Public health departments are asking for cooling stations
With temperatures getting hotter, public health departments need your…
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“It’s a broken system” – Idaho farmer reacts to state water battle
Jake Stander says the root of the problem started in the 1980’s, when Idaho Power filed a lawsuit against 7500 irrigators for a water…
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More details released about shooting in Yellowstone National Park
Authorities have released the name of the man arrested for shooting at a park ranger on July…
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Stay cool! What you need to know as temperatures reach triple digits
Temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits in several areas across southern Idaho through Saturday. With that, health officials are urging…
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Governor’s new Executive Order tightens voter registration rules for non-citizens
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on July 9 called the “Only Citizens Will Vote…
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Drone captures moment when fireworks explode
A newly released drone video shows the fireworks explosion in Rexburg during an Independence Day…
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Idaho gets first Safe Haven Baby Box location
These baby boxes give parents in crisis an option to securely surrender their…
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Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival comes back for third year
The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival is looking for artists to color the streets of Downtown and compete for…
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Water curtailment: Why Frank VanderSloot has joined the conversation
“The farmers in our area desperately need your support.” – Frank…
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Keeping RV smoke and carbon monoxide detectors updated
You need a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in your…
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Firework mishaps: Several people injured in Rexburg, one in Hamer
“I’ve never heard boom quite that deafening before.”Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crest View Drive in Rexburg…
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Woman’s body discovered after motorhome fire
A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…
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Wildlands fire burning near Swan Valley
A wildlands fire is burning in the Long Gulch Road area of Swan…
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One dead, police officer wounded in Fort Hall shooting
One man is dead and a fort hall police officer has been wounded in a shooting on the…
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5 people hospitalized after hay swather crash south of Ririe
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash south of Ririe.
Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 6, 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP)…
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Lots of trash left after Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations
Last night’s Fourth of July festivities left a lot of trash at the Snake River…
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Firework anxiety: What to do if your pet runs away from home
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The crackling sound of fireworks can be nostalgic for many people, but it can also be very frightening for pets. The…
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Small plane crashes at Palisades Reservoir
UPDATE: The pilot, a 53-year-old man from California, has…
Continue Reading WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators…
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Shooting at Yellowstone National Park leaves suspect dead, ranger injured
One person is dead and a law enforcement ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National…
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“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has…
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WATCH: Idaho Falls “Liberty on Parade”
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s “Liberty on Parade” is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.…
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Blackfoot firefighter hospitalized after structure collapse
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on…
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Traffic stop turns into drug bust near Pocatello
A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway…
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Rexburg man sentenced to more than 5 years in Federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity…
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New Idaho law imposes mandatory minimum sentence on fentanyl trafficking
This month, a new state law imposing mandatory minimum sentences for individuals caught possessing fentanyl takes…
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July 3 is Idaho’s birthday: History you may not know about the Gem State
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho officially became the forty-third state on July 3, 1890. President Benjamin Harrison admitted Idaho into the…
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Local drive-in theater hosting Independence Day celebration
This is a real treat for Idahoans because there are very few drive-in theaters left in the…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 1 day away
The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration…
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July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Liberty on Parade
The Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and…
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Governor proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day
Governor Brad Little proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day as the Idaho Department of Lands recognizes Idaho’s wildland firefighter…
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Museum of Idaho hosting first-ever Keefer’s Island tours
The Keefers’ made major contributions to Idaho Falls’ infrastructure, community development, and public service.…
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Shooting suspect appears in court
Logan Stephen appeared in court on July 1st, where the judge set a bond at…
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Lowe’s grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center
A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior…
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Local News 8 adds a new, stronger TV signal! Here’s how to get it
