37, of Fort Hall, was sentenced to 29 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a felon, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin…
Continue Reading Search for missing Jefferson County teens expands to Colorado, Arizona, and South Dakota
The search for two missing Jefferson County teens, 13-year-old Allen Fisher and 15-year-old Rachelle Fisher, has expanded once again, due to new…
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Canadian runaway faces felony charges after multi-state crime spree
A 15-year-old Canadian runaway is now in custody in Lincoln County, Wyoming, facing multiple serious felony charges after allegedly stealing and…
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Community All-Stars: Local artist leaves his mark on sides of buildings
All around Pocatello, vibrant murals beautify the sides of buildings across town. Some even in unseen places, all with the same artist signature,…
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Suspected gunman in fatal ambush of firefighters has been found dead
The Kootenai County Sheriff tells ABC News the firefighters were responding to a fire on Canfield Mountain. When the firefighters arrived, someone…
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Kids send water-powered rockets into the sky
Idaho State University’s Physics Department students taught the kids a little about physics and showed them how to build their own water-powered…
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Saturday sees busy events in Eastern Idaho
“We’re just here meeting people. I’m really having a good time discussing the artwork and showing people my portfolio and having different…
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