Preparing your car for cold, wet weather
If you’re driving in the rain, avoid using cruise control and be careful not to…
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A 911 caller found his friend’s body and thought he was the victim of a bear attack. Police now say it was a homicide
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — The last time anyone heard from Dustin Kjersem was the afternoon of October 10, when he climbed into his black Ford…
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True Value’s bankruptcy filing won’t hurt Idaho Falls hardware store
“Most hardware stores have multiple suppliers, so I don’t see much of a…
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Pancheri Bridge is set to be closed from Saturday night to Monday morning
Traffic will be detoured temporarily from crossing the Pancheri Bridge while contractors apply an epoxy seal coat this…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
Cool temperatures and snow help slow fire…
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‘Boo at the Zoo’ opening night in Idaho Falls
Many people gathered to start the “Boo at the Zoo” in their Halloween costumes to enjoy family-friendly games and activities, including a costume…
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IFPD arrest a man who had 5 pounds of methamphetamine and guns
During a search of the vehicle, Officers located a red and black Milwaukee toolbox in the trunk that contained two one-gallon sized bags of a…
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Senator Risch on Death of Hamas Terrorist Sinwar
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the elimination…
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Staying safe while trick-or-treating
Halloween is only two weeks away. Local law enforcement is reminding us how to keep kids and parents safe while…
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Northbound lanes of I-15 north of Idaho Falls back open
A semi-truck crash blocked the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls for nearly five hours on Thursday afternoon.…
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Veterans Resource Fair set for October 17
Bannock County Veteran Services is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair on October…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
Cool temperatures and possible rain/snow could help slow fire growth the next couple of…
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Housing Choice Vouchers, how do they work?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program has been helping low-income families, people with…
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West Jefferson school employee arrested on abuse charges
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Dallas Dean Erickson, 43, of Terreton, is charged with lewd conduct with a child under…
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Missing teen boy from Idaho Falls has been found
The Idaho Falls Police Department treats it as a runaway case, but they are still investigating and want to locate the boy. If you know of Hunter’s…
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Locals come together to fight against intimate crime
Local law enforcement says intimate violence is a serious issue and it is happening in our…
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Idaho State University’s Department of Family Medicine is helping young families
ISU hosted a maternity and pediatric fair Wednesday to help people get connected with Pocatello area family…
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Locals respond to new proposed expressway
BMPO will take the feedback from last night, and should finalize the plans by the end of the…
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Idaho Falls Zoo prepares for annual Halloween event
Some of the zoo’s scarier animals will be featured in the education center…
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Pocatello Police looking for a person of interest involved in early morning shooting
Pocatello Police said a man was shot early Wednesday morning on the Pocatello West Bench.…
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New execution date set for Thomas Creech
A new date has been scheduled for the execution of Thomas Eugene…
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UPDATE: Sheriff Deputy cleared of criminal liability in Sept. 1 shooting
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a month-long investigation, Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has determined the deputy involved in…
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Idaho Falls sets leaf collection schedule
The following is a news release from the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS (Idaho Falls News Release) – Courtesy of the Idaho Falls Street Division,…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
The Meridian Fire in Montana, northwest of Island Park, grows over 1,300 acres Wednesday. Other area fires were pretty calm.…
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Pocatello man killed in I-15 accident south of Malad
A Pocatello man was killed in a crash on I-15 south of Malad. Driver flown to…
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Hundreds turn out to Bonneville County expressway proposal open house
The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization wants to plan ahead for traffic demands 25 years into the…
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Farewell to Planet Doom – D.A.R.E building finds new life
The ghosts of Idaho’s haunted attractions are calling to all you thrill seekers. But this October, also marks the end of nearly two decades of…
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Court documents allege what happened in rest stop murder case
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI)—On Monday, prosecuting attorney Randy Neal submitted a notice to present new evidence in the rest area murder case that happened…
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Juvenile caught in Cassia County after escaping from St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The juvenile who escaped from the St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center was located by Cassia County Sheriff deputies.…
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Where to park for early voting in Bannock County
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Construction on 6th Avenue has closed off sidewalks between the Bannock County Elections Office and some parking lots.…
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US 30 on Georgetown Summit is now open after wildfire
A fire along US 30 at the Georgetown Summit in Bear Lake County has the highway closed from mile marker 421 to mile marker…
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Biscuit Basin update – Scientists get hydrothermal answers
According to scientists with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, “The explosion was not caused by direct interaction of magma and water.” In other…
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How to avoid getting scammed on HVAC inspections
Local News 8 spoke with a local expert to learn how to find a reputable HVAC company and avoid ones that try to scam…
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30-year-old woman reported missing in Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is looking for Braigene Marcel Collins. She was last seen on September 14 at the 49er Inn and Suites in…
