Driggs airport reopens with shortened runway for repairs
Pilots flying in and out of Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport will have a shorter runway to work with for the next couple of months due to a ruptured…
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FBI seizes over a dozen websites it says were used by Chinese agents to recruit US officials
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities have seized over a dozen websites they say were used by suspected Chinese agents to recruit…
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Bill Gates tells Congress Jeffrey Epstein tried to use information about his infidelities to get close to him
By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire Bill Gates told members of the House Oversight Committee that he had no…
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Idaho imposes new animal entry requirements after New World screwworm detection
Idaho is implementing new entry requirements for animals following the detection of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.
The Idaho State…
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AG Labrador warns older Idahoans: ‘Hang Up’ on Medicare phone scams
Idaho’s Attorney General has issued a consumer alert warning older Idahoans to be aware of a new scam targeting Medicare…
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Idaho Falls Bandits Host Annual Youth Camp
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Dozens of young baseball players from across eastern Idaho gathered for the Idaho Falls Bandits Youth Camp, where…
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Fire damages home near Driggs
Two pets remain missing after a fire damaged a home west of Driggs.…
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Tuesday American Legion baseball scores – June 9
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Tuesday, June…
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Flowing with the music: Free River Concert Series returns to downtown stage
Twelve local bands will take the stage this summer performing free concerts along the River Walk in downtown Idaho Falls.
Celtic band Teton Skye…
Missing 10-year-old in Madison County is found
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 10-year-old Tyson McLorance, who was last seen leaving his residence…
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Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center helping volunteers make a difference
With the job market rather tough for teens this summer, there is still a way to build up their resumes with volunteering opportunities. Many have…
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Good Samaritan rescues driver after car plunges into Bonneville County Canal
A female driver was rescued by a local hero from a vehicle that slid into a canal near a meat packing plant in Ammon, Idaho on Tuesday, and the road…
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Pocatello Animal Services hosting dog adoption event at Massacre Rocks
People looking to add a new four-legged family member will have a chance to meet adoptable dogs this weekend during a special adoption event at…
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Former Bannock County official’s hearing postponed until July
A preliminary hearing for former Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner and North Bannock Fire Chief Jonathan Farnsworth has been rescheduled for July…
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Wind advisories and cooler temperatures hitting midweek
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Gusty conditions will take over the middle part of this week with wind advisories in place for Tuesday and Wednesday.…
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Coroner identifies 70-year-old man found dead along Snake River
Authorities have released the identity of a 70-year-old Bingham County man found dead along the Snake River over the weekend.
Bonneville County…
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NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon
NASA has announced the four astronauts who will join the Artemis III mission, a two-week flight to test out technologies needed for a lunar landing…
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Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter
By Todd Symons, Kathleen Magramo and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said the US must respond after Iran brought down an Army…
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Friends of Marshall Public Library to celebrate 30 years in Pocatello
The Friends of Marshall Public Library are celebrating 30 years of supporting the library and inviting the community to join them for a free…
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Pony Creek Road near Salmon will be closed weekdays through Sept. 7 for road work.
Drivers should expect closures on Pony Creek Road west of Salmon beginning this week as crews work on a road improvement project.
According to the…
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Monday American Legion baseball scores – June 8
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Monday, June…
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Ninth Circuit Judge accused of breaking man’s sunglasses in altercation outside Brio Home Health and Hospice
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ryan D. Nelson faces two misdemeanor charges after an April altercation in a parking lot outside of Brio Home…
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Idaho has the highest state grocery tax in the country: why?
“There is absolutely no reason for us to be taxing people’s food,” Brian Smith, Republican National Committeeman of Idaho, said. “You shouldn’t have…
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Windy with scattered showers Tuesday
We’re looking for rainy and windy weather to start rolling in late Monday night and lasting through our Tuesday. Thanks to low pressure moving…
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Police access to public security cameras: How much is too much?
