Debbie Critchfield announces 2026 re-election bid for State Superintendent
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield officially announced Wednesday that she will seek a second term in 2026, running as a…
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Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico
A Utah County family is facing shock and heartbreak after learning their 21‑year‑old son died suddenly while serving as a missionary.
The Church…
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Idaho Falls plans massive ‘America 250’ celebration
This year, our country will be turning 250 years old. Idaho Falls is well known for celebrating the Fourth of July, and this year, they are going…
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Legislative District 32 Selects Nominees to Fill Representative Horman’s Seat
The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee selected three finalists Tuesday night to fill a vacancy in Idaho House Legislative District 32…
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Idaho lawmakers call for freeze on $14M in childcare funds cmid national fraud concerns
Two Idaho Republican lawmakers are calling on the federal government to put a pause on the release of $14 million in childcare funding until the…
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The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Finding a job continued to be a slog at the end of the year, new data shows: US businesses sought out fewer…
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Three hospitalized after early morning crash in Twin Falls County
Three men were rushed to the hospital early Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle crash along Kimberly Road in Twin Falls County. The crash is under…
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Winter weather moving through today with rain/snow for the valley and a few inches in the mountains with gusty winds
Cloudy and a chance of rain and snow in the midday and 39 breezes gusting up to 36 miles an hour 30% chance of snow tonight cloudy and 25 degrees and…
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Tuesday boys high school basketball scores – January 6
Area boys high school basketball scores for Tuesday, January 6,…
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Tuesday girls high school basketball scores – January 6
(KIFI)Marsh Valley 38Malad 50North Fremont 34Ririe 47 Firth 68West Jefferson 36 Alturas Prep 10Leadore …
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Windy with a chance of snow for Wednesday and Thursday
Gusty winds with some scattered snow for Wednesday and…
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“Hit the Ground Running”: Idaho Falls leaders gather to discuss city’s future
Local leaders and members of the Idaho Falls community gathered this afternoon, Jan. 6, to talk about upcoming plans for the city.
While there,…
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First case of Measles confirmed in Eastern Idaho for 2026
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting a case of measles in a child in Eastern Idaho. The child is a resident of Madison County who was…
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Wyoming Governor seeks rehearing after State Supreme Court strikes down 2023 Abortion Bans
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is calling for an immediate rehearing and a constitutional amendment after the state Supreme Court struck down two 2023…
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State Leaders and farmers to connect at upcoming Idaho Agriculture Day
Next week, the Idaho State Capitol will showcase one of the Gem State’s most important industries, as the Idaho State Department of Agriculture hosts…
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Girl injured in NYE fireworks display receives heartwarming hairdo
Isabella, the girl injured during the New Year’s fireworks display in downtown Boise, has a fresh new hairdo thanks to her aunt and the generosity of…
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Twin Falls boy struck by tree still recovering in Boise
The holidays have been tough for the French family out of Twin Falls County. You may remember that about three weeks ago, on Dec. 17, a strong…
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Utah man hospitalized after being run over, dragged by truck following robbery Friday
A Utah County man is in the hospital after being run over and dragged down the street by a truck on Friday as he attempted to confront two alleged…
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Idaho to receive almost $1 billion in Rural Healthcare Transformation Program
Idaho is set to receive an infusion of close to $1 billion from the federal government to support rural health care statewide.
The “One Big…
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DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents
By Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department on Monday said it has released 12,285 documents – less than 1% – of its Jeffrey…
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Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states
The Trump administration is freezing $10 billion in funds for social services and child care in five Democratic-led states, according to a Health and…
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New felony drug charges filed against suspect in fatal Pocatello DUI crash
A Chubbuck man already facing charges for a fatal DUI crash that killed 29-year-old Lena Phelps of Pocatello last month is now facing additional…
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Laser Tag takes over the Museum of Idaho
Heads up, Idaho Falls! Starting this month, laser tag is back at the Museum of Idaho on an extended basis.
In the past, laser tag at the museum has…
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Local Venezuelan reacts to seizure of Maduro
“They have tortured, imprisoned, and killed many people… He’s also not the legitimate president of Venezuela.”
