Idaho Falls Power set to begin power upgrades in Sunnybrook Area July 16
Attention Idaho Falls Power customers living in the Sunnybrook area. Idaho Falls Power is scheduled to begin significant upgrades to the electrical…
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Weekend warm up begins
High pressure keeps us in the zone for seasonal weather and temps. Slightly warming into the weekend with highs back to the 90s for Scoop Jam…
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Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 10
Area American Legion baseball scores for Thursday, July…
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Breezy with high temps in the 80’s and a chance of thunderstorms
7/10/25: Slightly below average temps for Friday, thanks to a cold front. High pressure rebounds for the weekend with the heat.…
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July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license (or the bug spray)! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s…
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Court documents reveal new details in Rupert quadruple homicide investigation
On July 8th, 2025, 56-year-old Benjamin Roy Naylor, a Burley resident, was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Court…
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New lions roar into Idaho Falls Zoo
The Idaho Falls Zoo proudly welcomed two new lions, Kenya and Dixie, who made their official debut in the lion exhibit this week. The brother and…
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Sunnyside Road closure for Union Pacific Railroad maintenance July 13–15
Beginning Sunday, July 13, Union Pacific Railroad will close Sunnyside Road at the railroad tracks east of the intersection with Yellowstone Highway…
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Bannock County veterans running out of time to raise money for historic memorial building repairs
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is trying to raise $100,000 by the end of August to qualify for a matching donation, which would…
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What happend to Deorr Kunz? Ten years and no answers
July 10, 2025, marks 10 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek campground in Lemhi County. In the years since…
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Camp Hayden set to host 7th Annual Special Needs Camp
“We cannot wait for our 7th year of Camp Hayden,” said Amy Smith, Board President of Camp Hayden. “Every year, we’re able to serve more families at…
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Hearing loss rising among Millennials and Gen Z
Studies show hearing loss is on the rise for Millennials and Gen Z. 10% of Millennials and 17% of Gen Z have been found to have hearing loss. The…
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Utah dance studio owner charged with sexually abusing young students
An Eagle Mountain man who owned a dance studio in Cottonwood Heights was charged Wednesday with sexually abusing young clients.
Marc Edgar Alexander…
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One father’s love for his daughter helps thousands with barriers get into the great outdoors
It’s the dream of every father to provide the best life possible for his children.
A big part of that for one Logan family is the peace, quiet, and…
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First responders and law enforcement step up to the plate for Make-A-Wish Idaho
Local first responders and law enforcement are hitting one out of the park for charity. On Friday, July 25, deputies from the Bonneville County…
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Cooler and breezy ahead of the weekend
Front came through and helps to drop our temps today with highs, closer to seasonal expectations in the 80s. Mid 70s to low 80s for western Wyoming.…
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Wednesday American Legion baseball scores – July 9
Area American legion baseball score for Wednesday, July…
Continue Reading Burley man charged with four counts of first-degree murder in Idaho homicides
A 56-year-old Burley man, Ben Naylor, has been taken into custody in connection with the murders of four people in Cassia and Minidoka Counties,…
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Hiker resembling fugitive Travis Decker found in Sawtooth National Forest, Search in the area called off
The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating Travis Decker, a murder suspect who…
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Idaho Falls Man arrested after alleged drunken assault with metal rod
A 44-year-old Bonneville County man, Gregory Alan Davis, is now in custody following a violent incident where he allegedly drunkenly assaulted a man…
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Local artist to perform at ISU Quad and Goody’s to benefit Family Services Alliance
Tomorrow night, Goody’s in Pocatello is hosting an event for a great cause, featuring music and delicious food. Pocatello’s singer-songwriter, Dawson…
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Grand opening for new Optimist Skate Park set for July 25
“We are thrilled to get this skate park open and celebrate with our friends at the Southeast Idaho Skate Park Association, the Nichols family, and…
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Idaho Falls Community honors Bruce Turner, Support pours in for Barbara Turner
The Idaho Falls community is mourning the loss of Bruce Turner, a prominent 72-year-old resident who passed away unexpectedly as a result of a car…
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Gene and Marietta Womack named 2025 Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair
“Gene and Marietta represent everything the fair is about—hard work, heart, and homegrown values,” said Brandon Bird, General Manager of the…
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Fire weather warning: Red flag
Heightened danger for fires with low humidity, dry lands and fuel, hot temps and gusty winds 30-50 with lightning possible, this afternoon becomes…
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Human remains found in Fort Hall River identified as missing Spokane woman