Traffic cameras. School cameras. Security cameras. These days, cameras are just about everywhere, and authorities say their access to that video can…
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Chipotle to open new Idaho Falls and Pocatello locations in June
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding in eastern Idaho with two new locations set to open this month in Idaho Falls and…
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Pentagon reverses course, updates religious classification list following outcry from Utah and Idaho lawmakers
The Pentagon has revised a proposed religious classification list after backlash from political leaders and religious communities over the exclusion…
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Molly Johnson named new Principal of Greenacres Elementary School
Molly Johnson has been appointed as the new Principal of Greenacres Elementary School in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, bringing with her 10…
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Search continues for out-of-state man who fell into Snake River
Search and Rescue teams are looking for a man who may have fallen into the Snake River in Idaho Falls and never…
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Bingham County man found dead along Snake River south of Idaho Falls
A 70-year-old Bingham County man was found dead along the Snake River south of Idaho Falls on Friday evening, according to the Bonneville County…
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BYU-I Hosts Teton Dam Flood Commemoration
Rexburg held events all week in honor of the anniversary of the Teton Dam flood as part of the Flood 50 “remember. connect. serve.” initiative. The…
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Wind advisory in place through Sunday as gusts could reach 55 mph
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Windy conditions will dominate the rest of the weekend with gusts reaching into the 30 mph range Saturday night and speeds…
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Fire burns nearly 1,000 acres in Power and Bannock Counties
Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that has burned more than 1,000 acres in Power and Bannock…
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Friday American Legion baseball scores – June 5
Area American Legion AA and A baseball scores for Friday, June…
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Healing from the Teton Dam: Families of those lost honored at Friday memorial
“Loved ones were taken suddenly without warning. Homes, farms and ways of life built through generations were sucked away in minutes as the torrent…
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More wind for this weekend with a few showers and thunderstorms
As low pressure moves into the Pacific Northwest, we’ll see a few storm clouds late Saturday and early…
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INL employee hospitalized, released after work weapon discharges; investigation underway
An Idaho National Laboratory employee was hospitalized after a weapon carried for their job discharged, and the incident is currently under…
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Governor’s office announces leadership changes
Staffing changes are underway in Gov. Brad Little’s administration as the governor names a new director of operations and policy adviser.
Lauren…
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Rexburg Pride announces sixth annual event at Porter Park
Rexburg Pride is preparing to return to Porter Park later this month for its sixth annual community celebration.
According to Rexburg Pride, the…
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Brush fire contained Pocatello Regional Airport
The Fort Hall Fire Department is advising residents of an active brush fire burning the Michaud Creek that has already consumed an estimated 30…
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Teton Dam: The Failure and Future
On June 5, 1976, the Teton Dam disaster in Idaho released 80 billion gallons of water onto populated valley cities below, causing one of the most…
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Officials mark 50 years since Teton Dam disaster at new overlook
Federal, state and local officials gathered Thursday at the Teton Dam Overlook to mark 50 years since the collapse of the Teton Dam.
The Bureau of…
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Riverton Road Bridge replacement project continues near Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Construction on the Riverton Road Bridge north of Blackfoot is expected to continue through November, according to the…
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Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here’s how Utah police entered the conversation
American Fork police have become involved in a viral conversation after a man claimed his family’s $200,000 “Star Wars” Lego collection was stolen by…
Continue Reading Thursday American Legion baseball scores – June 4
Area American Legion A and AA baseball scores for Thursday, June…
Continue Reading Floating the Flood Path: Boaters honor Dam Disaster on the Teton River
“The disaster happened, and what we are really celebrating is the way the community came together to recover from the disaster – all of the…
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Sunny, hot and breezy for Friday
Winds and mostly clear skies will continue for Thursday night and into Friday. Our next chance of rain arrives late Saturday.…
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Man pleads guilty in connection to 2022 rest area killing
William Burton pleaded guilty to being an accessory to second-degree murder in the 2022 killing of Morey Pelton at a rest area east of…
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Crapo survey highlights Idaho housing affordability concerns