One local Venezuelan comments on…
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82-year-old driver killed in rollover crash into Salmon River
An 82-year-old Salmon man is dead after a rollover crash along the icy roads on US 93 in Lemhi County on Monday.
According to the Idaho State…
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Breezy with a few snow showers through Tuesday; colder and snowy weather expected Wednesday
Chance of snow for Tuesday with colder weather and more scattered snow for…
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Snowmobiler rescued after crash at Togwotee Pass
A 42-year-old snowmobiler is recovering this week following a high-stakes backcountry rescue on Friday, Jan. 2.
At 11:40 a.m., Teton County Dispatch…
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158 Idaho Schools awarded USDA grants for fresh fruit and vegetable program
Students at 158 schools across Idaho will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetable options at no cost to the…
Continue Reading GoFundMe for young girl injured at Boise Potato Drop surpasses $26,000
Donations are rapidly pouring in for the family of a young girl who was seriously injured during the annual Boise Potato Drop New Year’s celebration.…
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What happened at the Maduro and Flores arraignment and what’s next in the case
By Lauren del Valle, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — During the first hearing in New York in the case against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás…
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Light the World giving campaign concludes with over 35,000 local visitors & 32,000 donated items
As the holiday lights dim and the new year begins, the Light the World Giving Machines have officially concluded their annual mission of charity.…
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid amid welfare fraud scandal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz dropped his reelection bid for a third term Monday as a welfare-fraud scandal in his state has intensified and become a…
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Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?
When Delcy Rodríguez chaired her first council of ministers meeting as the acting president of Venezuela on Sunday, the portraits of the two leaders…
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One person in custody after incident at Vance’s Ohio residence
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — One person is in custody and an investigation is underway following an incident that caused property damage at…
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Idaho AG reaches settlement with Right Now Heating & Cooling over business practices
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Friday, Dec. 2nd, that his office has reached a formal settlement with Right Now Heating, Cooling,…
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Multiple Vehicle Crash delays traffic near Victor
Investigators say a car traveling south was driving too fast for winter conditions and attempted to pass another vehicle. That move triggered a…
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Saturday high school basketball scores – January 3
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Saturday, January…
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The US has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that the US carried out a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and that President…
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The US has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro. Here’s what to know
By Stefano Pozzebon, Simone McCarthy, Adam Cancryn, CNN Caracas (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the US will “run”…
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Friday high school basketball scores – January 2
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores from Idaho and Wyoming for Friday, January 2,…
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Patchy fog in the morning with rain and snow showers for late Saturday
A chance of fog tonight and early Saturday. More scattered rain and snow late Saturday and into…
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Talk of the town: Water tower to come down
The red, white and blue Idaho Falls Water Tower has dominated the skyline for…
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Wrapping up: Last chance to see ‘Mummies’ at Museum of Idaho
The mummies of the world exhibit is wrapping up this weekend after an exhilarating run at the Museum of…
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Wyoming snowmobiler killed in accident
An Afton man was killed following a snowmobile accident. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said a call for help came in around 5 p.m. on New Year’s…
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Man hit by car while walking along Pocatello road
Pocatello Police said the man was hit while walking along West Quinn Road and Sunny Brook Drive around 5:30 p.m. January 1, 2026.…
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What’s your New Year’s resolutions?
