150 miles and a promise kept
After undergoing four major surgeries that temporarily paralyzed his arms, Michael Farnsworth completed a 150-mile bicycle race in Sandpoint, Idaho,…
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All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week – Will Thompson – Oct. 8, 2026
Idaho Falls Tigers quarterback Will Thompson was named All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week following his three-touchdown…
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Idaho election sparks debate over politicization of attorney general
The election for Idaho attorney general has sparked a debate between challenger Lori Hickman and incumbent Raúl Labrador over whether the office has…
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Cancer Survivors volunteer with Portneuf Health, importance of early detection in breast cancer
Early Wednesday morning, cars lined up around the block to receive a free breakfast and goodie bag from Portneuf Medical Center, driving through a…
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Idaho Fish and Game urge bear safety during surge of encounters
Idaho Fish and Game officials warn that 2026 is set to be a record year for bear encounters in southeast Idaho and western Wyoming due to dry weather…
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Unmaintained furnaces pose serious health risks as temperatures drop
As temperatures drop this weekend, experts warn homeowners about the importance of furnace maintenance and carbon monoxide detectors to prevent…
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D93 Suspends Bus Route 45 as Drivers Walk Away over Student Behavior
Bonneville School District 93 temporarily suspended bus service on Route 45 after several drivers refused to operate the route due to persistent…
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Idaho potato production faces setbacks from low prices and water scarcity
Another Idaho potato harvest is coming to an end, but farmers faced several challenges getting this year’s crop out of the ground.
Sean Ellis from…
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Bannock County to host Public Hearing for new Land Use and Development Ordinance, including ban reversal on renewable energy projects
The Land Use and Development Ordinance (LUDO) has been quietly under construction in Bannock County for the last two years, as the county…
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Prosecutor rules Bonneville County Deputies acted in self-defense in shooting
The Bonneville County Prosecuting attorney ruled that two deputies acted in self-defense when they fatally shot Marcus J. Griffin during a September…
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Rise of Feline Panleukopenia shows up in Southeast Idaho and Western Wyoming
Veterinarians and animal shelter officials in Idaho Falls and Alpine are warning cat owners about a rise in cases of a highly contagious feline virus…
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Suspected prankster poses as Domino’s employee to target Shelley residents
Shelley police warned residents about a suspected prank caller impersonating a Domino’s employee who made claims about tampering with food and…
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Downtown Idaho Falls gets a colorful makeover with public art displays
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Some of the most ordinary and overlooked pieces of infrastructure in downtown Idaho Falls are getting a colorful new…
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2026 Emotion Bowl: An unforgettable night for the Idaho Falls Tigers
The Idaho Falls Tigers defeated the Skyline Grizzlies 28-21 in the Emotion Bowl, secured by a late interception from Daniel Hillam to prevent a…
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TRIO Hosts Veterans and Military Family Resource Fair at Idaho State University
The TRIO Program at Idaho State University helps veterans and military family members find resources and opportunities post-service when it comes to…
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Century Diamondbacks secure second win despite early turnovers
The Century Diamondbacks secured their second win of the season following key performances from wide receiver Xen Fleischmann, moving their record to…
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Thunder improve to 4-2 after dominant win against Blackfoot Broncos
The Idaho Falls Thunder defeated the Blackfoot Broncos 40-14 behind two touchdown passes from Ryder…
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Highland Rams return to .500 after defeating rival Pocatello Thunder
The Highland Rams extended their 16-year winning streak in the ‘Black and Blue’ bowl with a 17-8 victory over the Pocatello Thunder, highlighted by a…
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Mackay Miners secure 80-26 win over Watersprings Warriors
The Mackay Miners defeated the Watersprings Warriors 80-26 in Watersprings’ homecoming…
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Hillcrest secures Civil War victory with 22-10 win
Hillcrest secured its fifth consecutive victory in the annual Civil War rivalry game by defeating Bonneville 22-10 at Westmark…
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Friends of the Children-Eastern Idaho opens new clubhouse in Fort Hall
Friends of the Children-Eastern Idaho opened a new clubhouse at Fort Hall Elementary School on Thursday to expand its professional mentoring program…
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All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week – Giada Bertagnolli – Oct. 1, 2026
Rigby High School senior Giada Bertagnolli, named the All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week, will continue her volleyball and…
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GIFT for Ammon: On-demand public transportation expands to Ammon
“I wasn’t able to drive a vehicle because of my poor vision. I’m so happy to have GIFT coming to Ammon because I have medical appointments that I’ve…
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Hiline Road Intersection to see traffic signal complete by the end of the month
As the weather turns colder, several major projects in Pocatello are expected to finish by the end of October. One is the new traffic signal at the…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport parking rates rising October 1
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Travelers parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport will pay more beginning Thursday, October 1. The airport is…