Rising construction costs, a lack of available housing and workforce shortages were among the top concerns identified by Idahoans in a housing survey…
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Developers appeal Pocatello’s denial of proposed AI data center
A controversial proposal to develop an AI Data Center in the Gate City could gain a second life as the applicant petitions the City of Pocatello for…
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Pocatello considers 4-day week, then hits pause
Pocatello-Chubbuck could become the next school district to shorten its instructional week. But the school board won’t make a decision anytime…
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Expert panel dives into Teton Dam’s failure at CEI’s ‘Flood 50’ commemoration
“The dam collapsed at 11:15 a.m., and 80 billion gallons of water rushed to the valley floor. By 8 p.m., the reservoir was…
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Three Hospitalized Following Car Crash in Jefferson County
Three people were hospitalized following a head-on crash in Jefferson County, Idaho, and the cause of the crash is still under…
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How to stay safe on the roads this summer – 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Five people have died in crashes across Idaho since Memorial Day as law enforcement urges drivers to stay safe during the “100 Deadliest Days of…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Detective Korey Payne awarded Idaho ‘Hometown Hero’ award
Detective Korey Payne was awarded the Hometown Hero Award by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho for his exceptional…
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Portneuf Air Rescue and Moving Honors pay tribute to fallen EMS heroes
The National EMS Memorial Service partnered with Portneuf Air Rescue and Medical Center to host the Moving Honors procession on Wednesday, June 3.…
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Idaho investigating raw milk outbreak after dozens become ill
Idaho health officials are investigating an outbreak of illnesses linked to the consumption of raw milk that has affected nearly 60 people across the…
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Utah bus driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for setting bus on fire with children inside
A Utah bus driver was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a school bus with 42 children inside on fire.
Michael Ford, a 60-year-old…
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Labrador backs higher wage requirements for H-1B visa workers
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is backing a proposal that would increase wage requirements for employers hiring workers through the H-1B visa…
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Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research
Cynthia Wilson is preparing to take on a 40-mile, 7-day trek across the Andes Mountains in Peru to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer,…
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Hitt Road lane closure begins Thursday near Lincoln Road roundabout
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Drivers traveling on Hitt Road should expect traffic delays beginning Thursday as construction crews start work near…
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Trial set for 2027 in University of Idaho victims’ families’ lawsuit against Washington State University
A federal judge has set a September 2027 trial date in a lawsuit filed by the families of four University of Idaho students killed by Bryan…
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Construction on track for Willow Creek Elementary, set to open in Fall 2026
Construction of Willow Creek Elementary, District 93’s newest elementary school, is on track to open in September…
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Pocatello Citizen Police Academy honors 13 graduates
“This gives us an opportunity to do one of the most important things that it can do for any leadership group – and that’s building relationships,”…
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Tuesday American Legion baseball scores – June 2
Area American Legion baseball scores for Tuesday, June…
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High temperatures near 80° with a chance of thunderstorms
For Tuesday night, it’s fairly quiet with light winds and clear sky. Low temperatures will drop to the lower 40’s in the Snake River Plain.…
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Understanding the negotiations between IFEA and D-91
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As the school year comes to an end and students begin summer break, negotiations between Idaho Falls School District 91…
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City of Pocatello Seeks Contributions to 50-Year Time Capsule
The City of Pocatello is excited to seal their 50-year time capsule at the end of the month and are looking for community members to donate items to…
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Bannock County offers weed spray for Dyer’s Woad invasive species
Bannock County has seen an explosion of the noxious weed Dyer’s Woad and is offering to help residents fight it on their property with weed spray.…
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War Bonnet Round Up seeks singers to perform national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo
The War Bonnet Round Up is looking for local singers to perform the national anthem during this year’s rodeo at Sandy Downs.
Selected performers…
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Pocatello High School maintenance staff member dies during medical emergency on campus
A member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff died early Tuesday morning while at work on campus, according to school officials.