What are your goals for…
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Welcome, Poppy! Local family celebrates new year’s day birth at EIRMC
Local news 8 is excited to welcome the first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…
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Ready to change? Local trainers share the key to keeping your new year’s fitness goals
It’s a new day, a new year, and a new you. That’s the mindset for a lot of people this time of year. When picking a New Year’s resolution, many…
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Wednesday girls high school basketball scores – December 31
(KIFI)EAST IDAHO HOLIDAY SHOOTOUTThunder Ridge 32Green Canyon, UT 42 Lakeland 63 Pocatello 47 Skyridge, UT 71 Skyline 47 Post Falls…
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Scattered rain and snow for New Year’s Day and this weekend
A mix of rain, snow and freezing rain for New Year’s…
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Slick ‘n slide: Idaho Falls Snow Park opens for New Year
Snow tubers fly down steep slopes, catch air on a massive jump and slide into the New Year at the Idaho Falls Snow Park’s grand…
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‘An irresistible force for righteousness’: President Jeffrey R. Holland’s funeral
“His unique gifts for friendship, intellect, language, and mirth disarmed and drew in virtually anyone who came within his orbit,” said his son Elder…
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Funding restored for Idaho’s community schools
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that the federal grant program supporting essential staff in Idaho’s community schools will…
Continue Reading Wednesday boys high school basketball scores – December 31
Area boys high school basketball scores and East Idaho Holiday Shootout scores for Wednesday, December…
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Kelly Canyon creates winter wonderland amid unseasonably warm weather
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort near Ririe is working hard to make their own…
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Rigby man celebrates on winning $1M raffle
Long time lottery player and sixth generation Idahoan Sean Klingler, Rigby, claimed one of the $1,000,000 prizes from the popular Idaho Lottery game,…
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Demolition of old Idaho Falls water tower begins next week
Demolition of the old water tower is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 5. Activities next week will include crane/site setup, with tower removal…
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Intermountain Gas customers can expect rate increase next month
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Intermountain Gas customers will see a rate increase in their next monthly bill. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved…
Continue Reading Tuesday girls high school basketball scores – December 30
Area girls high school basketball scores and East Idaho Holiday Shootout continues for Tuesday, December…
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Tuesday boys high school basketball scores – December 30
Area boys high school basketball scores and East Idaho Holiday Shootout continues for Tuesday, December…
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Warmer for Wednesday before scattered rain and snow moves in for the start of 2026
12/30/25: We’ll keep high pressure overhead for Wednesday, delivering warmer air and sunshine for the mid-week. Look for rain and snow for…
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ISP searching for pickup involved in hit-and-run crash
Idaho State Police are looking for help in identifying the driver of a pickup involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on December 16.…
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Winning $1M Raffle tickets sold in Jefferson, Kootenai counties
Check your Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle tickets Jefferson and Kootenai Counties! One lucky player in Jefferson County and another in Kootenai County…
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Eastern Idaho Public Health donates drug incinerator to Bonneville Sheriff’s office
Local officials are hoping people can feel confident that any unused prescriptions collected at take-back events will be destroyed safely and…
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Fire destroys garage in Pocatello home
A garage fire caused extensive damage to a home late Monday night in Pocatello.…
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Monday boys high school basketball scores – December 29
Area boys high school basketball scores and East Idaho Holiday Shootout continues for December 29,…
Continue Reading Monday girls high school basketball scores – December 29
Area girls high school basketball scores and East Idaho Holiday Shootout continues for Monday, December 29,…
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Cold and sunny to start the week with rain and snow to ring in the new year
12/29/25: Slightly warmer weather for Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered rain and snow to start off…
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Homeowner responds after allegation of punching firefighter
Swan Valley Fire was called to a trailer house fire Monday afternoon where they found flames coming from a bedroom window.…
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Idaho’s unseasonably warm winter wakes up spring bulbs; What you should do
Idaho grass and plants normally lay dorment under the snow in the winter. However, this warm weather is causing some confusion, even for our…
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Driver arrested for DUI after woman dies in Pocatello accident
A Chubbuck man is facing an aggravated DUI charge after a woman died in a crash Saturday…
Continue Reading Idaho’s $1M Raffle winning numbers revealed
The Idaho Lottery’s 19th annual $1,000,000 Raffle sold out all 500,000 tickets in just 52 days, marking the 11th time the game has sold out before…
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No snow, less sales, Idaho Falls outdoor shop feels the pinch of light winter
This has been an unusual Idaho winter, and many local shops depend on snow to keep…
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Ammon’s annual Christmas tree bonfire set for Jan. 17
The city of Ammon will once again hold its annual Christmas Tree Bonfire on Saturday, Jan. 17.…
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Power County sheriff’s office searching for missing Montana man
Power County Sheriff’s office said agencies have pinged Kee Ray Begay’s phone and it showed it to be on I-86 around milepost 28 near Massacre Rocks…
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Funeral services for Jeffrey R. Holland set for Wednesday, December 31
President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Saturday…
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Crash on I-15 Sends One to Hospital
A 2016 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling north on I15. A 2022 Ford F150 was traveling south on I15. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 32-year-old man…
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3 injured after gunman opens fire on sheriff’s office in Idaho before being fatally shot in standoff, officials say
A shooter armed with several guns opened fire in the lobby of an Idaho sheriff’s office and the street outside Friday, injuring three people before…
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Cold winds with scattered snow chances
Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings continue through 5pm for eastern highlands of Idaho and western Wyoming state line counties.…
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SWAT responding to active shooter situation in Northern Idaho
Authorities in northern Idaho are responding to an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace, Idaho.
