Night work, lane closures expected for Thursday evening, lane shifts to take place Friday
Crews will be busy on Thursday and…
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Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in the Southeast Region
Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast Idaho? Not sure which classes you or your upcoming hunters/trappers…
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Chad Daybell’s trial: how court restrictions have changed since Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Chad Daybell is facing the death penalty in Ada County beginning April 1.…
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Local dance program wins 2 national titles
Extreme Ballroom Youth Gold brings home two national titles from the past weekend, one in Ballroom Standard Formation Championships and the other in…
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News you can use this morning – March 20, 2024
Here are some new stories this Wednesday…
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National Ag Day highlights why agriculture in Idaho is important, ways to support farmers
The temperatures are warming, and the snow is melting…
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2 suspects pleaded not guilty for shooting at Compass Academy
Two men appeared in court this week to submit their pleas for the charges they are facing in connection to the shooting at Compass Academy in Idaho…
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Explosive star event will create once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky. Here’s how to see it
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers are expecting a “new star” to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September, and…
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Spring prescribed burns planned for South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed burns are planned for the South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest this…
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Pocatello to host Brownfield redevelopment open houses
Several developers have transformed Brownfield sites into golf courses and mixed use…
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Melaleuca donates beef to Idaho Foodbank
A local company is helping feed those in need in eastern…
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No injuries reported after boat overturns on Snake River
Two people were uninjured after a small boat overturned on the Snake River Monday afternoon near the Byington Boat Dock East of…
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Flood Awareness Week: How to stay safe and be prepared
According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths each year in the United…
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What happened to Gabby Petito?
Tuesday, March 19 would have been Gabby Petito’s 25th…
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Police investigate accidental discharge that injured woman
Police are investigating after they say what appears to be an accidental discharge of a gun injured a…
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Kate’s photo of late Queen was doctored, agency says, as princess spotted in public for first time in months
By Rob Picheta, Sarah Tilotta and Bernadette Tuazon, CNN London (CNN) — Another official photograph involving Catherine, Princess of Wales was…
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Airports using biometric facial recognition in Idaho
Spokeo looked at which airports are using facial recognition software in Idaho for security screenings, according to Customs and Border…
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Now is the time to trim your trees
Now is the time to trim trees in Idaho…
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News you can use this morning – March 19, 2024
Here are some new stories this Tuesday…
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How potential rule making could harm off-road vehicle users
“That would mean a stop to manufacturing vehicles for all those folks who use our…
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Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho
Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…
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Crews to move temporary signal on WYO 390 Tuesday
The temporary signal will be relocated closer to the original signal’s…
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Splash pad coming to O.K. Ward Park
If this nice weather is making you think about summer fun, the City of Pocatello is at work to make that…
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Gov. Little to sign next-of-kin bill
A bill to provide a next-of-kin notification database is now headed to Governor Brad Little for a…
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Gov. Gordon signs 5 bills, vetoes 1 bill
Governor Mark Gordon took action on six bills…
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Bridge collisions in Idaho: What every driver needs to know
“It’s typically contractors hauling construction equipment, maybe having an excavator on the back of a truck and it’s not fully…
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Construction improvements in North Highland Park neighborhood
Continued construction improvements in the North Highland Park neighborhood will begin on Monday, March…
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New video revealed in Salmon shooting investigation
New video of a shooting just north of Salmon on March 12 has been…
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U of I marks record spring enrollment
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up for the sixth straight…
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Rollover crash claims 1 west of Mountain Home
A juvenile was killed after a rollover crash on westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 83 in Elmore County at approximately 2:51 p.m. on…
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Spring break is coming – where are the travelers going?
