Idaho House Committee advances bill to repeal voter-approved medicaid expansion
In a swift and controversial move, the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee voted 10–6 on Monday to introduce a bill that would repeal…
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Benjamin Naylor sentenced to life without parole for southern Idaho killings
The man charged with killing four people across two southern Idaho counties is set to spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Monday, Benjamin…
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Retired Idahoan warns of modern-day “dust bowl” in eastern Idaho
After an unseasonably dry winter, a City of Parker resident is claiming the region is currently in the grip of a modern-day Dust Bowl. He estimates…
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Bill recognizing professional experience in school salary funding advances
A bill that would recognize professional experience outside the classroom on the career ladder is heading to the full House.
Currently,…
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Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — A US soldier died after sustaining injuries during an attack last week in Saudi…
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Mental health incident triggers evacuation at Jackson Albertsons
The Albertsons grocery store on Buffalo Way in Jackson, Wyoming, was evacuated Monday afternoon after police were forced to subdue a person…
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Idaho woman celebrates 109th birthday, crediting healthy living for her long life
Juanita Sibert has lived to see more than a century of American history — and on Saturday, she celebrated 109 years of it with cake, ice cream, and…
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Jury convicts Idaho Falls woman in illegal massage parlor trafficking case
A 60-year-old woman faces a potential 40-year prison sentence in connection with an illegal massage parlor.
On March 6, a jury found Xue Fang Lu,…
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Idaho Falls pastor returns home after harrowing escape from Israel-Iran conflict zone
What began as a spiritual journey to the Holy Land quickly transformed into a desperate mission for survival. Alicia Ramos, an Idaho Falls pastor, is…
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A rocky marriage, secret affair and millions in debt: What we’ve learned so far in Kouri Richins’ murder trial
Over the last two weeks, jurors in Kouri Richins’ murder trial have heard wide-ranging testimony about troubles in her marriage, her secret affair…
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Arizona woman dies after falling through ice on Alexander Reservoir
A 27‑year‑old Arizona woman died Sunday after she and her brother fell through thin ice while attempting to fish on Alexander Reservoir,…
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Portneuf Valley Swim Meet Takes Over Reed Gym Pool
For the first time in six years, the Reed Gym Pool was buzzing with activity from the Portneuf Valley Swim Team. They hosted a USA…
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Elks Lodge food drive giving away 800 boxes Saturday morning
800 boxes of food will be distributed to 400 families in need at the Elks Lodge starting at 9 A.M.…
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Grocery Outlets in Pocatello and Idaho Falls to close
“We’re really upset about it because no other places are as affordable here,” said Jessica Supry, a frequent Grocery Outlet Shopper.…
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Chrome in the Dome 2026 Draws Car Lovers to ISU
The most beloved car show in Idaho is back this weekend: Chrome in the Dome at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello. The show runs both Friday and Saturday and…
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District 93 students walk out again over immigration policies at Bonneville roundabout
The intersection of Lincoln Road and 35th East became the center of another walkout sweeping the state Friday as District 93 students staged a…
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Salmon’s Baker Country Market to rebuild following devastating fire
The owners of the Baker Country Market have officially announced they will rebuild the store. The decision comes just two weeks after a catastrophic…
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House begrudgingly but overwhelmingly passes spending cuts
After an hour of debate — a wide-ranging airing of fiscal issues — the House Friday easily passed an immediate spending cut.
