An Idaho Falls man is facing 10 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child after investigators say they discovered dozens of sexually explicit images of a 15-year-old girl while searching his phone in connection with a separate investigation.
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One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at a funeral near a Kearns LDS church building on Monday.
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A California man named Andrew Rumbo-Ochoa was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for his role in a multi-state pharmacy burglary ring that targeted prescription opioids.
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Isolated thunderstorms continue to move through, with lingering monsoonal moisture and a trough moving into the top of the week’s forecast. Most of these isolated storms will dodge the Snake River Plain and impact the Central Mountains and Southeastern Idaho, as well as the Southwest Wyoming border. The thunderstorms seen and felt this Monday will
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From offering free flu shots at his clinics, to his weekly segments on our show called “No Appointment Necessary”, where he offered free medical to viewers: Doctor David Bowman has been a long time member of the Southeast Idaho Health Care Community. Earlier this year, he was admitted to the hospital for a severe case of Pneumonia. His oxygen levels dropped to around 40 in his system. Now he is on the lung donation list, awaiting a match.
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A good chance of storms still lingers into Saturday and the weekend forecast around Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Local heavy rainfall could be sporadic, as some remaining thunderstorms still sit above the region, leaving a flash flood watch in effect for Saturday. These isolated storms could carry into the first portion of next week,
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Musicians, artists, filmmakers and families gathered near Ririe this weekend as South Fork Fest celebrated its fifth year.
Held at Aspen Grove Inn, the festival combines live performances with film screenings, open mics, songwriter rounds and workshops covering music, art, photography and other activities.
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UPDATE: According to the Madison County Sherriff’s office April Jensen has been found.
We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
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The Jefferson County Fair wrapped up its week in Rigby Saturday, marking the end of days of livestock competitions, community events and months of work for local 4-H and FFA members.
For some young exhibitors, the final day also meant saying goodbye to animals they had spent much of the year raising.
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The mission for Bannock County Veterans Services is simple: gather resources for veterans to assist in employment, education and entrepreneurship opportunities post-service. The Mission 3E Summit at The Village in Pocatello provided training sessions and expert advice for veterans in the community.
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Portneuf Health announced Saturday afternoon they reached a new agreement with Regence Blue Shield of Idaho insurance, calling it a “long-term” deal for all Regence members that restores in-network access and rates.
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Under new head coach Dustin Medellin, the Idaho Falls High School football program is focusing on fundamentals and increased roster size as it prepares to open its season against Shelley on Aug. 28.
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“For a significant amount of time, our houses of worship have responded to different addiction and support issues in the community,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Faith Director Monty Burks said. “They provided housing, transportation, resources, recovery support, and other ancillary resources to support people in their most vulnerable moments.”
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A Taylor Swift tribute band is bringing a little Eras Tour energy to Idaho Falls tonight — but the story goes beyond the music.
Find out why acts like Taylorville may be Taylor-made for Idaho Falls’ growing arts scene.
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Idaho Falls Police are investigating a car accident on First Street and Evergreen Drive. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
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A U.S. District Judge ruled key portions of Idaho’s near-total abortion ban unconstitutional, protecting the right to abortion in cases where a pregnancy threatens a woman’s life or health.
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Champs Heart, a local organization committed to providing equine encounters and rides for veterans and children with special needs in the community, received the first Idaho Service Spotlight presented by Senator Jim Risch. The national recognition puts Champs Heart on the map as a community impact organization.
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A 67-year-old woman and her dog were rescued from the Teton Wilderness by Teton County Search and Rescue after the rider was bucked off her horse.
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. “I shot Mr. Thompson and he died,” he told the court. “I knew what I was doing was illegal.”
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Starting Monday, August 17, nighttime road repairs and paving are scheduled to take place on U.S. Highway 20 north of Sugar City through mid-September.
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Idaho State Police is investigating a semi-truck crash that injured two people early Friday morning.
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CEI officially opened its new Future Tech Building — but the bigger story is the workforce it hopes to build inside it.
With Idaho National Laboratory expanding its work in nuclear energy and technology, leaders say eastern Idaho needs more skilled workers in fields like mechatronics, cybersecurity, robotics, engineering and energy systems.
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The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of southeastern Idaho due to heavy rain threatening the Big Rock Fire burn scar.
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Flock cameras have sparked debate across the country, with residents concerned their data may be released out of their control. As part of the Pocatello City Council’s work session agenda today, they heard from the Pocatello Police Department and a representative from Flock about the purpose of using the camera system.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The road along 2nd East between Yellowstone Hwy and 7th North will be closed August 16-18 while the City of Rexburg begins sewer line construction. No through access will be permitted during this 3-day period as the intersection willbe the center of construction; however, business access will still be open during
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Traffic along I-15 south in Bonneville County was briefly bottlenecked Thursday morning after a U-Haul blew a tire and collided with a pickup truck.
