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Zoo Idaho opens April 5th

The following is a press release from Zoo Idaho: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Zoo Idaho is back for the 2025 season, showcasing our amazing native species. The zoo will be open weekends in April and weekdays starting May 1. Zoo Idaho is an indigenous zoo exhibiting only native species found within the Intermountain West. The

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City of Idaho Falls announces Frontier Center renovations

As part of ongoing efforts to modernize the facility, the renovation will triple the size of the lobby, improve pick-up and drop-off areas, and include essential ADA upgrades, such as accessible restrooms and a ramp for easier access. These improvements are designed to enhance the overall experience for guests and to ensure the Frontier Center continues to be a vital cultural hub for the community.

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Fish and Game looking for landowners willing to let hunters on their property this season

Through the Managed Hunt program, private landowners agree to allow hunters access to their property to hunt in-season game, with property owners able to set rules for how and when hunters can use the land.

Fish and Game manages hunters’ use of the private land while also acting as the primary contact for hunting requests, eliminating any interaction between the hunters and the landowners.

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U.S. 20 Construction causing traffic delays

“The weather’s a little bit warmer, which allows us to get back and maintain and improve the road. So that’s what’s going on now. We’re going to be working from this rigby area all the way north to Saint Anthony, trying to repair the worst spots in the road as much as we can,” said Sky Buffat, Idaho Transportation Department Public Information Officer.

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Potential “Jackpot Crew” linked to ATM theft in West Yellowstone

The West Yellowstone Police Department is investigating a theft from an ATM that took place earlier this week.

The incident appears to be connected to a technologically advanced group of criminals, commonly referred to as a “Jackpot” crew, according to a post on the West Yellowstone Police Department’s Facebook page. Police say this group has been targeting financial institutions across Montana and broader regions.

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Construction continues on new Bannock County Fairgrounds exhibit hall

“Bannock County, in recent years, has been investing in the facilities down here at the fair because this is a true gem of the community,” said Emma Iannacone, public information officer for Bannock County. “The Bannock County Fair has been a tradition for families for decades, and so seeing something new come into these fairgrounds is really exciting because it just shows the commitment to maintaining this fair for the community.”

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Bonneville County Commissioners hear arguments surrounding aquifer recharge basin project

At a hearing Wednesday, county commissioners listened to an appeal from homeowners Dana and Darla Miller, who claim a nearby aquifer recharge basin has damaged their home.
The couple is now attempting to block a planned expansion to the project. Their appeal claims the planning and zoning commission made a mistake by approving the Enterprize Canal Company’s plans for a commercial gravel pit to the northeast of their property.

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Traffic Alert: ITD construction on highway exit 332

The Idaho Transportation Department is sending out a traffic alert for Rexburg drivers. Over the next week, the town’s most used on/off ramp along U.S. 20, exit 332, will be down one lane for construction as crews put the finishing touches on the intersection.

Rexburg drivers dealt with month-long traffic jams as the ITD converted the highway exit into a diverging diamond interchange in the fall of 2024.

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Crews install new Idaho Falls Water Tower bowl

Contractors with the City of Idaho Falls are set to complete a major milestone in the construction of the new Idaho Falls Water Tower.

Early on April 2, crews began the hours-long process of lifting the bowl to the top of the tower pedestal. Work began around 8 AM, and the city anticipates this stage of the project to take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours, meaning the bowl could top the tower early Wednesday afternoon.

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Partial Road closure on Ash Street as Union Pacific replaces railroad crossing

The Union Pacific Railroad will be replacing the railroad crossing at Ash Street in Idaho Falls.

Beginning April 3, Ash Street from Eastern Avenue to Northgate Mile (Yellowstone Highway) will be closed to complete the work. The parking lot between Elm and Ash Streets west of the railroad tracks will also be closed during construction for material and equipment staging.

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Gov. Little commemorates passage of immigration enforcement bill amid ACLU lawsuit

Governor Brad Little was joined by legislators and law enforcement leaders in celebrating the passage of Idaho’s immigration enforcement House Bill 83.

