Two Montana residents sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy
A Montana man and woman have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and…
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BYU-Idaho’s 25th year marked by record enrollment
Brigham Young University-Idaho is celebrating a record-breaking fall semester with an overall enrollment of 25,000 students. This milestone includes…
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Sage Hill Casino to temporarily close to undergo major renovations
The Sage Hill Casino, located South of Blackfoot, I-15 Exit 89, will be temporarily closed from Sunday, September 21, through Wednesday, October 15,…
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From science fiction to reality: 3D tech helps save Utah teacher’s kidney
A Utah teacher is preparing to return to the classroom after doctors at Intermountain Health used cutting-edge 3D modeling and robotic technology to…
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IFPC files tort claim against Boise School District over restroom encounter
“We will hold Boise High School accountable for the psychological and emotional harm that its actions caused this teenage girl, who was…
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White House requests $58 million in security funding from Congress following Kirk assassination
By Arlette Saenz, Alison Main, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — The White House has requested an additional $58 million in security funding for the…
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A TikTok deal has finally been reached with China, the Trump administration says
By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — A deal has been reached between the Trump administration and China to keep TikTok operational in the United…
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Judge dismisses wrongful termination lawsuit against Idaho AG
“Idahoans elected me to protect families, uphold the Constitution, and ensure government follows the law,” said Attorney General…
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The investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing continues. Here’s what we know
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk’s assassination continues to reverberate across the United States as investigators work…
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75-year-old Ammon man killed in motorcycle crash near Fremont County
A 75-year-old man from Ammon is dead following a motorcycle crash on Saturday morning near Island Park.
According to the Idaho State Police, the…
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Elk mating season begins: Outdoor enthusiasts urged to use caution
Some people might hear elk bugling off in the distance, which sounds like high-pitched screaming. Bulls make these sounds to attract female elk and…
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Overturned fuel trailer causes delays on US-91 south of Idaho Falls
An overturned fuel trailer is causing partial traffic delays on U.S. Highway 91, just north of Shelley, near the Bingham and Bonneville County line.…
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Idaho Fish and Game issues salvage order for Blackfoot’s Jensen Grove Pond
Effective from now until Oct. 15, 2025, Idaho Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot. This means anglers can…
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Lights, Camera, Science: Local students featured in national science education video
Students at William Thomas Middle School recently had a unique opportunity to showcase their science skills on a national stage. A film crew from…
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Suspect taken into custody following standoff with police in Chubbuck
Police in Chubbuck say a man was taken into custody following a standoff Sunday.…
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Two arrested after incendiary device found under local Fox TV news van in Utah
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Two suspects are in custody after an incendiary device was found under a vehicle belonging to KSTU, a local TV…
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Idaho Falls celebrates Mexico Independence Day
September 16 commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain in…
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A cool start to a nice work week ahead.
A cool Monday, but the rest of the week looks nice.…
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Saturday high school volleyball scores – September 13
Area high school volleyball scores for Saturday, September…
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Saturday high school soccer scores – September 13
Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Saturday, Septtember…
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More sunshine with pop-up mountain showers
Continuing our trend through Tuesday of sunshine, pleasant afternoon temperatures, and pop-up afternoon showers in the…
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Hundreds cheer for monster truck show
“We’re gonna put trucks on their nose. We’re gonna put trucks on their tailgates, and we might even be putting them upside down…
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“With a little commitment, we can do hard things”: Idaho Falls man finishes 100 marathons
For most people, completing a single marathon is a life-changing accomplishment. For Kalvin Pike of Idaho Falls, it was just the beginning.
