Century Diamondbacks secure second win despite early turnovers
The Century Diamondbacks secured their second win of the season following key performances from wide receiver Xen Fleischmann, moving their record to…
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Thunder improve to 4-2 after dominant win against Blackfoot Broncos
The Idaho Falls Thunder defeated the Blackfoot Broncos 40-14 behind two touchdown passes from Ryder…
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Highland Rams return to .500 after defeating rival Pocatello Thunder
The Highland Rams extended their 16-year winning streak in the ‘Black and Blue’ bowl with a 17-8 victory over the Pocatello Thunder, highlighted by a…
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Friday high school soccer scores for October 2
Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Friday, October…
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Area high school football scores for October 1 & 2
Area high school football scores for Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2 for eastern Idaho and Western…
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Warm weather for the first weekend of October
Keeping sunshine and warmer weather in the forecast for this…
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Dangerous bear attacks two in Salmon neighborhood
Authorities in Lemhi County are searching for a dangerous sow and two cubs after a bear attack left two people injured in the Sunset Heights…
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Potential ‘Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus’ could bring 25,000 jobs … and additional nuclear waste to Idaho
Idaho is in the running for a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus that could double the size of Idaho National Laboratory’s workforce. But…
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Driver hospitalized after semi-truck rolls onto passenger side on I-86 On Ramp
A 28-year-old Pocatello man was hospitalized after his semi-truck tipped onto its passenger side while attempting to enter Interstate 86 near mile…
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Fatal hunting accident claims life of 16-year-old in Lincoln County
A 16-year-old boy from Diamondville died Thursday evening following a hunting accident near Elk Mountain, outside…
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Pocatello City Council approves partnership agreement with Idaho State University
The City Council approved the Bengal Community Partnership Agreement between the City of Pocatello and Idaho State University at Thursday night’s…
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Friends of the Children-Eastern Idaho opens new clubhouse in Fort Hall
Friends of the Children-Eastern Idaho opened a new clubhouse at Fort Hall Elementary School on Thursday to expand its professional mentoring program…
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Lace up your Skates! Idaho Falls ice arena reopens Saturday with free skating lessons
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – If the cold never bothered you anyway, lace up your skates! The Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena will open for its 2026-27…
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Photographer captures video of injured bison at Yellowstone, says spreading awareness is key
A photo and videographer is speaking after one of her videos of a Bison at Yellowstone National Park spinning in circles went viral. She says she has…
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Woman hospitalized after receiver hitch hits her during drive on I-15
A 37-year-old Maryland woman was hospitalized after a receiver hitch struck her through the windshield while she was driving on I-15 near Inkom,…
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Thursday high school volleyball scores for October 1
Area girls high school volleyball scores for Thursday, October…
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Breaking the Cycle: I.G.N.I.T.E. changing lives in the Bonneville County Jail
In the past three years, 106 individuals have earned their GED, coming out of jail better prepared for life than when they went in – A Local News 8…
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GIFT for Ammon: On-demand public transportation expands to Ammon
“I wasn’t able to drive a vehicle because of my poor vision. I’m so happy to have GIFT coming to Ammon because I have medical appointments that I’ve…
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Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Thursday, October…
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Gutierrez Ave replaces Cesar Chavez Ave in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The Pocatello City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to rename a stretch of 8th Street on the Idaho State University…
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Interactive Galileo Galilei exhibit arrives at Museum of Idaho
The Museum of Idaho is scheduled to open its new Galileo Galilei exhibit this Saturday, October 3, offering visitors an interactive look at his life…
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Road to Big Southern Butte closes due to storm damage
The Bureau of Land Management temporarily closed the road to Big Southern Butte after severe rainstorms caused significant erosion and boulder…
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Hiline Road Intersection to see traffic signal complete by the end of the month
As the weather turns colder, several major projects in Pocatello are expected to finish by the end of October. One is the new traffic signal at the…
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MLB abandons possibility of hosting baseball game in Grand Teton National Park
Major League Baseball has abandoned a proposal to host a regular-season game in Grand Teton National Park following intense community opposition. In…
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Cornell fraternity Snapchat messages provide new details on alleged assault
Title IX documents and Snapchat messages have revealed new details regarding the alleged gang rape of a Cornell University student at a Chi Phi…
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Jefferson Central Fire & EMS District begins offering advanced life support ambulance services in Jefferson County
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — Emergency medical services in parts of Jefferson County are getting an upgrade. Central Fire District is now offering…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport parking rates rising October 1
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Travelers parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport will pay more beginning Thursday, October 1. The airport is…
