FIRE WATCH: Red Rock grows to over 62,000 acres
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Former Jefferson County Prosecutor sentenced to federal prison
U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill sentenced Robin Dunn to three and a half years (42 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised…
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“The President’s Own” Marine Band to perform two concerts in eastern Idaho
The “President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform two free concerts in eastern Idaho, as part of its Coast-to-Coast…
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Wells Fargo volunteers help renovate Pocatello park
NeighborWorks Pocatello recently receive a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo and an additional $10,000 from the Ifft Foundation to make improvements to…
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Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits area schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield visited Hibbard Elementary School on Tuesday…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 1st Street in Ammon to close near Hitt Road beginning Wednesday
A portion of 1st Street in Ammon will be closed starting Wednesday, October 9.
Drivers will need to use Lincoln, 17th, or the new John Adams Parkway…
FIRE WATCH: Updated closures for Red Rock/Black Eagle and Garden Fire
21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …
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Search for Stephanie Crane continues after 31 years
Local law enforcement continue to look for Stephanie Crane 31 years after her…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to Idaho small businesses economically impacted by wildfires, including the Bench Lake and Wapiti Fires
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Blaine, Boise, Butte, Custer, Elmore, Lemhi and Valley counties in…
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SHARED: Northern Lights highlight the skies
Several photographers shared their photos from Monday night of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, with Local News 8.…
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Family Services Alliance celebrates new remodel
Family Services Alliance is holding a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled all-purpose room on Tuesday, October…
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INL to host Family Nuclear Science Night as part of Nuclear Science Week
INL invites local students and their families to attend Family Nuclear Science Night, a STEM event that introduces visitors to nuclear science,…
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Power County Sheriff’s Office looking for info on reported vandalism
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is looking for any information on a car and people after a vandalism report on Morgan Road, near the Lake…
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Lance Broncho gets life sentence for murder
Lance Broncho is sentenced to life in prison for the death of Eric Leask.…
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East Idaho Aquarium faces animal abuse allegations – Local News 8 Investigates
Fish and game records document that dozens of birds were “stepped on,” “sat on,” or otherwise crushed to death by customers during hands-on…
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Watch out for bears as they prepare to hibernate
“We do stress highly that people take care of their garbage and any attractant that they may have around their…
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Cut off firefighters in Red Rock Fire are safe
Several firefighters trapped in the Red Rock Fire are safe.
There is a contingency plan to get them out.
Wind gusts over 60 miles per hour caused…
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Woman escapes, Idaho Falls man charged with kidnapping
An Idaho Falls man is arrested for kidnapping a woman and beating her. The victim was able to escape and call…
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East Idaho woman helping with hurricane response in South
Kris Mullen, of Chubbuck, is in Tallahasee, Florida helping the Red Cross distribute food, water, and tools to those affected by hurricane Helene and…
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An SUV and a truck crashed, sending both vehicles into a ravine
A crash between an SUV and a truck today sent both vehicles into the ravine near Palisades…
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A man is in the hospital following a house fire in Idaho Falls
The fire started around 2:30 p.m. on October 5th, near the Rose Hill…
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Gems in the ‘Gem State’ could be bought today at the Annual Gem And Mineral Rock Sale
Hundreds gathered at the Idaho Falls fairgrounds October 5th for an event focused on mineral lovers.…
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Wildfire burning near Boise grows to an estimated 9,412 acres
A wildfire burning near Boise has grown to over 2,000 acres since it started in the early morning hours Friday.…
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The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market had vendors, live music, and an apple pie bake-off
The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market was at the lookout point in Pocatello on Saturday, October…
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Man charged with helping Idaho inmate escape during a hospital ambush sentenced to life in prison
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man who prosecutors said ambushed and shot correctional officers at a Boise hospital in a plot to…
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Nampa driver airlifted after car hits semi
A Honda Accord rear-ended a semi-truck Friday at the intersection of State Highway 33 and I-15 in Jefferson County. Driver of the Honda was…
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‘Internet for All’ approved in Idaho
“In the year 2024, there is no one in this country that does not deserve to have access to the…
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Here’s how to watch ABC Sports and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints General Conference this weekend
Here’s how to watch sports and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints General…
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Idaho State Police arrests driver for DUI, meth, and firearm possession
Just after midnight on October 4th, a routine traffic stop on Interstate 15 resulted in a significant drug seizure. While patrolling, an Idaho State…
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Rexburg’s Exit 332 is back open for traffic
Rexburg’s Exit 332 on US 20 is back open and cone-free. Something many Rexburg drivers have been looking forward…
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Gas leak in Idaho Falls stopped, evacuated businesses can return
Three business have been evacuated due to a gas leak on Hitt Road.…
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Pocatello quilting event begins Friday
The Portneuf Valley Quilters Guild is hosting ‘Quiltfest’ at the Mountain View Event Center on October…
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Discover “A Taste of Ireland” culture in Idaho Falls
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance…
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Roses are red, violets are blue, Happy National Poetry Day to you
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — National Poetry Day is observed every year on the first Thursday in October. Poetry lovers enjoy the literary style for…