On…
Blackfoot takes 4 score victory over Pocatello
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Blackfoot Broncos overpower the Pocatello Thunder on Friday night, coming away with a 41-12 victory. Coming into the…
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Soda Springs Edges Firth 13-8
The Soda Springs Cardinals faced the Firth Cougars, with Soda Springs securing a 13-8 victory. Here’s a recap of the key plays that shaped the…
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Century takes 9 point victory over Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Tigers came into this game searching for their first win since September 13th of last year, their and first home…
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Hillcrest defeats Thunder Ridge at Westmark Stadium
Ammon, ID (KIFI) – This meeting between the Hillcrest Knights and the Thunder Ridge Titans began with a beautiful moment. A celebration of life…
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Ririe Bulldogs Dominate Homecoming with a 41-0 win
Ririe High School’s homecoming game was a showcase of their signature hard-nosed, run-heavy football, and the Bulldogs delivered a commanding 41-0…
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Friday high school football scores – September 12
Area high school football scores for idaho and Wyoming for Friday, September…
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Skyline vs. Hillcrest: Class 5A Rematch
In a thrilling Class 5A state championship rematch at Westmark Stadium, undefeated Hillcrest (3-0) battled Skyline (3-0) in a game some called the…
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Friday high school soccer scores – September 12
(KIFI)BOYS SCORESSkyline 2 Shelley 2 (tie) Pocatello 1 Highland 5 GIRLS H.S. SCORESBishop Kelly 1Highland …
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District 91 and Idaho Falls Education Association Reach Tentative Agreement
The Education Association will be holding a ratification meeting on Wednesday, September 17th, at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Taylor View…
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New students pile into Rexburg for the new BYU-I Fall semester
Fall semester is usually the busiest one for the BYU-I school year, but some returning students say they are surprised by just how many people are…
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Nice daytime temperatures with a few thunderstorms
9/12/25: Nice weather overall with spotty afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Most of the storms again are over the mountains.…
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Dr. Jeff Meldrum, beloved ISU professor and renowned “Bigfoot” expert, dies at 65
Meldrum was a pillar and the longest serving member of the university’s Department of Biological Sciences, where he had taught since 1993. Beyond the…
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Bringing Shakespeare to Life: ISU blends tech and humanities in new VR project
Idaho State University is bringing classical literature to life in a new way. Professors and students from the English and Computer Science…
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Protest over Perez shooting draws small crowd, demands police reform
A small group of Pocatello residents gathered for a community protest Tuesday, demanding police reform and increased accountability following the…
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College of Eastern Idaho’s nursing program ranked 3rd in Idaho
It received the ranking due to it’s impressive rate of its students passing the NCLEX-RN certification exam, as well as its “robust curriculum…
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“Business Pitch” competition at ISU, with $4,500 Prize
Are you a high school student with a great business idea? Idaho State University’s Business Pitch competition is now open for registration. The…
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Deputies cleared in Shelley officer-involved shooting, Prosecutor says deadly force was justified
Three Bonneville County and three Bingham County sheriff’s deputies will not face criminal charges for their use of force in the shooting death of…
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Pocatello Police warn of rise in AI-powered virtual kidnapping scams
The Pocatello Police Department is urging residents to be on high alert following a recent increase in virtual kidnapping and ransom scams. The…
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IDWR issues September methodology order, Idaho farmers avoid new water restrictions despite dry summer
Farmers across Idaho can breathe a sigh of relief as the state’s water officials have announced that no new water restrictions are needed this year,…
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Firefighters battle several lightning-caused blazes in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Fire crews are actively working to contain several small, lightning-caused wildfires that have recently sparked in the Caribou-Targhee National…
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What we know about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson
By Casey Tolan, Scott Glover, Curt Devine, Jeff Winter, Isabelle Chapman, Allison Gordon, John Miller, CNN Washington, Utah (CNN) — Growing up…
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Cool and breezy with slight shower chances
Sunny and 76 today for the valley with very little chance of showers. There will be a momentary chance sliding around the mountains and 20% for the…
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Area girls high school volleyball scores for Thursday, September…
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Memorial Stair Climb at ISU honors 9/11 First Responders
Participants climbed the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs, the same number first responders climbed up the World Trade…
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New 9/11 monument revealed in Ammon
On September 11, 2025, the Bonneville County Fire Department, in collaboration with Heroes Defense, unveiled a poignant 9/11 memorial in Ammon,…