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Shelley man injured after being hit by car while leading a horse
A Shelley man was injured Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle while leading a horse along a road in Bingham…
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In warning letter, VP Vance says Dems are ‘prepared to pour millions’ into Idaho to flip Risch seat
Many Idaho residents recently received a fundraising appeal in the mail from U.S. Vice President JD Vance to support Idaho’s longtime…
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Salt Lake Temple will release more open house reservations tonight
Additional reservations for tours of the Salt Lake Temple will be released at 6 p.m. MDT on Oct. 1 following overwhelming demand for the initial…
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From The Valley to The Voice: Rigby Native Owen Uffens on his journey to the national spotlight
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – An 18-year-old from Rigby is getting a taste of the national spotlight after taking the stage on NBC’s The Voice. For Owen…
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Wednesday high school scores for September 30
Area girls high school volleyball and boys and girls high school soccer for Wednesday, September…
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Idaho Falls Tigers dominate senior night with 9-0 victory
The Idaho Falls Tigers girls’ soccer team secured a 9-0 victory over the Bonneville Bees during their senior night…
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Snake River Boys’ and Girls’ soccer teams celebrate senior night
On Senior Night, the Preston Indians defeated the Snake River boys’ soccer team 5-0 and tied the girls’ team…
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Missing Girl is found in Pocatello
Pocatello police issued an endangered missing person alert for an 11-year-old girl named Olivia who was last seen near Eldridge Road in…
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‘I was sure I was going to die’: Inside the Flydubai flight where passengers fought off a terrifying attack
A horrific mid-air catastrophe on a plane heading to Tel Aviv was averted in a stunning turn of events on Wednesday when passengers and crew bravely…
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Six iconic firearms compete in Idaho state gun vote
Idaho voters will participate in a non-binding election to select a firearm that best represents the state from six different historical…
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Boil advisory lifted for Taylor Mountain Water System after line break
Falls Water issued a boil advisory for the Taylor Mountain Water System in Idaho Falls after a water line break caused pressure to drop, though…
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Thanks to Your Help: Local News 8 supply drive delivers truckload to Blackfoot School District
Elementary students across the Blackfoot School District are heading into the next part of the school year better prepared to learn, thanks to…
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Adoption fee prices increase at Pocatello Animal Services due to high animal care costs
While many businesses and non-profits have felt the squeeze of higher prices, the Pocatello Animal Shelter has been pushed to increase their adoption…
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A “Beefy” Donation: 900lbs of meat donated to Benny’s Pantry at ISU
Students on campus at ISU have pounds, 900lbs to be specific, of ground beef to get from Benny’s Pantry thanks to a generous donation from Direct…
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‘We don’t even know if he’s actually dead’: Defense challenges Michael Vaughan case
Stacey Wondra requested that a judge dismiss murder and kidnapping charges related to the 2021 disappearance of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan, citing a…
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Douglas Carter released from jail after judge grants bail
Former death row inmate Douglas Stewart Carter was released from jail on Monday after a judge granted him bail as Utah County prosecutors weigh a…
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Rep. Trevor Lee charged with fraud, forgery; resigns from Utah House
Utah State Representative Trevor Lee resigned on Monday following charges of fraud and forgery related to an alleged illegal loan…
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New Safe Pass Program takes effect Oct. 1
After months of calls for increased safety on Teton Pass, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is enforcing a new program aimed at helping…
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Deployable Energy selected by NRIC to test its nuclear battery at DOME
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Reactor Innovation Center has selected Houston-based Deployable Energy to test its 1 MWe Nuclear Unity…
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Idaho State University Unveils state-of-the-art Esports Arena
Since 2024, Idaho State University’s Esports has grown from three to five varsity teams and competed and placed on the national stage, all while…
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Idaho Falls Zoo among 30 facilities across the world to earn AZA accreditation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the…
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Teton River Temple begins landscaping and grows one step closer to dedication
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Landscaping is underway at the Teton River Idaho Temple in Rexburg, marking another visible step forward as construction…
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Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Tuesday, September…
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Tuesday high school volleyball scores for September 29
Area girls high school volleyball scores for Tuesday, September…
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Kids hit a home run at ‘Treats with the Police’
“It was a fun experience to play baseball with them, go into a cop car, see how it works inside, and see how it works with a microphone,” said…
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Rising costs and drought stress the potato industry
Idaho potato farmers continue their seasonal harvest traditions despite facing economic pressures from rising diesel costs and low market…
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Teton Pass traffic moving again after morning crash sends driver to hospital
Teton Pass reopened following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that left one person hospitalized.