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Idaho Fish and Game investigating elk meat dumped on roadside in Bear Lake County
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why elk meat was lying along the side of the road in Bear Lake County.…
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T-shirt exhibit raises awareness on assault and abuse, honors survivors
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— People are invited to make a shirt that honors survivors of assault and abuse. The Clothesline Project is taking place…
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Pocatello holding open house for Benton Street bridge project
Pocatello Public Works is hosting an open house event for interested individuals to learn more about the replacement project of the Benton Street…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Big changes for medicare prescription drug coverage
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Open enrollment officially kicks off in Idaho on October 15, 2024 for the 2025 insurance year. While for some it…
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Report: Power pole ignited wildfire near Boise
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Department of Lands report say the Valley Fire that started east of Boise on Oct. 4 was caused by a power line. Idaho…
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How to see a rare comet pass by earth this week
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI, AP)—Monday night will be one of the best nights to see a rare comet with the naked eye. Comet C/2023 A3…
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National experts urge parents – Have the driving safety talk now
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This October, national experts are asking parents to talk to teens about the importance of driving safely. National…
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Wildfire smoke and warmer weather could make for harder breathing
Smoke from nearby wildfires is being pulled into Southeastern Idaho and could potentially impact the air quality for sensitive…
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Warmer fall weather could lead to pest issues this fall and winter
While some people might be enjoying the warm weather, it might lead to a surge in pests in the Gem…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Two boys have escaped from the Saint Anthony Juvenile Corrections Center
Be mindful to lock up vehicles and doors, and put your keys in a safe place. Two boys have escaped from the Juvenile Corrections Center in Saint…
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Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump’s weekend rally in Southern California
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Nevada man with a shotgun, loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports in his vehicle was arrested…
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Sheriff’s Deputies have reopened closed intersection after crash knocks down power lines
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating an injury crash at the intersection of S. Ammon Rd and 65th S that has the road…
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Hundreds gather at October Boo-tique
A spook-tacular craft fair was held at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds on Saturday. More than a hundred local artisans, crafters, and small…
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Annual food drive working to collect 100,000 lbs of food
“We’ll be collecting food through October 26th, and we will be at all the grocery stores on the…
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Lemonade for sale from a young entrepreneur
A boy named Wyatt Garnevicus wants to sell you some lemonade for 50 cents at his lemonade…
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Elk meat dumped on the side of the road
On September 30, Idaho Fish and Game Senior Conservation Officer Kolby White received a call from an archery hunter who had discovered four quarters…
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Colorado man goes to court in Idaho for stealing door-securing equipment from an airplane
Police reports say Anthony Alarcon removed a carabiner clip from an emergency exit door during a flight from Denver to Idaho Falls on September…
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A traffic alert for drivers in Pocatello
Starting Monday, October 14th the Water Pollution Control Department will replace a manhole on the 1200 block of East Clark Street between North 11th…
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Three accidents on US 20 Friday morning, 1 sent to hospital
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported three accidents happened on U.S. 20 this morning. One of the accidents sent a 20-year-old Fruitland woman…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Jewish Idahoans face record hate over Gaza War
Many Jewish Idahoans have never been to Israel or even speak Hebrew, but say they’re being blamed for the War in Gaza regardless. Watchdogs say…
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Homeowners express concerns for potential new expressway
“Looking at the map, I have…concerns that it was going to come close to our…
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National Make a Dog’s Day event set for Saturday
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello Animal Services and Phil Meador Subaru are partnering for the sixth annual ‘National Make a Dog’s Day’ event at…
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Dig up dinosaur fun at Fall Fossil Fest
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host its fourth annual Fall Fossil Fest on Saturday, October 12. The event offers…
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The retirement community showed off their talents in a friendly competition
Synergy HomeCare and Brio Home Health and Hospice partnered to hold a talent show for senior citizens in Eastern Idaho. The organizations said there…
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Therapy dogs find a home with Idaho Falls Police
It’s World Mental Health Day, and the Idaho Falls Police Department is spotlighting two therapy dogs they’re especially grateful for, Sarge and…
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Man charged with kidnapping and beating a woman committed similar crime before
The man charged with kidnapping a woman last week and beating her has a history of beating another woman back in…
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Lemhi County man found not guilty of shooting
A jury found a Lemhi County veterinarian not guilty of shooting a 13-year-old…
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“It’s their legacy”– local headstone cleaning business is a labor of love
Take it for Granite LLC is a headstone cleaning and restoration business based out of…
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Teton Toyota holding a community celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association invites the community to the Teton Toyota dealership tonight for a Hispanic Cultural Heritage…
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Pay It Forward finds a cat shelter that nurtures and leads to adoptions
A nonprofit that provides safe shelter for cats or kittens that are sick, injured, abused, or strayed, or even no longer wanted by…
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Sarasota County, Florida spokeswoman discusses Hurricane Milton with Local News 8
