ISU reveals Benny the Bengal Fierce New Look for school’s 125th Anniversary
“We are delighted to continue the tradition of entertaining fans at ISU events with Benny’s athletic prowess and good-natured humor,” said…
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$10 Christmas Tree permits available now from BLM in southeast Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering Idahoans an early cup of holiday cheer! Through December 24, 2025, the BLM is issuing $10 Christmas…
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Rigby FFA dominates farm business, environmental science, and more at FFA Convention
Rigby High School’s Future Farmers of America is bringing home national honors! The chapter joined 73,000 students at the national FFA convention in…
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Idaho Corporate Exec Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading
A prominent Idaho corporate executive has pleaded guilty to insider trading related to a 2024 corporate acquisition. According to court documents,…
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Dutch Bros unveils holiday drink lineup with limited-time free items
Dutch Bros is celebrating the holidays this year with four seasonal drinks and a special one-day offer on November 19th. With a variety of new treats…
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Dry summer means smaller and fewer fish at the American Falls Reservoir
Fish and Game restocks the American Falls Reservoir with fish after a major drop-off in numbers due to a dry summer.…
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Early voting for Idaho Falls runoff election off to a robust start, young people urged to vote
Early voting for the Idaho Falls runoff election has been strong, with more than 1,080 in-person ballots cast and about 250 absentee ballots returned…
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Grand Jury indicts man with Idaho Falls murder, four others charged with conspiracy
A Bonneville County Grand Jury has returned indictments in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred earlier this year north of Idaho Falls…
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One vote separates candidates in Salmon City Council Race; Recount set for Thursday
SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Lemhi County election clerks will conduct a recount in a race where only one vote separated the winner. According to the…
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Challis man sentenced to 20 years in Custer County murder case
The man charged with killing Patrick Shelton, 47, of Custer County, is scheduled to be sentenced in court on Monday…
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“A Storybook Christmas” brings holiday magic to life at the 2025 Festival of Trees
The magic of the Christmas Season will come alive once again as the
59th Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Elk’s Lodge, located at 640 E.…
Hand-Painted Gnomes Stolen From Child’s Grave, Family Pleads for Answers
At Mountain View Cemetery, where parents come to remember loved ones, every small token of love matters. So when Meri Sistrunk found the hand-painted…
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Museum of Idaho hosts Bug Baking Competition for “BugsGiving”
Participants prepared food in a “Chopped” style competition, and a panel of judges determined a cranberry crumble concoction was the best bug-infused…
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Five from Eastern Idaho Named in Idaho Senator’s Veteran Service award
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize the invaluable contributions of Idaho veterans and those who volunteer in service to…
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Ski season still on track despite lower elevation snow concerns
While the appearance of white caps on the mountains this time of year is usually a familiar sight, many Idaho ski junkies are still waiting for the…
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“This is a Nightmare”: Goncalves Family/Moscow community denounces Lifetime movie based on Idaho Murders
A planned Lifetime movie based on the murders of four University of Idaho college students by Bryan Kohberger has been met with a wave of online…
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John Beam, beloved former football coach featured in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’, dies after shooting on California campus
Coach John Beam, the beloved California Bay Area football coach who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot…
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Downtown Idaho Falls set to shine with Tree Lighting and Holiday Market, Saturday, Nov. 22
Downtown Idaho Falls is about to light up like the scene of a classic holiday film. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC), the…
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Missouri Man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking cocaine into Idaho
Court records show Jones was a high-volume cocaine distributor in the Treasure Valley area. Investigators say the 34-year-old would travel to…
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Bryan Kohberger ordered to pay additional restitution to victims’ families
Confessed killer Bryan Kohberger has been ordered to pay more than $3,000 in additional restitution to the families of two University of Idaho…
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Idaho Falls Power secures 20-year contract with BPA, ensuring stable, affordable rates
“Idaho Falls Power is a city-owned utility and a tremendous asset to our community. City elected officials always strive to protect our community…
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Idaho State Rep. Lance Clow resigns, citing health concerns
A lengthy career in Idaho politics is coming to an early close. Long-time Twin Falls Republican lawmaker Lance Clow announced Thursday that he will…
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Trump says he’s asking Justice Department to investigate Epstein’s ties to slew of high-profile figures
By Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Donald Judd, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Friday he will ask Attorney General Pam…
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down
Doug McMillon, Walmart’s CEO for just over a decade, is retiring next year, the retailer announced Friday.
