COVID-19 precautions still in place at Portneuf Medical Center
COVID-19 precautions, including masks and screening, remain in place at Portneuf Medical Center’s main campus and in all outpatient clinics.…
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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
An Idaho Falls man was booked into the Bonneville County Jail Saturday after being found in possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. …
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SIPH COVID-19 Hotline changes hours of operation
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health COVID-19 Hotline will change its call center hours beginning…
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IFDA partners with Golden Valley Natural for arena naming rights
The Idaho Falls Auditorium District (IFAD) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Golden Valley Natural, which will donate $2,000,000 to…
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Community-wide spring cleanup takes place in Pocatello
Residents of Pocatello and Chubbuck took part in the Annual Community-Wide Spring Cleanup on…
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ISU hosts Emergency Medicine Conference
This weekend, Portneuf Medical Center and Portneuf Air Rescue partnered with Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training…
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ISU teams raise funds to stop child abuse
People came out to Idaho State University Friday to help…
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Booms in Idaho, Utah buck the curve of slowing US growth
Two Western states known for rugged landscapes and wide-open spaces are bucking the trend of sluggish U.S. population growth, which dipped to the…
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Bees sweep Diamondbacks to conclude regular season
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville took both games of a double header against Century on senior day Friday. The Bees won the first game 13-8 and…
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Idaho Falls tops Hillcrest on senior day
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls polished off the regular season with a 9-3 win over Hillcrest at Melaleuca Field Friday. Nate Rose had three…
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Distracted, aggressive driving patrols
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office took part in an Aggressive Driving Mobilization throughout April, as part of a collaboration with the Idaho…
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Idaho Gives raises $1 million in second day of campaign
During its second day of a week-long campaign, Idaho Gives has raised $1 million for nearly 600 of the registered organizations.…
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Bingham Healthcare to sponsor the Idaho Falls Auditorium District
Bingham Healthcare will be donating $400,000 to the Idaho Falls Auditorium District as the event center’s newest community sponsor.…
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Community Food Basket-Idaho Falls and Soup Kitchen end joint operations
The Community Food Basket-Idaho Falls and the Soup Kitchen INC has ended joint operations.…
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Missing juvenile located
The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Tristuana “Ruby” Navarro…
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Jefferson County planners consider subdivision requirements
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will be holding a public hearing on May 21 at 9:00 a.m. on proposed subdivision ordinance amendments.…
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Sippin’ Safari set for May 7
A new fundraising event is happening this summer at the Idaho Falls…
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BLM seeks public comment on proposal for new communication site in Salmon area
The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office is reviewing an application for the construction of a new communication site on Ramsey Mountain…
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Yellowstone closes southern road to bicyclists during spring
Bicyclists will no longer be allowed to ride into Yellowstone National Park through the south gate before the road opens for motorized vehicles each…
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Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling
A legislative ethics committee on Thursday voted to censure and suspend Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger in connection with allegations that he raped a…
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New video of aftermath of Lavaside Fire
We are getting a new look at the damage left behind by the Lavaside Fire that burned 1,200 acres near Firth last…
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Idaho Gives campaign begins April 29
Idaho Gives, the state’s largest campaign of online giving, will kick off its 2021 campaign on April 29.…
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Idaho governor signs ‘nondiscrimination’ education bill
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed legislation aimed at preventing schools and universities from “indoctrinating” students through teaching…
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210 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 600K have received a vaccine
Idaho officials reported 210 new COVID-19 cases…
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Police look for motorcyclist
The Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for a man who took off from police on his…
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Duck Donuts opens Ammon location
Now we can stock up on Duck Donuts in…
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Car shears off power pole
A car shears off a power pole on East Lincoln…
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US agency to look at bringing back bison on Montana refuge
U.S. officials say they will consider in coming years whether to reintroduce wild bison to a million-acre federal wildlife refuge in central Montana.…
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May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
Grab your fishing pole and don’t forget your fishing…
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Expanded Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event begins May 6
The Idaho Falls Sanitation Division has expanded and improved the Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event.…
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Police investigate string of malicious property damage
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious property damage that occurred over the weekend.…
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DNA testing in Vallow-Daybell case
DNA tests on tools seized from Chad Daybell’s property and a blood sample from another scene, are on hold, for…
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Federal agents execute search warrant on Rudy Giuliani’s apartment
Federal agents executed search warrants Wednesday at the Manhattan apartment and office of Rudy Giuliani, his attorney said, advancing a criminal…
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Idaho Falls librarian honored as Librarian of the Year
The Idaho Library Association (ILA) has named the Idaho Falls Public Library assistant director the Librarian of the…
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3 Supreme Court Justice applicants submitted to Governor
The Idaho Judicial Council announced Wednesday it has submitted the names of three potential appointees for a position on the Idaho Supreme Court to…
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Pocatello Animal Services to offer half-price dog licenses in May