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15-year-old killed in crash, 2 others injured
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three others injured in an accident Wednesday evening. Three others were…
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Locals party with the IFFD at the annual Fire Prevention Block Party
The Idaho Falls Fire Department invites the entire community to the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on Thursday, Oct.…
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Toilet paper makers say US port strike didn’t cause shortages
AP Business Writer Toilet paper makers say there’s no need to worry about shortages in the U.S. due to the three-day port strike. The American…
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Star Valley Man injured in accident by Palisades Reservoir
An 80-year-old man is injured from a crash on US 26 near Palisades Reservoir on Oct. 2,…
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Teacher of the Year
School District 91 is excited to announce that Four of its educators were recognized at the Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association (ISATA)…
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Man charged with rape of 16-year-old
A 22-year-old man is in the Bonneville County Jail charged with rape and sexual battery against a…
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Google Fiber internet debuts in Pocatello
Google’s ‘GFiber’ internet is debuting in Pocatello with an event celebrating the first customers to get connected to the…
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Mormon faith pushes ahead with global temple building boom despite cool reception in Las Vegas
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the…
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Camper fire threatens nearby house
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a camper fire on the 100 block of 13th Street Wednesday…
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With 34 days till the election, early voting has already started for some
We are 34 days from election day, and there are only 9 days left for you to pre-register to…
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Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers to be careful during School Bus Safety Month
“Because these buses are all equipped with cameras and they’re recording these violations, what we do see is a lot of very, very close…
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Gen Z’s mental health more vulnerable to election stress
A survey done by wellness company Freedomology found that the upcoming election is affecting some generations’ mental health differently than…
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Search for missing Yellowstone concession worker changed to recovery mission
The search for a 22-year-old concession employee in Yellowstone National Park is being changed from a rescue to a recovery operation.…
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Shoes donations needed for Community Shoe Box
The community shoe box is back! It is a place where you can donate shoes. You can also pick up a pair of shoes if you need…
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Pilot is safe after crashing a plane near Soda Springs
A pilot is safe after walking away from a plane accident near Soda…
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Takeaways from the vice presidential debate between Vance and Walz
By Eric Bradner, Daniel Strauss, Arit John and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — The vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota…
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Bonneville Sheriff urges action on immigration concerns
“We need to be thinking about what are we going to do to change…
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New fees take effect for Idaho Falls city services
Idaho Falls’ 2024/2025 fiscal year budget includes some increased costs of city…
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Woman charged with delivering illegal drugs to a teen
A woman is being charged for delivering drugs to a juvenile in Madison County.…
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Israel says Iran ‘will pay’ for launching a major missile attack against it
CNN By Ivana Kottasová, Jeremy Diamond, Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee, Arlette Saenz, Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Haifa, Israel (CNN) — Iran…
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Governor says new water mitigation plan nearing finish line
Water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan according to the Governor and others.…
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Chipotle opens to long lines in Rexburg
Dozens of people line-up for the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill.…
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Lindsay Boulevard to see detour for pavement work
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (Idaho Falls News Release) – A detour will be in place in a section of Lindsay Blvd North of Idaho Falls to allow construction…
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Forum to talk about pros and cons of open primaries and ranked-choice voting in Idaho
The forum on Proposition 1 starts at 7pm at the Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls, Idaho.…
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ITD starts “Name a Snowplow” contest
Starting October 1, eighth grade students across Idaho are invited to participate with their classrooms to submit a…
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Verizon confirms service is back online after a major outage
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Verizon has confirmed that its cell service is back online following a massive outage affecting some…
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Pack Trail Fire grows over 19,000 acres in Wyoming
The Fish Creek Fire and the Pack Trail Fire were extremely visible Sunday putting large smoke columns into the air.…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a house fire on Duchess Drive
Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday evening in the 2000 block of Duchess…
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Bonneville County Republican Party to host forum on ranked choice voting/open primaries
Bonneville County Republican Party to host a public forum that will be held at the Snake River Events Center at the Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd.,…
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University Boulevard exit will close as Chipotle opens
Highway exit 332 will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 30,…
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Locals celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Idaho Falls
Dozens gathered in downtown Idaho Falls, Saturday evening, Sept. 28, 2024 to take part in…
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Grease Monkey had free car seat safety checks in Idaho Falls
Grease Monkey held a free car seat safety check today at their Idaho Falls location on Channing…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office addresses immigration concerns
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office released a statement today on immigration and border security…
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School marching bands from Southeast Idaho compete in Rexburg
Hundreds of high school students from Southeast Idaho and as far as Wyoming, gathered at the Madison High School football field in Rexburg, to…