Earlier…
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‘Savvy’s Stuffies’: Girl’s ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations
A Utah family is trying to help kids in scary situations, one stuffed animal at a…
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Fire officials warn cold water remains dangerous despite warmer weather
The Idaho Falls Fire Department issued a reminder to residents about summer safety, encouraging people to take extra precautions around water,…
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New Sugar City museum project aims to preserve local history
To reflect on and remember the Teton Dam flood, as well as the unity shown by those who came together in its aftermath, Sugar City will host its…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office kicks off 2026 career camp
Today was the first day of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Career Camp. Students got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in law…
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Report: Idaho and Wyoming among nation’s highest for uninsured children under six
A new report is raising concerns about health insurance coverage for Idaho and Wyoming’s youngest…
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‘Flood 50’ revs up the night with fast times at Rexburg Classic Car Show and 70s Fashion Show
“I spent my entire summer shoveling mud out of the bottom of basements because we were small enough, we could get in the crawl spaces, drag the…
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Monday American Legion baseball scores – June 1
Area American Legion baseball scores for Monday, June…
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Years long Madison County drug investigation leads to major seizure
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A years-long drug trafficking investigation in Madison County has led to the seizure of thousands of THC products, multiple…
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Judge keeps Charlie Kirk murder hearing open to public, media
Judge Tony Graf is expected to decide Monday whether to close portions of the upcoming preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of killing…
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Expanded Blackfoot foster care closet gives children more room to shop and choose
Foster children in eastern Idaho now have more space to shop for clothing, hygiene products, birthday gifts and other essentials following the…
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Cool start to June and lingering showers throughout Monday
We will start June with cooler temperatures and a brief period of showers moving through Eastern Idaho, heading northward. Although today may require…
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E. coli warning issued for portions of Flat Creek in Jackson
Health officials are warning people to stay out of parts of Flat Creek after recent testing found E. coli levels above federal safety standards for…
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Search and Rescue saves three fishermen after boat capsizes on Fall River
Three fishermen are safe after a boat trip on the Fall River took a dangerous turn last Thursday, May 28.
According to Fremont County Search and…
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Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges
Jonathan Ray Farnsworth, 54, the chief deputy coroner for Bannock County and North Bannock Fire Chief, has been arrested and charged with multiple…
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How to Detect and Protect against Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, The Skin Cancer Foundation says one in five people will be diagnosed with Skin Cancer in…
Continue Reading Some showers holding on ahead of drier, warmer week
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Lingering showers will fall in portions of east Idaho Sunday night and into Monday. Mostly the central mountains and areas…
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Area American Legion baseball scores for Saturday, May…
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Chilly temperatures and rain to persist rest of weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Wet weather will continue for much of east Idaho Saturday night with rain chances lingering into Sunday. Chilly…
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Friday Night Flag Expands With New High School Leagues for Boys and Girls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As flag football continues to grow across the country, that momentum is reaching Idaho…
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Teton Dam Royalty Crowned for 2026
Rexburg, Idaho is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam flood with a week-long celebration. The event began with the crowning of Verla…
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Rain and thunderstorms for our Saturday
We’re seeing some thunderstorms and showers for Friday evening and late tonight, as low pressure moves in from the south. For Friday night look for…
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Idaho Falls mayor appoints new Public Works director pending council approval
Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw has appointed Chris Canfield as the city’s new Public Works director, pending confirmation by the Idaho Falls City…
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Portneuf Valley Partners Break Ground on New Community Garden
An idea over a year in the making broke ground this morning in Pocatello – the community garden at King Street and North Arthur Avenue. Around 30…
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Idaho State Police investigate livestock shootings in several counties
State investigators are looking into a series of livestock shootings across Idaho that have left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing thousands…
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Southbound I-15 traffic changes Sunday night between Pocatello and Fort Hall
The Idaho Transportation Department is making changes beginning Sunday night as contruction on the interstate in Pocatello continues.
According to…
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US-30 traffic shift planned Saturday near McCammon interchange
Drivers traveling through McCammon can expect a new traffic pattern this weekend as work continues on the U.S. Highway 30 resurfacing project near…
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Idaho Falls police warn public after two fatal suspected fentanyl overdoses
Idaho Falls police are warning the public after three suspected fentanyl overdoses were reported in the city Tuesday, including two that turned…
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Bondi defends DOJ’s handling of Epstein files but says Blanche was in charge
By Sarah Ferris, Paula Reid, Camila DeChalus, CNN (CNN) — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi remained tight-lipped about the Justice…
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Three women rescued after car plunges into Salmon River
Three women were rescued from their car after it went into the Salmon River near Mormon Bend on State Highway 75, and were transported to a hospital…
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