Thunder Fire growing: Residents near Williams Lake urged to prepare for evacuation
The Lemhi County Emergency Management said those who are in the Williams Lake area are in “Set” status. Set status mean people should prepare for a…
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Woman injured in 2-vehicle collision in Ammon
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sunnyside and Eagle Road injuring one man on Friday.…
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Garbage truck driver surprises toddler with toy truck
A 3-year-old Salmon boy loves garbage day. That’s when he gets to see his best friend,…
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Trump plans to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, to honor slain supporter and those injured during assassination attempt
Donald Trump said Friday he plans to return to Butler, Pennsylvania – the place where the former president survived an assassination attempt nearly…
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Grand Teton Mall celebrates 40th birthday
The Grand Teton Mall is hosting a week long party to commemorate 40 years since it first opened on August 1,…
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Redfish Lake recreation complex to reopen in phases
The Redfish Lake recreation complex on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area will reopen in phases beginning Friday, July 26, through Tuesday, July…
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People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread
Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past…
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Containment moves up to 58 percent on Bench Lake Fire
Fire officials said the Bench Lake Fire is 58 percent contained and acreage remained at 2,595.…
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Big changes for the weekend forecast
Red flag warnings are up for the central mountains and upper Snake Plain. Low flows and winds with less of a chance of storms for Friday. Cooler…
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How Miss USA Continental Worldwide wants to improve local communities
2024 Miss USA Continental Worldwide, Kaydee Mickelsen, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share her platform and how she wants to give back to the…
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Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 25, 2024
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Idaho Attorney General files lawsuit against Open Primary initiative
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador is challenging the open primary…
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Shari’s restaurant shut down in Idaho Falls
Staff at Shari’s Restaurant were told this past Sunday that the restaurant would be permanently closing Wednesday night, July…
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Pocatello woman injured in dog mauling
“I’m having a hard time talking because my upper lip doesn’t want to function quite right. I’m eating soup constantly because I can’t…
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Investigation indicates woman killed by flying semi-tire
Madison County Sheriff gives an update on what may have happened to a woman found dead Monday along Highway 33.…
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Preston’s Debra Gilmore leaves a legacy of keeping highways clean
A Preston woman who passed away was recently honored for keeping her community cleaner.…
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New aftermath video shows the extensive damage at Biscuit Basin
A new video from the National Park Service shows the aftermath of a hydrothermal blast at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit…
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Inkom to break ground for new library
The city of Inkom is getting ready to break ground on a new library Thursday, July 25, at 4…
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Water pipe burst at White Pine Charter School
A water pipe burst at the White Pine Charter School on Wednesday morning.…
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‘Just shocking’: Delta passengers tell of airport agony and honeymoon travel woes during tech meltdown
By Jaide Timm-Garcia, Isabel Rosales, Amanda Musa and Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — J.R. Reed’s three kids were scattered in different states…
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‘An insight into Diana’s life’: Princess’ handwritten letters go on sale
Princess Diana’s letters to her family’s former housekeeper are going on sale, providing an “insight” into her life behind closed doors,…
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Report released on Arco crop-dusting crash
We have a follow-up on the plane crash that happened in Arco on June 20, 2024, that took the life of a crop-dusting…
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Fire crews making progress on Bench Lake Fire
Crews made progress on the Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake by increasing containment to 45 percent on Wednesday. The fire size remains at 2.595…
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Red flag warning and cooler windy temps
Cooler and windy today with highs in the low 90’s for Pocatello. Both IDA and PIH popped 101 yesterday just a the first cold front came through with…
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Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze
By Dalia Faheid, Robert Shackelford, Lauren Mascarenhas and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The largest active wildfire in the United States has…
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Idaho Falls Police need help in identify suspect in burglary case
Police need your help in identifying a possible burglary suspect at D&L Cleaners in Idaho Falls.…
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Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin to remain closed for the rest of summer following explosion
Biscuit Basin will remain closed for the rest of Yellowstone’s summer season as a safety measure for visitors following Tuesday’s hyrothermal…
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Idaho Food Bank looks to help kids overcome summer hunger
Studies show hunger in Idaho is not…
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Bingham County issues burn ban
Bingham County Fire officials have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2024.…
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“Thank a Farmer Day” celebrates local agriculture
The Idaho Farm Bureau and local 4H volunteers gathered in the Ammon Culver’s parking lot today to celebrate farmers by teaching local kids about…
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Idaho Department of Education announces SRO grant opportunity