The 2026 Idaho…
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City of Victor files lawsuit against Driggs for breach of wastewater agreement
The City of Victor filed a lawsuit against the City of Driggs on Thursday, alleging years of contract breaches, environmental pollution, and…
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$8K in Damage – Sheriff’s Deputies investigating vandalism at Blacktail Park
Suspected acts of vandalism have forced the closure of Blacktail Park, potentially delaying its seasonal opening, leaving Bonneville County with an…
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Pocatello man faces multiple charges after falling from moving SUV before vehicle plows through building
A 42-year-old Pocatello man is free on bond after police say he drunkenly fell out of his moving SUV, causing his vehicle to plow through a local…
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City of Idaho Falls to begin E Street reconstruction on March 9
Beginning Monday, March 9, crews will begin a roadway and utility reconstruction project on E Street between Memorial Drive and Northgate…
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A dead woman’s key fob and two grisly crime scenes: How the Utah triple-murder suspect was tracked across state lines
As investigators raced to find the person responsible for three killings in rural Wayne County, Utah, they used automated license plate readers and a…
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59-year-old Canyon County man charged with possession of child pornography
“Every arrest my ICAC Unit makes removes another threat from Idaho streets and brings us closer to ensuring children can grow up safe from…
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Teachers say restrictions under proposed law are ‘demoralizing,’ but lawmakers argue they protect taxpayer funds
A bill that prohibits public employers from using taxpayer funds to promote government unions is drawing pushback from teacher unions across…
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Jersey Mike’s adding new Idaho Falls location
Jersey Mike’s is expanding again in eastern Idaho, with a new sandwich shop set to open next month near one of Idaho Falls’ busiest…
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Daylight Saving Time is here, and Doctors say even losing one hour can harm health
Springing forward this weekend might feel routine, but medical experts say even losing one hour of sleep can still take a serious toll on people’s…
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Justice Department posts FBI interview memos related to Trump sex abuse allegation
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Casey Tolan, Paula Reid, Isabelle Chapman, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has posted online three FBI memos…
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Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers
CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, Kristen Holmes, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday on social media he was…
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Idaho lawmaker aims to shield customers from rising power rates tied to data centers
Data centers — like the massive one under construction by Meta in Kuna — are popping up across the country, supporting services like artificial…
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Idaho Iranians call for restoration of Shah, freedom, and ‘natural friendship between Persians and Americans’
As tensions continue between Iran and the United States, members of Idaho’s Iranian community are sharing their personal histories, revealing a…
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Camera store hit by thieves, Police seek public help
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a burglary at the Perfect Light Camera store on 17th Street.…
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Bonneville weighs staff cuts, upping levy request amid stagnant K-12 funding outlook
The Bonneville School District is weighing staff cuts and could ask patrons for more local funding amid a budget shortfall leaders peg at some $6…
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ITD reports multiple snowplow strikes in southeast Idaho despite mild winter
“Snowplows are out there to keep roads safe and passable, but they need space to do their job,” states the post. “Please slow down, stay alert, and…
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Idaho Falls SWAT raid nets 40 pounds of narcotics; 19-year-old charged
An Idaho Falls man is facing serious felony drug charges after a major multi-agency narcotics investigation uncovered 40 pounds of illegal…
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Twin Falls man killed in head-on collision north of Hollister
A 53-year-old Twin Falls man is dead after an early morning crash on US-93 north of Hollister.
According to the Idaho State Police, the crash took…
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Off-duty firefighters awarded state’s highest honor for heroic canal rescue
Two local firefighters are being recognized with the state’s highest commendation for their selfless actions during a harrowing water rescue late…
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Fast-Acting Crews Save Teton County Transfer Station from Multi-Vehicle Fire
Two semi-trucks and a pickup truck are a total loss after a large fire outside the Teton County Transfer Station Tuesday night. But the quick…
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Trump ousts Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers
President Donald Trump said Thursday on social media he was pushing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem out of her position and would nominate…
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AG Labrador announces landmark agreement to secure north Idaho’s water future
“This settlement is a massive win for all north Idaho families, businesses, and communities who depend on reliable water,” said Attorney General…
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Driggs leadership seeks suspects after Illegal waste dump nearly overwhelms pumping station
Driggs city leadership is asking for the public’s help after a huge illegal dumping incident threatened the city’s sewer system.
“Illegal…
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Savannah Guthrie ‘plans to return’ to the ‘Today’ show, NBC says
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Savannah Guthrie “plans to return” to the “Today” show at some point, NBC said Thursday, in the…
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Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the death investigations of three women whose bodies were found Wednesday in Wayne County,…
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Help feed hungry elementary students in United Way’s “Power of $10” one-day food campaign
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – A small donation could make a big difference for hundreds of students in Eastern Idaho. United Way of Eastern Idaho is…
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Special needs basketball team edges out Skyline
“It went good. We need to like pass the ball more, and we need to win more games,” said Bridger Christiansen, who scored multiple…
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Customers and employees evacuated from Ammon Walmart due to a bomb threat
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Walmart employees and customers were evacuated Wednesday night following a possible bomb threat to the store. Reports of…
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Chubbuck cheers for chicken fingers: Raising Cane’s announces official opening
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI)— The wait for the “One Love” in East Idaho is nearly over. Raising Cane’s has officially announced that its newest…
