Dutch Bros to host annual ALS fundraiser Friday
Dutch Bros is holding its annual Drink One for Dane fundraiser Friday, May 17 to support the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral…
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New details released after police standoff in Custer County
New details have been released about the suspect who caused a police standoff in Custer County over the…
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Study reveals when the first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth
Were dinosaurs warm-blooded like birds and mammals or cold-blooded like…
Continue Reading Dow briefly tops 40,000 for first time but ends the day lower
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke past the 40,000 threshold Thursday for the first time ever,…
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Redecor shares the top 2024 design trends on Local News 8 in the Morning
Natalie Gal, Senior Director of Content at Redecor shares some advice on how to move out with the old, and in with the new when it comes to interior…
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Teton County Sheriff’s deputy charged with indecent exposure changes his plea to guilty and is sentenced
Troy Lester Dameron pleaded “guilty” and was sentenced today at the Jefferson County…
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Multiple agencies conduct aviation accident training at Ririe Reservoir
Wildfire season is upon us, and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is getting ready for any incident that may befall them during the event of a…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest prepares for wildfire season
“Be very mindful of not lighting a fire or starting a wildfire in this…
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18-year-old driver injured in dump truck collision
An 18-year-old Roberts girl was injured in a crash with a dump truck on US Highway 26 east of Ririe.…
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What is a Precinct Committee Officer? We find out
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This election cycle, one obscure community-based position is getting more attention than ever before. You’ve probably…
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Phil Meador Subaru presents largest “Share the Love” donation yet
The donation will help the food bank in their mission to feed..the hungry in…
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NASA donates DC-8 jet to Idaho State University
ISU’s Aircraft Maintenance students will soon have a major learning tool land right in their backyard.…
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Grocery prices are finally falling
Food shoppers can finally breathe a slight sigh of relief: After years of increases followed by months of plateau, grocery prices fell last…
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Mormon Crickets swarm Nevada elementary school
“It was kind of a creepy feeling. You looked out the windows and there were dozens and thousands of bugs. And the entire lawn in the back was…
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Chad Daybell day 24: Testimonies focus on cell phone data, calls
It’s day 24 in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…
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Be ‘Bear Aware’ when you head to the backcountry
Here in Idaho we are no strangers to bears. As Eastern Idaho is home to both Grizzly Bears and Black bears. With that in mind multiple wildlife…
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Bannock County Commissioner candidates for District 3 answer questions for Local News 8
Local News 8 sat down to talk to the candidates running for Bannock County commissioner. Ken Bullock and John Crowder are running for the Republican…
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Looking out for bad tires, ITD to install semi-truck tire screening systems across the state
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)—The Idaho Transportation Department will soon install a system to check truck tires at Port of Entry around the state. ITD says…
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Jefferson County looking to increase rates at landfills
“That has to be adjusted if we’re going to be taking out-of-county…
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Mental Health Monday: Finding a new healthcare provider doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing
Finding a new healthcare provider can be hard and scary for…
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Students relive Idaho history with Rendezvous Roundup
Hundreds of 4th graders in Idaho Falls School District 91 are experiencing Idaho history first hand this week. The annual Rendezvous Roundup is…
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Monday May 13th kicks off National Police Week
The week of May 13th, is National Police Week. It’s a week that is to show law enforcement an added level of support from the community.…
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Preparing for Memorial Day weekend travel
“You could end up having a lot of people on the road at the same…
Continue Reading 2 Republican candidates vying to be next Bannock County Commissioner of District 1
Two candidates are running to be the Republican candidates for the first district in Bannock…
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Home invasion suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
The man facing murder charges for breaking into an Idaho Falls home and shooting the homeowner appeared in court…
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Truck driver accused of intentionally killing Utah officer had been holding a woman against her will
A truck driver accused of intentionally killing a police officer during a traffic stop on a Utah highway had been holding a woman against her will…
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Fundraising completed, What is next for the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts
Fundraising efforts for the $6.4 million renovation of the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts have been successfully completed, according to…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 22
It is day 22 of testimony in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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Athletes shine during Special Olympics at Bonneville High School
Over the weekend, the Special Olympics took center stage at Bonneville High…
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National Elk Refuge charts course for next 20 years
We can all relate to the task of trying to plan for the future. It can be one of the hardest tasks we undertake. Now imagine you are a part of a…
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Idahoans get rare chance to see northern lights
Hundreds of people flocked to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes late Friday night to see the northern…
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Next generation of Idaho’s backcountry explorers learn new skills
For over 20 years, Idaho Fish and Game has been teaching the next generation of Idaho’s Backcountry explorers the skills and rules they will need to…