Idaho school districts and charter schools are now able to apply for additional funding to hire a School Resource Officer (SRO).…
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Rigby family wins money on TV game show
A Rigby family came close to winning the grand prize on “The Quiz with Balls” game show which aired Tuesday night.…
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Surprise Yellowstone geyser eruption highlights little known hazard at popular park
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A surprise eruption of steam in a Yellowstone National Park geyser basin that sent people scrambling for…
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Fire size remains the same for Bench Lake Fire
The Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake is 34 percent contained and the acreage remained at 2,595, according to fire officials Wednesday, July…
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Takeaways from FBI testimony: Trump shooter searched details of JFK assassination and flew drone near rally site
By Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s would-be assassin searched for details of the John F. Kennedy…
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Are cold showers good for you? What the science says
You may have seen people jumping into frigid seas or stylish ice baths, claiming these dunks are good for heart health, muscle recovery, stress and…
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Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics following a vote Wednesday by…
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Heat and thunderstorms for Wednesday
We have a heat advisory for Wednesday. A red flag warning for Thursday with gusty winds. Good news, slightly cooler temperatures this weekend.…
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Why we see power outages in the heat of the day
Nearly 2,200 Rocky Mountain Power customers experienced another power outage Tuesday afternoon in the Ammon area, following two overnight outages…
Continue Reading Large hydrothermal explosion caught on camera in Yellowstone National Park
Video on Facebook shows an intense explosion at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning.…
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Rigby family competes in “The Quiz with Balls” on Fox
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Will and Jodi Bozung of Rigby came into the Local News 8 studio to talk about their appearance on “The Quiz with Balls.” In…
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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns
CNN By Evan Perez, Lauren Fox, Tierney Sneed, Holmes Lybrand and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has…
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Temps continue to rise through Wednesday with low thunderstorm risk
Patchy smoke and sunny for most of Tuesday. A slight thunderstorm risk with high temperatures in the mid…
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Power restored for Ammon area
Some 2230 Rocky Mountain Power customers are without power this afternoon due to unknown reasons.…
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State GOP expresses concern over Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris
The Idaho republican party is weighing in on President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out from this November’s race for the white house.
The…
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Bench Lake fire grows to over 2,500 acres
The Bench Lake Fire burning near Redfish Lake grew to 2,567 acres and is 13 percent contained, according to fire manager’s report issued Monday…
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13-year-old girl drowns in Bear Lake
A girl drowns while swimming along the east shore of Bear Lake…
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Pocatello Police investigate possible THC jelly beans handed out during July 4th parade
On July 14, 2024, Pocatello Police were notified of some jelly beans that were handed out during the 4th of July Parade that possibly contained THC.…
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Political scientist David Adler shares thoughts on President Biden’s decision
Political scientist and writer David Adler shares his thoughts on President Biden’s historic decision.…
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Areas of smoke with a thunderstorm chance
Areas of smoke with isolated thunderstorms for Sunday evening. An overnight low around 60°. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Patchy smoke and hot for…
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Local people react to President Biden’s decision to drop out of race
Local News 8 went to the Idaho Falls Greenbelt to gauge the reaction to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal as the Democratic nominee for…
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Idaho Democrats responds to President Bidens decision
The Idaho Democratic Party released the following statement following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race.…
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Fire contained in foothills east of Firth, Blackfoot
A brushfire is burning in the Wolverine area in the foothills of Bingham County, east of Firth and Blackfoot.…
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Legal experts are dubious of any court challenge to Democrats’ move to put forward new nominee
CNN By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Legal challenges to Democrats’ move to nominate a new presidential candidate in the wake of President Joe…
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What happens in the Democratic nomination now that Biden has left the race
CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf and Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden has decided not to run for reelection, following his…
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Thunderstorm knocks out power lines in Bingham County
BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – A Friday evening thunderstorm knocked out power and downed trees in Blackfoot and portions of the county. The…
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More smoke with afternoon and evening thunderstorms
High pressure overhead will continue to deliver above normal temperatures. With this latest ridge of high pressure, we’ll also see more smoke from…
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Former prosecuting attorney pleads guilty to distributing meth, fentanyl
A former Jefferson County prosecuting attorney has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine…
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How security cameras help homeowners and police
“Just a doorbell camera can help a lot with certain types of…
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Bonneville County Detectives identify man found floating in Snake River
