“We understand that this news may be troubling to members of our community,” said Mayor Mark Dahlquist. “We are taking a thoughtful and measured approach as we gather information and consider any appropriate next steps.”
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Left: Zachary Olpin, Right: Megan Olpin. Both charged with Felony Injury to a Child and Misdemeanor Injury to a Child. Megan Olpin faces an additional charge of Felony Aggravated Battery.
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A 32-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly leading Idaho State Police on a dramatic high-speed chase that topped 115 MPH and ended with a vehicle stuck in the mud after hitting several spike strips.
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Beginning Sunday, March 22, contractors will repair a pothole and complete surface work on the Pancheri Bridge.
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By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Chuck Norris, veteran, martial arts world champion, action hero and early 2000s Internet meme inspiration, whose rugged demeanor was immortalized on hit show “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday
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Previous Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper received the John and Abigail Adams Award, recognizing her service to the city across three terms in office for 12 years.
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As March Madness tips off on the court, Bannock County is launching a bracket of its own.
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“We are heartbroken over the sudden passing of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam. Rick served with a genuine heart for public service and an unwavering commitment to the people of Nampa,” said Gov. Little. “He cared deeply about his community and worked every day to make it stronger and better for those he served.”
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Idaho public schools may soon start the day with a mandatory minute of quiet.
House Bill 623 (HB 623), which requires a daily 60-second moment of silence, has passed both the Idaho House and Senate and is now headed to the governor’s desk for final signature.
ABC says it has scrapped the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” after a video of newest star Taylor Frankie Paul throwing objects and yelling at her former boyfriend Dakota Mortensen was made public Thursday morning.
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POCATELLO, Idaho — A local dessert business that gained national attention on ABC’s Shark Tank is continuing its rapid growth, with a new location opening in eastern Idaho where its story first began. Crispy Cones is opening a brand-new store in Pocatello, offering the community a taste of its signature pastry cones filled with soft
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Idaho State University’s Bengal Giving Day 2026 brought the campus and alumni community together in a powerful show of support, raising $826,842 through 1,182 gifts from 835 donors.
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Senators Thursday passed 5% budget cuts to colleges and universities next fiscal year, after a debate that revolved around whether the state should fund higher education at all.
House Bill 876 is the fiscal year 2027 “maintenance” budget for the Idaho State Board of Education and includes funding for two- and four-year colleges and universities. The budget rolls over base spending from the current fiscal year.
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A transparency law passed by Congress has forced the release of more Epstein files than ever before, but some lawmakers and victims are exploring ways to push the Justice Department to disclose even more information from the voluminous trove that’s being withheld.
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The City of Pocatello invites community members to participate in an upcoming open house and online survey as part of the development of a 10-year plan for neighborhoods within the University area.
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After recent escaped open burn fires in Teton County, Wyoming, and eastern Bonneville County last week, it’s becoming more evident that property owners are using the nice weather as a chance to clear property.
Fire officials note that the region is currently in the window “before the green-up,” a time when vegetation is dry, dead, and highly flammable. Without the moisture of new spring growth, fires can quickly turn from controlled piles to “racing” wildfires in seconds.
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Three people have been arrested, including two listed as juveniles, after the site of the proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake City was vandalized.
The vandalism at the warehouse located west of Salt Lake City International Airport included graffiti with a swastika that had a line going through it, and the words, “Kill all Nazis.” Several windows at the facility were also smashed, and what appeared to be paint was on the door.
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A Hobbs Middle School student is facing disciplinary action after allegedly using stolen science lab equipment to start a fire in a boys’ restroom on Monday afternoon. While the fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries, the incident led to a full evacuation of the building and an investigation into several students who were involved.
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The war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home in America.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.22% this week, up from 6.11% the week before. It’s the highest level since early December, reflecting the inflation fears rippling through markets.
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Judge Steven Boyce has officially announced his re-election campaign for Idaho’s Seventh Judicial District, setting the stage for the region’s first contested judicial election in over a decade. The announcement comes only days after Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal announced his decision to challenge him for the Judge’s seat.
