Idaho Falls YMCA Christmas Tree Fundraiser Supports Youth Scholarships
Every tree sold at the YMCA’s holiday fundraiser helps open the door for a child in need, easing scholarship costs and bringing families together…
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ISU expands international research footprint with new 5-year agreements in Asia and Latin America
“These partnerships connect ISU with leading global institutions, bringing new knowledge, innovation, and research opportunities that would benefit…
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Light The World Giving Machine ribbon cutting ceremony for Rexburg location
Large crowds are anticipated at Hemming Village for the launch of the Rexburg Light The World Giving Machine, occurring from December 1st to 14th,…
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D91 pledges to “maintain safe environment & reduce distractions” as schools host run-off election
Idaho Falls School District 91 students will head to class tomorrow, coinciding with the crucial Idaho Falls Mayoral Run-Off election. The decision…
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Indigenous Fashion Show raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous persons
The first Indigenous fashion show in Boise is using style and storytelling to spotlight a crisis affecting communities across the country — Missing…
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Pocatello partners with and local landowners to protect popular rock-climbing area
“This is an important step in ensuring that outdoor recreation and public access to climbing routes are protected for generations to come,” said…
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Teton County Health hosts final walk-in Vaccine Clinics next week
As the holiday season approaches and cold weather drives residents indoors, Teton County, Wyoming, health officials are urgently reminding residents,…
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Ryan Shupe Plays Live Christmas Music
Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band will have a show tonight at Thunder Ridge High School at 7:30 pm. He has a new song out on Spotify. His show tonight…
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Southeast Idaho prepares to ‘Light Up the Night’ at Fourth Annual Community Chanukah Celebration
Southeast Idaho’s growing Jewish community is inviting residents of all backgrounds to once again “light up the night” for the Fourth Annual…
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‘A Thanksgiving never to be forgotten’ parents recount baby born on interstate
Luna Grace is her name, born on I-15 in Murray, and her parents, Vannessa and Dax Lowe, share the Thanksgiving story to top all others.
Both mom and…
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The Rush is On! Small Business Saturday Arrives
Shoppers lined up in downtown Idaho Falls on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday for the holiday season to support local…
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Small Business Saturday at the Downtown Event Center showcases the heart behind local art
For many local artists, from illustrators to woodworkers, Small Business Saturday isn’t just another market; it’s one of the opportunities they…
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Plunging into the Snake River for “Frigid Friday”
Flipping, diving or wading into the Snake River, about 15 swimmers braved icy temperatures in a “Frigid Friday…
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Pocatellans Gather for Christmas Night Lights Parade
The Christmas Night Lights Parade saw dazzling trucks and trailers, decked out in Christmas Regalia, and a little drizzling rain couldn’t fizzle the…
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Move over, Black Friday! Plumbing services call the day after Thanksgiving ‘Brown Friday’
If you’re stuck unclogging the toilet the day after Thanksgiving, you’re not alone.
Local New 8 called several plumbing services, and they told us…
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I-15 Exit 73 reopens near Pocatello after 7-hour Freightliner crash closure
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The right northbound lane of I-15 off-ramp at Exit 73 near Pocatello has reopened, seven hours after a single-vehicle…
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Eastern Idaho doctor killed in single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving night
A 46-year-old Bingham County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving night in Bonneville County. The incident occurred on 15th West…
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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after shooting in Washington, DC, President Trump says
President Donald Trump said Thursday that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, has…
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Over 40 Years Strong: Idaho Falls Salvation Army serves community Thanksgiving meal
“It started out of the love of people, and it started with a desire to to make people feel seen, valued and loved so much,” Lt. Jon-Marc Lamb of the…
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Hundreds filled the Rexburg Tabernacle kick off Thanksgiving celebrations
Hundreds filled the Rexburg Tabernacle Thursday morning of November 27th to kick off their Thanksgiving…
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Idaho Falls GIFT offers free late-night rides for the holiday season
Tragedy can strike at any moment, and the city of Idaho Falls is offering a service to reduce that…
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Intoxicated man jumps fence, falls 50 feet down cliff at Clark Hill Rest Stop
First responders gathered at the Clark Hill rest stop near Ririe this afternoon after a Wyoming man, who police believe was intoxicated, survived a…
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Pocatello Christmas Night Light Parade kicks off holiday season Friday night
Get ready to grab the family and head to historic downtown Pocatello to kick off the holiday season in spectacular fashion! Friday night, November…
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Local radio host unearths marvelous Mayflower lineage
A familiar voice across Southeast Idaho is offering a look back at the American history that shaped his very life this holiday season.
