Bannock County political party volunteers making final push before election
The Bannock County GOP and Bannock County Democrats are stepping up volunteer efforts to secure votes before the polls open in two…
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Murder suspect explains to police why he beat up an Idaho Falls man
On Wednesday, Robert Lange, the man charged with second-degree murder of Alejandro Paredes-Hurtado, made his first appearance in…
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12 Idaho schools receive new water fountains
Schools in Idaho received new water fountains with bottle filling stations from Delta Dental of Idaho’s “Rethink Your Drink” Grant…
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Idaho board of land commissioners approves Arco Wind and Solar Project
A new project approved by the Idaho board of land commissioners is gaining the attention of the Southeast Idaho community. The project, if…
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Grizzly bear 399 fatally struck by vehicle in Snake River Canyon
JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that on the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was…
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Woman charged with arson after police arrested her for burglary
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pocatello woman charged with burglary after police found her by using a drone has more charges against her. Pocatello…
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Forest Service to burn slash piles in Ashton-Island Park Ranger District
Caribou-Targhee fire personnel plan to implement controlled burns of slash piles in various locations within the Ashton/Island Park District,…
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Tuesday H.S. volleyball district tournament scores – October 22
Area district high school volleyball tournament scores for Tuesday, October…
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What we know about the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10…
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2 dead after late night crash on US26; Highway closed for several hours
Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash late Tuesday night on US26 in Bonneville…
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Quick storm arrives late Wednesday
Partly cloudy and windy for Wednesday as a cold front approaches. A high temperature near 65°. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor attends national institute to prevent human trafficking
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal attends a leadership institute for the prevention of human…
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Exit 333 in Rexburg closes again Wednesday
Exit 333 on U.S. Highway 20 will close fully one final time on Wednesday for construction to finish final paving operations and…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Jackson intersection to close Thursday for signal replacement
A section of Broadway Avenue in Jackson will be closed temporarily while a new traffic signal is…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s trial on hold for mental evaluation
PHOENIX, Arizona (KIFI) – Lori Vallow-Daybell’s murder is on hold after a judge granted a request for a mental competency evaluation. Justin…
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One dead in multistate E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, CDC says
By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert Tuesday regarding an E. coli…
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INL teaches kids STEM at Museum of Idaho
“We spend a day with them to show them that science is…
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Jackson Police trying to identify suspects in attack
Jackson Police need help identifying suspects involved in an attack near the Town…
Continue Reading Police catch burglary suspect using drone
Pocatello police officers used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a burglary.…
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Police say ‘suspicious’ explosion at Utah apartment injured 2 people and displaced 90 families
An early morning explosion in a Utah apartment injured two people and led to the temporary relocation of 90 families in the building because the…
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Mystery mobile home dumped near Inkom
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office wants to know who left a mobile home on a back road in Inkom.…
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Partly sunny with high temps in the 50’s and 60’s
A bit breezy for Monday evening, with partly cloudy skies. Southwest winds at 10-15 mph, with gusts around 20mph. Partly sunny for Tuesday, with a…
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Police investigate disturbance in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a possible disturbance late Monday afternoon near Merrett Drive and 12th Street.…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Each drop off location will accept prescription drugs people have not used, do not want, or have…
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Colorado man charged with stealing from an aircraft pleads not guilty
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Monday, a Colorado man pleaded not guilty to stealing a carabiner clip from the emergency exit door of an aircraft…
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Air Force training being held in Idaho Falls, no need to be alarmed
It’s possible you may see several military jets flying around the area over the next few days.…
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Community All-Stars: A local bake sale for those affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton
Images from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and Milton hit Rexburg Baker, Constance Haworth, hard. She watched as floodwaters tore away at the…
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A pleasant workweek forecast ahead
A chilly start that turned into a beautiful day. The rest of our forecast is fairly quiet, though we do have a weak front or two that will slide…
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What both sides are saying about Proposition 1
Proposition One has been discussed extensively this year, and we are just weeks away from election…
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Two missing Navy aviators declared dead days after aircraft crash in Washington state
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Two missing US Navy aviators have been declared dead, several days after their aircraft crashed near Mount…
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Seven firefighters battle structure fire in Tetonia
Firefighters from the Teton County Fire and Rescue battled a structure fire last night in Tetonia near 2nd St and Leigh Ave.…
Continue Reading Saturday district H.S. volleyball scores – October 19
Area girls district H.S. volleyball scores for Saturday, October…
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Saturday district H.S. soccer scores – October 19
Area boys and girls district high school soccer tournament scores for Saturday, October…
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An apartment was engulfed in flames in Rigby
The fire was at an apartment complex located off of 5th West in Rigby just down the street from Rigby high…
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A quiet forecast ahead
A chilly start that turned into a beautiful day. The rest of our forecast is fairly quiet, though we do have a weak front or two that will slide…
