Kellogg City Council unanimously passes ordinance to ban Kratom sales
small North Idaho city could soon become the first in the state to ban the sale of kratom, as broader efforts to regulate or outlaw the substance…
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Grand Teton begins 196-acre prescribed burn near Mormon Row
Grand Teton National Park is starting prescribed burns today just east of the Jackson Hole airport. Around 196 acres will be burned as part of the…
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Ford recalls 420,000 Trucks and SUVs over failing windshield wipers
Ford Recalls 420,000 Trucks and SUVs Over Failing Windshield…
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Wednesday boys high school baseball – April 8
Area boys high school baseball score for Wednesday, April…
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Wednesday girls high school softball scores – April 8
Area girls high school softball score for Wednesday, April…
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Marshall Public Library Celebrates 25 Years of The Poetry Wall
Calling all Pocatello poets! The Marshall Public Library in Pocatello is celebrating 25 years of their annual Poetry Wall throughout the month of…
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Riverside Golf Course Announces New Clubhouse is Under Construction
Golfers in Pocatello will soon have a new place to rest between rounds. The Riverside Golf Course is getting a two-story, 3,700 square foot new…
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Brief lockdown lifted at Pocatello City Hall after reports of armed individual
Pocatello police responded to a report of an armed individual in the City Hall parking lot at around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8.
According to…
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Volunteers Wanted: Help prep the Idaho Falls Zoo for opening day
“We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our community, both this year and in years past,” said Zoo Director David Pennock.…
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Suspect identified in deadly Power County Shooting
Authorities have identified the suspect responsible for a violent shooting that left two Pocatello residents dead and two others injured in northern…
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Prosecutor objects to probation sentence for man who struck Idaho Falls Police Officer
The Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office is publicly speaking out against a sentence handed down to an Idaho Falls man found guilty of felony…
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Missing West Yellowstone Man found safe
A West Yellowstone man reported missing since Sunday has been safely found and reunited with his family, ending a multi-day…
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District 28 face-off: Major David Worley challenges veteran Senator Jim Guthrie
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has endorsed David Worley, a District 28 Senate candidate, in his Republican primary bid against Sen. Jim…
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Husband arrested during search for missing American woman in the Bahamas
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine, Chris Boyette, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Police in Bahamas have arrested the husband of a missing…
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FBI joins search for Pocatello man accused of severing victim’s hand with machete
The Fort Hall Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a wanted Pocatello man who is considered a threat to the…
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AI helps uncover ancient history on display at Utah Valley University
Researchers and professors at Utah Valley University are using AI to help uncover ancient history from what they call The Buried Library.
“It’s…
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Weber State students show local residents innovative ways to cut energy use, lower bills
Students at Weber State University are taking what they learned in the classroom out into a neighborhood in Ogden. Their goal is to help families be…
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‘In Excellent Hands’: Captain Wes Wheatley tapped to lead Blackfoot Police
The City of Blackfoot has chosen its new Police Chief. Captain Wes Wheatley has been chosen to helm the Blackfoot Police Department, following a…
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Protestors gather outside courtroom for Eagle man accused of shooting caged cat
George Gebran, the Eagle man accused of killing a cat locked in a cage in Garden City, is in court this morning for a pre-trial conference.
On Feb.…
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Yellowstone entrances and roads set to open Friday, April 17
Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, select entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for the summer season, weather…
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East Idaho credit unions launch no down payment mortgage program
Thinking about buying your first home? Several credit unions across East Idaho have partnered to introduce a new mortgage program that requires no…
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Justice Department says Bondi won’t appear for Epstein deposition now that she’s no longer attorney general
The Department of Justice said Wednesday that Pam Bondi will not appear for her upcoming deposition in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey…
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Idaho patrol agencies increasing presence for Distracted Driving Mobilization Week
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Drivers across Idaho can expect to see more law enforcement on the roads over the next few days as deputies increase patrols…
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Beyond the Books: A breakdown of what is on the ballot for school issues
Tonight’s “Beyond the Books” is all about ballot measures. Linda Larsen sits down with Devin Bodkin who says there’s a lot on the line for several…
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Tuesday boys high school baseball scores – April 7
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Tuesday girls high school softball scores – April 7
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42 volunteers raise the roof at new Baker Country Market after devastating fire
A Lemhi County landmark is making a comeback after a devastating fire two months ago.