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The Wild West in Action: Mounted Shooting gallops into Rigby Saturday
The Gem State Showdown, a thrilling display of cowboy mounted shooting, is galloping into Rigby, Idaho, this Saturday, September 13. Hosted by the…
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Denver-area high school shooting suspect was ‘radicalized,’ officials say
The suspected shooter who critically wounded two students at Evergreen High School in Colorado during their third week of classes this semester…
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“Truly a community area”: Idaho Fish and Game reminds public how to protect Edson Fichter Nature Area
With more visitors than ever enjoying the Edson Fichter Nature Area, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is issuing a reminder to the public on how to best…
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More mountain storms, only occasional for the valleys
We’ve seen a few pop-up showers over the past couple of days over the mountains. Valleys have occasionally seen showers, but for a lot of us it’s…
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Eastern Idaho community mourns Charlie Kirk, plans memorials and vigils
The eastern Idaho community is still reeling from the news of the murder of conservative political icon and influencer Charlie Kirk. In the wake of…
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Please Just Stay campaign back for another year to encourage conversations about suicide prevention
The Please Just Stay campaign kicked off September 3, and dozens of signs bearing the slogan have popped up at businesses, city buildings, and homes…
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FBI offers $100,000 reward in Charlie Kirk murder investigation, releases photos of person of interest
A manhunt is still underway for the shooter who killed prominent conservative influencer/activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at an…
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Deputies recover body of Rexburg man who fled into Snake River
The body of a 41-year-old Rexburg man was discovered in the Snake River on Wednesday night, three days after he allegedly fled from deputies and…
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“Being promoted on 9/11 is profoundly humbling”: Idaho State Police promotes Air Force veteran Jason Horst to Captain
From 1991 to 2005, Horst served in the United States Air Force, where his career shifted dramatically following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In the…
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Crash in Malad City claims two lives, Juvenile airlifted to hospital
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash which killed 2 people and injured a juvenile.…
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Shooter still at large after Trump ally and activist Charlie Kirk murdered on Utah campus
CNN By Dalia Faheid, Elise Hammond, Aditi Sangal, Dakin Andone, Maureen Chowdhury, Betsy Klein, Lauren Mascarenhas OREM, Utah – A manhunt is…
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(KIFI)(Number of Sets Won)Skyline 0Idaho Falls 3 Blackfoot 0Century 3 Snake River 3South Fremont 0 Soda Springs 1Declo 3 Rockland …
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Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Wednesday, September…
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Ammon community members repaint fire hydrants to boost neighborhood pride and public safety
The mayor of Ammon, Sean Coletti, picked up on the cause and will be helping with the costs of repainting the fire…
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Suspect in custody following attempted stabbing in Shelley
According to police, the suspect resisted arrest, but was taken into custody after being tased. They were then transported to the Bingham County…
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Second suspect released as Charlie Kirk shooting investigation continues, FBI Director Patel corrects earlier statement
President Donald Trump has directed that all national and state flags be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of conservative…
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Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and Trump ally, dies after shooting at Utah campus event
Charlie Kirk, the conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was killed Wednesday after being shot at an event at Utah…
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At least 3 people shot at a Denver-area high school, officials say
At least two students have been shot at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The…
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New details in Fremont County voter fraud case: FBI’s early involvement confirmed in court docs
New court documents in the ongoing Fremont County voter fraud case reveal that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been involved in the…
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Here are the events to honor Patriots Day, 9/11 on Thursday
A number of events are scheduled to honor Patriots Day and the remembrance of 9/11 across eastern Idaho.…
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Red Cross urges disaster readiness during National Preparedness Month
“You just never know when that siren may sound and there may be a disaster in your neighborhood,” said Matt Ochsner, regional communications director…
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Willow Creek Fire almost fully contained; crews begin repair work
After an effort spanning over two and a half weeks, Wyoming firefighters are on the verge of fully containing the Willow Creek Fire. As of Wednesday,…
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ISU debuts new associate degree program in science
“I think the biggest thing is that we really designed it to be flexible,” said Dr. Shannon Kobs Nawotniak, professor and chair of ISU’s Geosciences…
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Public Works crews repair broken water line in Victor
The city of Victor’s Public Works crews are actively working to repair a broken water line located at the bridge of Crystal and Main streets.