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A plane crash injures two people in Madison County
A 79-year-old pilot and an 18-year-old passenger were both injured in a plane crash around noon on Saturday, October 19th in Madison…
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USDA is expanding its ‘farm to school program’ to incorporate locally sourced foods at school
The US Department of Agriculture is expanding its ‘farm to school program’ to benefit more children across the…
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Friday high school football scores – October 18
Area high school football scores for Idaho and Western Wyoming for Friday, October…
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Rockland dogs Watersprings/Clark County in eight-man fight
The Rockland Bulldogs out-slugged the Watersprings/Clark County Warcats 60-30 on…
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Firth defends their record against West Jefferson
On Friday, Firth stayed undefeated in the 3-A high school boys football conference after a 6-26 win against West…
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Skyline Grizzlies defeat the Highland Rams
Skyline Grizzlies hosting the Rams from Highland at Ravsten Stadium on Friday…
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Resources for the homeless coming to Idaho Falls
If someone you know is struggling with homelessness, there is hope. The Homeless Stand Down will be in Idaho falls early…
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Ririe Bulldogs win the dogfight against the Huskies
The Ririe Bulldogs head north for a dogfight against the North Fremont…
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Hillcrest tests Trojans, but Rigby reigns in cross-class battle
The Hillcrest Knights and Rigby Trojans traded heavyweight blows in an absolute bombfest…
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A huge local bake sale to help Hurricane Helene victims
In Eastern Idaho on Saturday, October 19th, bakers across the region are holding what they call “the bake sale of a…
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An injured hunter rescued by helicopter
A man hunting in the Swan Valley area had to be airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center…
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Preparing your car for cold, wet weather
If you’re driving in the rain, avoid using cruise control and be careful not to…
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Near normal temperatures and mostly sunny skies
Overnight lows in the upper 20’s. NW winds around 5-10 mph, with partly cloudy skies. A slight chance of a mountain snow flurry near the Wyoming…
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Butterball is making the worst part of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey much easier
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey presents a host of unique challenges, including making sure it’s not…
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A 911 caller found his friend’s body and thought he was the victim of a bear attack. Police now say it was a homicide
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — The last time anyone heard from Dustin Kjersem was the afternoon of October 10, when he climbed into his black Ford…
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True Value’s bankruptcy filing won’t hurt Idaho Falls hardware store
“Most hardware stores have multiple suppliers, so I don’t see much of a…
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Pancheri Bridge is set to be closed from Saturday night to Monday morning
Traffic will be detoured temporarily from crossing the Pancheri Bridge while contractors apply an epoxy seal coat this…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
Cool temperatures and snow help slow fire…
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Getting even colder tonight
Brrr! Big changes from what we had just a few days ago. Some of us woke up to the first snowfall of the season. Other parts of the region saw more of…
Continue Reading Thursday high school volleyball scores – October 17
Area girls high school volleyball scores for Thursday, October…
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Area boys and girls district high school soccer tournament scores for Thursday, October…
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Scattered snow and rain for Thursday evening with clearing for Friday
Stormy weather continues through the evening and early Friday. We’ll see a chance of rain showers before 9pm, then rain and snow showers between…
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‘Boo at the Zoo’ opening night in Idaho Falls
Many people gathered to start the “Boo at the Zoo” in their Halloween costumes to enjoy family-friendly games and activities, including a costume…
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IFPD arrest a man who had 5 pounds of methamphetamine and guns
During a search of the vehicle, Officers located a red and black Milwaukee toolbox in the trunk that contained two one-gallon sized bags of a…
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Senator Risch on Death of Hamas Terrorist Sinwar
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the elimination…
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Staying safe while trick-or-treating
Halloween is only two weeks away. Local law enforcement is reminding us how to keep kids and parents safe while…
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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israeli military says
By Jeremy Diamond, Dana Karni, Pauline Lockwood and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday that Hamas leader…
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Northbound lanes of I-15 north of Idaho Falls back open
A semi-truck crash blocked the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls for nearly five hours on Thursday afternoon.…
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Veterans Resource Fair set for October 17
Bannock County Veteran Services is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair on October…
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FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
Cool temperatures and possible rain/snow could help slow fire growth the next couple of…
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Housing Choice Vouchers, how do they work?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program has been helping low-income families, people with…
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Idaho’s favorite pumpkin products revealed – Show after the Show
The Show after the Show is a podcast-style format where Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending. Today includes: The biggest pumpkin…
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West Jefferson school employee arrested on abuse charges
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Dallas Dean Erickson, 43, of Terreton, is charged with lewd conduct with a child under…
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Wednesday high school scores – October 16
Area boys and girls high school district tournament soccer scores and volleyball for October…
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Stormy weather for Thursday
A cold front arrives Wednesday night with rain, gusty winds and colder temperatures in the forecast for…
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Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week – October 16
This week’s Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week is Jaxon Ellsworth, a senior wide receiver for the Bonneville Bees.