The Baker County Market seems to have popped up almost…
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Oil prices drop and stocks rally after Trump’s ceasefire announcement
Oil prices plummeted Tuesday after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined…
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Intermountain Packing shut down unexpectedly on Friday; 150 employees lose jobs without advanced notice
At least 150 employees have lost their jobs after Intermountain Packing unexpectedly closed its gates on Friday, April 3rd. Employees say they were…
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Semi-truck shot at, destroyed by fire on Montana Highway
A Montana semi-truck driver is lucky to be alive after his truck was shot at early Sunday morning and erupted in fire, according to a social media…
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Idaho Airmen deployed to bolster U.S. forces in the Middle East
Hundreds of members of the Idaho Air National Guard have been deployed to the Middle East to bolster U.S. Central Command operations as part of the…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 20 years for 2024 Melaleuca parking lot shooting
An Idaho Falls man, Logan Dakota Stephens, will spend up to the next 20 years in prison for shooting a 35-year-old bystander during a confrontation…
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Domestic call leads to seizure of 6 pounds of marijuana; Ammon man arrested
A 21-year-old Ammon man is in custody facing felony drug charges after Sheriff’s Deputies discovered a large cache of narcotics while responding to a…
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The Idaho Falls Zoo is reopening early this year
“We’re thrilled to open our gates early this year and welcome everyone back to the Zoo,” said Zoo Executive Director David Pennock. “By…
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Lone survivor and victims’ families grieve loss of teenagers killed in crash
Three families are now picking up the pieces after a devastating car crash in Juab County.
“It’s been unfathomable. I mean, it’s just been…
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NASA releases new ‘Earthset’ and eclipse images taken during historic flyby of the moon
It was a moment for the history books: The Artemis II mission performed its much anticipated lunar flyby yesterday, and came within just 4,067…
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Man shot by ICE agents during California traffic stop arrested by FBI after hospital release, lawyer says
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Danya Gainor, Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — A man who was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Central California…
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Hunting named Idaho’s state sport thanks to Twin Falls 4th grader
Nine-year-old Betty Grandy stood alongside the Governor for the signing ceremony, marking the end of a legislative journey that saw the young…
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Coroner names Pocatello residents killed in Friday shooting along Tank Farm Road
Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner identified the victims as 40-year-old Brandon Lee Madden and 36-year-old Amanda Ann Christian, both of…
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Spring biking offers rare, quiet way to experience Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, WY (KIFI) – While this winter has been relatively warm across eastern Idaho and parts of Wyoming and Montana, there are…
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ISU Graduate manning Mission Control in Houston for Artemis II Mission
An Idaho State University (ISU) graduate is one of three scientists advising the Artemis II team from Mission Control at the Johnson Space…
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Monday high school scores – April 6
Area boys high school baseball and girls softball scores for Monday, April…
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Investigation continues following deadly Power County Shooting; Two survivors in stable condition
Both surviving victims of the deadly shooting in Power County on Friday are now in stable condition, Bannock County authorities confirmed over the…
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South central Idaho law enforcement hunt for suspect after targeted Sunday night shooting
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for an armed suspect after reports of shots fired led to a brief car chase near a local sugar…
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Exploding propane tank sparks fire at Idaho Falls home
A local family’s home is still standing tonight thanks to the quick response of Idaho Falls firefighters following a possible propane explosion…
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Today is the last day to apply – CEI’s Dental Hygiene Program
The College of Eastern Idaho is launching a new Dental Hygiene program with applications closing today, April 6th.
The program was developed in…
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Sky’s the Limit: Portneuf invites Idaho youth to name new rescue helicopter
The Porneuf Medical Center is asking Idaho’s youth for help naming its new air medical rescue helicopter.
From now until 11:59 pm MST on April 21,…
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The waiting game: Teachers’ union bill now sits on Little’s desk
Gov. Brad Little has more than a week to act on an anti-teachers’ union bill that raced through the Legislature in three days.