“I am honored and humbled to have been entrusted with my role in Idaho’s judiciary, and continue to be completely committed to ensuring justice for my community here in Southeast Idaho,” Judge Boyce said. “I look forward to continuing that work.”
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Officials have confirmed that Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam died from a medical emergency he experienced during a Regional Town Hall in Eagle on Wednesday evening. He was 47 years old.
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Lower enrollment led Pocatello-Chubbuck trustees on Tuesday night to adopt an adjusted budget with a $1.3 million decrease in state revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30.
The district budgeted for a decrease in three support units this school year, but the district’s enrollment has decreased to the equivalent of 11 units, said Jonathan Balls, the district’s director of business operations, in a Tuesday interview.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – With spring break just around the corner, parents in Idaho Falls who are still searching for activities to keep their kids engaged have a new option—but spots are filling quickly. The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a three-day Spring Break Adventure Camp for children ages 8 to
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Nearly 1,000 fifth graders belted out songs for the 250th anniversary of the United States at District 91’s Patriotic Program.
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Every year, Idaho State University hosts students from across all programs and disciplines to present their research. This includes undergraduate and graduate students, who are judged on their posters and presentations by faculty members.
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Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher updated Local News 8 on the Middle East situation today, outlining his expectations for a timeline for U.S. actions to be completed, and clarifying some of the factors at play in rising fuel prices.
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As the 2026 legislative session enters its final stretch, the race for Idaho’s top education post took center stage in Pocatello on Wednesday. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield met with parents and educators at the Magnolia Mansion to outline a second-term vision focused on “the basics,” even as school districts brace for a tightening financial belt.
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Firefighters successfully stopped the spread of a massive haystack fire Tuesday morning, after 200 bales burst into flames on Gas Plant Road.
The Fort Hall Fire Department responded to reports of the blaze at approximately 10:50 AM. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find the large haystack fully engulfed in flames.
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After 26 years of patrolling the streets and leading the ranks in Blackfoot, Police Chief Gordon Croft is concluding his career as he obtains one of the highest achievements a chief or sheriff can achieve in the state of Idaho.
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A high-stakes Republican primary rematch is set for May 19 as former three-term Representative Julianne Young challenges incumbent Ben Fuhriman (R-Shelley) for Idaho’s District 30 House Seat B.
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The Idaho House is set to consider changing its rules to make ethics hearings against sitting lawmakers secret.
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Latino leaders and elected officials say they are shocked by “deeply troubling” sexual misconduct allegations against Cesar Chavez, one of the Latino community’s most prominent civil rights icons, as planned annual celebrations of the late labor leader are canceled and his legacy as a labor movement hero is thrown into question.
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An NFL superstar is coming to eastern Idaho. Taysom Hill, the New Orleans Saints tight end and former BYU quarterback, is making a special stop at Walmart in Rexburg this week.
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Old Highway 91 under the Interstate 15 bridges in Inkom will close from March 19 through July 24 to allow crews to continue replacing the bridges in town. During the closure, traffic will be detoured along North Rapid Creek Road and North Inkom Road.
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Yellowstone National Park welcomed nearly 4.8 million recreation visits in 2025, according to a new release from the National Park Service.
The park recorded 4,762,988 visits over the year—an impressive number that comes despite a 43-day partial federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. During that time, the National Park Service worked to keep parks open and accessible whenever possible, allowing visitors to continue accessing some of the nation’s most iconic landscapes.
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Eighty-two Idaho students are candidates for the U.S. Department of Education’s Presidential Scholars Program.
Nationwide, up to 161 students will be selected as Presidential Scholars. The U.S. Department of Education will release its list of winners — usually one male and one female student per state — in the summer.
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Big news for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living in Idaho. In a landmark policy shift, the faith has opened Sunday School presidency roles to women. The change, effective immediately, marks the first time in the faith’s history that women will be eligible to lead the program at the local level.