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Kayaker OK after overturning in the Snake River
A kayaker is alright after their boat overturned in the Snake River, according to the Idaho Falls Fire…
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Custer County standoff – Challis resident taken into custody after firing on juveniles
A law enforcement operation is ongoing at Blue Mtn. and Summit Circle in Custer…
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Gallery: Viewers share their Northern Light photos
Several good pictures of the aurora borealis in our area.…
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Solar storm power outages unlikely in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The City of Idaho Falls says there is a small but unlikely chance of power outages from Friday night’s massive solar storm.…
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Fuelwood permit sales begin May 15
The 2024 fuelwood season on the Sawtooth National Forest begins May 15 with the sale of fuelwood…
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Bridge deck pour will cause delays, one lane traffic
Crews will be working on pouring part of the new bridge deck on the Snake River bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 at the intersection of Wyoming…
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Water line project to commence on a section of First Street
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will soon begin a project to replace existing water service lines on a section of First…
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Twin Falls man arrested for sexual exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested 21-old Dylan…
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday
The nation’s biggest food drive is this Saturday, May 11.…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor files human trafficking charges
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2024.…
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Flowers to keep away from pets this Mother’s Day
“They still can have gastrointestinal upset and illness when ingesting lilies of any…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 21
Testimony continues on Day 21 in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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Portneuf Greenway granted easement for new trail
The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced this week construction of the first stage of the Connecting Communities Path has begun.…
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Wyoming files 2 lawsuits challenging Biden Administration’s EPA rules that target Wyoming’s coal industry
Governor Mark Gordon announced Wyoming has filed two lawsuits challenging new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that target…
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Snow King Observatory and Planetarium to host Bill Nye for grand opening on June 1
The sky is not the limit for Snow King Mountain this…
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Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend
Idaho Falls firefighters will be at the intersection of Hitt Road and 17th Street on Friday and…
Continue Reading Why tonight’s massive solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS systems
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Buckle up: An unusual amount of solar activity this week could disrupt some of the most important…
Continue Reading Northern lights may be visible across parts of the US this weekend. Why are they so active right now?
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun have the potential to create dazzling…
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Half-priced dog and cat licenses from Pocatello Animal Services during May
All dogs and cats over the age of three months that reside within the Pocatello city limits must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to…
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Recipients of 2024 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” announced
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has chosen five awardees for the 2024 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral…
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Improvements start late May on SH-33 near Victor
Construction is anticipated to start on May…
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U of I honors Idaho’s first bachelor’s of cybersecurity graduates
University of Idaho’s College of Engineering will recognize the state’s first undergraduate class of cybersecurity professionals as they head off…
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Bank robber sentenced to 13 years for robbing American Falls Bank
A 50-year-old was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for the Sept. 1, 2023 robbery of the Bank of Commerce in American…
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MONOPOLY: Jackson Hole Edition announced
Top Trumps USA has announced the winter 2024
arrival of the brand-new official MONOPOLY: Jackson Hole Edition under license…
Absentee ballot request deadline for primary election is Friday
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the May 21 Primary Election is Friday, May…
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Wages increase in Ada County, Labor puts on hiring event
The average covered wage for all industries in Ada County has grown by 25% since 2019, according to Labor Economist Jan…
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Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” is back
It’s time to start seeding our…
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BLM urges visitors to recreate responsibly and encourages public to report illegal dumping
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds the public to dispose of these items responsibly because dumping on public lands is costly and affects…
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2 Idaho students named 2024 US Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars…
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New Idaho Falls water tower gets rocky start
The structure of Idaho Falls’ new water tower could be completed by the end of this summer, according to Water Superintendent David Richards. But,…
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Super Thursday Candidate Forum May 9
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber wants to help us get to know our local candidates running for officer later this month with a Super Thursday…
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Bus stop arm violations increase
“In Idaho, you have to have more than three lanes in order for opposing traffic to not stop for a school…
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Journey, Jeff Foxworthy and Craig Morgan to headline Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will announce its entire lineup for the 2024 season Thursday…
Continue Reading Day 20 testimony centered around DNA evidence found on Chad Daybell’s property
Testimony continues on day 20 of the Chad Daybell Trial at the Ada County Courthouse.…
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Yellowstone South Entrance to open Friday
