Therapy dogs offer solace after deadly Michigan church attack
A team from central Indiana has returned home after helping a Michigan community heal from a tragic church attack.
The team included two comfort…
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Storms today and winter weather advisories for mountains
Possibly accumulations of snow of 1″ to 4″+ inches for western Wyoming into Friday with showers and thunderstorms for the valley and good soaking…
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Tuesday district H.S. soccer tournament scores – October 14
Area boys and girls district high school soccer tournament scores for Tuesday, October…
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Tuesday high school volleyball scores – October 14
Area high school volleyball scores for Tuesday, October…
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Local Insurance brokers answers your questions about navigating health insurance
With so many questions still remaining about health insurance premiums possibly spiking, Local News 8 invited insurance broker Trevor Bangerter to…
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Idaho Insurance Broker weighs in on potential health insurance premium spikes
At the moment the tax credits do expire, the average American who uses marketplace plans could see their insurance premiums more than double. Local…
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EconoLodge standoff suspect postpones plea agreement
Flores is accused of shooting at Idaho Falls police officers during a standoff at the EconoLodge Motel on Broadway Avenue in Idaho Falls in April…
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Storm System Brings Rain, Thunderstorms, and Mountain Snow Midweek
A low-pressure system is moving into the region from Nevada, setting the stage for an active weather pattern through Wednesday and…
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“A tragic nightmare”: Devastating hunting accident claims life of young Blackfoot woman
A 21-year-old woman from Blackfoot, Kaylanee Orr, tragically died on October 10 following a fatal accident during a hunting trip with…
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Idaho Falls Standoff Update: Convicted Felon triggers SWAT standoff after pointing replica gun at Police
The Idaho Falls Police Department has released new details regarding a tense, hours-long standoff that unfolded last night, October 13, at an…
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Five people recovering after crash near Lowe’s in Idaho Falls
Five people are recovering tonight after a crash early Tuesday morning in front of Lowe’s on 17th Street in Idaho Falls.
According to the Idaho…
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Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform, aligning its…
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Early voting begins today for November Local Elections
“Early voting is now underway in many Idaho counties ahead of the November 4 local elections. Whether you vote early, absentee, or on Election Day,…
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Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in
Search and rescue crews traveled through a snowstorm in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday to find a lost hypothermic hiker, and get them back home…
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Pocatello’s “Garden to Give” supplementing Eastern Idaho food bank during government shutdown
The Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” is back again this year and helping a local food bank provide extra produce during the government…
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A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church
Today at 1 PM, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to host a live broadcast, announcing the reorganization of a new First…
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Another wet cool down begins today
A closed off low will swing from Nevada over Utah and spin back moisture giving us northerly winds more of a south or more of a south flow tonight.…
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Idaho Storytellers Summit unites local authors and writers
Writers of all ages came to learn, connect, and share at Rigby High School on Saturday, October 11th. Many of the authors at the Idaho Storytellers…
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Located Safe: Missing endangered adult found and reunited with family
The Pocatello Police Department is urgently asking the public for help in locating Ernie McGill Jr., an endangered missing man visiting the…
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Standoff ends peacefully: Idaho Falls woman in custody after SWAT response
Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is on scene for an active situation near the corner of Lomax Street and Wabash Avenue. Residents in several…
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Montpelier Gas Leak: Evacuations lifted, hazard mitigated
Evacuations have been lifted in Bear Lake County, hours after emergency crews rushed to the scene of a gas leak in Montpelier this afternoon.