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Demolition of Teton County Courthouse begins next week
Crews with GE Johnson/DPR Construction will begin demolishing the Teton County Courthouse at 185 S. King Street next week, marking the next major…
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Barrasso, Lummis applaud NRC approval of TerraPower’s Kemmerer advanced nuclear plant
U.S. Senators for Wyoming are applauding the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for officially issuing a construction permit for TerraPower’s…
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Bomb Squad Investigating: Bannock County shop explosion hospitalizes local man
The Idaho Falls Bomb Squad team is currently on the scene of a small explosion in Bannock County that sent a middle-aged man to the hospital with…
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Idaho lawmakers move to expand ‘sexual contact’ definition to hold prison staff accountable
Spurred by InvestigateWest reporting that exposed sexual abuse by Idaho women’s prison staff, lawmakers are advancing legislation meant to close a…
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Man accused of killing Michael Vaughan seen on video at time of disappearance
Stacey Wondra, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 5-year-old Michael “Monkey” Vaughan, is back in court on Wednesday as part of a preliminary…
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Lawmakers mull bill to address child abuse in response to West Haven boy’s 2024 death
The 2024 death of Gavin Peterson, due to abuse at the hands of his father, stepmother and brother, has spurred legislation to augment the ability of…
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Idaho House committee deadlocks on bill punishing student protests
The House Education Committee deadlocked Wednesday on a bill punishing student walkouts, effectively killing it for this legislative…
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Senate Committee backs 9-year-old’s push to make hunting the official state sport
Betty Grandy may only be nine years old, but she worked the room like a seasoned lobbyist Wednesday morning and secured a unanimous “yes” from state…
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Teen sentenced to 60 years for murder of Blackfoot mother
The young man charged with the fatal shooting of a Blackfoot mother in her home last year will spend up to the next six decades behind…
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Local man charged with possession of child pornography after arrest uncovers illicit messages with Kentucky Minor
A 27-year-old Madison County man is in custody after a routine traffic stop led Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies to a cache of child…
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Boise woman to remain in custody following stolen ambulance crash
A Boise woman accused of crashing a stolen ambulance into a medical office building and attempting to set it on fire must remain behind bars pending…
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Fatal accident in Preston: 67-year-old scooter rider hit in marked crosswalk
A 67-year-old Preston man has died from injuries after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing the road over the weekend.
The accident happened…
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Business booming: Mayor unveils new businesses coming to Rexburg at State of the City
New businesses and developments coming to Rexburg include a WinCo, Home Depot, Olive Garden, Zupa’s, Jersey Mike’s, Zeppe’s, Shoe Barn, and…
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Senator says controversial bill poses ‘zero risk of repercussions’ to Harriman State Park
“If there were even a remote chance that we thought this could jeopardize a park – let alone Harriman – we wouldn’t do this,” said Idaho…
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Beyond the Books: Election Season Begins
Class sizes, programs, and resources are all tied to the purse, and those elected to legislative power will hold those…
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Chamber CEO: State budget gaps and “leadership deficit” threaten local businesses
The Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is warning of a dual threat to local Idaho Falls business leaders, citing a looming state budget deficit and a…
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Many of the six US troops killed in the war with Iran served together years earlier in Kuwait
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Emma Tucker, Hanna Park, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A soldier who “made you feel important,” a mother just days from…
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Mountain Home mom recovering after foster dog attack, grateful for community support
A Mountain Home mother is recovering from serious injuries after the family’s foster dog attacked her while she was holding her infant…
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Pomerelle’s new owners: Longtime manager Zack Alexander purchases Mountain Resort
Ownership of the Pomerelle Mountain Resort is changing hands, but the “mom and pop” spirit of the Southern Idaho skiing staple isn’t going…
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I-15 Inkom corridor improvements set to resume
Crews are preparing to resume work on several I-15 bridge projects near Inkom as the winter season draws to a close. In a recent Facebook post, Inkom…
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Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced tough questions from Democrats and some Republicans during a hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary…
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New library bill replaces HB 796 with narrower definitions
The House State Affairs Committee introduced a replacement bill that would update the state’s “harmful materials” library law.
The previous…
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Bill restricting public funds for teachers’ unions clears House
For the second consecutive year, House Republicans passed a bill that would prohibit school districts from deducting union dues from payroll systems…
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Psychic TikTok influencer ordered to pay $10M in damages for false Moscow murders claims
On Friday, Feb. 27, a federal jury decided that a TikTok influencer is liable for $10 million in damages after the defendant wrongfully accused a…
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Taylor Aughenbaugh pleads guilty in 2024 Compass Academy shooting
Taylor Aughenbaugh, the man charged in the 2024 Compass Academy parking lot shooting, pleaded guilty yesterday in Bonneville County Court as part of…
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Lawsuit filed against Boise School District over restroom policy violation
“Idaho students should feel safe in Idaho schools, and nowhere more than in the most private spaces like restrooms and locker rooms,” said Caleb…
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AG’s office and West Ada ask judge to dismiss ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ lawsuit
The West Ada School District, along with Superintendent Derek Bub and principal Monty Hyde, asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought…
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Dow sinks 600 points as Wall Street fears a prolonged war with Iran
Global stocks remained volatile for a second day Tuesday, moving lower as concern mounted among investors that the widening conflict in the Middle…
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Jurassic toe: Idaho State paleontologists investigate possible new dinosaur
Turns out the key to discovering a new type of dinosaur might be a weird toe in an Idaho museum.
