Where are they now? Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart and key figures in her kidnapping case
“I’m not just that girl that was kidnapped. That happened to me, but I’m so much more,” Elizabeth Smart told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in…
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Parental Choice Tax Credit lawsuit heads to the Idaho Supreme Court
The new $50 million program passed the Legislature in February 2025, and was signed by Gov. Brad Little in the face of significant resistance. The…
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Idaho gas prices drop below national average for first time in months
Idaho drivers are enjoying a rare break at the pump this January, with gas prices sitting below the national average and about 25 cents cheaper than…
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Pocatello seeks public input on city entryway and roadway redesign
“This feedback will help guide future beautification efforts for our city’s roadways and entryways,” said Jim Anglesey, Pocatello’s…
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Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations
even prominent medical associations on Monday sued to reverse changes to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s childhood vaccine…
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Rexburg to open new indoor ice rink following “amazing” private donation
The city of Rexburg is excited to welcome a new attraction to town. They are introducing a new ice skating rink for hockey, figure skating, and…
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Boise hospital ambush suspect reaches plea deal to avoid death penalty
Nicholas Umphenour, the man accused of engaging in a deadly hospital ambush to free a white supremacist inmate, has reached a plea deal with…
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Eastern Idaho Ag Expo opens today at ICCU Dome
The Eastern Idaho Ag Expo kicks off today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ICCU…
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Second lady Usha Vance announces she’s pregnant with her fourth child
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday.…
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How much tech is too much? Idaho hunters debate proposed legislation
Idaho Fish and Game is proposing new regulations to the Idaho legislature this session that would restrict hunters’ use of advanced technology…
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Trump administration asks judge to reject Minnesota’s bid to stop immigration crackdown
The Department of Justice asked a federal judge Monday to reject a bid by Minnesota leaders to block President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown…
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Gold-silver-backed debit cards pitched as new way to pay in Idaho
A new way to pay could be coming to Idaho — letting residents buy everyday items with gold or silver using a debit card linked to physical precious…
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Enrollment lottery opens for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls
The lottery period is officially open for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls, the city’s newest tuition-free K-12 public charter school, ahead of its scheduled…
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Plunging into Civil Rights: Polar plunge marks MLK Jr. Day
“In Florida, I was public enemy number one – black guy crossing the street, they see me coming, I’d hear the door lock,” said Patrick Toussaint.…
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Idaho Democrats call to pause Parental Choice Tax Credit program funds
Idaho’s newly launched Parental Choice Tax Credit program drew heavy interest from families with over 3,300 applications submitted within the first…
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Charlie Kirk’s widow calls for an end to “undue delay” in murder case
Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, has filed a formal motion pushing for a speedy trial for Tyler Robinson, the…
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ISU and Pocatello community march to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dozens are expected to gather in Pocatello on Monday to march in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The longstanding tradition at Idaho State…
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College of Eastern Idaho hits record breaking apprenticeship enrollment
This year, the College of Eastern Idaho recorded an all-time high of 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs. The school says this…
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Severe solar storm to put Northern Lights over Idaho tonight, forecasters say
Under the current forecast, the northern lights may be visible across much of the northern half of the United States, and even as far south as…
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Drivers walk away unharmed after fiery Monday morning semi-truck crash along I-15
A semi crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls has blocked the highway.…
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Trump officials investigate protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service, targeting ICE official
By Andy Rose, Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — A Sunday morning church service in the Twin Cities interrupted by anti-Immigration and Customs…
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‘Costco Club’ gives Utah men a safe place to open up, find emotional support
Nearly every month, a group of Utah men come together in an unexpected place to talk about mental health while building connections and finding…
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Draper woman with MS finds freedom on the slopes thanks to local nonprofit
A Draper woman living with multiple sclerosis has reached new heights thanks to a local group.