Bear…
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Jackson Hole teacher Michelle Roundy named 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year
“I am deeply humbled and honored to represent Wyoming as the 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year, an opportunity to serve the students and educators…
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Key moments from a momentous day for Israelis and Palestinians
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were released on Monday, reuniting with their families in jubilant scenes…
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Move aside Dry January, Sober October is here
As the holiday season approaches, some people are turning to a new trend to abstain from alcohol for a “Sober October.” The challenge encourages…
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Trump’s insistence produced a ceasefire in Gaza. Now he hopes it will end the war
When President Donald Trump flies home from the Middle East on Monday, the region fading from view out his windows will undoubtedly be a changed one:…
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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho Launches “Foster the Arts” Program
“Foster families play such a vital role in our community,” said Amy Thompson, Development Director at TAM and former foster parent. Thompson’s…
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Wall of Warmth begins its donation drop-off locations around Eastern Idaho
The Wall of Warmth, a community project devoted to providing winter clothes for East Idahoans, is gearing up for its 8th year of donations. The…
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Stronger than Steel – Israel Garcia’s amazing recovery after being crushed by 900lbs of metal
Israel and Sariah Garcia’s love story began like any other, until tragedy struck just two weeks after their engagement. While moving steel beams at…
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Briefly sunny, but more storms are on the way
A stormy pattern over the next week as a series of storms move…
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Local artists share work and advice for aspiring artists
“Just start,” Winchester said. “You don’t have to have an incredible talent to paint. You just have to have a desire to paint. The more you paint,…
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An active pattern means more chances for rain and snow
A stormy pattern over the next week as a series of storms move…
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Search for Stephanie Crane continues 32 years later
There was the thought that Stephanie may have been lost or possibly injured. It is very unlikely that Stephanie disappeared voluntarily or ran away…
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Idahoans honor families who experienced pregnancy or infant loss
Everyone released balloons into the sky, each one with the name of a child who left this world too…
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Skyline dominates Thunder Ridge in ‘Berger Bowl’ victory, 31-7
The Skyline Grizzlies kept their winning-ways rolling Friday night in the 2025 Berger Bowl, taking a 31-7 victory at Ravsten Stadium.…
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Sugar-Salem Dominates South Fremont, 41-20
The Sugar-Salem Diggers hosted the South Fremont Cougars and delivered a commanding 41-20 victory, taking control early and never letting up. South…
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Rigby takes rivalry win over Madison in Rexburg
The Rigby Trojans overcame a slight halftime deficit to take a 23-19 win in a rivalry match-up against the Madison Bobcats tonight in…
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Shelley Russets Secure First Win of the Season, Crush Bonneville 49-14
The Shelley Russets kicked off the second half with a commanding 28-7 lead and never looked back, rolling to a 49-14 victory for their first win of…
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Blackfoot Broncos Rout Idaho Falls Tigers 56-7
In the first quarter, Briggs Esplin broke free on a jet sweep, followed by a quick pass to Parker Wright for a big gain. In the red zone, Cade Esplin…
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Friday high school football scores – October 10
Area high school football scores from Idaho and Wyoming for Friday, October…
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Knights and Bruins battle in high scoring affair
In an anticipated match-up that lived up to the hype, the Hillcrest Knights surged late and took a 49-28 victory over the Twin Falls…
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Road Near Highway 33 Closed as Deputies Investigate Fatal Crash
Madison County Sheriff’s Office will provide an update once the roadway has…
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Colder temperatures with scattered showers this weekend
Scattered rain and t-storms late Friday and into Saturday. The heaviest amounts of rain will favor our local mountains. Gusty winds for everyone…
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“It’s hard to say goodbye”: Idaho Falls water tower tribute block party
“For nearly nine decades, the water tower has served our community and stood as a familiar part of Idaho Falls’ skyline,” said Mayor Rebecca…
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Roberts unveils $2M wastewater collection upgrade, securing system for 50 years
The new system replaces the degraded pipes and lift station originally built in the 1960s. Thanks to funding from STAG (State and Tribal Assistance…
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Qatar to build new facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a Letter of Acceptance to establish a Qatari Amiri Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in…
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Runaway teen located safe
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is urgently appealing to the public for help in locating a missing and endangered runaway juvenile, Breklyn…
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter helps open Utah’s first Black-owned bank
It is legendary: the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. helping break ground on not only Utah’s first Black-owned bank, but the first Black-owned…
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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber announces 2025 Hall of Fame nominees
“The Hall of Fame Awards celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals who embody the spirit of the Greater Idaho Falls area, those who…
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Jury convicts Rigby man of sexual assult; Faces life in prison
After a four-day jury trial, a Rigby man has been found guilty of a serious sex crime in Bonneville County.