Or a skull in Switzerland.
Idaho State…
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Harriman State Park in jeopardy? Legislation threatens founding charter at Idaho’s oldest state park
“The gift is currently under threat by a bill pending in the Idaho Legislature,” said Averell Harriman Fisk in a statement. “For years, Harriman…
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‘A Bittersweet Moment’: Idaho’s Iranian community reacts to death of Supreme Leader
The Middle East stands at a historic crossroads following a series of massive U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. The strikes, which claimed the…
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What Iran’s conflict could mean for Idaho’s gas prices
Gas prices in Idaho are on the rise, and while increases are typical this time of year, experts say tensions involving Iran are adding extra pressure…
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Sirens replace celebrations as Israelis head to shelters on religious holiday
In any other year, it would be almost impossible to move through Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Square on the Jewish holiday of Purim. Costumed children and…
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Caldwell woman sentenced to 15 years for Meth Trafficking
A 60-year-old Caldwell woman will spend the next 15 years in prison for trafficking Meth in southern Idaho.
Kimberly Lee Freeman received the…
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No warning, no siren: Six US service members killed in Iranian strike that hit makeshift operations center in Kuwait
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The first US service members to die in the conflict between the US and Iran were killed by a direct Iranian…
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Epstein deposition videos show Hillary Clinton in heated moments with lawmakers, Bill Clinton addressing hot tub photo
By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, Aaron Blake, Emily Condon, Dugald McConnell, CNN (CNN) — The House Oversight Committee on Monday released video of the…
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Local candidate filing opens today in Idaho
If you’re thinking about running for local office, today’s the day. The filing period for candidates running for county or local offices in Idaho…
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Idaho Falls couple stranded in Dubai following Iranian strikes
An Idaho Falls couple is stranded in Dubai during a service trip after Iranian retaliatory strikes paralyzed air travel across the Middle East. The…
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Austin mass shooting may have been motivated by Iran strikes, officials say. Here’s what we know
Early Sunday morning, just as bars along Austin’s bustling Sixth Street were winding down for the night, a barrage of gunfire tore through the…
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Week-long culvert replacement project begins on Grizzly Avenue
If your daily commute includes Grizzly Avenue, you may want to adjust your travel plans for the next week. Starting today, March 2nd, Idaho Falls…
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Idaho Falls Police now hiring entry-level officers
The hiring cycle for the Idaho Falls Police Department has officially started. IFPD is encouraging individuals who have never served as police…
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New bill requires unexcused absence for student protests
Public schools would not be allowed to grant excused absences for students attending political protests, under a new bill introduced Friday.
Rep.…
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What we know about the widening US war with Iran on the conflict’s third day
Days after the US and Israel first launched strikes against Iran, the conflict is widening by the hour, drawing in other countries across the region,…
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Idaho has $1.3 billion in rainy-day funds. Should that money help public schools?
Faced with a revenue shortfall heading into the legislative session, state leaders had three options to balance the budget: Reduce spending, tap…
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Twin Falls immigrants and refugees share their stories at ‘Becoming Idaho’ event
Two Magic Valley residents — a refugee-turned-advocate and a child of immigrants — are sharing their personal stories as part of a community…
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ISP investigating weekend rollover crash on I-15 near Fort Hall
Idaho State Police is investigating a rollover crash on I-15 near milepost 77 in Bingham County, close to Fort Hall.
Troopers say a 74-year-old man…
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Protecting What Works: Medicaid Expansion in Idaho Town Hall Discusses Possible Repeal
State legislators, panelists and community members met today at the Chubbuck City Hall for a forum titled “Protecting What Works: Medicaid Expansion…
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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho
Nearly two-thirds of Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion, but local leaders say that coverage is now at…
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Who’s running?: List of candidates in May primaries released
It looks like Governor Brad Little will have a little competition for the May primary. Seven people will be running against him in the upcoming…
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Idaho Falls opens all 3 golf courses for the season on Saturday
Golfers in Idaho Falls are getting an early start to the season thanks to one of the mildest winters in recent memory. Sage Lakes, Pinecrest, and…
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Fire destroys Bonneville County home
A house fire has destroyed a home on Saddle Horn Drive south of Idaho…
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A Dynasty Brewing in Pocatello – Girls Win Back to Back State Titles
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Two years ago, Pocatello High School had never won a girls basketball state championship. Under head coach Sunny Evans,…
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Semi rolls off Highway 22 near Dubois
Idaho State Police says it is investigating a single‑vehicle rollover that happened Thursday afternoon on State Highway 22, west of…
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