“It is a great feeling. I mean, it just wipes out…
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Convicted murderer accused of brutal attack on Idaho prison guard
An Idaho Department of Corrections staff member has been hospitalized following a brutal assault by a convicted murderer at the Idaho Maximum…
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Icy Inferno Heats Up Ammon
Over one thousand people in the community of Ammon gathered at McCowin Park for the 6th annual “Icy Inferno” where the fire department sets a massive…
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‘It’s just not affordable:’ Idaho Democratic Party Chair outlines major concerns for the Legislature
“Idaho Democrats are very concerned about what we’re seeing happen with the budget and the expressed priorities,” said Idaho Democratic Party…
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First on 8: Dramatic video shows now-convicted murderer in jailhouse fight
The man convicted of second-degree murder for the 2024 fatal beating of Alejandro Parades Hutardo is the subject of a newly released video obtained…
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Tribal Members encouraged to carry identification cards after reported ICE activity
Amid growing concerns over recent ICE operations in Southeast Idaho, Shoshone-Bannock tribal leadership is advising all members to carry valid tribal…
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Portneuf Valley Adaptive Sports Trains to Bring Snow Sports to All
For lots of people in the area, skiing and snowboarding are favorite sports. For others, thanks to new technology and a group of dedicated…
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Construction begins on Pocatello’s Center Street underpass project
Work is officially underway on the Center Street Underpass Project. This important project marks another step toward improving safety, accessibility,…
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FBI director and deputy attorney general visit Minneapolis amid ongoing tensions
FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche visited Minneapolis on Friday, according to a post on Patel’s X account.
The…
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Family remembers Utah man killed in Wyoming avalanche
Family members on Thursday were remembering a Utah man killed in an avalanche in Wyoming as an adventurer who loved life and others around…
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ChatGPT to start showing users ads based on their conversations
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — ChatGPT may soon serve up ads for products it thinks you’d like to buy. OpenAI announced on Friday that…
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Chocolate Lover’s Affair Promises Sweets and Silent Auction
If you’re looking for a sweet way to either have a girls’ night out or a fun date night, you’ll want to check out the upcoming Chocolate Lover’s…
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Trump considering new tariffs on countries that oppose his annexation plans for Greenland
President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering applying new tariffs on countries that oppose his ambition of annexing Greenland.
“I may put…
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson appears in court as defense pushes to disqualify prosecutors from the case
By Andi Babineau, Nick Watt, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 55 years for second-degree murder in fatal beating
Robert Wyatt Lange, 21, of Idaho Falls, has been sentenced today, January 16th, 2026. He will be serving a fixed 20 years, indeterminate for 35…
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Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas
As tensions in Iran escalate, policymakers in Washington are weighing whether the United States should get involved. For most Idahoans, the debate…
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Driver uninjured in rollover crash near Jefferson Lake
A 32-year-old driver escaped without injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash near Jefferson Lake late Thursday night. The crash drew a large…
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Hero’s send-off: Local P.E. teacher entering U.S. Navy receives unforgettable farewell
The P.E. teacher to hundreds of seventh and eighth graders received a special surprise on Thursday – with 728 students lining every hall in the…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office finds missing Ammon woman
Chandra Goody Martin, 42, was reported missing by her family yesterday, January 14, after several failed attempts to find her. According to BCSO,…
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Rexburg Police respond to mental health crisis at local hotel
A local hotel was evacuated Wednesday morning after reports of a man threatening guests with a firearm triggered a heavy police response. The…
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Man wanted for ramming patrol cars taken into custody after Highway 26 standoff
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off a portion of U.S. Highway 26 east of Ririe due to a tactical incident involving a wanted…
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Two men arrested for masked burglary and aggravated battery on local homeowner
Two Idaho Falls men were arrested late Wednesday night after an alleged masked burglary at a Bonneville County home, where they’re accused of…
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Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push
President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums,…
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Utah man arrested following alleged bomb threats made in emergency room
An Ogden man faces a dozen charges after police allege he walked into a hospital emergency room and claimed to have a bomb.
Dustin Eugene Child, 50,…
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Verizon says it’s fixed the massive outage that left many without phone calling and data services
Verizon said it has resolved an hours-long outage that is believed to have left tens of thousands of US customers without access to voice and data…
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“Leadership, Humility, and Grit”: Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue mourns longtime teammate killed in snowmobile crash
The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team is mourning the loss of a long-standing member after a fatal snowmobiling accident over the weekend. In…
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Grocery tax repeal debate: Vital funding or a burden on residents
A voter initiative to repeal the grocery tax in Idaho is stirring discussion in the…
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Kohberger victims’ families meet to remember daughters at memorial in Coeur d’Alene
A wall honoring their children had been established as a memorial in McEuen park. The two families visited the engraved site, and shared pictures of…
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Idaho’s most dangerous roads: US-95 and state highways outpace interstates in deadly crashes
EAST IDAHO (KIFI) — A recent nationwide analysis of 129,825 fatal crashes by ISelect has revealed a trend: state highways, are the site of the most…
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Farnsworth Middle School wins ITD’s ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest with “Catch My Drift”
Farnsworth Middle School was the center of a special celebration this Wednesday as students gathered for a special introduction. The guest of honor?…
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“As much as my house payment”: Southeast Idaho business owners hit by rising insurance costs
“At what point does this greed stop and we look at reality and say this is above and beyond where it should be?”…
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Bannock County Coroner identifies 51-year-old killed in Tuesday’s US 30 crash
Authorities in Bannock County have released the identity of the 51-year-old man killed on Tuesday after his vehicle struck a detached semi-trailer on…
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63-year-old man killed in Big Hole Mountain snowmobile crash
A weekend excursion turned tragic in the Big Hole Mountain range after a 63-year-old man lost his life in a snowmobile crash.