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From The Valley to The Voice: Rigby Native Owen Uffens on his journey to the national spotlight
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – An 18-year-old from Rigby is getting a taste of the national spotlight after taking the stage on NBC’s The Voice. For Owen…
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Idaho Falls Tigers dominate senior night with 9-0 victory
The Idaho Falls Tigers girls’ soccer team secured a 9-0 victory over the Bonneville Bees during their senior night…
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Snake River Boys’ and Girls’ soccer teams celebrate senior night
On Senior Night, the Preston Indians defeated the Snake River boys’ soccer team 5-0 and tied the girls’ team…
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Thanks to Your Help: Local News 8 supply drive delivers truckload to Blackfoot School District
Elementary students across the Blackfoot School District are heading into the next part of the school year better prepared to learn, thanks to…
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Adoption fee prices increase at Pocatello Animal Services due to high animal care costs
While many businesses and non-profits have felt the squeeze of higher prices, the Pocatello Animal Shelter has been pushed to increase their adoption…
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A “Beefy” Donation: 900lbs of meat donated to Benny’s Pantry at ISU
Students on campus at ISU have pounds, 900lbs to be specific, of ground beef to get from Benny’s Pantry thanks to a generous donation from Direct…
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New Safe Pass Program takes effect Oct. 1
After months of calls for increased safety on Teton Pass, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is enforcing a new program aimed at helping…
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Idaho State University Unveils state-of-the-art Esports Arena
Since 2024, Idaho State University’s Esports has grown from three to five varsity teams and competed and placed on the national stage, all while…
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Idaho Falls Zoo among 30 facilities across the world to earn AZA accreditation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the…
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Safety remains key as Idaho hunters prepare for upcoming seasons
Hunting is underway across Idaho, and the season’s early days are already putting people in the woods and on the range. As hunters gear up to bag a…
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Bonneville Grid Kid Gold Team donates 104 blankets to EIRMC’s Ronald McDonald Family Room
The Seventh Grade Bonneville Grid Kid Gold Team donated 104 blankets to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center,…
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Idaho State improves to 4-0 with gritty 28-24 win over Southern Utah
The Idaho State Bengals improved to a 4-0 record following a 28-24 victory over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Saturday…
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The Madison Bobcats secure third shutout in six games
The Madison Bobcats defeated the Skyline Grizzlies 21-0 behind a dominant defensive performance that marked their third shutout of the…
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The Bonneville Bees secure a narrow 7-6 victory against the Pocatello Thunder
The Bonneville Bees defeated the Pocatello Thunder 7-6 following a touchdown pass from Jaxton Briggs to Ryan…
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Century Diamondbacks fall 41-7 to Highland Rams
The Highland Rams continued their dominance over the Century Diamondbacks with a 41-7 victory, leaving the Diamondbacks to prepare for an upcoming…
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Sugar-Salem scores season-high 49 points in victory over Preston
The undefeated Sugar Salem Diggers defeated Preston 49-35 in a matchup where Preston managed to score 35 points despite facing a top-tier…
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Game of the Week: Hillcrest remains undefeated, dominate Thunder Ridge
The undefeated Hillcrest Knights defeated Thunder Ridge 52-22, and both teams will face upcoming opponents when Thunder Ridge hosts the Blackfoot…
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Teton Timberwolves earn first victory of the season with 26-7 win
The Teton Timberwolves earned their first victory of the season with a 26-7 win over the Snake River…
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Blackfoot Broncos defeat Idaho Falls Tigers 32-21 to move to 3-2
The Blackfoot Broncos improved to a 3-2 record on the season with a 32-21 victory over the Idaho Falls Tigers on Friday…
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“Connecting Communities to Save Lives” Conference comes to Idaho State University during National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Idaho State University took part by hosting the “Connecting Communities to Save Lives” Conference…
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All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week – Jaxton Briggs – Sep. 24, 2026
Quarterback Jaxton Briggs led the Bonneville Bees to a victory over the Blackfoot Broncos on September 18th, helping the team reach a 2-2 record…
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Pocatello City Council votes to deny conditional use permit for AI data center applicant for a second time
On Thursday, September 17, the Pocatello City Council voted to affirm the hearing examiner’s decision from May 19, 2026, in which she denied Lex…
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Gem Prep Charter School begins construction on ninth campus in Rexburg
Gem Prep Charter School has begun construction on its ninth campus in Rexburg, which is scheduled to open in August 2027 for grades K-9 before…
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Vintage Market Days returns to the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds
Vintage Market Days kicked off at 11 a.m. on September 24 for a weekend full of fall shopping, food trucks and live music. This is the fourth year of…
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Fired up for safety: Hundreds attend annual Idaho Falls fire prevention block party
“We got some great food, we got great people. We got some fun activities and some opportunities to learn a little bit about fire safety,” said Idaho…
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Idaho’s ‘Unknown Wanderer’ identified after 44 years
For nearly 44 years, a man known only as the “Unknown Wanderer” has remained one of Idaho’s most enduring unidentified-person cases.
