Willow Creek Fire 38% contained, crews make progress on north end
Fire crews are making progress on the Willow Creek fire. In a release this morning, Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers confirmed that the fire is…
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Rexburg Soup Kitchen resumes weekly meals after summer break
Starting this Wednesday, September 3rd, the Rexburg soup kitchen will once again be serving hot, nourishing meals at the VFW building. Whether you…
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Idaho Falls Police, Anheuser-Busch team up for 9/11 memorial stair climb
In a moving tribute to the heroes of 9/11 and our local first responders, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Anheuser-Busch are hosting their…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves 2026 budget
The Idaho Falls City Council has approved the city’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget, resulting in a balanced financial plan that outlines how public…
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Public invited to candlelight vigil for overdose awareness
The event is meant to remember those who were lost to drug overdose, support families who have been affected, and help the public know what resources…
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Museum exhibit and event brings art lovers together
“The museum is here to celebrate education, empowering people to be creative, enjoy looking at art, contemplating, having a dialog with yourself as…
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Chronic Wasting Disease testing for deer now mandatory north of Idaho Falls
Idaho Fish and Game says hunters must test deer for Chronic Wasting Disease in seven hunting areas, including one just north of Idaho…
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Chain-reaction crash clogs US-20, drivers urged to slow down for holiday weekend
A multi-vehicle crash has caused significant traffic disruptions on US-20 near Lindsay Blvd. in Idaho Falls (exit 307), blocking both westbound lanes…
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Idaho Falls and Pocatello finalize candidate lists for fall municipal election
The candidate lists are now final for city elections across Eastern Idaho, following the 5 p.m. deadline for residents to throw their names into the…
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Powerlifters compete to break world records in Idaho Falls
“The support as well is just amazing! Everyone cheering everyone on, just supporting each…
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Fish and Game’s 2025 hunting outlook predicts strong elk, growing mule deer populations in Southeast Region
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game released its 2025 Deer/Elk Hunting Outlook report earlier this week, and deer and elk populations should be…
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Stepped-up school patrols start today to keep students safe
Starting today, law enforcement is stepping up patrols around schools. The Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force is stepping up patrols to…
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Appeals court says Trump unlawfully leaned on emergency powers to impose tariffs
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump unlawfully leaned on emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs earlier this…
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Pop up wedding dress shop providing cost-effective options for brides stops in Pocatello
Dress Express, a family owned wedding dress supplier based in Montana, brought over 1,400 dresses to the Portneuf Valley to give brides an affordable…
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Year-long investigation leads to arrest of Rexburg man on child sexual abuse material charges
After an investigation that spanned more than a year, a Rexburg man is facing charges of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Detectives…
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EIPH announces Opioid Settlement Subgrants for organizations combatting the opioid crisis
Eastern Idaho Public Health is excited to announce the opportunity to provide subgrants to organizations working to combat the opioid crisis in…
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Recent rain helps crews contain multiple wildfires in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Widespread rain and moisture have helped crews contain several wildfires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest over the past three days. According…
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Judge extends restraining order on Idaho murder scene images following families’ lawsuit
Families of two victims in the Moscow student murders are fighting to prevent the release of graphic images from the crime scene. The two families…
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Pocatello sanitation collection operating as usual on Labor Day
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will operate as normal on Labor Day, September 1.
Residents regularly scheduled…
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Firefighters gain ground on Dollar Lake Fire, evacuations remain in place
Firefighters are making significant headway on the Dollar Lake Fire, which has grown to 13,449 acres and is now 22% contained. A new incident…
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Local Recipes: Maggie’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Not sure what to do with your extra Zucchini from the garden? In case you missed it, here’s Maggie Moore’s chocolate…
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Three-vehicle crash shuts down I-15 near Blackfoot
A multi-vehicle crash blocked southbound I-15 near Blackfoot Thursday afternoon.…
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“Powering the future” New exhibit at Heritage Park brings hydropower to life for community
A new interactive exhibit is teaching the local community about hydropower.
Heritage Park in Idaho Falls welcomed its first historical exhibit with…
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Police, City Officials address death threats against public official in Pocatello
Pocatello police are investigating threats made to a public official, leading to an emergency executive session city council meeting yesterday…
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Catholic Priest arrested in Nampa on sexual battery charges
A Catholic Priest at Nampa’s St. Paul’s Catholic Church has been arrested and charged with sexual battery of a minor, the Nampa Police Department…
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Two-vehicle crash overturns car on Pancheri Drive, only minor injuries reported
Idaho Falls Police are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Pancheri Drive near Culver’s, which caused minor traffic disruptions.