McMillon will be succeeded by John…
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Local Insurance Expert Answers Questions About Health Insurance
The federal government shutdown is over, but part of the reason for the fight remains—subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Americans are now…
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This Date with 8: November 13, 1851 — The Denny Party Lands on Alki Point
The women were less than impressed already, but were completely horrified when they saw the cabin their husbands had been building. It wasn’t even…
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“Show Up and Share IF” challenge explodes, Community Food Basket sees $10,000 raised overnight
The Community Food Basket is seeing an outpouring of community support after they posted a challenge called “Support…
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A warm hand-off, Community partners will continue the Wall of Warmth as founder retires
The Wall of Warmth has helped many people get through the winter, and this year will be the last for the original founder to lead the…
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CEI Foundation honors community excellence at annual Celebration of Giving
“These awards represent our campus and community’s best,” said Dave Facer, Executive Director of the CEI Foundation. “We cannot say thank you…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport soars past all-time passenger record
“This is a remarkable milestone for our airport and for the tremendous community support that brought us to this point. More importantly, we are…
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250 Trucks, 50 States: LDS Church to donate an estimated 10 million lbs of food aid for America250
In preparation for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is kicking off its partnership with…
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GoFundMe launched for widow of Idaho man and son killed in tragic ‘murder hornet’ attack
The Idaho community is rallying to support a local family following a devastating tragedy in Southeast Asia, where a Bonners Ferry woman’s husband…
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Get Protected: Eastern Idaho Public Health offers free Flu Vaccines Clinics
“Vaccination is important for protecting yourself and your loved ones from illness,” adds Eastern Idaho Public Health. “Flu viruses are constantly…
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Idaho’s Mammogram stats among the worst in the Nation, Doctor debunks myths surrounding life-saving screenings
The rate of women receiving mammograms in Idaho is significantly lower than the national average, with some measurements ranking it near last.…
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Gem State remembers four murdered University of Idaho students on third anniversary
Thursday, November 13, 2025, marks the solemn three-year anniversary of the devastating murders of four University of Idaho students.
In the years…
Federal Judge dismisses “absurd” and “outlandish” Satanic Temple challenge to Idaho Abortion Law with prejudice
Attorney General Raúl Labrador applauded the decision, hailing it as a significant legal victory for the state.
“Idaho’s pro-life laws protect both…
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“Light the World Giving Machines” set to open on Saturday in Chubbuck
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched its worldwide “Light the World Giving Machine” initiative on Wednesday and said this…
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This Date with 8: November 12, 1892 — The First Pro Football Player was Paid Secretly
The payment was hidden in the team’s ledger as a “Game Performance…
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President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history
President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed a funding package to reopen the federal government, officially bringing a close to the longest shutdown…
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Victor council faces public backlash over wastewater plant proposal
Victor city leaders are moving ahead with plans to build a $35 million wastewater treatment plant, ending a long-standing agreement with the city of…
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Parental Choice Tax Credit explained at town hall style meetings
You can get your questions about Idaho’s Parental Choice tax credit answered Wednesday night at a town hall meeting in Idaho…
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State and local leaders head to D.C. to push for federal funding to solve Idaho’s water troubles
A delegation of Idaho state representatives, city leaders, and farmers is traveling to Washington, D.C. next week, hoping to secure crucial federal…
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Couple’s fishing trip turns tragic on Salmon River
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s office said a woman died following a boating accident on the Salmon River on Monday. November 10, 2025. …
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Out of state fisherman finds human remains in Lemhi County
The fisherman, who was feeling cold after fishing in the rugged Salmon River Canyon, spotted the remains while climbing up a hillside to warm up. The…
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Idaho Falls and Nampa men arrested in two cases of child exploitation
Last week, the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children task force arrested two Idaho men in separate cases for alleged sexual exploitation of a child,…
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New Executive Director named for Idaho Falls Arts Council
The Idaho Falls Arts Council names Gray Augustus as its new Executive…
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ByHeart voluntarily recalls infant formula amid nationwide infant botulism reports
Baby nutrition company ByHeart has voluntarily recalled two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
According to the Food and Drug…
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Teton County first responders manage triple emergency, remind drivers to ‘Yield to Emergency Vehicles’
Teton County first responders successfully juggled a series of three simultaneous emergencies Wednesday morning, despite being stretched thin by…
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Epstein mentioned Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows
CNN By Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide has spawned intense scrutiny of the…
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Minor earthquake rattles Southeast Idaho overnight
A small earthquake was reported early Wednesday morning, while residents of southeast Idaho slept.
