Idaho Falls City Council delays vote on proposed alcohol ordinance
A controversial alcohol ordinance seeks to balance the need for public safety with concerns about city…
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Monday American Legion baseball scores – July 13
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Monday, July…
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Two Killed in Crash on U.S. 93 Near Mackay
Two people were killed Monday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 93 near Mackay, according to Idaho State Police.
The crash happened around 10:12…
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Inmates challenge firing squad policy, citing 13 disputed procedures
Two of Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmates, Gerald Ross Pizzuto and Thomas Eugene Creech, are suing the Idaho Department of Corrections over…
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Crash near Inkom causes major Monday traffic delays
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash involving a commercial vehicle on Interstate 15 near Inkom that is causing significant traffic delays…
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“It was very preventable”: Boise greenbelt murder suspect was acquitted of separate knife assault just months prior
As Ross Allen Wardlaw of Boise faces first-degree murder charges for the deadly July 6 stabbing of Jordan Harbst on the Boise Greenbelt, a voice from…
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Three hospitalized following 4-vehicle crash on Highway 33 near Terreton
The Idaho State Police is investigating a mid-morning, four-vehicle crash near Terreton that sent three people to the hospital on…
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Zoo Idaho to Reveal Name of Rescued Cougar Kitten Friday
Zoo Idaho will officially reveal the name of its rescued cougar kitten during a special event Friday afternoon.
Pocatello Mayor Mark Dahlquist is…
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Teton County Declares Local Emergency After Measles Outbreak at Colter Bay Village
Teton County officials have declared a local emergency following a measles outbreak at Colter Bay Village in Grand Teton National Park.
The…
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Grandfather recovering from surgery after bison attack at Yellowstone sent him flying
What started as a yearly trip for a grandfather and his grandson turned into a visit to a Montana hospital after a bison attack at Yellowstone…
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How Idaho Transportation Department crews stay cool while working outside
“Slowing down, watching for us, keeping an eye out for us is greatly, greatly appreciated because at the end of the day, we all want to go home to…
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Body of missing North Carolina man found near Palisades Reservoir after week-long search
A week-long search for a missing North Carolina man ended when campers discovered his body along the shore of the Palisades Reservoir on Saturday,…
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House flies: A common yet underestimated public health threat
House flies can carry and spread disease-causing illnesses, and prevention starts with good sanitation practices and keeping homes…
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Heat wave continues, thunderstorms chances return by midweek
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The heat risk continues with Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings continuing through Monday. The peak of the heat…
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Suspect, passenger killed after wrong-way chase on I-15 in Bingham County
Two people are dead following a late-night police pursuit that ended in a rollover crash on Interstate 15 near Shelley, according to the Bingham…
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Saturday American Legion baseball scores – July 11
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Saturday, July…
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Museum of Idaho hosts “Bringing War Home” Project from Utah State University
As part of a multi-year project called “Bringing War Home,” professors and students from Utah State University partnered with the Museum of Idaho to…
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Record-breaking heat expected with triple-digit temperatures through Monday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Triple digit highs expected through Monday with many areas reaching 100 degrees on Sunday. Heat Advisories and Excessive…
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Montana Man dies following off-highway vehicle crash at St. Anthony Sand Dunes
A 66-year-old Montana man died Friday afternoon after an off-highway vehicle crash at the St. Anthony Sand…
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Pocatello opens three local “Cooling Shelters” amid 100+ degree weather days
Daytime temperatures in the next several weeks are expected to consistently reach the triple-digits, and the City of Pocatello is stepping up to keep…
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Ready to save your life: Idaho Falls Fire EMS runs to the rescue every day
“Someone’s bleeding to death because of a significant trauma, childbirth – anything that happens in a hospital, we have to be prepared to take…
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Friday American Legion baseball scores – July 10
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Friday, July…
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens campaigns in East Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens is campaigning across East Idaho, holding an event in downtown Pocatello…
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National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year Serenades on the Strings
Shelby Murdock of Blackfoot has been named the 2026 National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year.