Deputies have identified the body found floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Monday.…
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Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake now 8% contained
The Bench Lake Fire near Stanley is 8 percent contained and has burned 2,037 acres, according to fire managers Friday morning. That’s an increase of…
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West Nile detected in Fort Hall Bottoms area
West Nile has been detected on the Fort Hall Reservation in the Fort Hall Bottoms near the Buffalo Corral area off of Sheepskin Road.…
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Idaho Falls nearly sets Roundnet record
East Idaho Roundnet players came just shy of setting a world record Thursday…
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Chance of storms with highs still in the 90’s for Friday
A few thunderstorms for Thursday evening with partly cloudy skies. A low around 60°. Winds around 10-15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22…
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After the show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz bring you more from behind the scenes. Fires in our area and a closer look at how they are being fought What’s the best…
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Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red…
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Areas of thunderstorms with more smoke for Thursday
Wednesday evening, thunderstorms scattered around the region with patchy smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59°. For Thursday, there is a…
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Water curtailment solution meeting brings parties together
A meeting bringing lawmakers, farmers, community leaders, business men and women, and the public together to talk about water…
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Fire near Redfish Lake increases to 1,275 acres
The Bench Lake Fire grew over 500 acres Monday to 1,275 acres. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in…
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More smoke, more heat and more thunderstorms
7/16/24: Scattered thunderstorms and more smoke in the…
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Venting of natural gas has stopped, evacuees allowed to return to Burton area
An evacuation order has been issued for homes in the Burton area of Madison County.…
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A cruise liner-size asteroid will come closer to Earth than some satellites. A new mission may be racing to meet it
The space rock Apophis, measuring 1,230 feet across, will come closer to our planet than satellites in its orbit and 10 times nearer than the moon.…
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Hazy with a few thunderstorms
For Monday night there is a slight chance of thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.…
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Continue Reading Body found floating in Snake River in Idaho Falls
A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …
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Multiple cars, trucks involved in crash on US 20 near Chester
A multi-car accident blocked US 20 on Monday near Chester, between St. Anthony and Ashton.…
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What to know about Sen. JD Vance, Trump’s running mate
CNN By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — With Donald Trump’s choice to make JD Vance his running mate, he adds to the ticket an author and senator…
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Fire near Red Fish Lake grows to over 700 acres, Lodge remains closed
The Bench Lake Fire south of Stanley has grown to 738 acres, fire crews reported Monday. …
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Deputies identify woman found dead in Rigby motorhome fire
A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…
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Island Park to experience planned power outage on Wednesday
Fall River Electric Cooperative is planning a power outage for customers in the Last Chance area.…
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Judge dismisses classified documents case against Donald Trump; Special counsel’s office to appeal
By Katelyn Polantz, Hannah Rabinowitz and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed the classified documents case against…
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Semi catches fire, blocks lane on I-15
I-15 was closed for several hours after a semi caught fire near the Hells Half Acre Rest Area Sunday night.…
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Chance of thunderstorms with temps down slightly
For Sunday evening and overnight there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63°. Southwest wind 5…
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Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected…
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Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed’ star, dead at 53
By Lisa Respers France and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Shannen Doherty, an actress who starred on the popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210”…
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Read the letter from Melania Trump responding to attempted assassination of Donald Trump
CNN staff (CNN) — Former first lady Melania Trump issued her first public response since her husband, former President Donald Trump, was…
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Long list of presidents have been shot or shot at
By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire…
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Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say
Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the…
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Richard Simmons, fitness personality and TV host, dead at 76
CNN By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting…
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Hot, hazy and isolated thunderstorms this weekend
The ridge of high pressure delivering this heat is slowly working east. This will allow some moisture to creep in from the Gulf of…
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Redfish Lake Lodge and campgrounds to close because of Bench Lake Fire
The closure will include the Redfish Lake recreation complex, which includes the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and…
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Beat the heat! New water slides open at Ross Park Aquatic Center
The new slides at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially opened Friday, afternoon. …
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