In the Bee’s most…
Locals come together to fight against intimate crime
Local law enforcement says intimate violence is a serious issue and it is happening in our…
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Gas station in Salt Lake City given award for ‘Best Restroom in America’
By Shanti Lerner Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSTU) — Clean and reliable restrooms can be…
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Idaho State University’s Department of Family Medicine is helping young families
ISU hosted a maternity and pediatric fair Wednesday to help people get connected with Pocatello area family…
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Locals respond to new proposed expressway
BMPO will take the feedback from last night, and should finalize the plans by the end of the…
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Idaho Falls Zoo prepares for annual Halloween event
Some of the zoo’s scarier animals will be featured in the education center…
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The federal government just made it much easier to cancel your gym membership
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — In today’s digital landscape, signing up for a service usually only takes a couple of clicks of a button. But…
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Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies after hotel balcony fall
By Dan Heching, Manuela Castro, Mauricio Torres, Alli Rosenbloom and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Liam Payne, a former member of the boyband…
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Pocatello Police looking for a person of interest involved in early morning shooting
Pocatello Police said a man was shot early Wednesday morning on the Pocatello West Bench.…
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America revolted against Tostitos and Ruffles. Now they’re making big changes
PepsiCo is unshrinking shrinkflation. The owner of Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Ruffles chips will put more chips in some bags to claw back…
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New execution date set for Thomas Creech
A new date has been scheduled for the execution of Thomas Eugene…
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UPDATE: Sheriff Deputy cleared of criminal liability in Sept. 1 shooting
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a month-long investigation, Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has determined the deputy involved in…
Continue Reading Salt Lake City bathroom ranked top in the nation – Show after the Show
The Show after the Show is a podcast-style format where Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending. Today includes: The Maverick next…
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Idaho Falls sets leaf collection schedule
The following is a news release from the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS (Idaho Falls News Release) – Courtesy of the Idaho Falls Street Division,…
Continue Reading FIRE WATCH: Latest information on area wildfires
The Meridian Fire in Montana, northwest of Island Park, grows over 1,300 acres Wednesday. Other area fires were pretty calm.…
Continue Reading Pocatello man killed in I-15 accident south of Malad
A Pocatello man was killed in a crash on I-15 south of Malad. Driver flown to…
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Hundreds turn out to Bonneville County expressway proposal open house
The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization wants to plan ahead for traffic demands 25 years into the…
Continue Reading Tuesday girls H.S. volleyball scores – October 15
Area high school girls volleyball scores for Tuesday, October…
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Area boys and girls district high school soccer tournament scores for Tuesday, October…
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Farewell to Planet Doom – D.A.R.E building finds new life
The ghosts of Idaho’s haunted attractions are calling to all you thrill seekers. But this October, also marks the end of nearly two decades of…
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Cold front arrives late Wednesday with dropping temps and scattered wet weather for Thursday
Mostly clear overnight with areas of wildfire smoke. A low temperature in the lower 40’s for the Snake River Plain. As a cold front approaches for…
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Court documents allege what happened in rest stop murder case
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI)—On Monday, prosecuting attorney Randy Neal submitted a notice to present new evidence in the rest area murder case that happened…
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Juvenile caught in Cassia County after escaping from St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The juvenile who escaped from the St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center was located by Cassia County Sheriff deputies.…
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Where to park for early voting in Bannock County
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Construction on 6th Avenue has closed off sidewalks between the Bannock County Elections Office and some parking lots.…
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US 30 on Georgetown Summit is now open after wildfire
A fire along US 30 at the Georgetown Summit in Bear Lake County has the highway closed from mile marker 421 to mile marker…
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How to avoid getting scammed on HVAC inspections
Local News 8 spoke with a local expert to learn how to find a reputable HVAC company and avoid ones that try to scam…
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30-year-old woman reported missing in Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is looking for Braigene Marcel Collins. She was last seen on September 14 at the 49er Inn and Suites in…
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Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Walgreens is closing approximately 1,200 locations as the drug store chain struggles to contend with…
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Idaho Fish and Game investigating elk meat dumped on roadside in Bear Lake County
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why elk meat was lying along the side of the road in Bear Lake County.…
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T-shirt exhibit raises awareness on assault and abuse, honors survivors
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— People are invited to make a shirt that honors survivors of assault and abuse. The Clothesline Project is taking place…
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