Lawmakers sent the…
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New US-30 wildlife crossings near Montpelier breaks ground this month
“This project is equally important to both ITD and Idaho Fish and Game and has received broad support from the Bear Lake County community because…
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TCSAR urges caution as Spring transitions lead to to back-to-back emergency calls
After a weekend of back-to-back emergency missions, Teton County Search and Rescue is reminding outdoor enthusiasts of the danger that comes with…
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Charitable donations fund pizza delivery driver’s retirement after good deed goes viral
A hardworking Domino’s pizza delivery driver on the cusp of retiring will soon become the beneficiary of a GoFundMe that’s raised over $75,000 in…
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Man arrested after exposing at Temple Square ahead of LDS General Conference
A man is behind bars in Salt Lake today after allegedly exposing himself to downtown crowds before the Saturday morning session of the General…
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EIRMC honors donors during National Donate Life Month with flag-raising ceremony
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – April marks National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to honoring organ, eye, and tissue donors, celebrating lives saved,…
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Saturday boys high school baseball scores – April 4
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Car enthusiasts gather at Idaho State University for Tau Kappa Epsilon car show
Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) – Car enthusiasts gathered at Idaho State University as dozens of vehicles lined the parking lot outside Frazier Hall for…
Continue Reading 3 dead, including suspect, with 2 injured in Power County shooting
Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left three people dead and two others injured Friday afternoon along Tank Farm Road in…
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Bridging the Great Wall: 550 students celebrate Chinese Immersion Program in Rigby
“Rigby has the only Chinese immersion program in the state.” Hundreds of Idahoans and delegates from the Chinese Embassy in San Francisco attended a…
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Friday high school baseball scores – April 3
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Warming trend for Easter weekend
High pressure is slowly building in from the west for Friday night and this weekend. This is leading to a warming trend with clearing skies.…
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Lori Vallow Daybell files appeal to overturn triple-murder convictions
The “Doomsday Mom” at the center of one of the nation’s most high-profile murder cases is now trying to overturn her conviction.
Attorneys for…
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Bill awaiting Governor’s signature would create the strictest Medicaid Expansion requirements in the US
A bill sitting on Gov. Brad Little’s desk could make Idaho’s Medicaid expansion requirements the strictest in the country.
House Bill 913 would…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen to Stop Sunday, Monday Lunch Service, IFRM to Fill the Gap
The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen is no longer serving lunch on Sundays and Mondays. However, those in need of a meal will still have a place to go on…
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“I Was a Coward”: Former Idaho pastor sentenced to 17 Years on child pornography charges
Former Nampa pastor Matthew Masiewicz was sentenced to up to 17 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to charges related to child…
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Building Idaho’s New Workforce: Six locals graduate from ICONIC training program
Six Idahoans are trading graduation tassels in favor of hard hats, as they take a running start into a new career. Through the ICONIC Program, a…
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Idaho House passes teachers’ union restrictions, as session adjourns
A last-minute bill restricting teachers’ unions passed the House Thursday afternoon, after surviving two procedural challenges Thursday…
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Easter Festivities 2026: What to do with your family this weekend
Get ready for an egg-citing Easter weekend! Local News 8 has gathered an amazing lineup of Easter egg hunts happening throughout the region. Bring…
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say
By Haley Britzky, Alayna Treene, Allegra Goodwin, Brad Lendon, Isaac Yee, Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A US fighter jet has been…
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Idaho State Police struggle with staffing as funding bill awaits governor’s signature
Leaders with Idaho State Police say they are struggling to recruit and retain troopers after years of funding that has not kept pace with competitive…
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New Idaho Falls Fire Chief sworn in
Johan Olson was sworn in as Idaho Falls’ new fire chief during a ceremony on Thursday.
Before his appointment to fire chief, Olson served with the…
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Idaho Legislature declares Sine Die, closing an eventful session
The end of the session was marked with with a flurry of maneuvering on last-minute legislation – including hotly contested immigration…
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The numbers are in – Idaho Falls donated over $1.3 million to the Giving Machine!
Over 48 days (from November 15th to January 1st), more than 95,000 people visited the machines, and 494,000 items were donated in Idaho Falls.
The…
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“We never turn our child away”: Idaho Falls Schools feed kids despite $38,000 deficit
Concerns about student hunger and unpaid lunch balances are raising questions for families in eastern Idaho, but school officials say no child in…
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Another effort to force federal immigration partnership on Idaho law enforcement dies in the Senate
On Thursday, April 2, Senator Mark Harris (R-Soda Springs) asked the chamber to reject amendments to Senate Bill 1247.