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Lightning causes wildfire in Fall Creek Prescribed Fire Area
A lightning-caused wildfire is burning in the Fall Creek Prescribed Fire project area in the Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee…
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Idaho cities counting their lead pipes
Cities around Idaho are working on their lead service line inventories ahead of the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) October 16…
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Apples being removed in Ashton to avoid attracting bears
Apples are serious bear attractants in the fall and can make bears come into areas they normally…
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Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89
CNN By Hilary Clarke and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from…
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Car accident causes damage to utilities on S Holmes Avenue
Idaho Falls Power asks that people avoid S. Holmes Avenue north of 49th South and south of Castlerock Lane as crews fix utilities damaged by a car…
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Explosives found in Pocatello home
The PPD arrested a Pocatello man on charges including one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and one count of possession of a bomb or…
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Chipotle is opening in Rexburg
Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its first location in Rexburg on Monday, September…
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Idaho Falls man grows giant pumpkin
“So at peak, this [pumpkin] was growing around 35 pounds per day, so over a pound an…
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New judge sets expectations in case against man charged with killing 4 Idaho university students
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A routine status hearing for a man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students drew a small…
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Portneuf River projects to be discussed at Thursday lecture
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is hosting a lecture about the future of the Portneuf River tonight at Frazier Hall on the Idaho State University…
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Helene is here. Do these 14 things now to prepare
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — If you haven’t prepared already, the time is here. Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday…
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U-Parking permits going quickly around BYU-Idaho campus
The price for parking around the BYU-Idaho campus increased to $80 per semester. …
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Woman killed in train collision in Idaho Falls
A woman was killed Wednesday in a train collision near Idaho…
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Firearm found on Highland High School campus, Authorities say there is no threat to students
A firearm was found unattended on the Highland High School campus Thursday morning. There is no active threat to…
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Idaho Secretary of State and County Clerks affirm election security ahead of November 5
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane held a press conference in Boise Wednesday to present 12 Principles of Idaho…
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20 charged in large-scale drug investigation
20 people were charged with drug trafficking charges in the Magic…
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Rexburg’s mayor addresses concerns about city parks
The mayor of Rexburg is responding to those who are worried about maintenance at the city parks.…
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Snake River walk gets makeover thanks to volunteers
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Part of the Snake River in Idaho Falls got a trim Tuesday. About 200 workers from Melaleuca pruned trees and…
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Health advisory issued for west side of Henry’s Lake
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is issuing a health advisory for the west side of Henry’s Lake near Island Park, urging caution when…
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Armed robbery leads to officer-involved shooting in Boise
An armed robbery led to an officer-involved shooting in Boise on Tuesday night.…
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Fremont Deputies investigate human remains found in desert
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said human remains were located northwest of St. Anthony on Sunday in a remote area of the desert.…
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Small number of quagga mussels detected in Snake River near Twin Falls
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced that another small number of quagga mussels were detected in the Twin Falls area in the…
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Pocatello asking for public comment on housing grant application
The City of Pocatello wants residents to review and comment on their grant application to fund housing projects across the…
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Fall kills climber and strands partner on Wyoming’s Devils Tower
A climber fell to his death while rappelling down Devils Tower, leaving his partner stranded without a rope on the face of the Wyoming geological…
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Island Park area seeing more bear attacks this year
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest experienced a significant increase in bear activity throughout the summer in the…
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Search crews continue to look for missing Yellowstone Park concession worker
Search and Rescue crews continue to look for a 22-year-old reported missing in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park.…
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Bookmobile brings the library to rural Idaho areas
The South Bannock Library District uses its Bookmobile to bring books to readers in rural Idaho areas without access to a brick-and-mortar…
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Museum of Idaho commissions new mural
It will be a “a large-scale exploration of ‘the nature of our perception through our perception of…
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Survey names Idaho Falls Community Hospital as a top patient-recommended hospital
Idaho Falls Community Hospital was named a top patient-recommended hospital, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. Only five Idaho hospitals made…
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Rexburg police investigate possible explosive devices at 2nd West and Main Street
Rexburg Police discovered what they described as potential “explosive devices” inside a truck during a routine traffic stop. Based on the latest…
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Weird Al to perform at Mountain America Center
“Weird Al” Yankovic is bringing his Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour to the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls on Friday, August 8, 2025.…
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Idaho State University received millions in donations in fiscal year 2024
Idaho State University received $18 million in donations for their 2024 fiscal year–$4 million more than last…
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