After a three-year investigation, law enforcement officials in Power County, in partnership with the Idaho State Police (ISP) and multiple other…
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Rexburg Police Department plans new building, seeks bond approval
Getting a new building for the Rexburg Police Department is in the works, but it will need the community’s support.…
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St. George man accused of firing over 150 rounds at officers in violent standoff
A 41-year-old St. George man, Benjamin Hansen, is facing four counts of second-degree felony attempted aggravated murder after allegedly firing more…
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Jackson water well back online, residents can irrigate lawns
Jackson residents can once again water their lawns now the a well has been repaired.…
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Planned outage scheduled for parts of Roberts July 10th
Rocky Mountain Power has scheduled a planned power outage for Wednesday, July 10, from 9 AM to 1 PM, to replace a power pole, affecting a small…
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New garden honoring veterans dedicated in Blackfoot
The Old Fort Hall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted a dedication ceremony for the new ‘Never Forget Garden’…
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Portneuf Health breaks ground on new urgent care clinic in Chubbuck
Portneuf Health hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for their new ‘Portneuf Health Now-Chubbuck’ urgent care clinic.
The new location will be…
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Area American Legion baseball scores for Tuesday, July…
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Blacktail Fire: Crews battle lightning-sparked wildfire north of Salmon
Firefighters in the Salmon-Challis National Forest are actively combating the Blacktail Fire, a small but challenging wildfire sparked by a recent…
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Local restaurant combats mental health with love, compassion and soup
June is men’s mental health month, and in that month, Local News 8 has seen many reports of suicide in the Eastern Idaho area, mostly by…
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Suspect in custody after standoff and fire in Southern Utah
As of 4:50 PM, the St George Police Department (SGPD) says the suspect involved in the active shooting threat in the area of 3000 East Seegmiller…
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College of Eastern Idaho launches first-ever police academy
“We are excited to offer a police academy for the first time here at CEI,” said Trevor Elordi, Vice President of Workforce Training & Operations.…
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Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of juvenile from Rupert
The Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a juvenile male from Rupert. The incident…
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Southeast Idaho rallies to support Texas flood victims
Local businesses across Southeast Idaho are stepping up to offer support to the victims of the devastating Texas floods. These tragic events claimed…
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New SRO funding bolsters student safety for District 25 and 20 Other Idaho school districts
“This funding means that additional districts and charters will receive resources to support a position that brings valuable peace of mind to…
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Idaho Falls Scoop Jam: All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Returns to Idaho Falls for a Cause
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This Saturday, July 12, the Idaho Falls Scoop Jam returns to the Snake River Greenbelt. The…
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Scam Alert: Idaho Power warns of scammers impersonating its employees
Idaho Power is alerting customers to a recent increase in scams, with imposters contacting individuals by phone and going door-to-door, falsely…
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Former American Falls mayor speaks about resignation and new appointment for city leader
“It’s been really cool for me to go through the community and be involved with different organizations or departments and get things done and get my…
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Bannock County emergency manager offers tips on summer power outage preparedness
Summer power outages can be dangerous, especially when coupled with hot weather, and the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is helping…
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Teton County Coroner searching 87-year-old Raymond Shepard’s next of kin
The Teton County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating the next of kin of Raymond Shepard, who was born on May 12, 1938.
If…
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Planned outage scheduled for parts of Blackfoot July 9th
Idaho Power has scheduled a planned power outage for Wednesday, July 9, from 5 PM to 9 PM, impacting areas of Blackfoot located east of Blackfoot…
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Monday American Legion baseball scores – July 7
Area American Legion baseball scores For Monday, July…
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Coeur d’Alene firefighter Dave Tysdal has “a long road to recovery,” says fire officials
Coeur d’Alene fire officials have provided a reassuring update on the condition of Engineer Dave Tysdal, a firefighter injured in the tragic ambush…
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Garden Creek Fire: 100% contained after burning over 5,400 acres
As of Monday, July 7, the Garden Creek Fire, which burned thousands of acres on the Fort Hall Reservation near Blackfoot, has been declared 100%…
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Search continues for missing Utah man in Bingham County
he Bingham County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking the public for help locating a missing 62-year-old man, last seen June 26, 2025.