The competition, now in its 73rd year, was held…
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Amended complaint adds child sexual abuse and exploitation charges to Pocatello nonprofit founder
Ada County prosecutors have expanded the criminal case against an eastern Idaho nonprofit founder, adding felony charges alleging a conspiracy…
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UK joins Powerball, But Idaho ticket prices remain the same
Powerball players in the United Kingdom will soon be buying tickets for the same jackpot available in the United States, but Idaho Lottery officials…
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Firefighters knock down hidden wall fire at Teton County condos; No injuries reported
A condo complex in Teton County, Wyoming, is still standing today after a structure fire broke out in a wall early Friday morning, July 10th.…
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Rising temperatures prompt mandatory afternoon fishing closures in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is closing select rivers and streams to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise due to warm water temperatures and low river…
Continue Reading Boise man charged with first-degree murder in Greenbelt killing
A 41-year-old man, Ross Allen Wardlaw, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst along…
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Robinson Hearing Day 5: Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk returns to court
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled to return to a Utah courtroom today for the fifth and final day of his…
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Flock cameras: Crime prevention tool or an invasion of privacy?
Heated community debate over Flock cameras continued during an Idaho Falls City Council meeting…
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Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 9
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Thursday, July…
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Stormy heat rising this Thursday and heading into the weekend ahead
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI) – It will be a hot day, with temperatures expected to reach near 90 degrees this afternoon. With drier conditions, fire danger…
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E-bike safety concerns grow after fatal crashes in Idaho
s e-bikes continue to surge in popularity, safety experts and medical professionals are raising concerns about the risks associated with the…
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Judicial misconduct complaint against Ninth Circuit judge moved to Fourth Circuit
Chief Justice John Roberts has transferred a judicial misconduct complaint involving Ninth Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson to the Judicial Council of the…
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Fort Hall opens new 25,000 square foot Fire Station
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes held a grand opening for the new Fort Hall Fire Station at 70 Widowville Road in Fort Hall after approximately two years…
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Extreme heat warning and heat advisories posted for this weekend
7/9/26: Temps are pushing towards 100° this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning.…
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Highway Patrol: Equipment failure likely caused deadly crash on Teton Pass
The Wyoming Highway Patrol says equipment failure likely caused the deadly chain reaction accident on the Teton Pass on Tuesday.
Investigators say…
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ITD announces nightly closures, crossovers near exit 80 for bridge demolition
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced it will begin demolishing the abandoned railroad bridge near Exit 80 on Interstate 15. During the…
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AG Labrador files closing brief in Federal lawsuit defending Idaho’s Pro-Life law
Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office filed its closing briefs in Seyb v. Members of the Idaho Board of Medicine, capping a trial in which a…
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Family seeks support after 6-year-old Skylee seriously injured in Island Park dirt bike crash
A six-year-old girl was airlifted to Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah after suffering serious injuries in an off-highway vehicle crash in the Mill…
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Charlie Kirk’s accused killer ‘said he wishes he hadn’t done it,’ roommate told Utah prosecutors
A videotaped statement from the defendant’s former roommate is being presented in court as evidence against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk,…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Stand Against Proposed AI Data Center in Pocatello
As many in Pocatello await the appellate hearing for the proposed AI data center by Lex Developments coming up in a few weeks, the Tribes at Fort…
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Water main break in Apline on Lodge Lane
Crews with the Town of Alpine Public Works Department are working to repair a water main break on Lodge Lane.
According to the Town of Apline social…
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Rigby police request community assistance in ongoing investigation
The Rigby Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the owner or operator of a vehicle believed to be connected to an ongoing…
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Tyler Robinson hearing Day 4: Court expected to play critical roommate video interview
According to CNN, Utah prosecutors are expected to play portions of a videotaped statement by Robinson’s roommate today. Court documents identify the…
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Photo Gallery: 2026 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
Thousands of people are expected to gather along the Snake River on Saturday for the Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, one of the largest…
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Honoring George Washington: Museum of Idaho’s ‘Declaration – 250 Years of US’ exhibit offers a time machine to the Revolutionary War
Who was George Washington – a general, Commander in Chief, slave owner, and monument in U.S.…
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Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Wednesday, July…
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Burn ban issued for Jefferson County
Jefferson County residents are being urged to avoid outdoor burning after county officials issued a burn ban due to extreme dry conditions and an…
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Grand Teton Mall security guard on leave after confrontation with shoppers goes viral
A local security guard is on leave following a verbal altercation with a woman that was caught on camera and has quickly gone viral online. The Grand…
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City of Pocatello opens ‘cooling shelters’ to beat the heat
With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s and climb above 100 degrees in the coming weeks, the City of Pocatello is opening three cooling…
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Parents find community through music and movement
The Idaho Falls Public Library has launched a new program called Music and Movement, which invites parents with children aged 0-5 to learn while…
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Idaho Falls Police hiring new officers, final testing opportunity of 2026 set for July 25
The Idaho Falls Police Department is accepting applications for its next class of police officers, with testing scheduled later this month.