The crash was…
Continue Reading “We’ll Never Call This Way”: ISP warns of scammers spoofing official numbers
In recent days, ISP received multiple reports of individuals receiving suspicious calls from numbers that appeared to be from ISP. In one disturbing…
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The Best Bites of the Fair: Eastern Idaho State Fair announces 2025 food contest winners
The Eastern Idaho State Fair is proud to announce the winners of its highly anticipated 2025 Best Fair Food Contest, where local media members served…
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Officials break ground for new nuclear reactor at INL
“Multiple companies like Aalo, their first groundbreaking, are paving the way toward to this new nuclear age where we will see a lot of growth in…
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Idaho Fish and Game issues salvage order for Mackay Reservoir
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a fish salvage order for Mackay Reservoir, effective August 30 through October 31, 2025.
The Big…
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Idaho Man pleads guilty to 2020 shooting at Missionary Training Center in Provo
An Idaho man pleaded guilty yesterday to a shooting at the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC) back in 2020.
Dallin William Litster, 27,…
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Woman convicted of forgery in Bingham County
A local woman is facing up to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of Forgery. Bingham County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Fred Wheeler…
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Bannock County Commissioners vote in 2026 budget with promises to try and restore non-profit funding
Bannock County Commissioners voted unanimously to implement their controversial 2026 proposed county budget at a regular meeting on Thursday, August…
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Crews gain ground on Willow Creek Fire; Community meeting set for tomorrow
Fire managers will host a community meeting tomorrow, August 29, at the Afton Civic Center, located at 150 Washington Street. The meeting, which…
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Voters to decide on new performing arts addition for South Fremont High School
Voters in Fremont County will decide in November if a new performing arts addition can be constructed at South Fremont High School.…
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“He just charged right at us and started mauling our dog” Dog attack victim in Blackfoot speaks out
A recent string of dog attacks in Blackfoot has raised questions about animal neglect and full animal shelters. Blackfoot resident Hunter Hatch and…
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Rabid Bat confirmed in Oneida County, first in southeast Idaho this year
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed that a bat found in Oneida County has tested positive for rabies, marking the first rabid bat detected…
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Idaho lawmakers need parents’ help evaluating child custody laws
If you or someone you know has ever been confused or frustrated by child custody laws, you’ll be interested in a hearing at the College of Eastern…
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Police examine online videos, writings possibly linked to Minneapolis church shooting suspect
Police are investigating online videos apparently posted by the shooter who killed two children and injured 17 other people at a Catholic church in…
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Conservation group gets major grant to improve nature preserve in Pocatello
The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust, a non-profit citizen conservation group, recently accepted a $10,000 grant from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife…
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“The final piece of the puzzle”: New arrest in 2022 Ririe Rest Stop Murder
Three years after the Ririe Rest Stop Murder of 36-year-old Morey Pelton, another arrest has been…
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Power restored to over 600 customers in Swan Valley after outage
Lower Valley Energy is reporting a power outage affecting at least 642 customers in the area between Irwin and Swan Valley. The outage was first…
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More West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes found in Bingham County
“Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are the primary vector species of West Nile virus in our area and are most common in July and August when the…
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Idaho Cleanup Project set to demolish third naval reactor prototype
The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is moving forward with plans to demolish a third defueled naval reactor prototype vessel at the Idaho National…
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Rocky Mountain Power customers in Idaho set for annual bill decrease
Rocky Mountain Power customers are set to receive a federal billing credit that could save them up to $51.87 annually on their power bills.
The…
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Fremont County Coroner identifies victim of US-20 rollover crash
A 46-year-old Rexburg man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash yesterday afternoon on US-20, just north of Rexburg.