The move comes after a United States district judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking the enforcement of the law hours after the bill was signed, in response to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho against the state.

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Pocatello Fire Department conducting live fire training in local neighborhood this week

The Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) is doing a ‘Burn and Learn’ training exercise at a vacant house on Jason Avenue through Tuesday, April 1.

Fire crews will start controlled fires throughout the home, which was slated for demolition and donated by a local contractor, on Monday and Tuesday morning before completely burning the structure down on Tuesday evening.

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18-year-old arrested for Aggravated Battery following minor collision

Dispatch received a call around 3:40 am from 18-year-old Austin Carter Goodwin, reporting that another vehicle had struck his vehicle at a bonfire in the foothills, and he was now chasing him. Goodwin was told by dispatch multiple times to stop chasing the other vehicle but refused, and at one point told dispatchers he physically struck a female in the vehicle and choked the male driver until he was unconscious.

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Bonneville County man arrested after hitting ex-spouse with a hammer

The victim told the Sheriff’s Deputies her former spouse had come to the home uninvited and intoxicated. She convinced Huserik to leave, but he returned shortly after and went to the basement.
When Huserik’s ex-wife confronted him, the 40-year-old began hitting her, and she grabbed a rubber mallet to defend herself. Huserik’s ex-wife told law enforcement that her former husband then took the mallet from her and repeatedly hit her in the head with it. Huserik allegedly continued to beat her and, at one point, attempted to strangle her and hold her down by putting his foot on her neck.

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Man makes it to shore after his kayak capsizes

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said a 43-year-old man made it to shore by himself after his kayak capsized at the Blacktail Reservoir area on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Deputies arrived at the reservoir just before noon and located the man who had just reached shore after he was in the water by himself, yelling for help. They said he was extremely cold and exhausted from the cold water.

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Local law enforcement prioritize mental health with emotional resilience training

People, on average, will witness something traumatic twice in their lifetimes. But first responders say they witness traumatic events on a regular basis, which can take a toll on a person emotionally.

Since 2016, there have been over 1,200 reports of police suicides across the country, according to a report by News Nation. That number comes from families who reported the deaths; nationwide, police believe this number is much higher.

The emotional survival training is designed to give first responders and law enforcement the tools to keep them safe emotionally.

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IFDDC is asking for your help in downtown summer beautification efforts

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is calling on individuals, organizations, and businesses to join efforts in enhancing the beauty of our historic, vibrant downtown!

The IFDDC is proud of its long-standing and beloved flower program that fills downtown Idaho Falls with colorful, overflowing baskets and pots of flowers each summer. Over the past ten years, these flower displays have become a hallmark of downtown, welcoming the warm days of summer and adding color to our streets. During the winter months, the stunning holiday wreaths adorning downtown lampposts evoke warmth and tradition, adding charm and character to Idaho Falls during the holiday season.

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Pocatello Chamber ‘Young Professionals’ host annual bowling fundraiser

The bowling fundraiser, held at Pocatello’s Tough Guy Lanes, supports the Young Professionals program in helping people entering the workforce or changing careers learn job skills and build a social network.

“We offer some masterclasses throughout the year on different topics ranging from personal development to professional development, communication skills, things like that,” said Rachael Daniels, board member for the Chamber Young Professionals. “Our goal is to just retain young professionals in Pocatello so that they’re finding a community and jobs here rather than leaving the area.”

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Local health providers feeling the sting of sudden federal budget cuts

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will lose thousands of dollars in federal funding following the US Department of Health and Human Services’ cancellation of around $12 billion of state grants.

SIPH representatives told Local News 8 that the federal grant cuts will take about $50,000 from their fiscal year 2025 budget, and the loss is already affecting local infectious disease monitoring and vaccination programs.

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Hundreds of unique vendors pack into Pocatello’s annual Spring Fair

Spring Fair 2025 is underway at the ICCU Dome on Idaho State University’s campus for another year of hosting hundreds of local and national vendors for thousands of visitors at ‘southeast Idaho’s premier home and garden event’.