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“It takes a lot of air to go through there, so we usually play a song, take a break, harass and joke with each other and, you know, just have a good time,” said Pipe Major Dan Muhlestein.
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A proposed Idaho Falls ordinance would require alcohol servers and security staff to complete a new “Approved Server Training Program,” but at least one city council member says he’s concerned the law, as written, goes too far in punishing workers.
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A 43-year-old Menan man is recovering this afternoon after being injured in a rollover crash along State Highway 33 Tuesday morning, March 17.
According to the Idaho State Police, the crash took place around 11:20 AM near milepost 32. The man was reportedly driving north in a 1995 Buick LaSaber when his vehicle drove off the east side of the road and rolled.
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The City of Roberts has officially lifted its drinking water advisory today, after laboratory testing confirmed the water supply is safe to drink.
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Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has officially thrown his hat into the ring for District Judge in Idaho’s Seventh Judicial District, setting the stage for the region’s first contested judicial election in over a decade.
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An early morning accident on U.S. 33 turned deadly Tuesday after a driver struck an elk and was thrown from the vehicle.
According to Teton County Fire and Rescue, the accident occurred shortly after 7:00 AM near mile marker 119. After striking the elk, the vehicle rolled over multiple times before coming to rest in a nearby field.
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A 34-year-old Idaho Falls school teacher is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children unit. Benjamin Simms was arrested on Thursday, March 12, following allegations that he recorded videos of himself molesting a 4-year-old child.
Simms has been charged with 1 count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child and 1 count of Lewd Conduct with a Child Under 16.
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Governor Brad Little signed the 2026 Budget Rescissions Act into law late Monday night without fanfare, narrowly beating a deadline to approve the sweeping budget cuts detailed in Senate Bill 1331. The legislation imposes a 4% reduction across nearly all state agency budgets.
“Idahoans expect their state government to operate efficiently and effectively, and the balanced budget we approved for the current fiscal year delivers on both fronts,” Little said in a statement.
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A bill that would have required local law enforcement agencies across Idaho to seek cooperation agreements with federal immigration officials is no longer moving forward this session.
Lawmakers on the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee voted 5–4 Monday morning to hold House Bill 659 in committee, preventing it from advancing to the Senate floor.
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CNN By Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A senior US intelligence official appointed by President Donald Trump abruptly announced he is stepping down from his post on Tuesday, citing misgivings about the administration’s war with Iran. Joe Kent, who had been serving as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, posted his resignation letter on
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The Friends of the Marshall Public Library are celebrating 30 years by bringing back seasonal book sales.
“From sci-fi to historical fiction to mysteries and hobbies, there are hundreds of books to
choose from in all genres and all reading levels,” said the Friends of the Marshall Public Library in a news release.
A local man faces a new felony charge after allegedly claiming to have a bomb during a weekend altercation at the Bourbon Barrel Bar.
Bret Kynaston has been charged with felony false reporting of explosives in a public or private place.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – In a tradition that has gone on for decades, the North Hi-Way Cafe in Idaho Falls continues to bring the flavor of Ireland to the Gem State in a delicious celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The 93-year-old cafe serves up a platter of traditional Irish foods every March 17th, greeting
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One month into the partial government shutdown, hundreds of Transportation Security Administration workers going without full pay have quit, while others have taken unscheduled time off, prompting more travel headaches as a winter storm slammed the Midwest and spring break travelers try to fly.
A number of travelers are facing long airport security lines, including at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where wait times on Monday occasionally stretched up to nearly two hours long.
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Potandon Produce pays off school lunch balance at one elementary school – and challenges others to do the same.
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Teton County has issued a rare apology and a nearly $30,000 refund to a Jackson couple after admitting it “incorrectly calculated” an affordable housing fee that sparked a years-long legal battle. What the county called a staff mistake, business owners Trey and Shelby Scharp called a “hostage” situation over their building permit.