According to Deputy Chief Brian Coe of…
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Grand jury indicts 4 Bonneville County residents in child sexual abuse cases
A Bonneville County grand jury has indicted four individuals in separate cases involving the sexual abuse of minors under the age of 16, with…
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Dump truck driver in deadly Teton Pass crash pleads not guilty
The dump truck driver in the fatal Teton Pass crash had pleaded not guilty to two counts of homicide by…
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Monday high school soccer scores for September 28
Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Monday, September…
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Car collision east of Idaho Falls sends two people to the hospital
Two women were hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US Highway 26 and North 45th East east of Idaho Falls on Monday…
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Showers clearing late Monday with drier conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms are moving out Monday evening, with drier weather expected for the next few…
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Safety remains key as Idaho hunters prepare for upcoming seasons
Hunting is underway across Idaho, and the season’s early days are already putting people in the woods and on the range. As hunters gear up to bag a…
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Bonneville Grid Kid Gold Team donates 104 blankets to EIRMC’s Ronald McDonald Family Room
The Seventh Grade Bonneville Grid Kid Gold Team donated 104 blankets to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center,…
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Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding white Ford truck involved in Driggs hit-and-run
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a driver involved in an early-morning hit-and-run along Main Street in…
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Rigby man charged with aggravated battery after altercation with elderly neighbor over dog
A Rigby man faces felony battery and assault charges after allegedly forcing his 84-year-old neighbor to the ground after the older man pointed a gun…
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CR Investigation: Testing reveals contaminants in baby food
Recent recalls involving baby food and infant formula have raised new questions about what’s in these products. Consumer Reports recently tested…
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New York prosecutors reopen investigation after student files lawsuit over alleged gang rape at Cornell University
By Hanna Park, Danya Gainor, Holly Yan, Cindy Von Quednow, Gloria Pazmino, Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors in New York are reopening an…
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Missing hunter found safely after overnight search in Fremont County
A local hunter is safe today after becoming separated from his group in Fremont County over the weekend, leading to a sizable search and rescue…
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MLB explores possibility of a baseball game inside Grand Teton National Park
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (KIFI) – A potential Major League Baseball game in Grand Teton National Park is drawing attention — and concern —…
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Madison High School hosts 7th annual band competition and festival
Families filled the bleachers to cheer on their students as marching bands all the way from from Caldwell, Idaho, to Star Valley, Wyoming, came…
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Idaho woman uses “Baby of the Year” contest to share story of loss and hope
An Idaho mother is entering her son Sammy in the national Baby of the Year competition to raise awareness for the normalization of pregnancy loss…
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Thunderstorms target the area overnight before a warming trend arrives
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected along the I-15 corridor and Eastern Highlands on Sunday night. Skies will…
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Rain chances return Sunday night after brief warmup
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Warmer conditions Sunday as high temperatures rise to near 74 degrees under partly sunny skies. The brief weekend warmup…
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The Madison Bobcats secure third shutout in six games
The Madison Bobcats defeated the Skyline Grizzlies 21-0 behind a dominant defensive performance that marked their third shutout of the…
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The Bonneville Bees secure a narrow 7-6 victory against the Pocatello Thunder
The Bonneville Bees defeated the Pocatello Thunder 7-6 following a touchdown pass from Jaxton Briggs to Ryan…
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Century Diamondbacks fall 41-7 to Highland Rams
The Highland Rams continued their dominance over the Century Diamondbacks with a 41-7 victory, leaving the Diamondbacks to prepare for an upcoming…
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Sugar-Salem scores season-high 49 points in victory over Preston
The undefeated Sugar Salem Diggers defeated Preston 49-35 in a matchup where Preston managed to score 35 points despite facing a top-tier…
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Game of the Week: Hillcrest remains undefeated, dominate Thunder Ridge
The undefeated Hillcrest Knights defeated Thunder Ridge 52-22, and both teams will face upcoming opponents when Thunder Ridge hosts the Blackfoot…
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Teton Timberwolves earn first victory of the season with 26-7 win