The…
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Island Park celebrates local history with monument dedication during America 250 event
ISLAND PARK, ID (KIFI) – Continuing the spirit of America’s 250th birthday festivities, residents of Island Park gathered near Mesa Falls this…
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Pocatello woman offers $1,000 reward after emotional support dog was taken at Revive @ 5
A Pocatello woman was enjoying her night at the weekly festival in the historic downtown area when suddenly her Chihuahua, Gizmo, was stolen from her…
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Coroner releases names of two men killed in tragic Teton Pass crash
A devastating multi-vehicle collision involving an overturned dump truck and an asphalt spill has forced the complete closure of Teton Pass this…
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Tyler Robinson hearing Day 3: Utah Judge weighs trial evidence against accused Charlie Kirk shooter
The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, 23, resumed in a Utah courtroom today, where a judge will determine if there is enough evidence to stand…
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The Kinky Creek Fire near is now 87% contained
The Kinky Creek Fire west of Cora is now 87% contained, and management of the incident is being transferred back to the Bridger-Teton National…
Continue Reading Tuesday American Legion baseball scores – July 7
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Tuesday, July…
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Aalo Atomics Leads Effort to Energize AI Data Centers with Nuclear Power
“We’re exclusively focused initially on how to mass produce nuclear reactors and provide power to AI data centers,” said Aalo Atomics President…
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Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President makes first court appearance on grand theft charge
Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President Cristie Stone appeared in court for the first time on July 7 since the Bannock County Prosecutor’s…
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Idaho Falls raises over $13,000 for Community Food Basket in 25-hour “America 250” fundraiser
To celebrate Independence Day and commemorate America 250, The Community Food Basket and City of Idaho Falls set an ambitious goal to raise $25,000…
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Teton Valley School District faces hiring classified staff challenges ahead of school year
Teton Valley School District is facing a tough hiring market due to funding limitations, high cost of housing, and competition from higher-paying…
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Sheriff’s office: Father accidentally fired gun in fatal Plano shooting; Case sent to Prosecutor
The late June shooting that claimed the life of a 49-year-old Plano woman has been determined an accident after her father unintentionally fired the…
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An Idaho mother said her toddlers died after routine vaccinations. Prosecutors say she murdered them
An Idaho mother is facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating her 18-month-old twins, who she claimed died due to a…
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Firefighters reach 25% containment on Maze Fire; Full containment expected tonight
Fire crews in Madison County have gained the upper hand on the nearly 1,300-acre Maze Fire. As of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters have successfully…
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Tyler Robinson returns to Utah court for Day 2 of preliminary hearing
PROVO, Utah (KIFI) — Tyler Robinson, 23, is scheduled to return to a Utah courtroom today as a multi-day preliminary hearing continues to determine…
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Idaho Falls man killed in head-on crash east of Ririe, 5 injured
A 32-year-old Idaho Falls man was killed in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 26 east of Ririe, and five others were…
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Evacuation order lifted for “Maze Fire:” More than 1,300 acres burned west of Rexburg
The Maze Fire west of Rexburg has grown to 150 acres in the last hour, prompting potential evacuations in Madison…
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Beloved Idaho Falls doctor and community figure Dr. Derek Campbell passes away unexpectedly
The Idaho Falls community is mourning the loss of a beloved local figure whose passion quite literally lit up the town every Independence Day.