“Teton County made a mistake. We required you to pay an affordable housing mitigation fee that you did not need to pay,” county leadership said in a statement Monday. “We are sorry. We regret every minute of distress this litigation caused you,” the statement continued.
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Closing arguments began Monday in the high-profile murder trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, then writing a children’s book about coping with grief.
The case now moves to the jury for final deliberations.
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Painter Bob Ross once said, “You need the dark in order to show the light.” For 12-year-old Caellum Hebdon, who is battling brain cancer, that light is now coming in the form of encouraging news about his treatment.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department is responding to a local woman’s harrowing Facebook post regarding a weekend incident involving a man attempting to enter a vehicle with children inside.
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The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in coordination with the Idaho State Police ISP, has released the identity of the man killed in a motorcycle accident on I-15 last week.
Coroner Torey Danner confirmed that Tyeson Iverson, 31, of Pocatello, died from his injuries at the scene.
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A 28-year-old skier is recovering after a grueling three-and-a-half-hour rescue operation on Taylor Mountain this past Friday.
The incident took place just before 12:30 PM on Friday, March 13th. Teton County Search & Rescue received an emergency alert for the injured skier, who’d injured her knee while skinning up from the Coal Creek drainage. Unable to ski or hike out, her partners called 911.
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At a time when owning a home seems out of reach for many, a group of friends is trying to make the American dream possible.
Sky Evans, along with his wife Lily and friend Sawyer Reidelbach, started what they call the Homerun Project. They are renovating a 1920s house in Salt Lake City and, once it’s finished, plan to give it away — no mortgage, no rent, just a fresh start, in a drawing.
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A bill to criminalize violations of Idaho’s bathroom law is headed to the Senate.
The House-passed bill would make it a misdemeanor to use a bathroom “that is designated for use by the (user’s) opposite biological sex.”
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Bonneville trustees Wednesday unanimously approved ballot language for the May 19 election that would increase the district’s supplemental levy by about $7.6 million.
Voter approval would take Bonneville’s two-year measure from $11.6 million to $19.2 million.
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For the second time, a jury has failed to reach a verdict in the case of Brandon Cook, a local contractor accused of defrauding homeowners of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The two-day trial ended Thursday, March 12, after a hung jury forced the judge to declare a mistrial.
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A Utah mother is raising awareness about the heightened suicide risk among military veterans after losing her own son, Private First Class Bowden Hunter of Saratoga Springs.
Utah currently ranks second in the nation for veteran suicide (adjusted for population), with 78 deaths reported last year, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Because the state has a smaller-than-average veteran population, the numbers are especially alarming to families like the Hunters.
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A string of juvenile vandalism over the weekend has left a local training facility and several tribal vehicles damaged, according to the Fort Hall Police Department.
The incident began Sunday afternoon, March 15, when police were alerted to a break-in at the Fort Hall Fire Department’s training house on Shoshone Drive.
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An unnamed person is recovering Monday after a weekend shooting in Challis sent them to the hospital.
According to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting took place on Friday, March 13th, around 11 PM in the Hot Springs area of Challis. Sheriff’s Deputies rushed to the area where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, but otherwise in stable condition.
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The Department of Homeland Security has officially purchased a massive warehouse on the west side of Salt Lake City, confirming months of speculation and marking the establishment of the first ICE detention center in the state of Utah.
Friday, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson issued a sharp rebuke following the confirmation of the sale.
“I am deeply disturbed to learn that a 833,000-square-foot warehouse… has reportedly been purchased by the federal government to what would likely become a massive ICE detention facility,” Wilson said. “The idea of 7,500 detainees being held in the heart of our capital city is simply unacceptable and must never be realized.”
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Broadway and film star Cheyenne Jackson recently returned to eastern Idaho, bringing his nationally touring show “Mid-Life Torso Tour” to the Colonial Theatre in Idaho Falls. But long before the bright lights of Broadway and Hollywood, Jackson’s story began in the small towns of northern Idaho. From growing up in
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In quiet ways a life is known,
Not by noise and power shown,
But steady work from year to year,
A faithful voice that others hear.