We are excited to announce a new, stronger TV signal for Eastern Idaho. KIFI Local News 8 is replacing its VHF channel 8 with a UHF channel 18, but…
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New library legislation sparks outrage and protests from Idaho Democrats
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)—Idaho Democrats have launched a statewide day of protests in response to the new library bill that went into effect Monday…
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2024 Independence Day Events
Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of…
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Teton Pass is open for traffic Friday
The Teton Pass will reopen Friday, according to the Wyoming Department of…
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IFPD responds after overnight shooting in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a fight that broke out Sunday morning, shortly after midnight, which resulted in a shooting.…
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Pocatello wildfire gets close to homes, burns 10 acres
A wildfire ignited near South Fifth Avenue on the south side of…
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State Ed Board approves amendment to University of Phoenix purchase agreement
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved an amendment to the asset purchase agreement between the University of Idaho and the…
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Malad Valley celebrates Welsh heritage with weekend festival
“The valley looked like Wales with its hills and mountains”Jean Thomas, Festival Co-chair MALAD, Idaho (KIFI) — The Malad Valley Welsh Festival…
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Fireworks show back on for Shosone-Bannock Tribes Treaty Day
After canceling the fireworks show, Tribal leaders retracted their decision and will allow the fireworks show on July 3.…
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Fireworks may have caused fire in Ammon Foothills
A vegetation fire was called in at about 10:24 PM Thursday, June 27, at 5032 E Powerhouse Dr.…
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Massacre Rocks State Park to expand boat launch area
The boat launch area at Massacre Rocks State Park, west of American Falls, will be undergoing some major upgrades this summer.…
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Yellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth
Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to handle county strays
The Snake River Animal Shelter will now handle all the animals collected by Bonneville County animal control officers.…
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Burn ban in Bannock County begins July 1
A burn ban will go into effect for most of Bannock County starting Monday, July…
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Bannock County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
Jason Malone was charged with 8 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and was booked into Bannock County Jail on a $150,000…
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Trial date set for suspect accused of killing Idaho college students
A trial date is set for June 2025 for Bryan Kohberger, the man facing murder charges for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.…
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SWAT team responds to domestic dispute
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls Police SWAT and Unmanned Aerial Systems Teams, and Crisis Negotiators engaged in a four-and-a-half-hour…
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Scoop Jam helps benefit those in need
Scoop Jam is happening this Saturday. This event benefits the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault…
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Idaho National Laboratory is looking to hire several positions this summer
Check out the different type of careers INL offers and how to…
Continue Reading Supreme Court decision allows pregnant people in Idaho to access emergency abortion care — for now
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Pregnant people in Idaho should be able to access abortion in a medical emergency in Idaho, at least for…
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EXCLUSIVE: Idaho Falls Chukars manager explains hot streak
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The once-struggling Idaho Falls Chukars have become the hottest team in the Pioneer League. The Chukars won four of six against…
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Pocatello area churches and food banks receive truck load of food
The Pocatello community received over 31,000 pounds of food in donations Wednesday.
The food will be distributed through 13 different food pantries…
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Lightning-caused fire burns on INL land
A brush fire was reported in the Birch Creek area east of Highway 22 on INL property. …
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School Board approves drawings, plans for Highland High School rebuild
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees granted permission to move forward with the final draft of the conceptual drawings, floor…
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Surviving crop dusting pilot moved to Salt Lake facility
The pilot who survived the crop duster airplane crash last week with another crop duster, has been moved from a Pocatello hospital to a healthcare…
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Man killed when car crashes into overpass
A man was killed when his car crashed into an overpass on US 20 and burst into flames. …
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Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone
Dancing, drumming, singing and the retelling of how a mysterious woman brought a message of reassurance during hard times featured in Native American…
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Dr. Lori Barber chosen to lead College of Eastern Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She…
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Governor Little Takes Action to Protect Idaho’s Water Sovereignty
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, “The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act,” which he says will “chart a path forward on a new…
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Justices seem set to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now, a prematurely posted opinion says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho when a pregnant patient’s health is at…
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You can’t remove sturgeon from rivers in Idaho
Sturgeon skeletons are entirely made of cartilage—the stuff our ears and front part of our nose are filled…
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Bannock County Deputy charged with sexual battery
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is charged with two counts of Felony counts of sexual battery of a minor.…
