House Bill 234 aims to reduce state regulations for childcare facilities. The most controversial change would allow these centers to establish their…
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The College of Eastern Idaho is announcing the official state approval of its peace officer standards and training, also known as the…
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“As the weather first breaks, some of the first flowers that you can set out are pansies and…
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The 26th annual ‘Feeding the 5,000 Families’ food drive starts Saturday, March 15, with a concert at the Central Christian Church in…
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“The library isn’t just about books; it’s about a community center,” said Kimberly Carlino, technology coordinator for the Friends of the Marshall…
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The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is warning travelers to be on the look out for scammers and fraudulent websites pretending to issue E-visas or…
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Idaho that they can still apply…
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“The United States Department of Justice is committed to eliminating the threat posed by Mexican drug cartels and their distribution of narcotics…
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By Paul LeBlanc, CNN (CNN) — Alan Simpson, a longtime Republican senator from Wyoming who championed bipartisan solutions and steadfastly…
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Scattered rain and snow for late Thursday. A drier Friday with a slight chance of snow. Another couple of fronts arrive this weekend.…
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Area boys baseball and girls high school softball scores for Thursday, March…
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The Idaho House has passed a bill that will add more seats to train medical doctors.…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little has signed a bill increasing the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person and removing the…
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The following is a press release from Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Exciting things are happening at Highland…
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On Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed into law House Bill 37, adopting the firing squad as Idaho’s primary method of execution.
The law will…
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The Mountain America Center has already become a staple of the eastern Idaho community after only being open a few…
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Devils Tower National Monument, a significant landmark in Wyoming and a staple of the National Park Service (NPS), is implementing a major change in…
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“We received so much feedback from our local skateboarders about the four designs presented. I think we’ve found the perfect balance to give…
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The Bengal Success Center will act as a one-stop shop for the university’s academic support programs by housing 14 services in one office…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report 222 measles cases across 12 states as of March 6, and local public health providers are…
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“At My World Discovery Museum, we’re very hands-on and STEM-focused,” said Melody Daniels, executive director of My World Discovery Museum. “They…
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The Bonneville Joint School District 93 has selected Tyler Mills, former Assistant Principal, as the next Principal of Hillcrest High School.
“I am…
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A car nearly plowed through a home in Ammon Wednesday night on Falcon…
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The Madison County Emergency Management Agency is warning of potential flooding caused by snowmelt on the Rexburg Bench. The agency is reporting that…
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Jackson Hole High School Fine Arts Teacher Collin Binko is being honored for his contribution to education. During a schoolwide assembly celebrating…
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) has announced new administrative appointments:
Heidi Graham – Principal, Pocatello High…
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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho (TAM) is partnering with the J.R. Simplot Company to meet the growing needs of the community and strengthen the…
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The Ammon Fire Department responded to a garage fire at a home along East Wayne Avenue.
Firefighters were able to enter the home by cutting through…
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The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is excited to once again host Paddy’s on Park! The event will be held this Saturday,…
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“If we want to preserve, protect, perpetuate, manage these species for years to come, for future generations, we have to make sure that we’re…
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Longtime viewers of Local News 8 will recognize Doug as a former reporter, weekend anchor, and one of our original morning anchors. He first…
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The City of Idaho Falls Water Division began work to repair waterlines at the 2000 Block of Woodruff Avenue near 25th Street, Wednesday, March 12.…
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Poky Pickleball will host their first tournament this weekend with competitors coming from all over southeast Idaho to play for big prizes.
Sterling…
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The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has redirected traffic on Interstate 80 to a head-to-head configuration in the eastbound tunnel.…
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Firefighter and Driver Adrian Russell was honored as the American Legion Post 56 “Firefighter of the Year.” A crew of five firefighters received the…
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By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger plan to argue at trial that the knife sheath recovered from the…
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Another day in the 50’s before rain and snow.…
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“I’m honored to continue leading the Idaho Democratic Party at this critical moment. Idahoans are seeing the consequences of Republican leaders…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho (RMHC of Idaho) is excited to announce that the 6th Annual Fundraising for Families event, presented by…
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A bill that would allow state law enforcement to regulate illegal immigration is heading back to the Idaho House following amendments by the…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s office said a family fight led to a man being…
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Western Welding Academy, based in Gillette, Wyoming, made a stop at Malad High School on Tuesday to promote trade jobs as part of their ‘2025 Blue…
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“Removing these predators from our streets is a top priority for our office,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Our ICAC prosecutors and…
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A bill that would allow Gem State drivers to carry an electronic copy of their license on their phone is heading to the Senate for further approval.…
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Discussions on a Pay-As-You-Throw system in the valley began over a decade ago in an effort to manage waste sustainably. With a growing population…
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The Mountain America Center is adding another show-stopping performer to the venue’s 2025 lineup. Renowned comedian Bert Kreischer returns to the…
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The Bill’s sponsor, Sen. Brian Lenny (R), wrote on Twitter, “We just overwhelmingly passed House Bill 90, my legislation to strip authority from the…
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“We thought of quilts because of all the pieces that come together, and it’s about community,” said Alisha Tietjen, Museum of Rexburg curator. “You…
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“The building looks nice on the outside, and we’re excited about that,” Tietjen said. “But we are still going to be starting renovations on the…
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“This comprehensive plan will enhance our community by improving spaces and facilities,” writes the City of Pocatello. “The Plan provides an…