This…
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Pocatello to hold town hall on automated Flock cameras
Whether you’ve seen them in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, or interstate interchanges elsewhere, Flock cameras have become as commonplace as they are…
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Idaho Falls toddler earns Guinness World Record
Idaho Falls toddler Bootsey Darrington earned a Guinness World Record for becoming the youngest person to visit every Disney theme park through…
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Modern Home cuts the ribbon on new Pocatello location
A beloved furniture store from Idaho Falls has officially expanded to Pocatello. On September 23, members of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of…
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A SPUD-TACULAR COMEBACK: Historic Spud Drive-In in Driggs set for major rebuild
The iconic Spud Drive-In has been closed since a 2022 windstorm destroyed its movie screen. Now, developers are moving forward with plans to rebuild…
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More than a touchdown: Kason Loveland & Thunder Ridge football
Thunder Ridge High School senior Kason Loveland, who has Down syndrome, achieved a personal milestone by scoring a touchdown during a football game…
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s hits 42K fundraising goal in Pocatello
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, taking walks around the country and raising awareness for…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health offers free STD testing through September
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is providing free screening for syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV through the end of the month to combat rising…
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Pickup truck driver saves elderly man from burning car along US 26
A quick-thinking pickup truck driver rescued an elderly man from a burning car on U.S. Highway 26 near Poplar, Idaho, on Monday afternoon. Emergency…
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Rexburg pilot John Bagley awarded highest honor in aviation
“All the good things that there is to do in life, you can experience in an airplane,” Bagley said.…
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Diggers rally from deficit to beat Kimberly 14-7 for fourth consecutive win
Sugar-Salem secured its fourth consecutive victory with a 14-7 win over…
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1A Watersprings scores season-high 72 points to beat St. Joseph
The 1A Watersprings Warriors secured their second victory of the season with a 72-43 win over the Saint Joseph…
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South Fremont improves to 4-1 with road win against Snake River
South Fremont improved to 4-1 on the season after defeating Snake River 12-0, while Snake River dropped to 0-5 ahead of their respective matchups…
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Russets find offensive rhythm in dominant victory before Spud Day
The Shelley Russets improved to 2-3 on the season after securing a dominant victory over the Canyon Ridge…
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Malad secures second straight win over Firth
Malad secured its second consecutive victory by defeating Firth 26-7 on Friday, moving to a 2-2 record for the…
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Bulldogs drop to 1-4 after losing to Aberdeen 36-24
The Ririe Bulldogs fell to 1-4 on the season following a 36-24 loss to the Aberdeen…
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Idaho Falls Tigers move to 2-2 after defeating the Pocatello Thunder
The Idaho Falls Tigers secured their second win of the season by defeating the Pocatello Thunder…
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Hillcrest secures victory over Century as winning streak hits four
The Hillcrest Knights moved to 4-0 on the season after defeating the Century Diamondbacks…
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Bonneville Bees earn first victory over Blackfoot since 2023
The Bonneville Bees secured their first win over the Blackfoot Broncos since 2023 with a 21-13 comeback victory on Friday…
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The Thunder Ridge Titans secure a 30-6 victory in the Berger Bowl
The Thunder Ridge Titans defeated the Skyline Grizzlies 30-6 in the Berger Bowl, marking head coach Michael Berger’s first victory over his father,…
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National Weather Service weighs in on thunderstorms and hail damage as east Idaho communities reel from wild weather
The storm systems blowing through Eastern Idaho have left behind significant damage, including cracked windshields from hail the size of golf balls.…
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Carrie Athay lays out vision as new Greater Idaho Falls Chamber CEO
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Incoming CEO Carrie Athay outlined her strategic vision for the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing…
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How biomechanics expert and former Idaho Falls Bandit Anthony Brady helps MLB pitchers stay elite
Anthony Brady transitioned from a promising baseball player sidelined by injuries to a successful biomechanics specialist for the Philadelphia…
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Idaho Falls Symphony to host free Sounds of America concert this Saturday
The Idaho Falls Symphony is scheduled to host a free outdoor concert titled Sounds of America at Freeman Park this Saturday at 5:30…
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All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week – McKay Scoresby – Sep 17, 2026
Thunder Ridge Titan McKay Scoresby has become a versatile impact player for his team, contributing significantly on offense, defense, and special…
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Collectors Corner Museum celebrates America 250 with scavenger hunt
The Collector’s Corner Museum in Idaho Falls will host a family-friendly “1776” scavenger hunt on Sept. 19 to celebrate America’s 250th…
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Idaho State University unveils site for second Advanced Research and Test Nuclear Reactor