According to a report…
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President Trump orders flags at half-staff after fatal Minneapolis school shooting
President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. flags at public and government buildings to be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, August 31,…
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Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicide
The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine have sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT contributed to their son’s suicide, including by…
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Yellowstone begins annual grizzly bear capture research operations
As part of ongoing monitoring efforts to document recovery of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem under the Endangered Species Act,…
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Firefighters gain ground on 13,449-acre Dollar Lake Fire, now 8% contained
After taking advantage of a break in the weather on Tuesday, firefighters have successfully increased containment of the Dollar Lake Fire to 8%,…
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Willow Creek Fire grows to 4,355 acres, containment at 12%
The Willow Creek Fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest has grown to 4,355 acres, but firefighters are making steady progress, achieving 12%…
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Suspected shooter at Minneapolis Catholic school is dead, sources say
A suspected shooter at a Minnesota Catholic school is dead, two law enforcement officials familiar with the matter told CNN Wednesday, soon after…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 25 years for rape
He was sentenced with no possibility of parole until Thomson turns 72, meaning he will serve 23 years before becoming…
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“Miracle Workers”: After years of illness, Idaho Falls woman begins new life with double lung transplant
A new set of lungs has given Audra Burgener a second chance at life. The 59-year-old Idaho Falls woman received a double lung transplant at the…
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ISU & INL partner to strengthen domestic critical materials supply chain
“ISU and INL have a long history of successful partnerships and collaborations,” said ISU President Robert Wagner. “Establishing a critical and…
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Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation sponsors ISP trooper safety training
The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation is once again stepping up to support local law enforcement. Their latest contribution to the Idaho State…
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Bannock County residents, non-profits rally against commissioners’ proposed budget at public hearing on Tuesday
Bannock County commissioners held a public hearing attended by dozens of residents and area organization leaders who shared overwhelming opposition…
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Two-vehicle crash blocks I-15 southbound lanes near Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting a crash on I-15 Southbound near Blackfoot. The details of the crash are still coming in, but Idaho…
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Thanks to Taylor Swift’s future father-in-law, we know exactly when she got engaged
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Thank you Ed Kelce for your willingness to share. The father of football star Travis Kelce spilled the…
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Buhl man sentenced to 18-years in prison for possession of child pornography
“This sentence removes another predator from our communities and sends a clear message that we will not waver in prosecuting those who exploit…
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Dollar Lake Fire swells to over 13,000 acres, public meeting tonight at 6
The Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County, Wyoming, has now burned 13,449 acres in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire, which began last…
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Willow Creek Fire now 12% contained
Fire crews made significant progress yesterday on the eastern flank of the Willow Creek Fire, burning southwest of the town of Smoot, Wyoming. This…
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Blackfoot firefighters rescue person overcome by heat exhaustion while fighting brush fire
As crews began to attack the blaze and call for additional resources, they found a person lying facedown in the brush, clearly “overcome by heat…
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Lightning strikes spark multiple wildfires in in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Fire crews are battling several lightning-caused fires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. With more thunderstorms in the forecast, Forest…
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“Common-Sense Law stays in effect”: Federal Judge allows Idaho’s University Restroom Law to remain in effect during legal challenge
“Parents shouldn’t have to worry that their daughters will be forced to share restrooms with biological males while pursuing their…
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Willow Creek Fire grows to over 3,800 acres, Evacuation orders downgraded for Gomms Pond area
U.S. Highway 89 has reopened in both directions after a temporary closure due to the Willow Creek Fire, which has now grown to over 3,820 acres in…
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Idaho Falls City Council candidate shares thoughts and ideas
“Make sure that the growth that’s happening is done in a safe way for the community so that things are still affordable and we’re still keeping the…
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Fish and Game to stock over 4,500 Rainbow Trout this September near Salmon
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,500 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) Rainbow trout during September at the following locations: …
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Dollar Lake Fire grows to over 11,510 acres in Bridger Teton National Forest
A sense of urgency is growing today in Sublette County, Wyoming, as a fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Dollar Lake Fire, forced ongoing evacuations…
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Nampa woman injured in I-15 rollover crash near Idaho Falls
A 66-year-old woman from Nampa was hospitalized following a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-15 in Idaho Falls, last Thursday.