The Teton Timberwolves earned their first victory of the season with a 26-7 win over the Snake River…
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Area high school football scores for eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming scores for Friday, September…
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Blackfoot Broncos defeat Idaho Falls Tigers 32-21 to move to 3-2
The Blackfoot Broncos improved to a 3-2 record on the season with a 32-21 victory over the Idaho Falls Tigers on Friday…
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Pocatello man attacked by a raccoon while getting mail
An 86-year-old Pocatello man was injured Tuesday after a raccoon attacked him while he was retrieving his mail, according to Idaho Fish and…
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GIFT service expands into Ammon to improve regional connectivity
Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) is set to expand its on-demand public transportation service into the City of Ammon, with a ribbon-cutting…
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“Connecting Communities to Save Lives” Conference comes to Idaho State University during National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Idaho State University took part by hosting the “Connecting Communities to Save Lives” Conference…
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Cold front brings windy conditions and cooler temps for Saturday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Windy conditions and cooler weather are moving across East Idaho Friday night, bringing milder temperatures heading into…
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Airbnb launches new grant program to help Utah farmers
Airbnb and the American Farmland Trust are offering grants of up to $10,000 to help Utah farmers struggling with financial losses due to weather and…
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Thousands of acres of public land south of Boise eyed for new data center
A massive data center proposed on federal public land south of Boise could span roughly 3,700 acres and include a 4-million-square-foot facility,…
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Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Thursday, September…
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Area girls high school volleyball scores for Thursday, September…
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Building a college, leaving a legacy: Park Price helps transform College of Eastern Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) honored Park Price Thursday for nine years of service as the first Chairman of its Board…
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Teton County Schools Closed Tomorrow due to Jackson Boil Order
The Teton County School District cancelled all schools for September 25 following a boil water advisory in the Town of…
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American Falls student to host 24-hour cancer awareness walk
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- American Falls High School senior Nicolas Tirado is hosting Lighting New Beginnings, a 24-hour cancer awareness walk…
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Pocatello City Council votes to deny conditional use permit for AI data center applicant for a second time
On Thursday, September 17, the Pocatello City Council voted to affirm the hearing examiner’s decision from May 19, 2026, in which she denied Lex…
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Gem Prep Charter School begins construction on ninth campus in Rexburg
Gem Prep Charter School has begun construction on its ninth campus in Rexburg, which is scheduled to open in August 2027 for grades K-9 before…
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Vintage Market Days returns to the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds
Vintage Market Days kicked off at 11 a.m. on September 24 for a weekend full of fall shopping, food trucks and live music. This is the fourth year of…
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Twin Falls to build memorial for those affected by In-N-Out shooting
Twin Falls leaders have announced plans to create a permanent memorial to honor those killed and affected by the August 1 In-N-Out…
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$13,000 No-Show: Local Moving Company Owner Faces Felony Theft Charge
An Idaho Falls moving company owner faces a felony grand theft charge after allegedly taking more than $13,000 from a customer and failing to…
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Boise man hospitalized after crash on southbound I-15
At least one driver was hospitalized following a two-semi-truck crash on southbound Interstate 15 near the Blackfoot Rest Area in…
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Idaho CEO arrested for allegedly hiding company’s Russian ties to win U.S. Gov. contracts
Oxygen Forensics CEO Lee Reiber, 55, of Boise, Idaho, and a Russian national have been charged in federal court with conspiracy to commit wire fraud…
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Fired up for safety: Hundreds attend annual Idaho Falls fire prevention block party
“We got some great food, we got great people. We got some fun activities and some opportunities to learn a little bit about fire safety,” said Idaho…
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Idaho’s ‘Unknown Wanderer’ identified after 44 years
For nearly 44 years, a man known only as the “Unknown Wanderer” has remained one of Idaho’s most enduring unidentified-person cases.
This…
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Wednesday high school scores for September 23
Area girls high school volleyball and boys and girls soccer scores for Wednesday, September…
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