He walked the halls where our laws are made,
Yet never sought the grand parade.
With careful thought and patient hand,
He served the people of this land.
The City of Roberts is warning residents not to drink or boil tap water until further notice, after a major drop in water pressure raised concerns about the safety of the city’s water supply.
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IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – High winds have necessitated changes to the festivities at Paddy’s on Park in Idaho Falls today, March 14. While the event is still happening, a few things but it shouldn’t put a damper on the fun. “The important thing to remember is, the party is still happening,” stressed Kerry Hammon, Director
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Hazardous driving conditions and low visibility have forced the closure of Interstate 15 in both directions North of Idaho Falls.
As of 11:48 AM, the Idaho Transportation Department has closed I-15 from exit 119 to mile marker 145 in Roberts due to a large dust storm brought on by the high winds.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission is inviting the community to bundle up and step outside during its “A Walk in the Cold” event Saturday, March 14 at the Waterfront at Snake River Landing. Organizers say the frosty 5K is about more than running or walking. It’s designed to raise awareness for
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The state of Idaho’s economy and budget loomed large at a Leadership Session featuring Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke and U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson on Friday.
Three of Idaho’s top leaders addressed “5 I’s” – Idaho’s economy, Idaho Launch, Immigration, Irrigation and Iran at a forum hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber at the Downtown Event Center.
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A local family of nine is finding out that in the city of Shelley, no one has to fight alone.
This Saturday, the community is invited to “Pi Day with a Purpose: Slices of Hope for Austin,” at Shelley High School from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is dedicated to supporting 4-year-old Austin Currall as he begins his second battle with kidney cancer.
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As gas prices soar nationwide, Idaho’s trucking industry is sounding the alarm. They say the pain at the pump will soon turn into pain at the checkout line.
“80% of the goods in the United States are moved by truck. And so, you know, all of those prices will be affected by the cost of gas and energy,” said Andrus. “Not only do the consumers see (the spike in prices) at the gas pump, but they’re going to see it in the price of groceries and everything else they buy that gets moved by trucks.”
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The high winds have caused damage to local neighborhood properties. Residents on Sand Creek Street suffered the loss of entire sections of wood fencing.
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Idaho State Police are warning motorists to prepare for dangerous driving conditions through the weekend after a massive dust storm triggered a 10- to 14-car pileup on Interstate 15 on Thursday.
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“This series is a great way to connect directly with our community,” said Mayor Mark Dahlquist. “Mayor’s Minute allows us to highlight exciting things happening within our City organization while also helping residents better understand how City departments and services work.”
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Madison County officials are sounding the alarm following a recent spike in scams related to passport applications.
Madison County staff have recently encountered a growing number of residents who mistakenly believe they have already paid for their passports online through unofficial websites.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department recently welcomed Molly, a police therapy dog in training, to the team. Molly, a two-year-old golden retriever, is partnered with Officer Eric Lyke, who is serving as a school resource officer at the Alturas Academy schools.
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Crews with the Ammon and Idaho Falls Fire Departments are on the scene of a potential structure fire at the Regal Edwards movie theater.
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Six US service members are dead after a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, the US military said, adding that the incident was “not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.”
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Two bills that would amend the state’s “harmful materials” library law are heading to the full House.
The House State Affairs Committee passed the bills Thursday.
Sponsored by Rep. Jaron Crane, R-Nampa, and backed by Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office, the bills would align Idaho’s law with recent federal court rulings. The Children’s School and Library Protection Act, which Idaho lawmakers enacted in 2024, imposes penalties on libraries and schools that don’t restrict material deemed “harmful” to minors.