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WATCH LIVE: The College of Eastern Idaho is officially cutting the ribbon on its new Future Tech Building today.
Gov. Brad Little, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch and INL Director John Wagner are among those expected to participate in today’s ceremony.
Watch the ribbon cutting LIVE beginning at 1 p.m. local time on LocalNews8.com
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The Idaho Falls Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 17-year-old Harley Peterslie, who has been missing since July 28.
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Following a 3A state championship runner-up finish and significant senior graduation, the Ririe Bulldogs high school football team will implement a new offense and defense while maintaining a run-heavy strategy for the upcoming season.
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A man was shot while attempting to force entry into a home in the Mackay area of Custer County, Idaho, on Tuesday morning.
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The College of Eastern Idaho is scheduled to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Thursday for its new Future Tech Building, which will house various technology and workforce-focused programs.
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“Nuclear got its start in Idaho, and the documentary shows the history of it. …This shows that we’re ready, we’re getting into the next-generation of nuclear reactors,” said Film Producer Donna Kemp Spangler.
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Pharmacists in Idaho Falls are emphasizing the convenience of accessing required student vaccinations during the back-to-school season following a recent executive order regarding the MMR vaccine.
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A bat found in Mackay, Idaho, has tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to remind residents to keep pet vaccinations current and seek immediate medical attention if exposure is suspected.
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The newly rebuilt Baker Country Market in Salmon, Idaho, is scheduled to reopen to customers this Friday, August 14.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health is urging residents to stay current on vaccinations as pertussis cases increase across the region.
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Fire crews quickly put out a field fire in the Gibson area of Fort Hall Indian Reservation on Wednesday.
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The persistent dry weather of the past few days is finally coming to an end, as scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some of these storms may feature gusty outflow winds, and localized heavy downpours will likely precede a significantly wetter outlook on Thursday. An abnormally moist airmass
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Yellowstone National Park will lift its temporary fishing restrictions on most rivers and streams beginning August 12, though full closures remain in effect for the Madison, Firehole, and Gibbon rivers.
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175 Front Street is being developed through a collaborative effort involving Teton Valley Housing, the Idaho Housing and Finance Association and other local partners.
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A bomb squad responded to a home south of Thayne, Wyoming, on August 10 after a homeowner discovered six boxes marked as high explosives while cleaning a barn.
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ROBERTS, Idaho (KIFI) – A cross-country road trip usually involves a car, a suitcase, and plenty of gas. For Roberts’ Riley Mickelsen, his journey involves his Mustang named Dasher — and a much bigger goal. Mickelsen is currently making his way north from his home in Eastern Idaho with plans to reach Canada while riding
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho — A longtime Island Park fly shop is celebrating five decades of helping anglers experience one of Idaho’s most well-known rivers. Henry’s Fork Anglers is marking its 50th anniversary this week with a series of public events celebrating the business’s history, its guides and customers, and the Henry’s Fork itself. The business
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Justin Anderson won the Eddie Hogan Cup in Portland, Oregon, leading Team Idaho to its first-ever team championship in the tournament’s history before starting his collegiate career at Boise State.
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As the Idaho Falls City Council prepares to adopt its $393.5 million budget later in August, Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw opened her office for an exclusive interview Tuesday.
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First responders are on the scene of a gas leak near the intersection of Boulevard and Anderson Street in Idaho Falls Tuesday evening.
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A fire engine for Spokane County Fire District 10 was a total loss while out supporting operations fighting the Old Trails Fire, the District confirmed in a Facebook post.
While no firefighters were injured in the incident, the damage was a result of fast-moving fire.
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Prosecutors in Fremont County have dismissed or reduced charges against several individuals involved in an investigation into alleged voter fraud during a 2023 election in Island Park, Idaho.
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7N Ranch Resort is back in business after the Big Rock Fire forced it to temporarily close its doors for nearly a week.
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daho State Police has identified the off-duty trooper involved in the Aug. 1 shooting at the Twin Falls In-N-Out Burger as Specialist Steve McClain.
According to ISP, McClain’s identity was initially withheld at the request of the prosecutor’s office while investigators reviewed the incident and determined whether releasing his name could affect the ongoing investigation.
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A Cache County man was taken into custody after he reportedly threatened to kill members of the Cache County School Board during a public hearing about potential tax increases.
Multiple witnesses reported hearing Christopher Paul Nielsen, 58, make threats toward school board officials during the meeting, including, “If this goes through, I am gonna kill everyone of them.” (KUTV)
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A Wolverine has been spotted in the Idaho wilderness, but probably not the one wildlife officials are usually looking for.
Actor Hugh Jackman, best known for playing Wolverine in Marvel’s “X-Men” film franchise, appears to be spending some time in Sun Valley.