According to the United States Geological Survey,…
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This Date with 8: November 11, 1993 — A Day for Singles
People also celebrate by throwing blind date parties, and ironically, it’s now also a day to celebrate…
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Rexburg honors veterans with dozens of wreaths at Smith Park Memorial
Locals in Rexburg had the chance to check out a decorative display at Smith Park in Rexburg, the home of the Veterans Freedom Memorial. Dozens of…
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Madison high school gymnasium packed for moving veterans tribute
Hundreds pack the Madison High School gymnasium to honor and remember those who serve our…
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Idaho Falls museum owner honored special recognition for Veterans Day
“We have the greatest country in the world… and it was an honor to serve it… and I know other Veterans feel the same way,” Gyorfy…
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Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a short-term order that allows the Trump administration to withhold covering full food stamp payments in…
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West Idaho man sentenced to 15 years for enticing children online in undercover sting
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that Garrett Ray Vanni, 38, of Boise, was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for attempting to…
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Fatal accident west of Rigby claims life of 16-year-old driver
A 16-year-old boy from Menan, Idaho, was killed in a single-vehicle car accident late last night, Monday, November 10, in Jefferson…
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Jackson Hole Fire/EMS leads regional training to boost large-scale emergency readiness
“Building good working relationships across jurisdictions is an important part in the planning and preparedness process,” said Jackson Hole…
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The Senate sent a funding bill to the House. Here’s what has to happen next to reopen the government
Senators have approved a funding package to reopen the federal government, sending the compromise deal to their colleagues in the…
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“It’s Warmed My Heart”: Idaho Veteran moved to tears by gift of life-saving furnace
With winter weather on the way, many Idahoans wouldn’t think twice about turning up the heat. But for one veteran in Blackfoot, the simple act of…
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LDS Church reveals site and rendering for Coeur d’Alene Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location for the new Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, temple.
The new house of worship will…
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This Date with 8: November 10, 1885 — The First Motorcycle
Daimler’s 17-year-old son made the first long distance ride. It was a little uncomfortable with no suspension system, but it wasn’t as bad as a ride…
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Blackfoot woman in running to represent cancer charity
Blackfoot woman a finalist to be a spokeswoman for a national charity that supports the fight against cancer.…
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“Soaking Wet” pilot on her doorstep: Blackfoot homeowner describes the moments after Sunday night’s plane crash
A Blackfoot woman received the shock of a lifetime Sunday night, after a soaking wet pilot emerged from the frigid Snake River and knocked on the…
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Veterans Day in Southeast Idaho: Honoring service while facing the reality of PTSD
With Veterans Day approaching, the southeast Idaho community takes time to honor the men and women who have served our country. However, with such…
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Supreme Court agrees to decide if mail-in ballots can arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, taking up a Republican-led lawsuit…
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I-15 Traffic shifts Wednesday night for Northgate-Fort Hall widening project
The Idaho Transportation Department will shift northbound Interstate 15 traffic between the Northgate and Fort Hall interchanges (Exits 73 and 80)…
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Nuclear submarine USS Idaho hits the water, passes ‘Alpha’ Trials with flying colors
Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Idaho, has reached another major milestone toward joining the U.S. Navy Fleet. The sub, currently…
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Carrie Scheid posthumously named 2025 Cecil D. Andrus Volunteer of the Year
Idaho Falls community leader Carrie Scheid, who passed away late last month, is set to be posthumously honored with the 2025 Cecil D. Andrus…
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Male dancer turns heads with rare talent in latest Ballet West performance
Sounds of pointe shoes can always be heard inside the studios of Ballet West, but you would never guess the person wearing those shoes is 23-year-old…
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Man says he’s lucky to be alive after car crash
“All of a sudden there’s a black sedan, at [my] 10 o’clock, pushing the front end of my car across [the lane],” said Cronjaeger.