The rejected amendments…
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Sounds Choir in Idaho Falls Presents “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – What makes a monster and what makes a man? A powerful story of acceptance, courage, and compassion is coming to life on…
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Utah Woman challenges Trump executive order on birthright citizenship
A Utah family is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging an executive order from President Donald Trump on birthright citizenship as the…
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Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general
President Donald Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
She will be replaced for now by Deputy…
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Seven arrested in early morning Pocatello SWAT raid in ongoing narcotics investigation
Seven people are behind bars today after Pocatello police executed a high-risk SWAT raid early this morning.
The Pocatello police department…
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‘Enough is enough’: Protesters arrested during sit-in at Idaho Governor’s office to support trans community
A group of roughly 30 protesters formed in and around Governor Brad Little’s office at the Idaho Statehouse on Wednesday afternoon, to protest…
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DOJ sues Idaho over alleged failure to turn over voter registration records
A new legal battle is brewing between the federal government and the state of Idaho. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights…
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Idaho House lawmakers do ‘hostile’ takeover of E-Verify bill to mandate 287(g) agreements
BOISE, Idaho (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho House lawmakers, who said negotiations stalled on one immigration issue, opted to do a late-session…
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Limited dual credit classes aim to draw East Idaho high schoolers to in-demand careers
The College of Eastern Idaho and the Idaho National Laboratory are launching a summer dual-credit program to steer local high schoolers toward…
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Police release video from Tiger Woods’ latest rollover crash
By Amanda Musa, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Florida authorities released body camera video of the arrest of golf legend Tiger Woods, who was charged…
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Lunar liftoff: Artemis program boosted by ISU researchers at Craters of the Moon
“We’ve now more than a decade of continuous research out here with NASA to be able to use Craters of the Moon as a test bed for the moon, Mars and…
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Colder temps with scattered snow and rain for Thursday
A wind advisory has been posted for Thursday. We’ll also see scattered rain and snow with a possible thunderstorm.…
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ISU President Wagner Delivers State of the University Address
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner delivered the State of the University address this afternoon at Frazier Hall on campus. Students,…
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Idaho’s Medical Marijuana debate: Voters push for medical access as lawmakers dig in
A renewed push to legalize medical Marijuana in Idaho is gaining traction — but it is also facing pushback from lawmakers at the statehouse. A…
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USDA to move Forest Service Headquarters to Salt Lake City
In a landmark shift for federal land management, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday that the Forest Service will move its…
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New tax breaks for Idaho: How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ has changed the 2025 Tax Season
The deadline for the 2025 tax season is April 15th, and with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passing last July, many Idahoans could be entitled to new…
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“Humanity’s next great voyage begins”: NASA’s Artemis II Launches to the Moon
The countdown has officially begun at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the agency prepares for the historic Artemis II test flight. NASA…
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Judges delay Luigi Mangione’s state and federal trials
By Kara Scannell, Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — The New York state judge overseeing Luigi Mangione’s murder case on Wednesday delayed the start of…
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Registration open for Pocatello’s “Run with the Big Dogs”
“It’s wonderful to see so many members of the community come out to support the shelter,” said Sarah Moore, Pocatello Animal Services Assistant…
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Idaho Power urges safety ahead of Spring yard work for Safe Digging Month
As warmer weather arrives and outdoor projects ramp up, Idaho Power is reminding residents that April is Safe Digging Month and encouraging everyone…
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Pocatello Looking at Future of University Area Neighborhoods
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The city of Pocatello is working on developing a 10-year plan for the residential area within the University area. That…
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President Trump to address the nation amid waning public support for Iran conflict
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime Address to the Nation tonight at 9:00 pm ET (7:00 pm MST) to provide what the…
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Teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime after changing students’ lives through music
At Oakcrest Elementary in West Jordan, the sound inside the gym said it all. A roar of cheers and dozens of students on their feet, all excitement…
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‘We can now say, without a doubt’: Sheriff’s office confirms Ted Bundy as killer of 1974 victim
he Utah County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update with what they say is “definitive information” on the murder of a teenager believed to…
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