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The U.S. Forest Service has issued an emergency closure for part of the Bridger-Teton National Forest following a reported human-bear encounter.
The closure affects History Trail from the Trail Creek area to its intersection at the top of Teton Pass in the Jackson Ranger District.
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The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium officially introduced a four-month-old African lion cub named Kiazi on Monday, timed with World Lion Day. Named “potato” in Swahili to honor her father Hondo’s Idaho roots.
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An intruder was shot by a homeowner in their residence at Mt. McCaleb Estates in Mackay. Deputies are on scene.
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The City of Idaho Falls is holding a public hearing for its 2027 budget – totaling almost $400 million – this Thursday.
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The East Idaho Welcome Home program launched Monday as a partnership between the GoWest Foundation and four local credit unions: Connections Credit Union, Frontier Credit Union, Idaho Central Credit Union and Westmark Credit Union.
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William Burton, 62, was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to being an accessory to a 2022 murder in Idaho Falls.
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An open house for Head Start’s educational program is scheduled for August 12 at the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership building in Idaho Falls.
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Firefighters are making “steady and consistent” progress on the Big Rock Fire, as crews achieve 85% containment. Today’s update marks the final daily briefing from the Big Rock Type 3 Incident Management Team as command is returned to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) Great Basin Unit 3.
Continue Reading The Idaho State Police is investigating a fiery two-vehicle crash that happened Saturday afternoon west of Blackfoot.
The crash happened around 4:20 p.m. at the intersection of US Highway 26 and N 700 W, just west of Blackfoot, Idaho.
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Cars and Coffee is a weekly car show that has brought out hundreds of visitors every Sunday in Pocatello. Since its founding in 2019, the event provides a space for locals to share their 4-wheeled passion projects with others.
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The Heise Fire continues to burn 20 miles northeast of Idaho Falls, burning a total of 2142 sparked by a lightning strike. As of Sunday, August 9, the fire has reached 72% containment.
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The Marshall Public Library has been collecting donations of school supplies and hygiene products every year since 2018. Between August 3 and September 12, a donation bin near the front desk of the library will collect new, unopened supplies for students in School District 25.
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From exploring the various pieces of literature to appreciating the joys of books, the holiday gives everyone a chance to participate in their summer reading.
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Around noon on Sunday, August 9, employees evacuated the Cafe Rio in Pocatello when a small structure fire broke out on the side of the building. Emergency crews including Pocatello Fire and ambulances rushed to the scene.
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“We must unleash more of the energy potential within matter and use it to overcome the tyranny of distance across our solar system, especially as we venture farther away from our star,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Friday in Idaho Falls.
Watch the full press conference at link below.
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Twin Falls Police released new information Friday about the August 1 mass shooting at the city’s In-N-Out Burger, saying investigators still have no known motive while confirming the suspect acted alone. The investigation remains active with assistance from the FBI, Idaho State Police and the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office.
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Three people were airlifted to hospitals following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 75 south of Stanley on August 6.
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A 20-year-old Idaho Falls man was killed Thursday evening in a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck south of Idaho Falls.
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RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI) – Firefighters continue making steady progress on the Big Rock Fire, with containment increasing to 54% as crews work to secure fire lines and eliminate remaining hot spots. The lightning-caused wildfire, which started one week ago on July 31, is now mapped at 2,142 acres. Fire officials say the slight decrease in
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For the last two years, local farmers in Downey have been voicing their opinions on the potential for solar farms in south Bannock County. It’s a hot topic again as commissioners move to rewrite a 2024 ordinance that banned solar farms in Bannock County.
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“NASA has a whole moon base plan, right? They’re going to need a lot of power for that plan,” said Nuclear Reactor Technology Division Director Justin Coleman. “… That’s the reason NASA’s looking at a reactor that’ll be launch-ready by 2030. It will completely change the paradigm in the type of power generation you have on the moon.”
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FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI)- The 61st Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival began Thursday at the Shoshone-Bannock Festival Grounds in Fort Hall. The four-day gathering runs through this Sunday under the theme “One people, one purpose, one future.” The festival originated in August 1964 when then-recreation director Reeves Nawoosky organized a social powwow to celebrate a successful summer
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By Isa Mudannayake, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $905 million after nobody took the grand prize in Saturday night’s drawing. The winning numbers were 5, 9, 35, 54, 63 and red Powerball 7, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. While no one snagged the $856 million
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Two men, James T. Cooper and Tony P. Goans, were arrested and charged with grand theft following a multi-agency investigation that recovered over $50,000 in stolen property across Idaho and Utah.
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The Madison Fire Department reported that the Byrne Side fire, which burned approximately 150 acres south of Rexburg, has been fully contained.
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The Salmon community is celebrating the opening of its new Two Rivers K-8 school Tuesday, marking the completion of a nearly $29 million project years in the making.