Preliminary details are still…
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Vehicle crash near Sandcreek Golf Course triggers power outages; Repairs ongoing
Several local businesses in Idaho Falls and Ammon are experiencing power outages after a car collided with a pole near Sandcreek Golf Course,…
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Space heater spikes fire risk: IFFD shares essential tips to prevent winter house fires
As temperatures plunge across Eastern Idaho, locals are looking for any way to stay warm. However, the Idaho Falls Fire Department is issuing a stern…
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“Buying, not returning” Idaho Falls shoppers support small business day after Christmas
While the day after Christmas typically marks a nationwide wave of holiday returns, small businesses in downtown Idaho Falls are seeing more shoppers…
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How a backroad discovery led to the arrest of Melodee Buzzard’s mother in the child’s ‘calculated’ killing
As the December sun set over central Utah’s sandstone peaks, a couple ventured down a nondescript dirt road to snap photos against the backdrop of…
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Ahead of peace talks with Trump, Zelensky calls Putin ‘man of war’ after Russian attack on Kyiv region
By Christian Edwards, Svitlana Vlasova, Laura Sharman, Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow’s huge aerial assault on…
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Trump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria
CNN By Kevin Liptak, Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he’d ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in…
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Arizona man arrested in multi-state investigation for online enticement of minors
A 29-year-old Arizona man is in custody following a multi-state investigation into the inappropriate relationships with minors, including Idahoans,…
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Winter Storm warnings issued with valley snow chances
Rain mixed with snow today and colder temps today. I’m not re-gifting you with the same forecast – feeling more like December, but still above…
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Former Idaho Lawmaker Todd Achilles challenges Jim Risch for U.S. Senate Seat
Former Democratic legislator Todd Achilles has officially entered the 2026 race for the U.S. Senate as an Independent. Achilles, who recently…
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LDS Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized
President Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is currently hospitalized for treatment related to ongoing health complications,…
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Teton County firefighters save home after nearby truck erupts into flames in Victor
A Victor home narrowly avoided a major catastrophe Monday night, after a nearby pickup truck burst into flames.
Teton County Fire & Rescue was…
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Melodee Buzzard’s mother arrested in connection with 9-year-old’s killing after her body is found
The multi-state hunt for Melodee Buzzard, a missing 9-year-old California girl, came to a close when her remains were discovered in a rural area of…
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Updated Christmas weekend forecast
Another front blows through with rain showers by 3pm and drive time for Santa. Winter weather advisories in effect for Teton and Lincoln through…
Continue Reading Tuesday high school basketball scores for December 23
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Tuesday, December 23,…
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Madison County Man dies in hospital following Bonneville County deputy-involved shooting
A Madison County man has died following a shootout with law enforcement last week. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has now identified the man as…
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Dog missing for three months reunited with owner in ‘Christmas Miracle’
After several months missing, Tank the dog has been safely reunited with his owner, thanks to efforts by the community, Snake River Animal Shelter,…
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Shelley family escapes “Fast and Furious” early morning trailer fire
A local family is picking up the pieces after their trailer home went up in flames in the early hours of Tuesday…
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Idaho Falls business ‘The Gun Shop’ hosts Santa photos
Santa traded reindeer for rifle racks this weekend, stopping by The Gun Shop in Idaho Falls to pose for photos with kids as part of a holiday event…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport long-term parking now full amid holiday travel rush
Due to increased holiday travel, the Long-Term Parking Lot at Idaho Falls Regional is now full and temporarily closed. Airport officials issued an…
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Idaho Falls announces 13 Christmas Tree drop-off locations through Jan. 31
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division is helping residents wrap up the holiday season by offering convenient Christmas tree disposal options…
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