He said his…
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DHS says agents were shot at amid chaotic day of immigration enforcement operations in Chicago area
By Zoe Sottile, Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Department of Homeland Security agents were shot at during an immigration enforcement operation in…
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ITD seeks public input on long-range transportation plan; Pocatello & Idaho Falls open houses start Mid-November
ITD’s Long-Range Transportation Plan will look at the needs of the transportation network out to 2050 and consider a variety of factors including…
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Bonneville County moves up early voting start for December Runoff
Bonneville County residents are set to head back to the polls sooner than expected as the upcoming runoff elections take shape. On Monday, the…
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Plane removal from Snake River underway following Sunday crash; Pilot is safe after incident
Police and emergency responders are responding to the crash of what appears to be a single-engine plane into the Snake River near the Rose Road…
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Appeals court rejects Trump admin effort to block full SNAP payments, but many recipients still in limbo
Tens of millions of Americans who rely on the nation’s largest federal food assistance program have been caught in a weekslong swirl of Trump…
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Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional…
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“Energy and Nothingness” INL Researcher Releases Science Poetry Book
“I hope that through this book, I can invite more people into being curious about what our universe is made of,” says Kevin Vallejo, the…
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Local Elections at Crossroads: Idaho GOP plans push to end nonpartisan municipal elections
Roughly three-quarters of American cities hold non-partisan city council and mayoral elections, or, where candidates do not provide a political party…
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Inmates turn fundraiser shortfall into generosity triumph, keeping promise to St. Anthony seniors
When a fundraiser goal fell just shy, three inmates refused to let their elderly friends down. Instead, they rallied their entire work camp community…
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Dump Truck collision knocks out power in Idaho Falls neighborhood; 20 customers affected
Crews with Idaho Falls Power are responding to a power outage currently affecting 20 customers in the area bordered by Ray Street, Grace Avenue, and…
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Pocatello Regional Airport cancels upcoming flight on Sunday, November 9th due to FAA cuts
The Federal Aviation Administration’s plan to slash airline capacity is already affecting flights in Southeast Idaho.
As of this morning, Delta…
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Certain obesity drugs will cost as little as $149 and Medicare will start covering them under White House deals
CNN By Tami Luhby, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Certain blockbuster obesity drugs will be available for as little as $149 per month and more…
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Trump administration starts funding full SNAP benefits for November
By Tami Luhby, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Agriculture announced Friday it is working to fully fund food stamp benefits for…
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Wendy’s is closing hundreds of restaurants
Wendy’s is set to close hundreds of locations across the United States as part of its turnaround plan.
Interim CEO Ken Cook announced Friday that…
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Major Blackfoot road closure starts Monday: West Bridge Street shut down for sewer upgrade
Drivers in Blackfoot — listen up! A major road closure is coming next week.
Starting Monday, November 10th, a section of West Bridge Street will…
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This Date with 8: November 6, 2006 — The Internet Hits 100 Million Websites
According to the internet services company Netcraft, a quarter of the pages that made up that milestone were created in just the year of 2006 alone.…
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Tight timeline and mail-in ballots? Local News 8 gets answers for Bonneville Runoff Elections
“It does make a pretty tight timeline. But we are planning on sending out absentee ballots, likely between the 12th and the 14th. It doesn’t give…
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Fish and Game forced to put down food conditioned bears in Teton County
On Nov. 4, Fish and Game responded to reports of a black bear sow and three cubs that had been frequenting a Teton County neighborhood for over a…
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LDS Church names Elder Gérald Caussé to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
The faith officially announced today that Elder Gérald Caussé, a 62-year-old native of Bordeaux, France, will be the newest apostle. He was called…
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NWS confirms EF-0 tornado touched down in Rigby late October
The twister touched down around 1:45 p.m. on October 27th near N 3950 E. The brief but powerful storm path spanned approximately 200 yards long and…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Regional Airport confirms normal operations despite national flight reductions
Good news for travelers flying out of Idaho Falls, the FAA’s new 10% flight cuts will not impact the Idaho Falls Regional Airport directly.
IDA…
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Horse found roaming Bonneville County; Sheriff’s Office searches for owner
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner of a horse found wandering near 17th S. and 35th W. earlier this…
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Reed’s Dairy invites Idaho Falls to celebrate new production facility after devastating fire
In the difficult months since the fire, the Reed family demonstrated incredible resilience. They continued serving customers by outsourcing the…
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‘Operation Green Light’: Bannock County joins national effort to support veterans
If you’ve been in Pocatello this week, you may have noticed a change in lighting around town. The Bannock County courthouse is lit up in green as…
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National Adoption Month: Gift of Adoption celebrates connecting 68 Idaho kids with forever homes since 2024
A national organization is expanding its reach in the Gem State. Since launching its first-ever chapter here in 2024, The “Gift of Adoption”…
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Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection to Congress after nearly 40 years in Washington
By Sarah Ferris, Dana Bash, CNN (CNN) — Nancy Pelosi, the first and only female speaker of the US House of Representatives and one of the most…
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Kohberger attorneys fight victim funeral costs; Judge questions ‘no income’ claim
Attorneys for convicted killer Bryan Kohberger were back in court Wednesday, challenging a request to pay for the urns and part of the funeral…
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The Playmill Theatre new building construction underway in Island Park
Construction of The Playmill Theatre’s new location in Island Park is progressing well. The main building’s metal structure and exterior have been…
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This Date with 8: November 5, 1605 — Gunpowder Treason
A frantic search led to a mountain of explosives being found in the undercroft, with the now infamous Guy Fawkes guarding…
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