23-year-old Eden Avery Danvers was…
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Amani Morel: Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week
Amani Morel: Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the…
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Idaho’s Top School Librarian hosting writing conference in eastern Idaho this weekend
Heidi Robbins, librarian for Rigby High School, has spent the last three years working tirelessly to apply for and receive numerous grants to…
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Motorcyclist Dies Weeks After Crash Near Swan Valley
All lanes of U.S. Highway 26 west of Swan Valley are currently completely shut down following a serious motorcycle crash near the Snake River…
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Meet the man who salvages roadkill off of busy Highway 55
It’s that time of year to be on the lookout for wildlife crossing the highway as animals migrate from higher elevations into the valleys. So, what…
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Preliminary hearing for Rexburg man charged with child sexual abuse pushed back
The victim told the detectives that after the molestation, Jason said they had to wash their hands because they were “dirty.” Fleming and the victim…
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Rigby High’s Laron Johnson named 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year
Thursday morning, Rigby High School teacher Laron Johnson received the surprise many educators only dream of: he was named the 2026 Idaho Teacher of…
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Two men charged after major drug and weapons bust in Shelley
Two Shelley men are facing serious felony drug trafficking and weapons charges following a massive drug bust on Wednesday that yielded thousands of…
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Former daycare volunteer speaks out about pastor accused of sex trafficking
A former volunteer at NXT Dream Center in Mountain Home is sharing her experience working alongside Pastor Gregory Wayne Jones, who faces human sex…
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IDOC confirms authenticity of leaked Bryan Kohberger prison video, no charges filed
The Idaho Department of Correction has confirmed the authenticity of a video leaked on social media earlier this year, which appeared to show…
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Idaho Falls City Council Candidates Address Youth Involvement in Local Politics
Idaho Falls City Council candidates Jordan Bardsley, Mosy Moran, Teresa Dominick, Christopher Brunt, and Brad Whipple, participated in a public forum…
Continue Reading Wednesday high school scores – October 8
Area boys and girls high school soccer and girls volleyball scores for Wednesday, October…
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Sunny and warmer for Thursday before stormy weather rolls in
Warm temps and sunshine for Thursday before stormy weather sets in.…
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Great harvest, tight wallets: Why Idaho farmers are still struggling
ccording to a USDA report released last month, the total value of agricultural production in Idaho in 2024 was $12.6 billion, a 3% increase from the…
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Idaho Falls City Council Seat 2 Candidate Forum
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) — daho Falls hosts a key candidate forum tonight for City Council Seat 2 at the Snake River Event Center (Shilo Inn, 780…
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Man life-flighted after head-on truck collision near Swan Valley
A 37-year-old man is fighting for his life following a horrific head-on collision between a propane truck and a passenger car this afternoon in Swan…
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Local Scouts to host “Scouting for Food” drive to fill area food banks
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Heads up, Southeast Idaho, get ready to help your neighbors. Beginning next weekend, the Mountain District of the Grand…
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Bonneville County Transfer Station temporarily closed starting next week
Bonneville County is reminding residents that the County Transfer Station will be closed for maintenance from October 18 to November…
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Idaho Falls/Bonneville County ECC launches AI to answer non-emergency calls
The Bonneville County & Idaho Falls Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has launched the use of Aurelian, an AI-powered voice assistant that…
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Bonneville County Deputies nab local man following early morning truck theft, foot chase
A Bonneville County man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after he allegedly stole a pickup truck and a boat, then led deputies on a…
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Having trouble calling City of Idaho Falls? Their phone system is down right now
Phone lines are down for the City of Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning. According to the city’s Facebook post, crews are working to restore phone…
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Chilly mornings and warmer afternoons
These next couple of days make great weather for fall decorating and winterizing vehicles and campers. We’ve got a storm set up that will change the…
Continue Reading Tuesday high school volleyball scores – October 7
Area girls high school volleyball scores for Tuesday, October…
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Tuesday high school soccer scores – October 7
Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Tuesday, October…
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Prepping your vehicle for winter: Essential tips for Idaho drivers
With the Idaho winter months rapidly approaching, local auto experts are sounding the alarm: now is the critical time to prepare your vehicle for…
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Thousands of BYU-Idaho students gather to honor late LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson
A touching scene unfolded at BYU-Idaho’s campus today, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as thousands of students and faculty gathered to watch the funeral…
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ISU’s Centennial Cross Country Course gets massive renovation
Big news for runners and fans at Idaho State University. ISU’s Centennial Cross Country Course just got a massive upgrade — thanks to nearly a…
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Supreme Court to decide if states may ban attempts to ‘convert’ gay and transgender youth
Days after returning to Washington following its summer break, the Supreme Court will turn its attention to a six-year-old Colorado law that…
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Woman hopes sharing her story will help others after ex-husband charged with attempted murder, arson
A man is facing numerous charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly trying to burn down his ex-wife’s home in Sevier…
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Idaho Falls names veteran firefighter Paul Radford as Interim Fire Chief
The City of Idaho Falls has appointed Deputy Chief Paul Radford as its interim fire chief, effective immediately, while the city begins its national…
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Senator Lummis blasts Biden Administration/FBI for alleged surveillance of nine republicans in Jan. 6 Probe
WYOMING (KIFI) — Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is speaking out after a newly released document revealed the FBI targeted the phone data of…
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Idaho Fish and Game seeks tips: Poached deer carcass found wasted in Southeast Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information regarding a white-tailed deer buck that was illegally shot and left to waste in Game Management Unit 68A…
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Local WIC offices told to operate as normal despite federal funding risk
National WIC program funding concerns not impacting local WIC offices, yet.…
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Freeze warning this morning and then warmer
We’ll get back to some seasonal temps to day after 55 yesterday, which was 10 degrees below our average for this time of the year of 65. Today back…
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Area boys and girls high school soccer and girls high school volleyball for Monday, October…
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Family Services Alliance provides help for domestic violence victims in Southeast Idaho
According to a study conducted by the World Population Review, 62 percent of women and 27 percent of men have experienced domestic violence in their…
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Thousands attend viewing for President Russell M. Nelson
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI) – Thousands of mourners are bidding farewell to President Russell M. Nelson. Crowds lined up at the Conference Center to…
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Woman, toddler killed after car overturns into canal near Shelley
A two-car crash near Shelley on Sunday afternoon claimed the lives of a 35-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl after their vehicle overturned into a…
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Idaho Falls man killed in accident on US 26 involving a cow
An Idaho Falls man was killed Monday morning in an accident involving a cow and two vehicles.…
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Pests invade as Autumn rolls in
Mice and rats can chew through wires, insulation, and pipes, which can lead to fire hazards and structural…
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US-26 reopens after serious crash halts traffic near Swan Valley
The Idaho Transportation Department is responding to a serious crash on U.S. 26 that has closed both lanes of traffic near milepost 365, near Granite…
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Freeze warnings and sunshine after weekend storms
Freeze warning through 10 AM this morning so protect the sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing. And probably again tonight. Update at noon. It’ll…
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Clearing out and warming up, but mornings remain chilly.
We’ll be clearing out and eventually warming up, but only after a chilly start to the work week. Monday, clearing skies but chilly with a…
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Yellowstone Bear World hosts Hibernation Hoedown before season ends
The bears have been bringing joy to visitors for another year, and it’s almost time for them to take a long winter’s…
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Saturday high school volleyball scores – October 4
Area high school volleyball scores for Saturday, October…
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Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Saturday, October…
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First voice you hear for LDS General Conference likely sounds familiar to some Idahoans
Announcer to LDS General Conference has eastern Idaho roots.…
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Nice Spot celebrates anniversary with its 4th annual car show
Several people showed off their classic cars they put years of effort…
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One more stormy chilly day, then a warmup
Our rainy weekend continues, but clearing skies and a warming trend mean the workweek will be fairly nice. Sunday, count on more clouds and showers…
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Snake River Animal Shelter celebrates 10th anniversary
In the last decade, the shelter has saved about 10,000 animals, all thanks to support from the…
Continue Reading Skyline Grizzlies Pull Away to Defeat Shelley Russets 29-10
In a matchup at Skyline High School, the Grizzlies outlsted the Shelley Russets with a commanding 29-10 victory.…
Continue Reading Friday high school football scores – October 3
Area high school football scores from Idaho and Wyoming for Friday, October…
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