Idaho State University boasts many opportunities unique to its Pocatello campus, including its being the only university in the state with a…
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ISP seeks driver after Sunday night hit-and-run crashes two in Island Park
Idaho State Police are seeking the driver of a red Chevrolet Silverado that fled the scene of a crash leaving two people injured on U.S. Highway 20…
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Bengals improve to 3-0 following 59-17 victory over San Diego
Idaho State University secured a 59-17 victory over the University of San Diego, marking their first 3-0 start to a football season since…
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South Fremont hands Bear Lake its first loss of the season
South Fremont handed Bear Lake its first loss of the season with a 21-6 victory on Friday…
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The Final Day at The Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair wrapped up on Saturday, September 12 after nine days of performances, intense carnival rides, famous fair food and…
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Thunder Ridge pulls away to beat Idaho Falls 48-13
The Thunder Ridge Titans defeated the Idaho Falls Tigers 48-13 at Ravsten…
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Rigby Trojans crush Minico Spartans 48-14 after 38-0 first half lead
The Rigby Trojans defeated the Minico Spartans 48-14 following a dominant first half and are scheduled to play the Box Elder Bees in Utah next…
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Skyline secures 43-32 victory over Pocatello in the Gate City
Skyline defeated Pocatello 43-32 in their Friday night football matchup in the Gate…
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Strong defense leads Diggers to 27-14 win over Braves
The Diggers secured a 27-14 victory over the Braves behind a strong defensive performance and several key offensive…
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Hillcrest builds early lead to secure 40-21 win over Shelley
Hillcrest High School defeated Shelley High School 40-21 on Friday night behind an early…
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Madison moves to 4-0 following 15-7 win over Mountain View
The Madison Bobcats improved to 4-0 following a 15-7 victory over Mountain View driven by a strong defensive…
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ISU Hosts Second Annual Bengal Block Party, welcomes Pocatello community to campus
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University has been celebrating its 125th anniversary all week long with student activities, free giveaways,…
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25 Years Later: Reflecting on 9/11 in Southeast Idaho
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, communities in Southeast Idaho continue to honor the memory of those lost. From blood drives at the…
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Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming communities mark 25 years since 9/11 with memorial events
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Communities across Eastern Idaho are coming together Thursday to mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist…
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John Giannini named All-American Cleaning & Restoration student-athlete of the week after Skyline victory
Skyline High School quarterback John Giannini has been named the All-American Cleaning and Restoration Student-Athlete of the Week following his…
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H. Davis Salon offers $20 dry haircuts this Saturday to benefit food bank
H. Davis Salon is scheduled to host a fundraising event this Saturday offering $20 dry haircuts and raffles to benefit the Idaho Falls Community Food…
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Construction projects complete in downtown Pocatello, Center Street and Benton Bridge expected to finish in 2026
Drivers and pedestrians have navigated orange cones, cranes and lower speeds through the historic downtown district in Pocatello all summer.…
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Grizzly 399 sculpture unveiled at National Museum of Wildlife Art
Hundreds of people flooded the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see the museum’s newest installation, “Against All Odds,” featuring Grizzly…
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Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival kicks off with #1 spot on Most Vibrant Arts Community ranking
Jackson was recently named the No. 1 most arts-vibrant community in the country, ranking ahead of San Francisco and New York. Meaning the town has…
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“ISU drives impact,” Idaho State University President Delivers Fall Address “Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Purpose”
The fall semester has been underway at Idaho State University for a few weeks, and President Wagner gave his fall address titled “Rooted in Legacy,…
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Former Island Park city clerk charged with embezzling public funds
Former Island Park city clerk Reeca Marotz faces charges for allegedly embezzling over $219,500 from city funds following an investigation that…
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Two men charged with felony aggravated battery following violent clash near State Fair
Two local men face felony aggravated battery charges after a violent late-night clash near the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds sent a teenager to the…
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You can park here! Blackfoot residents open yards for fair parking
The Eastern Idaho State Fair brings thousands of people to Blackfoot each year, but for many fairgoers, finding a place to park can be one of the…
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“Fruits of Their Faith”: Montpelier Idaho Temple opens to the public Thursday
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a public open house for its new Montpelier, Idaho, temple from September 10 through…
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