Spring break is just around the corner, and with millions of Americans getting started on this year’s family vacations, AAA is sharing tips to…
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Idaho gas prices up nearly 9 cents
Prices in Idaho are 39.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 24.4 cents per gallon lower than a year…
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Mental Health Monday: Local salon promotes beauty on the outside and inside
True beauty starts on the inside; Something one local salon stands…
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Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees…
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Free ID for voting now more accessible to Idahoans
The legislation eliminates a restriction for Idahoans who have possessed a current driver’s license in the prior six months from obtaining the free…
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Idaho Power files annual fixed cost adjustment
If approved, a typical residential customer would see about a $1.69 increase to their monthly bill beginning June 1.…
Continue Reading News you can use this morning – March 18, 2024
Here are some stories you can use this Monday…
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Local veterans group plans snowmobiling trip in Island Park
Some local veteran support groups have found ways to give back to some of our local heroes in the area. The way they gave back? Taking our heroes on…
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Mountain Lion spotted in Driggs neighborhood
A mountain lion was spotted in the area of Clubmoss Ln. in Driggs, on Sunday…
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Idaho Falls woman dies after rollover crash in Bingham County
The Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., northbound I15 at…
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Pocatello Water Department crews return to seasonal working hours
Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department will switch to seasonal working…
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Gov. Little declares Idaho Flood Awareness Week
The proclamation underscores the importance of understanding and preparing for the dangers posed by…
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Wyoming’s 2023 death, birth, marriage and divorce totals described
Fewer overall deaths, births, marriages and divorces were officially logged among Wyoming residents in 2023 compared…
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DEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2025 State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program
DEQ is accepting applications until April 15,…
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USS Idaho is officially christened, now set for a year of testing
An official warship has been named after the gem state for the first time in over a century.
The first ship was christened in 1919.
While the USS…
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Prosecuting attorney clarifies Idaho Falls murder charges
Bonneville County’s top cop has has commented on the killing of Eric Leask March…
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String lighting in Teton County to be turned off for season to allow for dark skies
All outdoor string lighting, including decorative and holiday, must be turned off after Jan. 10 to be compliant with County Land Development…
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Court of Appeals judge to be sworn in March 29
Idaho Court of Appeals Judge Michael Tribe will take his public oath of office during an investiture ceremony set for March…
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Magical Moments baby contest winners announced
The Portneuf Medical Center Magical Moments contest winners have been…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly
It’s a day that celebrates luck and good fortune, but AAA warns if drivers overindulge in alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the odds…
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28 acres added to Bear Lake State Park
The acquisition will bring 1,200 feet of new shoreline into the popular State Park and provide public access to the west side of heavily used Bear…
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BLM acquires central Idaho lands to protect crucial wildlife habitat
The Bureau of Land Management is getting 80 acres of land in…
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Downtown Idaho Falls is turning green
Downtown Idaho Falls is turning green with all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities…
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Woman uses social media to spread awareness of long COVID-19
This week marks the four year anniversary of when COVID-19 was officially declared a…
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Gordon vetoes bills to ‘prevent legislature from overstepping authority and creating confusion for public’
Governor Mark Gordon took action on 18 bills…
Continue Reading The burning acid behind ant stings was spotted around two stars
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected commonplace chemical ingredients found in…
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Disney on Ice skates into Idaho Falls
You still have three days to go see Disney on Ice at the Mountain America Center in Idaho…
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Counties with the highest rates of strokes in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest rate of strokes in Idaho using data from Centers for Disease Control and…
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Truck driving lessons for getting under bridges
The southbound lanes of Yellowstone Highway were shut down Thursday for hours due to a semi truck hitting the bottom of the…
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D91 receives large musical instrument donation
This donation will benefit several students who want to play guitar, but might not be able to provide one to be taught…
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Eligible homeowners can apply online for property tax deferral
You might qualify to have your property taxes deferred under Idaho’s Property Tax…
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Gordon says BLM’s Sage Grouse Management Plan alternative needs more work
“Wyoming maintains primary management authority of most wildlife, including sage-grouse, and deference should be given to our management processes,…
Continue Reading US Navy Submarine, the future USS IDAHO to be Christened on Saturday – “Watch Parties” taking place around Idaho
The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), will be formally christened and named on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at…
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Idaho Hope Squad programs gather for suicide prevention conference
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – East Idaho schools gathered in Idaho Falls on Thursday for a conference of Hope Squad programs. Youth suicides have risen 62…
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Standoff suspect faces murder charges in Eric Leask’s death
The man accused of breaking into a home and shooting the homeowner is being charged with murder.…
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Deceased identified as investigation continues into deadly home invasion
The Bingham County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate a possible home invasion where the intruder was left…
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Idaho’s Congressional reps explain votes, procedure behind “Tik Tok Bill” H.R. 7521
Idaho’s congressmen are explaining their votes on, as well as the mechanics of, H.R. 7521, widely referred to as a “Tik Tok…
