Idaho Falls Temple partially evacuated
The temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was partially evacuated Friday…
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Small Idaho farms struggle to survive
MENAN, Idaho (KIFI) – Even as snow dusts the plains of Menan, its farmers are still hard at work. Jordon Raymond grows corn and hay across 900 acres…
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Local News 8 investigates: Are pedestrian accidents on the rise in eastern Idaho?
Are hit-and-run and pedestrian-involved incidents on the rise in Eastern…
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Idaho Falls Zoo still mourns the loss of Aldabra tortoise
It is a time of mourning and grieving at the Idaho Falls…
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Shooting on a Cheyenne street kills 1, injures 2
A shooting on a street in Wyoming’s capital Thursday killed one man and wounded two…
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Funds to fight invasive quagga mussels approved in Idaho Legislature
According to the Idaho Department of Agriculture, quagga mussels are still a threat, and officials are asking the state legislature to help fund the…
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Comments accepted on proposed service allocation agreement in northern Idaho
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting written comments on a proposed service allocation agreement between Avista Utilities and Kootenai…
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Bannock commissioners to use neighboring county’s example to draft new solar farm ordinance
Bannock County commissioners are looking at developing a solar farm ordinance similar to an ordinance used in Caribou County.…
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US 191/189 through Hoback Canyon, Teton Pass to close Friday for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a few closures to do avalanche…
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Pethtel sentenced in Lemhi County manslaughter
A 29-year-old Bonneville County resident was sentenced to a 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of another man in Lemhi County.…
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Montana’s Malmstrom air base put on lockdown after active shooter report
An Air Force nuclear missile base in central Montana has been put on lockdown following a report of an active shooter.…
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Athletes gear up for Special Olympics Friday
Some of the Idaho’s finest athletes are gearing up for the 2024 Idaho Winter Special…
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21 Idaho schools, districts and childcare organizations awarded technology funding
Schools, districts and childcare organizations in Idaho will receive funding to implement innovative technology…
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ISU Civil Engineering leads research for earthquake-resistant bridges
“The connections between the elements are crucial for seismic resiliency. They must be strong enough to resist forces and deformations during an…
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Wyoming standoff ends over 24 hours later with authorities killing suspect in officer’s death
A man suspected of fatally shooting a police officer was shot to death after a more than 24-hour standoff at a home in northern…
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State Board of Education K-12 teacher apprenticeship program approved
The Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program is designed as an “earn and learn” pathway to become a certified…
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US retail sales declined in January by much more than expected
Spending at US retailers tumbled much more than expected in January as cold weather across the United States kept shoppers at home after a robust…
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Mortgage rates rise for the second week, reaching 6.77%
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — After treading water for months, US mortgage rates jumped higher Thursday following a string of…
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CEI celebrates top ranked Practical Nursing program in Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating after one of its programs was dubbed number one in the Gem…
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116 Yellowstone bison transferred to Fort Peck Tribes
Crews moved 116 Yellowstone National Park bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar,…
Continue Reading Derek Hough to pick back up dance tour after wife’s medical scare
Derek Hough will continue with his tour following his wife Hayley Erbert’s medical…
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2 snowmobilers rescued after breaking through ice
Two snowmobilers were rescued Tuesday after breaking through the ice in the Slate Creek area of the Gros Ventre…
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Valentine’s Day rush for local businesses
“It’s just nice…to support them…and a holiday where they can share how much they appreciate their loved…
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Calling all anglers! Idaho Fish and Game is needing your help
Valentine’s Day is a day of love and spending the day with your loved ones. But what happens when your special someone happens to be some what…
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Idaho Falls Power to construct new $36 million power plant
Idaho Falls Power, the community-owned provider of electricity in Idaho Falls, will be making a $36 million local investment by adding a new power…
Continue Reading Brian Laundrie’s parents detail ‘the day everything hit the fan’ after their son told them Gabby Petito was ‘gone’
In newly filed court documents, Brian Laundrie’s parents detail “the day everything hit the fan,” recalling an exchange of frantic phone calls…
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Pay It Forward: Ronald McDonald Family Room
“To keep families with ill or injured children close when they need it…
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USS IDAHO christening date set in March
Next month, the U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS IDAHO, will be formally christened and…
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Preparing for Idaho GOP Caucus on March 2
Idaho is just more than three weeks away from its Republican Presidential Caucus when registered GOP voters will gather at 210 locations across the…
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Gov. Little signs Operation Esto Perpetua executive order to fight drugs, human trafficking
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order formally establishing Operation Esto Perpetua…
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Public input sought on Yellowstone’s North Entrance Road
The deadline to submit comments is Wednesday, March…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board tables bond election until impacts of new legislative bill are known
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees has tabled action on a school bond election for Highland High School until they know the…
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Center Stage Theater puts final touches on ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