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Federal committee looking at changing the names of Devil’s Tower, Hells Canyon
A federal committee wants to see a name change for Devil’s Tower National Monument to “Bear…
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Teton Pass on track to reopen Friday
Traffic could be back on the road over the Teton Pass.…
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Garbage truck hits power pole, causes power outage in Blackfoot
About 1,100 customer are without power in the Blackfoot area. It possibly due to a garbage truck that hit powerline in front of the Blackfoot Movie…
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Getting a closer look at the work on Teton Pass
The Wyoming Department of Transportation continues to work around the clock to get the pass open by the end of this…
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INL hosts artificial intelligence and machine learning expo
INL hopes to use AI and ML to get new research insights and enhance the lab’s core research…
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Boise man pleads guilty to firearms charges targeting Idaho’s power grid
A Boise man with white supremacist ties pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge stemming from his participation in a group that had discussed…
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D91 teachers ratify payment agreement for the 2024-2025 school year
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A new payment agreement is in place for teachers in Idaho Falls District 91 for the 2024-2025 school year. The agreement…
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Fireworks safety ahead of 4th of July
Fourth of July is for family, fun and for fireworks, and with this being the only time of year fireworks are used, the repercussions can be…
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Don’t Panic! Pocatello Fire Department testing their Wireless Emergency Alert system on Saturday
People who live in south Pocatello will receive an emergency alert on their phones this Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10…
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“He pushed safety like no other pilot I’ve ever known” – Remembering Idaho pilot Sage Teichert
“He was a cowboy from nevada originally and the the skinny little cowboy that that you’d imagine,” Gifford told Local News 8. “He was fun. He was…
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Young trees destroyed by vandals in Idaho Falls Park
Several vandalism incidents are being reported in parks around Bonneville…
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Motorcycle accident on I-15 kills McCammon man
Bannock County Coroner office has released the name of the man killed in a Friday night motorcycle accident on I-15.…
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Pocatello man found dead in Blackrock Canyon
Authorities have recovered a body in the Blackrock Canyon south of Pocatello on Monday.…
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Gas prices still dropping, but slowing down
It has been another week of savings at the pump, but prices may change direction…
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Idaho Falls hosts Pride Festival
The Idaho Falls community celebrated Pride Month in a big way this past…
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Show after the Show – June 24, 2024
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper discuss topics of the day.…
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Fire damages business trailer, power lines in Pocatello
Firefighters in Pocatello battled a fire at a business near the rail yard Saturday night, which caused explosions and downed power…
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Fire crews quickly contain wildfire near Trail Creek
Fire crews have contained a wildfire that threatened the Trail Creek area of Pocatello Sunday night.…
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Madison Andreason crowned as Miss Idaho at pageant
Madison Andreason, formerly known as Miss Pocatello, was crowned as Miss Idaho at the Idaho Falls Convention Center on…
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ISP investigating multiple vehicle crash on I-15; causing traffic delays
A multiple vehicle crash on I-15 has caused major delays near Shelley, blocking all southbound…
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Butte County officials release the identity of victim in fatal plane crash
UPDATE: Saturday at 2:04 p.m. BUTTE COUNTY (KIFI) — The victim’s identity has been released in the fatal plane crash on Thursday. The pilot is…
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Bannock County Historical Museum holds special exhibit on fur
The Bannock County Historical Museum is going back in time this weekend.…
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Pocatello Senior Center hosts Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday
The Pocatello Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will continue its annual celebration of the holiday…
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Lookout Point hosts Funky Flea Market on Saturday
A brand new market is coming to Historic Downtown…
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Vandals damage electrical boxes in Ammon park, halting late-night pickleball
Vandals have struck McCowan Park in Ammon, making nighttime lighting unavailable at the pickleball courts for…
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The renovated court in Idaho Falls is named after Cleave Lewis
“This is something that I didn’t expect.”Cleave Lewis IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The renovated basketball court in the Idaho Falls Recreation…
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Local boy wins third World Elk Calling Championships award
Sam Wolcott entered the Voice Division, where contestants only use their voices to mimic elk…
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“Show after the show” – Take your dog to work day
Jeff Roper and Maggie Tolleson talk about “What’s going on?” and taking your dog to work…
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Motorcyclist injured in Thursday night crash in Idaho Falls
A motorcyclist is recovering from injuries in a motorcycle-car accident in Idaho Falls Thursday night.…
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“There is still work to do” – Farmers moving forward after water curtailment cancelled
While the deal was only approved by the Idaho department of water resources Thursday, many of the east Idaho farmers are wasting no time making up…
Continue Reading Two crop dusters collide west of Arco airport, 1 pilot killed
Witnesses tell Local News 8 that two crop duster planes have collided near the Arco airport Thursday afternoon.…
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