‘Guns vs. Hoses’ game raises $10k for charity
The 13th annual ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ charity softball game came to Melaleuca Field on…
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Richard Simmons, fitness personality and TV host, dead at 76
CNN By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting…
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Redfish Lake Lodge and campgrounds to close because of Bench Lake Fire
The closure will include the Redfish Lake recreation complex, which includes the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and…
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Beat the heat! New water slides open at Ross Park Aquatic Center
The new slides at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially opened Friday, afternoon. …
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Multi-car crash blocks northbound lanes on I-15 between Ft. Hall and Blackfoot
Idaho State Police say they are investigating a multiple-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 85, south of Blackfoot.
The northbound…
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Car crashes into geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park
A car drove off the road and into a geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July…
Continue Reading Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closure in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.…
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US Forest Service pilot hikes to safety after helicopter crash near central Idaho wildfire
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National…
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Pocatello’s Center Street Underpass construction paused
Due to delays in the construction review process with the Union Pacific Railroad, the Center Street Underpass project has been paused. The underpass…
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Could the summer heat affect Idaho’s crops this year?
If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature…
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Police looking for woman who left hospital
Rexburg Police are asking for your help in finding Brandi…
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Very High Fire Danger issued for Central Idaho
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved fire danger to ‘Very High.’…
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Rigby man killed in US 20 accident
A 64-year-old Rigby man was killed Thursday after his car went off a US 20 overpass near Ucon.…
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Know the signs of heat-related illness this summer
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An active heat advisory is making it even more important to know the tell-tale signs of heat-related illnesses like…
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Be prepared for delays! More construction coming to I-15 between Blackfoot, Idaho Falls
More repaving projects set to begin on I-15 this summer.…
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“It’s been busy” : How a local shaved ice hut is riding the heat wave
Photo Credit: Ashley Chilcutt AMMON , Idaho (KIFI) — The Tiki Hut is located at the Ammon pool in McCowin Park. Owner Tami Barber has been running…
Continue Reading Helicopter incident during ‘Bench Lake Fire’ response
CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho – UPDATE: 10:41 P.M. The Forest Service says a helicopter incident happened during the initial attack of the Bench Lake Fire…
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Aberdeen couple named Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair
Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant and inspiring presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years, even…
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Idaho Falls non-profit responds to SCOTUS allowing bans on homeless encampments
Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas without…
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Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction company
The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the…
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Keeping kids safe while swimming this summer
“You want to make sure you’ve got a vest that’s going to be large enough for…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health to serve as a cooling center
Effective immediately, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has launched a Cooling Center during the area’s heatwave at their Pocatello location…
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How Idaho National Laboratory brings excitement for STEM to local schools
Matt Meehan from Idaho National Laboratory Communications shows how Idaho National Laboratory is encouraging students across Eastern Idaho to get…
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Budweiser Clydesdales make a stop in Ammon
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Budweiser Clydesdales were in town. There was a constant crowd of onlookers at the Ammon Broulim’s Wednesday watching and…
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Remembering Deorr Kunz, 9 years without answers
July 10, 2024 marks 9 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek Campground in Lemhi County. According to the controversial…
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Missing Idaho woman’s body found in submerged car in Grand Teton National Park
The body of a Nampa woman who was reported missing for over a month was found in a car crash in Grand Teton National Park.…
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Chubbuck Farmers Market changes locations beginning Thursday
The Chubbuck Farmers Market will open at a new location on Thursday, July 11. It will move to the Idaho Coffee Company at 322 East Chubbuck Road.…
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Idaho Open Primaries initiative to appear on November’s ballot
Voters will decide whether to open primaries to all voters or just to party members.…
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Sale pending for former home of Chad Daybell
The former home and property of Chad Daybell house has a pending sale according to the real estate agent’s…
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How to help your home stay cooler in 100+ degree weather
Here are some cost-effective ways you can keep your house cool during the heat…
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Water repair to impact Holmes Ave. traffic Thursday night
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on South Holmes Avenue between East 9th Street and East 10th Street…
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Billionaires in Wyoming send housing prices sky-high: “This is super gentrification”
In Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Shangri-La in the Tetons, you need silly money to be taken…