This…
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An Afghan national who previously worked with the CIA named as suspect in DC National Guard shooting. Here’s what we know
By Lex Harvey, Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — A West Virginia National Guard member has died and another is in critical condition after a gunman…
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Lemhi County warns some property taxes double-charged due to US Bank error
The Lemhi County Treasurer and Tax Collector’s office has issued an urgent public alert regarding a bank error that has resulted in some property tax…
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Boise semi-truck driver airlifted after fiery I-15 rollover crash near Arimo
A Boise semi-truck driver was airlifted to a local hospital last night after his vehicle rolled over and caught fire on Interstate 15 near…
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Wild Turkey Crashes Classroom Thanksgiving Feast at Idaho Falls Montessori
A proper lady name is still TBD (suggestions welcome in the comments). Since then, she has joined playground time, gone on walks with the students,…
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ITD and Jefferson County partner to install traffic signal in Rigby
A new traffic light is coming to Rigby to help traffic flow a little more…
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Confessed killer who fled to Idaho Falls sentenced to 60 Years for Bozeman Walmart Homicide
The man who confessed to brutally killing a woman and her dog in a Montana parking lot before fleeing with the victim’s remains to Idaho Falls has…
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Seasoned journalist David Pace joins Local News 8 team
Experienced reporter David Pace has joined Local News 8 as a Multimedia Journalist, KIFI General Manager Kalvin Pike announced Wednesday.
David may…
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Two National Guardsmen in critical condition after targeted shooting in DC
Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were killed in a shooting in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, according to West Virginia Gov. Patrick…
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Idaho Falls Airport parking lot hits capacity on busy Thanksgiving travel day
Looking for parking at the Idaho Falls airport, it’s usually not an issue.
However, this year the parking lot is…
Non-profit investigation spurs Idaho DOC to reopen former inmate’s sex abuse case, reverses finding
Content Warning: The following article discusses sexual assault.
For nearly a year and a half, Andrea Weiskircher has been pleading with prison…
Idaho Falls Power lineman rescues cat from high-voltage perch
Concerned Idaho Falls residents spotted the cat last night and took to social media to ask for help. An IFP lineman was dispatched to the scene,…
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Utah father who went missing with 3 children on hike charged with child torture, abuse
A Utah father who went missing overnight last month with his three children in Big Cottonwood Canyon has been charged with multiple counts of child…
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Two National Guardsmen shot in Washington, DC, according to DHS chief
Several people were shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, including at least one member of the US National Guard, according to a source familiar with…
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Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department asked a judge for permission Wednesday to publicly release financial records, travel…
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Missing WWII Soldier from Wilder, Idaho, Identified Decades Later
After nearly eighty years, an Idaho soldier is finally coming home. This June, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the body of U.S. Army…
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Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt arrested by ICE
By Alejandra Jaramillo, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A woman with family relations to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is in ICE…
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Crucial maintenance behind Silver Lake’s lower water
Environmental groups have concerns about water levels at an area lake, but officials say it needs to be temporarily…
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Law enforcement & health providers warn of severe consequences as Idaho prepares to cut Adult Mental Health Services
Idaho is preparing to make severe cuts to adult mental health services starting December 2, sparking widespread fear and even legal action across the…
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Pocatello sanitation services announces holiday schedule change
Thursday and Friday’s garbage, recycling, yard waste, and leaf collections for Pocatello residents will be delayed by one day because of the…
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DHW links Raw Milk to rise in E. coli and Campylobacter cases in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is investigating a significant and recent surge in illnesses linked to the consumption of raw,…
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Tired of Turkey? Try Flame Crusted Ham
With ham becoming more popular, Local News 8 is taking a look at how to prepare the popular substitute. Jesse Smith from Fred Meyer’s and his butcher…
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ISU and U of I partner to expand Natural History Museum exhibits North
“This is the birth of a new museum for north Idaho,” said Leif Tapanila, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History. “Our museum began at…
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Pocatello Police conducting Active Shooter Training at Hawthorne Middle School today
The PPD, School Resource Officers, and Pocatello Emergency Services are utilizing the empty school building while students are away to conduct an…
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Pocatello Police’s annual “Give the Cops a Bird” food drive gathers over $4,000 and 71 Turkeys
In a post on Facebook, Pocatello Police officers said they couldn’t have done this without the support of the amazing community.