Dr.…
Continue Reading Monday American Legion baseball scores – July 6
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Monday, July…
Continue Reading Four injured, one airlifted following two-vehicle rollover crash near Monteview
Four people were hospitalized after a driver missed a stop sign, leading to a two-vehicle rollover crash near Monteview,…
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Fourth advanced US reactor achieves criticality at INL, surpassing White House goal
Aalo Atomics’ advanced reactor design, the Aalo-X, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration at the Idaho National…
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Fire danger remains high across the region despite end of holiday
Throughout the Independence Day weekend, firefighters were called out to multiple fires across the Bonneville County area. While the holiday is…
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Police officer describes shooting of Charlie Kirk as prosecutors start presenting evidence in case of accused killer
Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in court this week for a multiday hearing…
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Pocatello begins construction on Johnny Creek Sanitary Sewer Project
The City of Pocatello has begun construction on the Johnny Creek Sanitary Sewer Project, which will provide municipal sewer service to around 200…
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Weekend American Legion baseball scores – July 3 & 4
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July…
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Fireworks Will No Longer Be Allowed on Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Business Council has prohibited the use of fireworks on the Fort Hall Reservation to protect the community, homes, natural resources,…
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Beat the heat: Pocatello opening cooling stations starting Friday
The City of Pocatello is opening several cooling shelters to the public for 45 days beginning July 10th to help people beat the heat, with locations…
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Understanding addiction: A complex disease
The Center for Hope in Idaho Falls provides free addiction and mental health recovery support services to adults, and while addiction is a complex…
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Cloudy weekend with isolated showers, warm temperatures continue
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Mostly cloudy skies and slight isolated shower chances will linger for much of the rest of the weekend and into Monday.…
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Warm and dry Fourth of July weekend with thunderstorm potential ahead
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Warm, clear, and calm for the rest of the 4th of July Saturday night. Perfect night for fireworks. Some clouds start to…
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Relive the fun: Idaho Falls celebrates America 250 with annual Liberty on Parade
The morning celebration begins with an opening ceremony at 8:30 AM, and the parade officially gets moving at 9:00 AM. For those planning to celebrate…
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Deputy and neighbor save man trapped in mobile home fire
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy and a neighbor rescued a trapped homeowner from a burning mobile home Thursday night near McCammon.
According to…
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Homes threatened by fires in Bonneville County
UPDATE AT 10:40PM: Watch Duty reports that forward progress on both fires has been stopped. Original Post: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) Several fire…
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Pocatello Seals 50 Year Time Capsule at Marshall Public Library
To kickoff the historic America250 Fourth of July weekend, the City of Pocatello celebrated Idaho’s birthday and the community by sealing the 50-year…
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Honoring America: What does the USA’s 250th anniversary mean to you?
Idahoans across the state are reflecting on the magnitude of America’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
“I can be whatever I like as long as I put…
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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Baker resigns
Paul Baker has resigned as CEO of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce amid speculation of his involvement in financial irregularities at the…
Continue Reading Juvenile hospitalized following OHV accident in Island Park
A juvenile girl was hospitalized Thursday evening after an off-highway vehicle accident in the Mill Creek camping area of Island Park.
A juvenile…
Burgers, Backroads, and Budgets: How Idahoans are navigating a pricier 4th of July
Fourth of July plans are seeing increased costs for both cookouts and travel this year, with inflation affecting family budgets.…
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Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Thursday, July…
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“It’s a wake-up call–we have it very well here:” Idaho congressman refects on the World Cup and America at 250.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the global spotlight from the World Cup is bringing a fresh perspective to the American…
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Behind America’s microreactor revolution: The technology and energy entrepreneurs driving the U.S. nuclear renaissance
The new Deployable Energy Unity reactor core is small enough to fit inside the bed of an F-150 truck, yet generates enough electricity to power 700…
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City Council to hear AI Data Center Appeal on July 16, following new Idaho law on water usage
The proposed AI data center for unused land in Pocatello isn’t a resolved case. After the conditional use permit was denied on May 19, Lex…
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A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah
A nuclear power startup and an artificial intelligence computing company are partnering to try to create a “waterless” data center.
At an event here…
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100-Acre Wildfire Contained in Ammon Foothills
Local firefighters are responding to a grass fire along S Packbridge Lane near the Comore Loma…
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Lemhi County man sentenced to 40 years for lewd conduct with minors
A Lemhi County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following a two-year investigation into decades of child sexual…
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I-86 near Fort Hall clear following early morning semi-truck crash
Interstate 86 near Fort Hall is clear today after an early morning semi-truck crash that temporarily stalled traffic.
The accident happened around…
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‘Idaho Unites for Venezuela’: Local community rallies to send aid following deadly earthquakes
Idaho Unites for Venezuela is collecting donations and emergency supplies to send to the areas hardest hit by the recent double earthquake in…
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