Center Stage Theater in Idaho Falls is putting the final touches on ‘The Marvelous…
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Idaho House passes sex crimes bill
The Idaho House passed a bill Tuesday which would make certain sex crimes against children punishable by…
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Jackson mayor to give her State of the Town Address
Jackson’s mayor is sharing her vision of the town…
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Flags at Capitol, Sheridan County lowered to half-staff in memory of Sheridan Police Officer
Governor Gordon has ordered both the U.S and Wyoming flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately at the Capitol and Sheridan County in honor…
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Elderly couple sentenced for trafficking meth in Idaho
A husband and wife who are both Mexican nationals illegally living in Ontario, Oregon, were sentenced for trafficking large amounts of…
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2 men arrested after shooting make first court appearance
The two men arrested after a shooting in Idaho Falls Monday made their first appearance in court…
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Speedi Mart robbery suspect identified
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports the suspect has been identified and is facing criminal consequences for his actions.…
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CEI president speaks about growth
Growth is happening for community colleges across the country, and it is no different for eastern…
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A Wyoming police officer is dead, shot while issuing warning
A police officer serving a trespass warning has been fatally shot in northern…
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Fatality crash near Burley under investigation
A 69-year-old Oroville, Calif. man was killed after a crash Tuesday on Interstate 86 near…
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Love may not cost a thing, but Valentine’s Day 2024 does
Consumers are expected to shell out big bucks on their valentines this year and to set some new records in the process.…
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Teton Lake Winter Park closed for the season
The City of Rexburg has announced the Teton Lakes Winter Park is now closed for the rest of the…
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Chubbuck prepares new Comprehensive Plan
The City of Chubbuck is looking for feedback from the community on planning for its…
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Prescribed pile burning operations to continue Wednesday
The Pocatello Fire Department will continue to conduct prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday, Feb.…
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How couples can combine their finances more easily
“It’s an emotional thing for couples to work through together and figure out their…
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What the Department of Labor says about growth and economy in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Labor is holding a seminar in Boise Tuesday to discuss rural economies in the Gem…
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Yellowstone recruiting for 2024 Youth Conservation Corps program
Completed application materials must be submitted by March 1,…
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Identity of shooting victim released
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports two people have been arrested after one person died and multiple people were shot in an overnight…
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D91 reopening 2 schools after police investigation into neighborhood shooting early Monday morning
Dora Erickson Elementary and Compass Academy will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 13, after an early morning shooting near both schools on Monday. Details are…
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Idaho joins multi-state settlement with crypto-investment company
The State of Idaho is joining a multi-state settlement with a crypto-investment…
Continue Reading Stone Age megastructure found submerged in the Baltic Sea wasn’t formed by nature, scientists say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A megastructure found in the Baltic Sea may represent one of the oldest known hunting structures used in the…
Continue Reading Just one month after failed mission, a second US lunar lander is ready to make an attempt
After a failed lunar landing mission last month, NASA is pinning its hopes on a second spacecraft — developed by a separate company — to make the…
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City of Pocatello accepting applications for Lead Safe & Healthy Homes Program
Pocatello was at the forefront of lead remediation programs in Idaho, becoming the first municipality in the state to be awarded a $1.5 million…
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Drug traffickers in eastern Idaho receive federal prison sentences
Three individuals were sentenced last week in separate cases for federal drug crimes involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and…
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Hidden in plain sight: How to help kids stop taking drugs
Hidden dangers in your child’s bedroom is a reality parents need to…
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Multiple reports of 2 sub-adult mountain lions frequenting Ketchum neighborhoods
Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings to keep themselves and their pets…
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Mental Health Monday: Identifying toxic relationships
Valentine’s Day is something many people dread and not just for those who are single. In today’s Mental Health Monday, some expert advice on how…
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Frosty seasonal competition heats up in Driggs
Monday marks the start of Driggs’ Snowscapes where six national teams from Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon carve awe-inspiring monumental snow…
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How to register for Teton County emergency alerts
You can now sign up for Teton County, Wyoming’s newly upgraded emergency alert…
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Idaho gas prices up 4 cents
This week, Idaho drivers saw a rise in the state’s average price of gasoline for the first time this…
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Gordon pushes for property tax relief, highlights Wyoming’s economy in State of State Speech
Wyoming’s economy is growing and its future is bright, Governor Mark Gordon said in his 2024 State of the State speech.…
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Idaho students encouraged to display skills in Aviation Art Contest
The contest is open now through April…
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Feb. 13 webinar will focus on Idaho’s rural economy
The webinar will go from 11 a.m. to noon…
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University of Idaho tests new ways to mine rare metals
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The future of technology and green energy could have its start at the University of Idaho. Professors and grad…
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Troubleshooting TV issues when trying to catch the big game