“Your generosity,…
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Firefighters urge fire safety precautions ahead of Thanksgiving
As families gather around the table each Thanksgiving, kitchens across the country become the site of a surprising holiday hazard: cooking fires. In…
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Recount confirms Elmore County winners after initial election count misses 373 votes
“In order for our elections to work, voters must have confidence that their votes will count,” said Secretary of State McGrane. “Today we…
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The heat under your feet: Pro geothermal bill sponsored by Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher introduced to the house
In a push to speed up the approval and development of geothermal energy, Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher (R) sponsored a bill to ease the regulatory…
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Antares Industries celebrates Idaho expansion with ribbon-cutting ceremony
A leading developer of advanced micro nuclear reactors from California, Antares Industries is building an office in downtown Idaho Falls. This…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s district is in disbelief at her resignation announcement
By Jeff Zeleny, Eric Bradner, CNN Rome, Georgia (CNN) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation announcement sent a shock through her…
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60-Year-Old arrested following drunken disturbance/standoff in Idaho Falls parking lot
A 60-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Sunday evening after a drunken disturbance in the parking lot of Boozers/Shari’s off Broadway in Idaho…
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Two men arrested after fleeing from traffic stop, crashing in Idaho Falls yard
Two men are now in custody after crashing into an Idaho Falls neighborhood while fleeing a traffic stop early Monday morning, November 24, 2025.
The…
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Cyclocross offers cyclists fitness and a one-of-a-kind experience
Cyclocross is a wild and wacky event requiring bikers to navigate dirt, sand, grass and they even have to get off their bike every now and…
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ISP increasing Thanksgiving patrols as record numbers hit Idaho roads
“Thanksgiving weekend can often turn deadly as it combines heavy traffic with winter weather, and that means drivers need to slow down and give…
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Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful
A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on…
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Police take ‘The Grinch’ into custody after attempt to end Christmas, ‘steal’ ambulance
Pennsylvania police officers are being hailed as heroes after stopping a “green-furred suspect” who attempted to “end” Christmas and “steal” an…
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65th North closure begins December 1 for bridge replacement
Beginning Dec. 1, 65th North will be closed between 5th West and 5th East (Lewisville Highway) to allow crews to remove the existing bridge and…
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Idaho agriculture icon Carl Hobbs, Spudnik co-founder, passes away at 96
Carl Hobbs, an icon in Idaho’s agricultural history who co-founded the globally recognized Spudnik Equipment Company and revolutionized potato…
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Contagious horse virus prompts ISDA to recommend stopping all equine movement
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is strongly recommending the cancellation of upcoming equine events in…
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Idaho Falls Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting
The City of Idaho Falls, the Farmer’s Market and Idaho Falls Downtown Development collaborated to make the annual tree lighting and holiday fair a…
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National Adoption Day Celebration in Rigby
The Jefferson County Courthouse in Rigby was filled with joy and celebration today as the Seventh Judicial District marked National Adoption Day with…
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“Wild as You” Boutique Celebrates Grand Opening
Hollie Albertson and her daughters celebrated the grand opening of “Wild as You” boutique and custom denim jacket bar tonight with a ribbon cutting…
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CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines
Scientific information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was replaced Wednesday with anti-vaccine talking points that…
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Idaho Department of Education seeks public input on draft plan to free schools from red tape at the federal level
The Idaho Department of Education is asking for the public’s help to reduce federal paperwork and required tests for…
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Salmon students line four blocks with food bank donations
Students in Salmon are proving that young voices can make a big difference.
When a group of junior and high school students heard their local…
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Pocatello Regional Airport adds second daily Delta Flight to Salt Lake
Starting next year, travelers flying out of the Pocatello Regional Airport will have more options when traveling to Salt Lake City. The airport…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department launches “Fill the Ambulance” toy drive Nov. 21
“This effort is a way for our community to come together and support children and families facing difficult circumstances,” said Idaho Falls…
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750,000 acre-feet of new water storage by 2100: Idaho leaders/farmers develop long-term water plan
A group of Idaho leaders, including state representatives, city officials, and farmers, recently returned from Washington, D.C., after successful…
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Bonneville County man arrested on Felony Rape charges of 16-year-old
A 27-year-old Bonneville County man, Jose Luis Silvas, was arrested yesterday morning, November 20, 2025, and is facing a Felony Rape charge after…
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Accused quadruple murderer Benjamin Naylor waives peliminary hearing, attorneys eye plea deal
Benjamin Naylor, 56, of Burley, was back in court Thursday, Nov. 20, where his attorneys indicated they are pursuing a plea agreement deal.
Naylor…
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Bonneville County Coroner’s Office issues urgent public warning: Dangers of Kratom use confirmed in local fatalities
“This is a wake-up call for our community,” Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanchez said. “To put this into perspective, Kratom is now implicated in…
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LDS Church lowers missionary age for young women to 18
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a major change to its full-time missionary service. Effective immediately, young women…
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A Tiny Fighter Turning One: Baylor Bybee’s Incredible Journey for Prematurity Awareness Month
On December 9, a little boy in Eastern Idaho will celebrate something his parents were once told might never happen: his first birthday. Baylor…
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Pocatello father receives $50,000 smile makeover
Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho and Sage Dental come together each year to provide a smile makeover through the Second Chance program. This year’s…
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Keeping care local, Headwater Treatment Center opens to help Idaho youth struggling with mental health
Idaho Falls has a new clinic to help children 12 to 17 with their mental health.