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Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan
AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday…
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Pocatello, Jackson stores among those to be sold in Albertson/Kroger merger
In the proposed plan to merger Albertsons and Kroger,…
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Pay It Forward: East Idaho Youth Homes
A place with a mission to help youth feel safe in an environment where they can create an independent identity, feel a sense of belonging, and find a…
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Public health departments are asking for cooling stations
With temperatures getting hotter, public health departments need your…
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“It’s a broken system” – Idaho farmer reacts to state water battle
Jake Stander says the root of the problem started in the 1980’s, when Idaho Power filed a lawsuit against 7500 irrigators for a water…
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More details released about shooting in Yellowstone National Park
Authorities have released the name of the man arrested for shooting at a park ranger on July…
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Stay cool! What you need to know as temperatures reach triple digits
Temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits in several areas across southern Idaho through Saturday. With that, health officials are urging…
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Governor’s new Executive Order tightens voter registration rules for non-citizens
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on July 9 called the “Only Citizens Will Vote…
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Drone captures moment when fireworks explode
A newly released drone video shows the fireworks explosion in Rexburg during an Independence Day…
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Idaho gets first Safe Haven Baby Box location
These baby boxes give parents in crisis an option to securely surrender their…
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Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival comes back for third year
The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival is looking for artists to color the streets of Downtown and compete for…
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Water curtailment: Why Frank VanderSloot has joined the conversation
“The farmers in our area desperately need your support.” – Frank…
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Keeping RV smoke and carbon monoxide detectors updated
You need a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in your…
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Firework mishaps: Several people injured in Rexburg, one in Hamer
“I’ve never heard boom quite that deafening before.”Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crest View Drive in Rexburg…
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Woman’s body discovered after motorhome fire
A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…
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Wildlands fire burning near Swan Valley
A wildlands fire is burning in the Long Gulch Road area of Swan…
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One dead, police officer wounded in Fort Hall shooting
One man is dead and a fort hall police officer has been wounded in a shooting on the…
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5 people hospitalized after hay swather crash south of Ririe
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash south of Ririe.
Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 6, 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP)…
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Lots of trash left after Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations
Last night’s Fourth of July festivities left a lot of trash at the Snake River…
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Firework anxiety: What to do if your pet runs away from home
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The crackling sound of fireworks can be nostalgic for many people, but it can also be very frightening for pets. The…
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Small plane crashes at Palisades Reservoir
UPDATE: The pilot, a 53-year-old man from California, has…
Continue Reading WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators…
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Shooting at Yellowstone National Park leaves suspect dead, ranger injured
One person is dead and a law enforcement ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National…
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“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has…
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WATCH: Idaho Falls “Liberty on Parade”
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s “Liberty on Parade” is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.…
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Blackfoot firefighter hospitalized after structure collapse
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on…
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Traffic stop turns into drug bust near Pocatello
A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway…
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Rexburg man sentenced to more than 5 years in Federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity…
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New Idaho law imposes mandatory minimum sentence on fentanyl trafficking
This month, a new state law imposing mandatory minimum sentences for individuals caught possessing fentanyl takes…
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July 3 is Idaho’s birthday: History you may not know about the Gem State
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho officially became the forty-third state on July 3, 1890. President Benjamin Harrison admitted Idaho into the…
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Local drive-in theater hosting Independence Day celebration
This is a real treat for Idahoans because there are very few drive-in theaters left in the…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 1 day away
The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration…
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July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom…
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Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Liberty on Parade
The Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and…
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Governor proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day
Governor Brad Little proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day as the Idaho Department of Lands recognizes Idaho’s wildland firefighter…