Local News 8 spoke with Genevieve Judge a spokeswoman for Sarasota County,…
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Social Media post of firearm referencing Thunder Ridge High School was a hoax
Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents Wednesday morning, saying they received a report of a firearm image posted on social media…
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Fire near Tetonia expected to be contained by Friday night
A brush fire near Tetonia has fire crews on the…
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The Film Garage 208 is holding their second annual short film contest
A Halloween short film contest is coming up this October. The Film Garage 208 asks contestants to submit their films by midnight on Oct. 18. A…
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Brian Kohberger’s murder trial has a start date
Brian Kohberger’s trial is expected to begin on August…
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Hunter finds a human skull near Brigham City
A human skull was found in a remote area near Brigham City,…
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East Idaho Aquarium director responds to claims of animal mistreatment
Monday, October 7th Local News 8 published a month-long investigation, looking into claims of animal mistreatment at the East Idaho Aquarium. The…
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Common rules that hunters break
Deer hunting season starts Thursday, October 10th, and if you are going out to hunt, you should know what rules are commonly…
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Title IX controversy- Senator Risch honors Barbara Ehardt’s advocacy for Women’s Sports
Idaho senator Jim Risch is recognizing the action of local state representative Barbara Ehardt in her efforts to spearhead a bill protecting…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Red Rock grows to over 62,000 acres
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Former Jefferson County Prosecutor sentenced to federal prison
U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill sentenced Robin Dunn to three and a half years (42 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised…
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“The President’s Own” Marine Band to perform two concerts in eastern Idaho
The “President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform two free concerts in eastern Idaho, as part of its Coast-to-Coast…
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Wells Fargo volunteers help renovate Pocatello park
NeighborWorks Pocatello recently receive a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo and an additional $10,000 from the Ifft Foundation to make improvements to…
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Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits area schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield visited Hibbard Elementary School on Tuesday…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 1st Street in Ammon to close near Hitt Road beginning Wednesday
A portion of 1st Street in Ammon will be closed starting Wednesday, October 9.
Drivers will need to use Lincoln, 17th, or the new John Adams Parkway…
FIRE WATCH: Updated closures for Red Rock/Black Eagle and Garden Fire
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Search for Stephanie Crane continues after 31 years
Local law enforcement continue to look for Stephanie Crane 31 years after her…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to Idaho small businesses economically impacted by wildfires, including the Bench Lake and Wapiti Fires
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Blaine, Boise, Butte, Custer, Elmore, Lemhi and Valley counties in…
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SHARED: Northern Lights highlight the skies
Several photographers shared their photos from Monday night of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, with Local News 8.…
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Family Services Alliance celebrates new remodel
Family Services Alliance is holding a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled all-purpose room on Tuesday, October…
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INL to host Family Nuclear Science Night as part of Nuclear Science Week
INL invites local students and their families to attend Family Nuclear Science Night, a STEM event that introduces visitors to nuclear science,…
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Power County Sheriff’s Office looking for info on reported vandalism
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is looking for any information on a car and people after a vandalism report on Morgan Road, near the Lake…
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Lance Broncho gets life sentence for murder
Lance Broncho is sentenced to life in prison for the death of Eric Leask.…
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East Idaho Aquarium faces animal abuse allegations – Local News 8 Investigates
Fish and game records document that dozens of birds were “stepped on,” “sat on,” or otherwise crushed to death by customers during hands-on…
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Watch out for bears as they prepare to hibernate
“We do stress highly that people take care of their garbage and any attractant that they may have around their…
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Cut off firefighters in Red Rock Fire are safe
Several firefighters trapped in the Red Rock Fire are safe.
There is a contingency plan to get them out.
Wind gusts over 60 miles per hour caused…
Continue Reading Woman escapes, Idaho Falls man charged with kidnapping
An Idaho Falls man is arrested for kidnapping a woman and beating her. The victim was able to escape and call…
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East Idaho woman helping with hurricane response in South
Kris Mullen, of Chubbuck, is in Tallahasee, Florida helping the Red Cross distribute food, water, and tools to those affected by hurricane Helene and…
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An SUV and a truck crashed, sending both vehicles into a ravine
A crash between an SUV and a truck today sent both vehicles into the ravine near Palisades…
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A man is in the hospital following a house fire in Idaho Falls
The fire started around 2:30 p.m. on October 5th, near the Rose Hill…
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Gems in the ‘Gem State’ could be bought today at the Annual Gem And Mineral Rock Sale
Hundreds gathered at the Idaho Falls fairgrounds October 5th for an event focused on mineral lovers.…
Continue Reading Wildfire burning near Boise grows to an estimated 9,412 acres
A wildfire burning near Boise has grown to over 2,000 acres since it started in the early morning hours Friday.…
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The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market had vendors, live music, and an apple pie bake-off
The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market was at the lookout point in Pocatello on Saturday, October…
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Man charged with helping Idaho inmate escape during a hospital ambush sentenced to life in prison
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man who prosecutors said ambushed and shot correctional officers at a Boise hospital in a plot to…
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