As of…
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Suspect rams patrol car, points rifle at Bonneville deputies
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man late Tuesday night after he drove head-on into a patrol car.…
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“Surrounded by those who loved him the most.” Local athlete Tanner Scoresby dies after battle with cancer
“He was able to express the love for his parents in only a way Tanner could,” wrote Tanner’s aunt, Holly Rose. “How grateful we are that Tanner could…
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Area girls high school volleyball scores for Tuesday, September…
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Area boys and girls high school soccer scores for Tuesday, September…
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Chance of thunderstorms late Tuesday; partly sunny and breezy for Wednesday
Expect a few scattered showers and thunderstorms Tuesday evening. A drier day for Wednesday with afternoon winds.…
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“I’m just so grateful for the donor for this gift.” Idaho Falls woman begins recovery after lung transplant
An Idaho Falls woman who received a life-saving double lung transplant has been released from the hospital and is now one breath closer to a full…
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Idaho Falls leaders proclaim September 14th as Missing Person Day
Bonneville County Commissioners, Idaho Falls City Council members, and the Idaho Falls Mayor gathered at the Bonneville County Courthouse this…
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Three more charged in Fremont County voter fraud case, Island Park Mayor denies city involvement in investigation
The voter fraud investigation in Fremont County has expanded. Local News 8 has now confirmed through court records that authorities have charged…
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Mudslide reported on Bayhorse Road south of Challis amidst Custer County flash flood warning
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a mudslide on Bayhorse Road, about 1 mile from the Bayhorse Townsite south of Challis.
Preliminary…
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Madison County lifts burn ban, urges continued caution under drought conditions
Effective immediately, the Madison County Fire Department, in partnership with the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County, has cancelled the…
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Health Alert: Bat found in Lemhi County tests positive for rabies
EIPH has confirmed that a bat found in Lemhi County has tested positive for rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral illness in humans and other animals.…
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Idaho Attorney General warns of of dangerous Crypto ATM scams
Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idaho families about a dangerous surge in cryptocurrency ATM scams, which predominantly target seniors…
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Family asks for support and forgiveness after toddler killed in accident
The family of Angela Hansen is asking for lots of love and support as she works through her family’s second major tragedy.
Her 22-month-old…
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Flames engulf Swan Valley hay shed, causing $75,000 in damages
Firefighters in Swan Valley are currently battling a large barn fire on Chapel Road. Video from the scene shows widespread smoke as fire crews…
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Body of missing Minnesota man found in Jackson Lake
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, nonprofit search and recovery organization Bruce’s Legacy located a body believed to be Wesley Dopkins in Jackson…
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Yellowstone lifts fishing restrictions as water temperatures drop
Effective immediately, select rivers and streams that were partially closed to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low flows are now open…
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“Light the World” initiative arrives in southeast Idaho
This year, residents of Pocatello, Rexburg, and Idaho Falls have a new way to give back for the upcoming holiday season. For the first time ever, the…
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Girl Scouts adding a new cookie to the lineup
Girl Scouts of the USA is debuting a new cookie for its upcoming season.
The organization announced Tuesday that “Exploremores,” a Rocky…
Continue Reading Monday area high school scores – September 8
Area girls high school soccer and volleyball scores for Monday, September…
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Idaho Judicial Branch condemns “unacceptable” threats in wake of Candon Dahle sentencing
Idaho’s judicial system is facing online threats following a wave of misinformation that has spread across social media. The Idaho Judicial Branch…
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Idaho AG and Secretary of State not involved in local voter fraud case; family members defend accused
A new development in an alleged voter fraud case in Fremont County has shed some light on the jurisdictional lines between local and state…
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Wyoming crews make major headway on 4,066-Acre Willow Creek Fire
Firefighters are gaining ground on the Willow Creek Fire, which is now at 73% containment as of September 8. The now 4,066-acre fire started just…
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Tanner Scoresby Day: Ammon rallies behind teen’s fight against cancer
The city of Ammon is coming together to support one of its own. Mayor Sean Coletti has officially declared today, September 8th, as Tanner Scoresby…
Continue Reading Idaho State University hosting 9/11 Remembrance Week starting Monday
The ISU-based Institute of Rural Health is launching their annual 9/11 Remembrance Week, starting with a ‘Day of Service’ kick-off event on Monday,…
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Local News 8 Investigates: 7 arrested for voter fraud in Fremont County
On August 28, seven individuals were arrested in Fremont County on felony charges of voter fraud and perjury related to the May 2023 election. The…
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A fairly unsettled work week with several days of storm chances
Mother nature is going to keep things active for a bit with a fairly unsettled forecast…
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Dozens meet for disc golf championship
Studies show disc golf is getting more and more popular, especially since the COVID-19…
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