The incident took…
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House Oversight moves forward on contempt against both Clintons after Hillary Clinton is a no-show in Epstein probe
Contempt proceedings will officially move forward against both Clintons on Capitol Hill after Hillary Clinton failed to appear for a deposition in…
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Junk Removal Expert Gives Tips for National Organize Your House Day
Today is National Organize Your Home Day, and if you’re not sure where to start, Local News 8 talked to a local junk disposal expert to give you a…
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YouTube will let parents stop their teens from endlessly scrolling short videos
YouTube will now let parents limit the amount of time their teens can spend scrolling through its short-form video feature, Shorts, or block them all…
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Nationwide Verizon outage leaves hundreds of thousands without service
A massive network outage at Verizon Communications, the nation’s largest wireless provider, has disrupted phone and internet services for hundreds…
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US suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States is indefinitely suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries in another expansion…
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One arrested in connection to deadly Salt Lake City church shooting
Salt Lake City police have arrested one man in connection with last week’s shooting outside a Salt Lake City church in which two people were killed…
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Water Tower demolition update
Idaho Falls (ID) – The original water tower demolition, previously delayed over the weekend, has officially begun. The delay, due to strong winds…
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Idaho’s ‘Fairness in Women’s Sports’ case heard by U.S. Supreme Court
“Justice Roberts then basically said that if we don’t define sex, then how shall we know if we’re discriminating?” said Rep. Barbara Ehardt,…
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TCSAR volunteers rescue two backcountry skiers in separate incidents this week
Two injured backcountry skiers are recovering this evening after crews from Teton County Search and Rescue rushed to their aid in separate incidents…
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ISU breaks ground on major renovation for Roy F. Christensen Complex
A big day for Idaho State University as work begins on a major renovation! Tuesday, school leaders broke ground on major renovations to the Roy F.…
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Zoo Boise welcomes rare Wolverine as latest addition
Ferocious, elusive, and tenacious— in many ways, the wolverine is synonymous with the western persona.
Now, Zoo Boise visitors will be able to…
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DOJ pleads with lawyers to get through ‘grind’ of Epstein files as criticism of redactions continues
The Justice Department is still struggling to process the massive trove of Epstein files and is prodding hundreds of lawyers reviewing pages to work…
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Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes
CNN By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday it is likely to side with two states…
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Illegally stocked Perch triggers alarm at Island Park Reservoir
An unusual catch on the Island Park reservoir has Idaho Fish and Game sounding the alarm.
Earlier this month, an angler ice fishing reeled in a…
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DHW ramps up work to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Idaho Child Care Program
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is launching a major crackdown on child care subsidy mismanagement, aiming to eliminate fraud, waste, and…
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Driver killed after striking disconnected semi-trailer on US 30
All lanes of US Highway 30 are currently blocked after a serious crash near milepost 332 in Pocatello on Tuesday morning.