Authorities…
Gas prices lower this 4th of July weekend
Some people might think gas prices would’ve gone up over the holiday weekend, but they were actually lower than last year—by 17…
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BLM opens bidding for McDevitt Creek timber
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently accepting bids for a post and pole timber harvest in the McDevitt Creek area of Lemhi County.…
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Work begins this week on I-15 bridges toward the Montana state line
Repairs and improvements are starting today on the first of 11 bridges along Interstate 15 north of Roberts toward the Montana state line. Crews will…
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BLM’s Challis office asks for input on proposed campsite fees
The Bureau of Land Management is looking for public comment on proposed fee increases for campgrounds in the Challis…
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UPDATE: American Falls standoff ends peacefully; Suspect in custody after shots fired
An armed man has barricaded himself inside an American Falls home.
Law enforcement is asking people to stay away fromt he…
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Idaho Falls man arrested by SWAT Team after stabbig incident
July 4, 2025, at 2:42 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the Fred Meyer parking lot at 2250 N Yellowstone Highway after a person called…
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Billy Currington brings chart-topping country hits to Pocatello this Saturday!
The Port (Portneuf Healthtrust Amphitheatre) is ramping up the summer concert season as Country Music star Billy Currington makes his way to…
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Update: One dead, multiple people hospitalized after crash south of Island Park
Idaho State Police Troopers are on the scene of a fatal crash on U.S. 20 near Island Park. The accident occurred sometime before 11:55 AM, Friday,…
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Two sisters who died holding each other, a doting grandmother who enjoyed sitting by the river, a camp counselor who mentored young girls: The faces of the Texas flooding tragedy
CNN, KPRC, KEYE, KABB, WOAI, KERR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ROBERT BRAKE, EL PASO FIRE DEPARTMENT, KABB/ WOAI By Alaa Elassar, Nicquel Terry Ellis,…
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Staying sunny, and getting hot
A sunny forecast with a few hot days…
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Area American Legion baseball scores for Saturday, July…
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Close call; homeowners return home after field fire near Iona
BONNEVILLE COUNTY (KIFI)- A field fire is contained on Panorama Hill east of Iona.
According to Sgt. Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County…
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Kicking off a warm, sunny stretch.
A sunny and dry stretch for us over the next few…
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Area American Legion baseball scores for Friday, July…
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Local high school marching band takes their show on the road to Washington DC
WASHINGTON D.C. (KIFI) – They’ve practiced in parking lots, performed in gymnasiums, and spent months fundraising. Now, they’ll be coming home…
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After the fourth, clearing out and warming up.
After a stormy fourth, the rest of the forecast is clearing out and warming up.…
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Severe Weather: National Weather Service issues multiple thunderstorm warnings
Three severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued within minutes of each other in the last hour, as of 4:30 PM July 4, 2025.
One in Cassia County…
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Vehicle fire blocks I-84 eastbound near Burley
First responders are on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-84 heading eastbound near Burley. The incident began around 12:43 PM. Video from witnesses…
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Potential for gusty storms today
Showers and storms for the day sorry to say. Some parade moisture and intense weather may interrupt plans for the day. Highs in the upper 70s to 80…
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Flash Flood Watch issued for Wapiti burn area in Custer County
Custer County Emergency Management has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Wapiti burn area, effective until 9:00 PM MDT on Friday, July 4th.…
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Pocatello Fire Department Warns: A drone in the sky will ground all firefighting aircraft
The Pocatello Fire Department wants to let the public know about the significant dangers and operational impacts of unauthorized drone flights over…
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Greater Idaho Falls 4th of July Parade kicks off
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade kicks off at 9 AM, marking the 249th birthday of the United States of America. The…
Continue Reading Wednesday and Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 2 & 3
Area American Legion baseball scores for Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July…
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A stormy 4th of July, but parts of the day will still be nice.