The crash happend…
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Pocatello seeks public input for new city-wide housing plan
Pocatello’s Planning & Development Services is asking city residents to take their ‘Housing Study Survey’ to narrow down housing needs in the Gate…
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Help Them Help Others: Salvation Army Pocatello launches “Drive Away Hunger” campaign
The Salvation Army Pocatello Corps has officially started its new ‘Drive Away Hunger’ campaign to raise money to replace its box truck, which broke…
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Idaho’s average hourly wage increases 5.1% in 2024
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations in 2024 was $28.10 per hour, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’…
Continue Reading Rupert man struck by semi-truck on I-84 following early morning crash
A 22-year-old Rupert man was killed this morning after he was struck by a semi-truck on I-84 near milepost 234.7, in Cassia County. The semi vs…
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Buhl skate park vandalized with racist and gang graffiti; Police seek public’s help
Police in Buhl are actively investigating Vandalism at Buhl Skate Park. Authorities say Friday evening, August 22, 2025, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30…
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5,000-acre Split Top Fire contained near Aberdeen, Cause still undetermined
The Split Top Fire, which burned more than 5,000 acres of grass and sagebrush 14 miles northwest of Aberdeen over the weekend, is now fully…
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Back-to-School hairstyle ideas
Back-to-school season is here, and with it comes early mornings, long checklists and the stress of the perfect…
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Local News 8 talks with Idaho Falls city office candidates
“I want to try to restore faith and trust with the city government and the people,” Alldridge said. “And try to do policies that match what the…
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Thousands attend annual Greek Festival
Visitors got to enjoy lots of greek food like roasted lamb, shish kabobs, and gyros, as well as thousands of pastries like…
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Simplot presents Pocatello Potato Festival
“We really wanted to bring something that’s true to Idaho, but also fits in with the Children’s Museum as well as the Museum of Clean, and I don’t…
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“Swatting” Call: False hostage report prompts major police response in Rexburg
A prank 911 call led to a significant police response in a Rexburg neighborhood this afternoon. According to Rexburg Police, its officers were…
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Rexburg’s Meals on Wheels Needs You: Volunteer drivers urgently needed
The Madison County Meals on Wheels program is in urgent need of volunteer drivers to help serve 80 to 100 people a week. To meet this growing demand,…
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Museum of Clean to host first festival celebrating all things potato
The Museum of Clean, in partnership with Simplot and other local sponsors, will host the first ‘Pocatello Potato Festival’ on Saturday, August…
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Willow Creek Fire: Crews battling 15-acre wildfire in the Bridger-Teton National Forest
Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers and their partners are actively working to suppress a 15-acre wildfire burning southwest of the town of Smoot,…
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Colorado Coroner accused of hiding bodies in secret room at his privately-owned funeral home
According to records by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Brian Cotter’s funeral home was due for an inspection on Wednesday.…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciation lunch attended by hundreds
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Appreciation BBQ lunch on Friday to thank the hundreds of area businesses that make up…
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Bannock County veterans inch closer to donation goal needed for renovations to historic Memorial Building
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is asking people to help them make the final push to reach their donation goal for repairs to the…
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Late-night fire destroys Teton County home
A family has lost “all their belongings” after a fire destroyed their home on the 10000 block of Colter’s Run Trail, east of Victor, late last…
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Three men in East Idaho arrested for child exploitation charges
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit have arrested three…
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Measles cases remind Idahoans to be up to date with vaccinations
Immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time, so even adults need to stay up to date on their…
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Annual Greek Festival returns to Pocatello Saturday, August 23
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its popular Greek Festival on Saturday, August 23.
The event is a…
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Heads Up, Rexburg! City phone lines may be down for upgrades next week
Starting Monday, August 28, at 7:30 AM, the City of Rexburg will begin a major upgrade to its phone system. This important project will continue…
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Idaho Supreme Court overturns lower court ruling in Pocatello land dispute
The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Pocatello family trust in a long-running land dispute. 2 trusts from the Rupp family sued the city of…
Continue Reading Create a healthy back to school routine
Summer can be a lawless time for the kids; staying up late, sleeping in and raiding the pantry, which can really throw off a good…
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FBI conducts search at Trump critic John Bolton’s home and office as part of resumed national security investigation
CNN By Evan Perez, Kristen Holmes, Michael Callahan, Shania Shelton, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The FBI conducted a court-authorized search…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor faces funding gap compared to public defenders
Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — In Bonneville County, Idaho, Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal reports that his office is struggling with limited funding…
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College of Eastern Idaho to unveil Future Tech Building in partnership with BEA and Frontier Credit Union
Today, August 21, the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is taking a major step forward in workforce development and STEM education.
At noon, in…
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Wildfire smoke pushes air quality to moderate, Here’s how to stay safe
Wildfires burning in the central mountains are impacting air quality in the region. Today, the air quality in most of southeastern Idaho is expected…
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Local health officials urging people to get vaccinated after more reports of measles in Idaho
“Measles is a pretty significant illness. It’s maybe not quite as deadly as Ebola or anything like that; the risk from measles comes from how…
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Taunted in Prison? Confessed killer Bryan Kohberger requests transfer, alleging sexual harassment
In yet another example of his struggles to adjust to prison life, convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger is seeking a transfer from his current prison…
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