Gov. Brad Little is expected to attend, along with local lawmakers and school officials.
Local News 8 will livestream the ceremonial ribbon cutting beginning at 3 p.m. You can watch it in the player at the link below.
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The “Best little fair in Idaho” is back in Downey all week long with activities for families, cowboys and little ones. Many of the people who work to make the fair happen every year are Downey local volunteers like Brittanie Goodwin.
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The Blackfoot City Council has approved an ordinance banning the sale of kratom within city limits, making it illegal for businesses to sell the substance beginning this month.
The move follows a similar ban recently approved in Idaho Falls.
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Residents from both sides of Teton Pass came together Monday night to discuss ways to make one of the region’s busiest roads safer following a series of serious and deadly crashes. The meeting was organized by a group of seven community members, including Gary Kofinas, whose friend was killed when a dump truck lost control on Teton Pass.
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The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating a person and vehicle connected to an incident in Island Park.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Monday, Aug. 3. Officials did not provide details about the nature of the incident.
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The Idaho High School Activities Association updated its policy regarding transgender students in girls’ sports to comply with the state’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)- The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare announced the contract for the Idaho Wednesday’s Child recruitment program will end on Sept. 30. Internal state teams will take over recruitment and intensive services for foster children starting Oct. 1. The program has operated for more than 25 years in partnership with Eastern Washington
Continue Reading An Arizona woman was injured when her car rolled on US 20 near the Idaho National Laboratory site.
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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is joining attorneys general from 16 other states in calling on Congress to pass the “STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act”. The legislation that would expand states’ ability to investigate and prosecute Medicaid recipient fraud.
“Every year, criminals steal billions from a program meant to protect our most vulnerable citizens by lying their way onto Medicaid rolls,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Federal law currently ties investigators’ hands unless the fraud comes from a provider, letting recipient fraud go unchecked.”
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Ariel Jackson will step down as the executive director of the Community Food Basket on August 21 after more than six years leading the organization.
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Crews are making progress on the Big Rock Fire near Heise, with containment reaching 22% Wednesday morning.
The fire remains at 2,199 acres with 278 personnel assigned to the incident.
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Federal and state agencies are set to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions across central and eastern Idaho starting Friday, August 7, due to high fire danger and dry conditions.
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“They knew their lives. They knew their struggles, and it was community policing,” said Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson. “That’s what we’re striving to be more like, so that there’s a more intimate relationship, because that allows us to get the bad people and put them in jail and serve the the folks of Idaho Falls, make it safe and make a positive difference.”
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Authorities have identified the three people killed in Saturday’s shooting in Twin Falls.
The victims are 23-year-old Ashley Garibay of Stockton, California; 66-year-old Dale Schultz of Salt Lake City, Utah; and 59-year-old Christopher Claunch of Hagerman, Idaho.
Twin Falls Police extended their deepest condolences to the victims’ families, loved ones, friends and community members grieving the loss.
A Family Assistance Center has also been established to provide support and resources to victims, survivors and their families.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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As crews continue working to put out hot spots near Heise Hot Springs, the Big Rock Fire remains within its existing perimeter.
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As potential data centers continue to dominate conversation in Eastern Idaho, the Bannock County Board of Commissioners enacted a temporary moratorium on Thursday, July 30, pausing acceptance of data center permit applications. The moratorium will last 180 days, completely stopping review on any data center proposals within county jurisdiction.
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🫎 One of the moose spotted wandering around Idaho Falls has been safely captured.
Idaho Fish and Game and Bonneville County Animal Control tranquilized the young male moose after finding him in a resident’s backyard near the Idaho Falls Zoo.
Officials plan to release the moose back into the wild but did not disclose where he will be released.
The capture comes after several recent moose sightings around Idaho Falls.
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By Karina Tsui, Holly Yan, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A man suspected of arson in one of three wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state was formally charged Tuesday, as firefighters race to contain flames before they obliterate more homes. Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, appeared in Spokane County Superior Court via video
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing person who disappeared during evacuations for the Big Rock Fire Friday night.
Sheriff’s officials told Local News 8 the individual “took off” during the evacuations and has not been located.
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A Jefferson County man has been charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure following an investigation into reports of him exposing himself to motorists on Highway 20.
Continue Reading An Idaho child has been hospitalized after being struck by an SUV while riding a scooter on Monday afternoon.
Idaho State Police says the juvenile was airlifted to a local hospital. Their current condition is unknown.
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The Big Rock Fire remains very active and at 0% containment as officials warn people to stay out of the fire area and obey road closures.
Officials said current road closures are expected to remain in place through the coming week and could be extended depending on fire conditions and ongoing operations.
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Country singer-songwriter Skip Ewing stopped by Local News 8 at Noon to perform music from his latest album, “Dragonfly,” ahead of a performance in eastern Idaho.
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