A stormy Independence Day will give way to a quiet weekend and hot workweek. Friday/independence day, trending stormy. We have two rounds of shower…
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Idaho Falls teams up with Community Food Basket for 4th of July Donations
The city of Idaho Falls has agreed to support the community food basket in the 4th of July parade again this…
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Help 911 Help others this Fourth of July
Every year on the Fourth of July, the number one 9-1-1 calls are about fireworks complaints. This is a real issue for the officers in…
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Drive Sober: Bonneville County increases patrols to prevent holiday impaired driving tragedies
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are mobilizing through the holiday weekend to intercept intoxicated motorists. Partnering with the Office of…
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Seasonal Mormon cricket swarms spotted in Southeast Idaho
Swarms of Mormon crickets are making their way through Southeast Idaho on their migratory routes, with insects spotted in areas of Fort Hall.
Mormon…
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Multi-state ground search called off for Idaho teens feared abducted by FLDS Church
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids has ended its 10-day multi-state ground search for missing Idaho teens Allen Larand Fisher and Rachelle “Shelly” Leray…
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United Way releases updated report on number of families facing financial hardship in Idaho
United Way has released its updated 2025 report cataloguing the number of people in Idaho classified as ‘asset limited, income constrained, and…
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Park Rangers respond to drowning in Jackson Lake near Colter Bay
A 30-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, drowned in Jackson Lake near Swim Beach in the Colter Bay area of Grand Teton National Park on the afternoon…
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Local firefighters/Tunnel to Towers Foundation rally in support of fallen North Idaho heroes
Idaho Falls Firefighters are raising funds to support the families of the North Idaho firefighters gunned down while responding to a brush fire on…
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Idaho Cleanup Project completes spent nuclear fuel project
Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews recently completed a significant achievement by successfully transferring 40 spent nuclear fuel baskets into…
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Public hearing set after proposed water rate hike sparks outcry in Ammon and Iona
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — Falls Water customers in Ammon and Iona are boiling mad over a proposed rate increase that could see their bills jump by…
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Garden Creek Fire 80% contained
The Garden Creek Fire burning on the Fort Hall Reservation is now 80% contained. As of Thursday, the fire has now burned over 5,400 acres.
The…
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Idaho GOP releases statement responding to threats against party leaders and members
In light of credible threats made against members of the Idaho Republican Party and its leadership, Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon issued the…
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Supreme Court agrees to review bans on transgender athletes joining teams that align with their gender identity
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to decide whether states may ban transgender students from…
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Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their…
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Animal shelter asks people to celebrate 4th of July by being a cuddle buddy
The Snake River Animal Shelter is asking people to be cuddle buddies for furry friends in need this 4th of July. If people are already planning to…
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American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen resigns
American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen has announced she is stepping down to focus on her family while completing a new home in the county. Her…
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Parade and Fireworks forecast
Temps drop and chances of storms are up to 70%. Timing all this between parades and fireworks is all dependent on your location. Showers and storms…
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Hundreds from church youth group evacuated from campsite due to Garden Creek Fire
The growing Garden Creek Fire forced 250 people to evacuate a campground in Bingham County Tuesday. They were members of a Latter-day Saint church…
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Trending stormy for the 4th of July
Trending a little a stormy and a little cooler over the next few days as we approach the 4th, but by the weekend we clear out and start to warm up…
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Grizzly trapped and relocated on Caribou-Targhee National Forest
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an approximately…
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Prominent Idaho Falls figure dies after rollover crash
Bruce Turner, 72, a well-known Idaho Falls resident and former president of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club, died Sunday following a single-vehicle…
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Marshall Public Library kicks off another year of collecting produce for people in need
The Marshall Public Library is now accepting donations of fresh fruits and vegetables for families in need during the annual ‘Garden to Give’…
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Snake River Animal Shelter offers tips for pet safety and stress relief during Fourth of July
The Snake River Animal Shelter is helping pet owners prepare for increased pet stress during Fourth of July celebrations with simple tips and safety…
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Chubbuck Road underpass reopens ahead of holiday weekend
Chubbuck Road is now open after closures over the past month to finish construction on the I-15 underpass.
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)…
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Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings
CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their…
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Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find missing developmentally disabled an in Ammon
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to find a missing developmentally disabled man who walked away from a residential…
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