Weather-permitting, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open 8 a.m. Friday, May 10 to public motor vehicle…
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Reptile Expo coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds this weekend
Beast Pets Marketplace of the Rocky Mountains Reptile Expo is coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds May 11th and May…
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Free Shred Day in Ammon
If you were doing some spring cleaning this year, odds are you may have found a lot of old documents with sensitive information you may not want to…
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Passport fairs coming to eastern Idaho
Idaho lawmakers are gearing up to host seven passport fairs around the Gem…
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Local scout leader on board with “Scouting America” name change
Local scouting chapters are reacting to the Boy Scouts of America name…
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Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Chris Tapp murder case
A retired professional wrestler and former congressional candidate in Nevada and Texas has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of…
Continue Reading Jurors brought to tears listening to heartbreaking, graphic testimony about Tylee and JJ’s autopsies
Day 19 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder…
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CTEC cuts ribbon on new greenhouse
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has a new…
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Executive pleads guilty to conspiring to monopolize, rig bids and allocate territories for wildfire services
The former owner of contractor companies that provided fuel truck services to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire fighters pleaded guilty Wednesday…
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Pay It Forward: Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission is a place that fills the void for those in need or who have come upon temporary hard…
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Motel 6 offers Garfield-themed rooms
Looks like the cat’s out of the bag.…
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Traffic shifts planned for WYO 22/WYO 390 Wednesday
Crews will shift traffic at the Wyoming State Highway 22 intersection with Wyoming State Highway 390 beginning Wednesday evening to allow crews to…
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No hate crime charges filed against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women’s basketball team
A northern Idaho prosecutor won’t bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah…
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Third graders learn about Idaho’s agriculture industry
More than 40 high school students in Rigby’s Future Farmers Association are helping third graders understand where their food comes from and how it…
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Police look for car battery theft suspect
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a…
Continue Reading New telescope images reveal ghostly ‘God’s Hand’ in Milky Way reaching across the cosmos
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — What appears to be a ghostly hand reaching across the universe toward a defenseless spiral galaxy in a new…
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Bannock County repairing, adding guardrails on high-traffic roads
Bannock County is taking steps to enhance road safety this…
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Idahoans have 1 year to get Star Card or other REAL ID
You have one year to get a a Star Card or other REAL…
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Deepfake call targets Idaho senator and other state officials
“They’re just trying to intervene in our election…
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Ground breaks for new Rigby High School Career Technical Education Center
After a grant allowed Jefferson School District 251 to build a Career Technical Education outside of Rigby High School, the process of getting the…
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Rigby High School students build pizza oven to help others
Some Rigby High School students were looking for a way to give back to their…
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Detection dogs get time to shine during Idaho K9 training conference
Handlers and their partners who specialize in drug detection had their time to shine in Rexburg on day two of the Idaho K9 training conference.…
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Arizona man sentenced to 10.5 years for trafficking fentanyl in Pocatello
A 58-year-old Arizona man was sentenced to 126 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute…
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Idaho’s 2023 average hourly wage increased 8.3% from 2022
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations was $26.75 per hour in…
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Antler hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter near Wolf Creek
Officials are investigating after a man searching for antlers shot and killed a grizzly bear on April 25 during an encounter on private land…
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Learning to save lives on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
“With seven out of every ten counterfeit pills containing that lethal dose…it’s really…
Continue Reading Boy Scouts of America announces rebrand to ‘Scouting America’
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that it will change its name to Scouting America next February, to emphasize…
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7 dogs abandoned outside Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue – Only 6 make it
One chihuahua puppy abandoned Monday ran out into the highway and was killed, say shelter…
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TikTok sues to block prospective US app ban
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — TikTok sued Tuesday to block a US law that could force a nationwide ban of the popular app, following…
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Historic Brady Chapel to undergo Phase I Preservation and Restoration Work
The historic James H. Brady Memorial Chapel will undergo preservation and restoration work this spring.…
Continue Reading Earth’s magnetic field almost collapsed 591 million years ago. It may have allowed complex life to thrive
Earth’s magnetic field plays a key role in making our planet habitable. The protective bubble over the atmosphere shields the planet from solar…
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Counties with the highest rates of high blood pressure in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest rates of high blood pressure in Idaho using data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Closed burning season begins May 10
Idaho Burn Permits are required annually between May 10 and Oct. 20.…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 18: Alex Cox’s widow testifies about religious beliefs
Day 18 of testimony the Chad Daybell continues at the Ada County Courthouse.…
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