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Condo residents facing carport collapse aftermath
Since Local News 8 started investigating, the carport has been fully…
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Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved
Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…
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Date set for Jeremy Best trial
The Jeremy Best murder case will go to…
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How law enforcement and self defense experts say you should prepare for, respond to a home invader
Local News 8 is talking to community experts on what you need to know on responding to active shooter and home invasion…
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Pocatello woman sentenced to 15 years for methamphetamine, fentanyl distribution
A 38-year-old Pocatello woman was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
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Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking off trail at Yellowstone hot springs, must pay $1,500
Actor Pierce Brosnan, whose fictitious movie character James Bond has been in hot water plenty of times, has pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail…
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Blackfoot to build new animal shelter to address overcrowding
It’s official – the city of Blackfoot is getting a new animal shelter. Local News 8 was the first to report plans to build a new shelter were in…
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Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party is coming to the Mountain America Center
Disney on Ice is here in Idaho Falls.…
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Semi-truck hits Northgate Mile underpass, blocking road
A semi hauling another semi overturned in the F-street underpass just before noon on Thursday.…
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Avalanche danger has dropped for now
The Centennial Mountains across Island Park have a considerable risk of avalanches. The Sawtooth and Teton Mountains only have a moderate…
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More than $1.13 million raised during Bengal Giving Day
Bengal nation raised $1,132,201 for students and university support in the third annual Bengal Giving Day…
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Some perplexing animal mysteries stumped scientists during the 2017 eclipse. Here’s why
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — During the Great American Eclipse of 2017, zoo animals acting strangely took researchers by surprise — the…
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Yellowstone increases protection for bears and visitor safety
To protect bears and increase visitor safety, Yellowstone National Park is creating a new bear management area (BMA) in Hayden…
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Idaho boy’s wish to go to Disneyland becomes reality
Make-A-Wish Idaho fulfilled nine-year-old Ronan’s wish to go to Disneyland this…
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Claim your grocery credit refund, even if you don’t earn enough to file income taxes
Idahoans who don’t make enough money to file an income tax return can get a refund of some of the sales tax they paid on groceries.…
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PCSD 25 forming Highland rebuild committee, seeking parent, community input
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is looking for parents and others to be on the Highland High School Rebuild and Design…
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Utah man dies in avalanche while backcountry skiing in western Montana
A Utah man has died after being caught in an avalanche while backcountry skiing in western…
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Skiers spot Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear of 2024
On March 3, visitors skiing on the Specimen Ridge Trail in the north-central part of the park observed the first grizzly bear of 2024.…
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University students spend spring break doing service
“A lot of us have never been this far west, especially to Idaho, and we just wanted to serve the local…
Continue Reading Ancient lord’s tomb found filled with gold and multiple sacrificial bodies
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Excavations of an archaeological site in Panama have revealed the grave of a religious leader buried over 1,200…
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Website launches for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The City of Pocatello has partnered with PROS Consulting, Inc. to launch the City’s first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails (PROST) Plan.…
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Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department creates new digital activity guide
As of Monday, March 11, 2024, the Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department rolled out our first-ever digital activity guide.…
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2 meth traffickers sentenced to federal prison
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the sentences imposed Tuesday in two separate cases in which the defendants were sentenced to over five years in…
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Pay It Forward: Madison County Senior Activity Center
The senior center serves food in-house and delivered, along with fun activities and socialization for…
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Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed ‘giant’ sheep for sale to hunting preserves
Federal prosecutors say a Montana rancher illegally used tissue and testicles from wild sheep that were killed by hunters in central Asia and the…
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Bingham deputies investigate possible home invasion, suspect found dead, homeowner injured
Sheriff deputies are investigating a possible home invasion at a Bingham County home. …
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ISU Research Symposium kicks off Wednesday, winners will receive cash prizes
More than 140 students are gathering for the 2024 Research & Creative Works Symposium…
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Rigby Chamber of Commerce to hold open primary initiative event
Seeing this momentum, the Rigby Chamber of Commerce told Local News 8 they’ve invited Hyrum Erickson, a Republican Precinct Committeeman from Rexburg…
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Proposal to cut antlerless deer, antelope hunts to help herds recover in eastern Idaho
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission originally cut deer and pronghorn controlled hunt tags in May 2023 due to winter severity in the Southeast and…
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Phone scammers impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about phone scams demanding payment for court…
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Deputy Idaho Attorney General to assist prosecution in Chad Daybell trial
The murder trial of Chad Daybell is set to start April 1 in Ada County, and when it does, there will be a new attorney helping the…
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Morning fire breaks out at Idaho Falls construction building
Several engines from the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire call on South Professional Way in Idaho Falls shortly after 7 Wednesday…
Continue Reading Bill blocking cities and counties from regulating knives passes Idaho House
A bill banning cities and counties from restricting knives, is one step closer to becoming Idaho state…
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