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Families in need can pick up shelf-stable food boxes and some fresh and frozen food products at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Cars…
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Colon cancer—one of the leading causes of death in the country—is on the rise, and it’s one of the few cancers that can be…
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The program is designed to give community members a working knowledge of the Idaho Falls Police Department, insight into being a police officer, and…
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“In the 20-plus year history of the event, 492 films have been submitted, and over $50,000 of prizes have been awarded,” writes the East Idaho Falls…
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The bill’s sponsor, Representative Tony Wisniewski (R) of Post Falls, told members of the house the state has lost “the art of writing not just in…
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Another major hard-rock/grunge group is making a stop in Eastern Idaho’s gateway for live entertainment. Seether’s The Surface Seems So Far Tour…
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on US Highway 20 Sunday morning. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which was…
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The boycott’s organizer is calling on people to avoid shopping from Amazon and paying for its services like Prime…
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- Three teenagers are now in custody after multiple reports of theft and burglary in the Rexburg area.Rexburg Police arrested…
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The American Ladder Institute says you should read the warnings and instructions on your ladder and inspect it before using…
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President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time, as he was spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Secret Service officials…
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Ares boys state high school basketball tournament scores for Day 3 for Saturday, March…
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“Volunteerism is just kind of a thing of the past. Not a lot of folks want to go into public service, whether it’s law enforcement or fire and…
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The Idaho Falls Police have announced that Kyle was located shortly before 9 AM Saturday and is safe.
“Thank you to our community members for…
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High pressure will build late Friday and Saturday. We have a slight chance of fog development overnight. Overnight low temperatures around 20° for…
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The victims told police they had received an email from what they thought was PayPal’s fraud department, informing the couple of activity involving…
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Mayor Coletti addressed a major concern in the city—the streets. He says Ammon’s tax levy is so low it makes it impossible to save for street…
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Dozens protested in Idaho Falls Friday against judges they believe have given light sentences for sexual misconduct with children and possession of…
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Idaho’s premier car show is revving up at Idaho State University. ‘Chrome in the Dome’ returns to the ICCU dome this weekend. The event features over…
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Sunday, March 9, marks the start of daylight saving time, and local doctors are pushing more people to make sure they get enough sleep after the…
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is bringing people up to speed on one of their upcoming projects in Chubbuck. ITD is asking for public…
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FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – Legendary rock bands Warrant and Sweet are set to perform at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on May 31, 2025. “This…
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Orrin Miller is a Senior at Malad High School, and he just completed a huge goal for himself – becoming a state champion wrestler. He completed…
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Recently released transcripts of text messages reveal that on the night four Idaho college students were stabbed to death, two of their surviving…
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I’m expecting more scattered snow late tonight and early Friday. High pressure will return this weekend. – Michael Coats KIFI…
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SpaceX launched the eighth integrated test flight of its gargantuan Starship megarocket system Thursday night, aiming to stress-test the spacecraft…
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Travelers on Highway 91 south of Bannock County may notice smoke in the area this spring. Starting March 10, the Westside Ranger District plans to…
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Since last October, the Red Cross responded to 70 home fires in Idaho. At least five of those fires were in the Idaho Falls-Pocatello area and…
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Convicted murderer Brad Compher was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a decades-old murder case out of Pocatello.…
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The Idaho Senate passed a projected $253 million tax cut, in addition to exemptions for military pensions and the removal of capital gains on…
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The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the ninth annual Job and Resource Fair in Fort Hall on Thursday. The fair…
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By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A recently unsealed defense motion in the capital murder case against Bryan Kohberger offers the most detailed…
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House Bill 231 increases the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person. The bill also removes the increased rate for…
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Bish’s RV, Camping World, and Smith RV are working together to give people a chance to browse and buy any RV-related products they…
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Rexburg Police are investigating a chaotic scene on US Highway 20 Wednesday…
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Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings have been posted for the storm tonight and Thursday……
Continue Reading BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A bill that would make the firing squad the primary method of execution in Idaho is on its way to Governor Little’s desk. House…
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Wednesday, Catholics and some fellow Christians receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross to mark the first day of Lent, or the 40…
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A 23-year-old man from Fort Hall has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for robbery. Chief U.S. District Court Judge David Nye sentenced Malik Marin…
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In his Tuesday night address to Congress, President Donald Trump pledged the new US trade policy would be “great for the American farmer” and…
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Southeast Idaho college students are receiving a much-needed boost as they enter the final days of mid-term exams. Idaho State University’s Student…
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The chase came to a stop at exit 89 outside of Blackfoot, where the ISP says they were able to spike the driver’s tires in a PIT maneuver. ISP…
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The Trump administration is expected to drop a federal lawsuit regarding emergency abortions in Idaho. The move comes after the Biden administration…
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Several federal offices in eastern Idaho could be impacted by potential cancellations of federal leases by Elon Musk’s Department of Government…
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An area of low pressure with scattered snow and rain arrives late Wednesday.…
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A group of protestors gathered along the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls Tuesday afternoon. Protest organizers say they are rallying against the…
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Jackson, WYOMING (KIFI) – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will close a lane over the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22…
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