This year, the Spring Fair boasts over 200 vendors offering goods for the home, kitchen, and garden as well as service displays for local businesses in roofing, flooring, remodeling, and more.

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Green River tunnel clean-up nears completion following fatal multi-vehicle collision

Clean-up operations are nearing completion in the westbound I-80 tunnel near Green River. The work by WYDOT and its contractor, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, is scheduled to conclude by the end of next week, according to a post to the WYDOT District 3 Facebook page. The announcement comes over a month after the fiery multi-vehicle crash in the westbound tunnel, which took the lives of three people.

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IFPD arrests notorious “SLENDO” tagger

The person responsible for tagging “SLENDO” on dozens of locations throughout Idaho Falls over the past few months, causing thousands of dollars in damage to private and public property, has been caught.

According to the Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD), patrol officers driving along Highway 20 and the Greenbelt trail spotted the suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Richard Steacy, riding an e-scooter shortly before midnight on March 22, 2025.

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Bridger-Teton National Forest implements new programs ahead of boating season

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is implementing a new fee program and large group reservation system for the Snake River Canyon beginning in May 2025. The U.S. Forest Service announced the change in a post to the Bridger-Teton National Forest Facebook page.

The new fee program and reservation system will help provide the financial resources necessary for maintaining facilities and managing the recreational use of the Wild and Scenic Snake River Canyon. The funds are intended to enhance user experiences, provide for visitor safety, and protect the wild and scenic river values, according to the US Forest Service.

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Prescribed burns planned near Roberts this April

Several prescribed burns are scheduled near the Roberts area in early April, as Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake Region and the Bureau of Land Management work to clear large portions of the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) of excess vegetation.

Large portions of the Market Lake WMA will be closed to public access during the burn period, according to a post to the Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake Facebook page.

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Health Officials urge continued vigilance against Influenza as cases continue to wind down

Flu season is still impacting people across eastern Idaho and western Wyoming even as temperatures rise, according to health officials. Epidemiology experts with Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) found influenza A to be the predominant strain in 2025. According to EIPH, flu cases peaked in late December to early January. As of March 27th, influenza cases continue to decline throughout the area.

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Pocatello firefighters gear up for realistic “Burn and Learn” training

Firefighters with the Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) will have the opportunity to learn from real fire conditions in a controlled setting as the department conducts a Burn and Learn training exercise. The training will take place March 31 and April 1, from 8 AM to 5 PM, at a vacant home along Jason Avenue. People in Pocatello may see flames and smoke coming from the building during the exercise, according to city officials.

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Rep. Harriet Hageman drops in person town halls amid contentious public meetings

U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) is dropping in-person public town halls due in part to “credible threats to Hageman…recent incidents at public events…and the related national outbursts of politically motivated violence and attempts at intimidation,” according to the congresswoman’s office.

The move follows a hostile town hall in Laramie earlier this month, where upwards of 500 people packed the Laramie Plains Civic Center.

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Governor Little signs unanimously supported property tax relief bill

Wednesday, Governor Brad Little joined House and Senate leaders as he signed House Bill 304, providing $100 million in property tax relief to Idahoans and Idaho public schools. According to the bill’s sponsor, Representative Jason Monks, R-Meridian, the HB 304 sends $50 million directly toward lowering Idaho homeowners’ property tax bills and directs $50 million to Idaho public schools to help pay off bonds and levies.

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President Trump nominates Idahoan Alex Adams for key HHS position under Secretary RFK

“Alex Adams brings a highly strategic and visionary approach to achieving my priorities for Idaho. As my longtime budget director, he helped us champion record red tape reductions, historic tax relief, and huge wins for Idaho public education and workforce training. In under one year at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, he completely transformed and improved Idaho’s child welfare system to better serve our state’s most vulnerable children and the generous foster families who care for them,” Governor Little said in a statement to the media.

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