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Museum of Idaho hosting first-ever Keefer’s Island tours
The Keefers’ made major contributions to Idaho Falls’ infrastructure, community development, and public service.…
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Shooting suspect appears in court
Logan Stephen appeared in court on July 1st, where the judge set a bond at…
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Lowe’s grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center
A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior…
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Local News 8 adds a new, stronger TV signal! Here’s how to get it
We are excited to announce a new, stronger TV signal for Eastern Idaho. KIFI Local News 8 is replacing its VHF channel 8 with a UHF channel 18, but…
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New library legislation sparks outrage and protests from Idaho Democrats
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)—Idaho Democrats have launched a statewide day of protests in response to the new library bill that went into effect Monday…
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2024 Independence Day Events
Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
Continue Reading Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of…
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Teton Pass is open for traffic Friday
The Teton Pass will reopen Friday, according to the Wyoming Department of…
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IFPD responds after overnight shooting in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a fight that broke out Sunday morning, shortly after midnight, which resulted in a shooting.…
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Pocatello wildfire gets close to homes, burns 10 acres
A wildfire ignited near South Fifth Avenue on the south side of…
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State Ed Board approves amendment to University of Phoenix purchase agreement
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved an amendment to the asset purchase agreement between the University of Idaho and the…
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Malad Valley celebrates Welsh heritage with weekend festival
“The valley looked like Wales with its hills and mountains”Jean Thomas, Festival Co-chair MALAD, Idaho (KIFI) — The Malad Valley Welsh Festival…
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Fireworks show back on for Shosone-Bannock Tribes Treaty Day
After canceling the fireworks show, Tribal leaders retracted their decision and will allow the fireworks show on July 3.…
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Fireworks may have caused fire in Ammon Foothills
A vegetation fire was called in at about 10:24 PM Thursday, June 27, at 5032 E Powerhouse Dr.…
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Massacre Rocks State Park to expand boat launch area
The boat launch area at Massacre Rocks State Park, west of American Falls, will be undergoing some major upgrades this summer.…
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Yellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth
Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to handle county strays
The Snake River Animal Shelter will now handle all the animals collected by Bonneville County animal control officers.…
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Burn ban in Bannock County begins July 1
A burn ban will go into effect for most of Bannock County starting Monday, July…
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Bannock County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
Jason Malone was charged with 8 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and was booked into Bannock County Jail on a $150,000…
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Trial date set for suspect accused of killing Idaho college students
A trial date is set for June 2025 for Bryan Kohberger, the man facing murder charges for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.…
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SWAT team responds to domestic dispute
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls Police SWAT and Unmanned Aerial Systems Teams, and Crisis Negotiators engaged in a four-and-a-half-hour…
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Scoop Jam helps benefit those in need
Scoop Jam is happening this Saturday. This event benefits the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault…
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Idaho National Laboratory is looking to hire several positions this summer
Check out the different type of careers INL offers and how to…
Continue Reading Supreme Court decision allows pregnant people in Idaho to access emergency abortion care — for now
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Pregnant people in Idaho should be able to access abortion in a medical emergency in Idaho, at least for…
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EXCLUSIVE: Idaho Falls Chukars manager explains hot streak
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The once-struggling Idaho Falls Chukars have become the hottest team in the Pioneer League. The Chukars won four of six against…
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Pocatello area churches and food banks receive truck load of food
The Pocatello community received over 31,000 pounds of food in donations Wednesday.
The food will be distributed through 13 different food pantries…
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Lightning-caused fire burns on INL land
A brush fire was reported in the Birch Creek area east of Highway 22 on INL property. …
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School Board approves drawings, plans for Highland High School rebuild
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees granted permission to move forward with the final draft of the conceptual drawings, floor…
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Surviving crop dusting pilot moved to Salt Lake facility
The pilot who survived the crop duster airplane crash last week with another crop duster, has been moved from a Pocatello hospital to a healthcare…
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Man killed when car crashes into overpass
A man was killed when his car crashed into an overpass on US 20 and burst into flames. …
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Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone
Dancing, drumming, singing and the retelling of how a mysterious woman brought a message of reassurance during hard times featured in Native American…
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Dr. Lori Barber chosen to lead College of Eastern Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She…
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