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CNN, WDIV, WXYZ By Emma Tucker, Elizabeth Wolfe, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A pair of attacks more than 700 miles apart on Thursday struck at the heart of community safe havens, leaving shocked Americans with an uneasy sense of security. First, a deadly shooting being investigated as terrorism devastated a Virginia university
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce will host a special community leadership event on Friday afternoon featuring three of Idaho’s top elected officials. Gov. Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and Congressman Mike Simpson are scheduled to appear together for a moderated discussion at the Downtown Event Center in
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Just in time for the 250th anniversary of America, one Rigby family has constructed a gigantic display of patriotism in the heart of Idaho.
Trevor Schroeder has constructed a 39-foot-by-74-foot United States flag on the ceiling of his stand-alone shop or “barn” adjacent to his home.
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If you’ve grabbed a coke or a burger at the Pocatello McDonald’s at any point over the last three decades, chances are you’ve been greeted by the city’s unofficial ambassador of smiles.
Delynn Wilson is known for his pristine and his infectious optimism, but recently a hurdle with his transportation threatened the independence he has worked so hard for.
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The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a convicted felon who failed to report to his parole officer earlier this month.
57-year-old Michael Poole was last seen on March 12, 2026, during a routine check-in with his parole officer. Authorities say he failed to show up for his next scheduled appointment on March 1.
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Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is hitting the road this April as part of a newly announced nationwide campus tour honoring the legacy of its late founder, Charlie Kirk.
CEO Erika Kirk announced the “This is the Turning Point Tour” on Thursday, confirming that the University of Idaho will be one of the final stops in the initial launch.
Continue Reading High winds and seasonal dust storms are prompting safety warnings from the Idaho State Police as spring weather creates hazardous driving conditions across the region.
“We’ve seen some vehicles, because of the wind, usually semis, larger vehicles like that, have tipped over,” said Trooper Adam Anderson with the Idaho State Police, a 12-year veteran of the agency.
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Police are responding to reports of an active shooter and a car driven into the building at Temple Israel, a synagogue containing a school, in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, multiple federal law enforcement sources told CNN.
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A Roy man has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of another person while the two were practicing drawing handguns from holsters.
Benjamin Garrett Davis, 24, is charged with manslaughter, a second-degree felony; reckless endangerment, a class A misdemeanor; and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, a class B misdemeanor in the incident last Sunday.
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State leaders are nearly two months into the legislative session, and much of the noise still surrounds the state’s budget deficit. Cuts are happening. School leaders and parents are watching. So what’s on the chopping block and what’s not? What factors shape the debate? And what about that big rainy day fund some people keep mentioning? Here’s a rundown of where things stand — and five takeaways to help clear the smoke.
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The City of Arco has issued a mandatory boil water order for all residents effective immediately, Thursday, March 12, 2026. The strict boil order follows a computer monitoring malfunction earlier this morning that caused a drop in water pressure throughout the city’s distribution system.
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In a bedroom filled with sketches of apex predators and prehistoric giants, 12-year-old Caellum Hebdon is reclaiming a voice that cancer nearly took away.
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“You have the state government telling the local government to do the job of the federal government,” said Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse. “… I think the majority of sheriffs are doing what they can within their resources to cooperate and enforce the law.”
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The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office has officially closed a nearly seven-year-old missing persons investigation after investigators positively identified human remains discovered late last year using DNA evidence.
The case began on November 8, 2019, when the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Springdale (Arkansas) Police Department regarding Bobby Lee Rodriguez.
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Idaho House Democrats are decrying what they call an ‘egregious abuse of supermajority power’ after the Republican supermajority voted to suspend House rules to block a formal minority report from being entered into the official House Journal.
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Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho lawmakers are considering legislation to make Kratom illegal—a major development for advocates pushing for stricter regulation of the substance and its use. House Bill 864 could classify Kratom as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, Idaho’s most restrictive drug category. If enacted, all forms of Kratom would be added to the Schedule
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By Annie Grayer, Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant testified his relationship with the late convicted sex offender “was strictly on a professional level,” as he faced investigators on Capitol Hill for roughly seven hours as part of the House Oversight Committee’s probe. Richard Kahn told lawmakers behind closed doors that he
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