It’s a residential facility called Headwater Behavioral Health…
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Idaho Falls soup kitchen says internal issues ‘corrected,’ calls for volunteers amid rising need
A recent social media post has stirred the pot at the Idaho Falls soup kitchen, but it wants the public to know everything is squared…
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Dream on hold, but not broken: Rodeo star fights back after near-fatal fall
A local barrel racing star has been hospitalized after being thrown from her horse at a charity event in South…
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Breaking down to blowing up: Nathan ‘Doggface208’ Apodaca looks back on the viral ride that changed his life
What started as a broken down car, a skateboard and a bottle of juice turned into a life changing moment for Nathan Apodaca, better known as…
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Inmate dies in custody at Bannock County Detention Center
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation and review following the death of an adult male inmate who died of a…
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Viral video captures man’s “dangerous” and “reckless” encounter with Yellowstone wolf pack
A wild and flat-out reckless moment in Yellowstone National Park has gone viral after a wildlife photographer captured a man walking directly toward…
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Pocatello Mayoral Run-Off Debate
The Dec. 2nd Pocatello Mayoral Run-Off election is rapidly approaching. Tonight, November 19, Local News 8 is bringing you the Pocatello Mayoral…
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Wilder raid detainees released from Elmore/Bingham County
Previously detained individuals who were taken into custody during the federal law enforcement raid in Wilder have been released from the Elmore…
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Non-profit investigation outlines 7 reforms to address unchecked sex abuse in Idaho prisons
Content Warning: The following article discusses sexual assault.
During a yearlong investigation, current and formerly incarcerated women told…
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Bush, Biden and former vice presidents honor Dick Cheney, while Trump, Vance snubbed for funeral invitation
By Jamie Gangel, Michael Williams, Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Political figures from across the aisle gathered Thursday in Washington, DC, for…
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Trump signed the Epstein files bill. Will the DOJ actually release them all?
Both chambers of Congress passed legislation this week forcing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, after President Donald Trump capitulated and…
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300 Ballots Untallied: Elmore County orders full hand count
Elmore County election officials have ordered a countywide hand count of all November election ballots after an audit confirmed that approximately…
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Teton County Sheriff’s Office seizes over a kilogram of cocaine during traffic stop near Victor
A routine traffic stop led to a major drug seizure in Teton County, as the Sheriff’s Office recovered more than a kilogram of cocaine valued at over…
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ITD seeks public input on long-range transportation plan
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting a meeting to share upcoming transportation plans, and they are looking to get public…
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Idaho Family Policy Center proposes renaming State Highway 16 the “Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway”
Idaho State Highway 16 could soon get a new name. The Idaho Family Policy Center (IFPC) is partnering with state lawmakers to introduce a bill during…
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Bengal legends inducted into ISU Sports Hall of Fame
“Each of these inductees represents the best of what it means to be a Bengal,” said ISU President Robert Wagner in his opening remarks. “These…
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LDS Church to end Saturday evening session of General Conference
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday it will no longer include the Saturday evening session…
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Infant botulism case in Ada County linked to national baby formula recall
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has been notified that an infant from Ada County was hospitalized with suspected botulism, believed to…
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“He stole my father”: Patrick Shelton’s family speaks out for the first time after killer’s sentencing
The family of Patrick Shelton is speaking out for the first time, sharing their pain and anger just hours after Allan Douglas Bruce was sentenced…
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Teton County residents push back against Victor’s wastewater plant plan
Teton County residents are voicing growing frustration over Victor’s plan to build a wastewater treatment plant on recently annexed county land,…
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Wyoming Man charged with felony kidnapping after missing Utah teen found in Idaho
A Wyoming man is now in custody after a multi-state search for a 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Utah.
Anthony Holm, 42, of Star Valley,…
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After Years of Inaction Under the Biden Administration and Recent Stonewalling by the Trump Administration, the Epstein Files May Soon Be Released.
The measure — which remarkably won support from nearly every Republican — now heads to the Senate, where GOP leaders must quickly decide if they…
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Idaho National Guard Black Hawk rescues stranded hiker in Custer County
The Idaho Army National Guard just wrapped up its 14th search and rescue mission of the year this week, rescuing a stranded hiker.
Two hikers in…
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