It’s not just about having the right screen for Sunday’s big kickoff. At Local News 8, our chief engineer Scott Affa is on site tonight making sure…
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Lover Expo helps couples and families prepare for Valentine’s Day
Couples and Families alike came together to explore the Falls Market’s Lover’s Expo. Space was hard to come by as people filled the Mountain America…
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House fire in Madison County caused by electrical malfunction
Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in Burton on Saturday, according to the Madison County Sherrif’s facebook…
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Semi-truck rollover crash causes delays on I-86
A semi-truck blocked all eastbound lanes on Interstate 86 near American Falls on Saturday morning.…
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Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse releases 2023 Report
The Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse (IMPC) released its inaugural report on missing persons for 2023.…
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Plan a sober ride home after the Big Game
Got plans for the Big Game this weekend?…
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Idaho Falls Power gives $5,000 in scholarships, accepting applications
Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2024.…
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Idaho Falls Rec Center to get new gym floor
The City of Idaho Falls Rec Center Building has served in a lot of different capacities since it was built in the 1930’s, including a stint as an…
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Police identify hit and run driver
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has identified and contacted the suspect driver involved in this crash.…
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Idaho man among 5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash
The Marine Corps released the names Friday of the five Marines killed when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in the mountains outside…
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Traffic stop leads to discovery of illicit drugs near Pocatello
A traffic stop on Thursday lead to the discovery of illicit drugs near…
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BYU-Idaho student enrollment down
Brigham Young University-Idaho is seeing a small decrease in the number of students attending the winter semester this…
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Montana man is found guilty in Jan. 6 insurrection
A Montana appliance store owner is set to be sentenced in June for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.…
Continue Reading Commission approves territory allocation agreements in southern Idaho
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved territory allocation agreements between Idaho Power and United Electric Co-op that will allow…
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Gordon’s podcast previews 2024 Legislative Session
The podcast series is part of the Governor’s goal to have more open communication with the citizens of…
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Man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit investigators arrested an Ada County man on Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation of a…
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Sixth grader wins Rigby Middle School’s Geography Bee
Rigby Middle School’s Geography Bee happened Friday. It is tradition that has been around for more than 30…
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School bus stop arm violations in School District 91
Ada County recently reported seeing a “shocking” increase in people driving around school buses when they are stopped and have their stop arms…
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Flags to be lowered to honor Capt. Benjamin Moulton
Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor 27-year-old Capt. Benjamin Moulton of…
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What should be done to help rebuild Highland High School?
Now the school district and Highland administrators are trying to help the school rise from the…
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Boise by diners
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Boise using data from…
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Injured snowmobiler rescued in Ski Lake area
An injured snowmobiler was rescued Thursday after his snowmobile rolled on top of…
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Portneuf Medical Center donates $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club
Portneuf Medical Center has commited $25,000 over the next five years to support the local Boys and Girls…
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Puppies predict who will win Super Bowl
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Local News 8 brought some of their four-legged friends on the show to see who will win this year’s Super…
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IFHS offering valagrams for Valentine’s Day
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The choir at Idaho Falls High School is raising money for its program by offering singing valagrams this Valentine’s Day.…
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Worker shortage in Idaho is real and social factors are part of the equation
The worker shortage in Idaho is real, a quick solution isn’t on the horizon, but there’s still positive…
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Ammon woman killed in crash
A 23-year-old Ammon woman was killed in a crash on Lincoln Road…
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2024 ISU Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced
Six individuals will be inducted into the Idaho State University Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony Feb.…
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Increased law enforcement at Super Bowl planned to spot and prevent human trafficking
Human trafficking might be the last thing football fans associate with the Super Bowl, but sex trafficking is commonly found at such high-profile…
Continue Reading Potentially habitable ‘super-Earth’ spotted 137 light-years away
Astronomers have discovered a “super-Earth,” or a world larger than our planet, orbiting a star about 137 light-years away. A second planet,…
Continue Reading Special counsel report concludes Biden willfully retained classified information but will not face charges
By Evan Perez, Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, Jeremy Herb, Zachary Cohen and Kaanita Iyer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Special…
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Help shape the future of Bannock County
Bannock County needs your help to plan for the…
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Scammers taking advantage of ACP
“Bad actors have used the program…to deceive customers into signing up for various types of…
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Setting the record straight with recycling in Ammon
At the Ammon City Council Meeting on Feb. 1, it was mentioned there was a little overflow problem with the recycling bins in Ammon.…
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