According to the Idaho…
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Idaho Judicial Branch issues urgent alert over jury duty scam targeting Idahoans
The Idaho Judicial Branch is warning Gem State residents of a dangerous court scam targeting people statewide with fraudulent claims regarding…
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Clintons refuse to testify in congressional Epstein probe despite contempt threat
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify on Capitol Hill Tuesday in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey…
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Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ comic creator, dies
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Scott Adams, the creator of the popular comic strip “Dilbert,” has died, according to an announcement on his…
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Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China
CNN By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said on Monday that countries that do business with Iran will face a new 25%…
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Idaho State Police Pushing Awareness During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The following is a news release from the Idaho State Police. MERIDIAN, Idaho — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the…
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Idaho State University Celebrates 125 years with Yearlong Festivities
The following is a news release from Idaho State University POCATELLO, Idaho – All are invited to join Idaho State University as the institution…
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‘It’s unchartered territory’: Local legislators respond to Governor’s State of the State address
“Our budgets are tight. I can tell you that no one’s getting a raise at the state of Idaho – teachers or state workers,” said Rep. Rod…
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How lack of snow affects tourist attractions in Southeast Idaho
“I’ve been here ten years. I’ve never seen such little snowfall. Reports from people that have lived here for quite a while, they say it hasn’t been…
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Rexburg launches public survey following failed police station bond
City leadership in Rexburg is looking for feedback from residents on building a new police station after a bond for the proposed building failed to…
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Utah Man Killed in Wyoming Avalanche While Snowmobiling
A 31-year-old Utah man lost his life Sunday after being caught in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the Labarge Creek area, a popular destination…
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Gov. Little unveils ‘ENDURING IDAHO’ plan, calls for ‘right-sized’ budget amid “demanding restraint”
The 2026 Idaho legislative session kicks off today, starting with Governor Brad Little’s State of the State address, outlining his initiatives and…
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Applications now open for INL’s annual Community Development and STEM Education Grants
“At Idaho National Laboratory, we recognize that innovation begins with strong communities and inspired people,” said John Revier, INL’s…
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Minnesota, Twin Cities sue Trump administration over unprecedented immigration operations
By Danya Gainor, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration, arguing the…
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Yellowstone seeks public input on permanent North Entrance Road rebuilding
Yellowstone National Park is calling for public feedback on three proposed plans to rebuild the North Entrance Road, the vital year-round link…
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AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?
Online chatbots can pose risks for adults, from triggering delusions in a small number of cases to hallucinating made-up information. OpenAI’s…
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Autism advocates celebrate release of ‘magical’ first-ever Barbie on the spectrum
Five-year-old Mikko’s eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversize…
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North Dakota snowmobilers rescued after getting stuck near Island Park
wo snowmobilers from North Dakota were rescued late Saturday night after becoming stranded in the Schneider Creek area of the Centennial Range near…
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Utah Measles surge prompts urgent warnings for Idaho residents
Utah is currently seeing one of the nation’s worst outbreaks of measles.
Idaho public health officials weigh in on Idaho’s response, and what the…
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Rep. Fulcher applauds “incredibly impressive” military operation in Venezuela, highlights legislative priorities, rural healthcare
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A week after the U.S. military successfully ousted Nicolás Maduro, Congressman Russ Fulcher had high praise for the…
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Governor Little appoints Erin Bingham to fill vacant Idaho House Seat in District 32
“I am deeply honored and grateful to be selected by Governor Little to represent my Idaho Falls community at home and in the Idaho Legislature,”…
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Federal Court dissolves injunction on Idaho’s biological sex birth certificate policy
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is celebrating a federal court decision ending a years-long freeze on the state’s birth certificate policy.…
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ICE agent’s cellphone captures fatal confrontation in Minneapolis
By Holmes Lybrand, Justin Lear, Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Video captured by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross gives a…
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Food Recall: Thousands of tater tot cases pulled from Idaho and Utah Freezers
Nearly 39,000 cases of frozen potato products are being pulled from shelves in Idaho, Utah, and 24 other states after reports of “clear hard plastic…
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Super flu: Worst influenza season in 30 years sweeping Idaho
A rash of influenza cases in Idaho is raising alarm bells around the state. Corbin Bunnage, a physician’s assistant at Sterling Urgent Care, says…
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New schedule announced for Idaho Falls City Council meetings
“We want all residents have the opportunity to participate in the decisions that shape our community,” said Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw. “Changing…
Continue Reading High winds stall demolition of historic Idaho Falls water tower
High winds have forced the City of Idaho Falls to postpone the demolition of the historic 1937 water tower. Originally scheduled to begin Friday…
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Rep. Simpson announces $13 Million secured for critical water infrastructure across southeast Idaho
“During this pivotal time for water in Idaho, I am proud of the resources provided for water infrastructure projects and the impact they will have…
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LDS Church President Dallin H. Oaks to dedicate Burley Idaho Temple this Sunday
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that President Dallin H. Oaks will formally dedicate the newly built Burley Idaho…
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After ‘digital undressing’ criticism, Elon Musk’s Grok limits some image generation to paid subscribers
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot has limited some of its Imagine image generation features to paid X subscribers, days…
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