You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half the cost starting next…
Continue Reading Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth
An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday…
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Summer helmet safety for riding motorcycles and ATVs
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you to be safe when enjoying the nice…
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K-12 teacher salary budgets set
New state budgets for K-12 teacher salaries and higher education were set Tuesday by the Joint Finance-Appropriations…
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Grand Teton facilities begin opening for the 2021 summer season
Seasonally operated facilities begin opening for summer operations in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.…
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West Yellowstone new flight added
The Jackson Hole Airport may see a little competition this summer from the West Yellowstone…
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Wyoming principal of the year announced
The principal of Jackson Hole High School is being…
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PCSD 25 announces new director of special education
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced the selection of a new Director of Special Education.…
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Jones fans 10 to lead Tigers over Rams
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls beat Highland 4-1 Tuesday to open a three game series that will determine the top seed in the 5A district 5/6…
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Power County Hospital celebrates 60th anniversary
On Tuesday, Power County Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring the 60th anniversary of its facility that originally opened in 1961.…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MDT…
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Intern must publicly testify on rape claim against lawmaker
An Idaho legislative ethics committee will force a 19-year-old intern who says she was raped by a lawmaker to publicly testify about the encounter on…
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Idaho’s COVID-19 vaccine now available to those from out of state
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director said people no longer have to prove they live or work in Idaho to get…
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Bill allowing more wolves to be killed passes Idaho House
The Idaho House passed Senate Bill 1211 that would allow the hunters to kill 90% of wolves in Idaho.…
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Gov. Little signs Fetal Heartbeat Bill
Governor Brad Little signed the Fetal Heartbeat Bill into law Tuesday.…
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US ‘Real ID’ deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19
Americans will have more time to get the Real ID that they will need to board a flight or enter federal facilities. The Department of Homeland…
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ISU students donate transition boxes to Aid for Friends
Back in October, Idaho State instructor Melissa Caudle our news story about a homeless man that died in Pocatello’s Simplot Square due to exposure of…
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ISU holds in-person ceremony for spring 2021 commencement
On Saturday, a total of 2,111 spring and summer 2021 graduates received 2,250 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University spring…
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Egin Lakes Campground opens April 28
The Egin Lakes Campground will open for the 2021 season at 8 a.m. on April…
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Pocatello water line installation begins Monday
City of Pocatello Water Department crews will begin the process of replacing water main lines Monday on North Lincoln Avenue, North Buchanan Avenue…
Continue Reading CDC advisers recommend resuming use of J&J’s coronavirus vaccine; FDA to add blood clot warning
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the vaccine. An updated warning will…
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Vallow-Daybell legal arguments continue
Attorneys for Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell continue to argue with Special Prosecutor Rob Wood over their ability to secure evidence in the…
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National drug take-back day Saturday
If you have old prescription medicine lying around, you’ll have an opportunity to safely dispose of them…
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More than 2,100 ISU graduates to be recognized Saturday
A total of 2,111 spring and summer 2021 graduates will receive 2,250 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University spring commencement…
Continue Reading 190 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths…
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Food vlogger visiting all 50 states comes to Idaho
A food vlogger from Baltimore is racking up views and followers on social media sites, as he travels to all 50 states.…
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In Case You Missed It
Sometimes you just have to make a run for it! This Logan, Utah track meet was interrupted by a spirited runner who knew exactly how to get to the…
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Pocatello to hold special meeting to consider face covering ordinance repeal
The Pocatello City Council will be holding a special meeting Monday at 1 p.m. to consider rescinding the City’s face covering…
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Lawmakers seek to skirt governor to go back into session
Lawmakers on a House panel introduced legislation Friday to allow the Idaho Legislature to go into recess without fully shutting down so that it can…
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Wyoming bill changing health order process to become law
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has allowed a bill that slightly changes the state’s public health order process to become law without his signature.…
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Red Cross sees increase in Idaho home fires
The American Red Cross is responding to significantly more home fires in Idaho this year than…
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Teton County, Wyo. moves to Low Risk Level
The Teton County Health Department announced Friday Teton County, Wyo. has moved down into the Yellow (Low) Risk Level for COVID-19.…
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Idaho House passes ‘nondiscrimination’ education bill
The Idaho House on Thursday approved proposed legislation preventing schools and universities from compelling students to adopt belief systems…
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Blackfoot High School shelter in place lifted
Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress said a shelter in place at Blackfoot High School has been…
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Lavaside Fire estimated at 200 acres
UPDATE 6:20 p.m. The Bureau of Land Management reports the Lavaside Fire is approximately 100 acres and growing.…
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Idaho Senate OKs bill to kill up to 90% of wolves in state
The Idaho Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill up to 90% of the wolves roaming…
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Idaho ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban bill heads to governor
Legislation outlawing nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can be detected headed to Republican Gov.…
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Preparing your property for fire season
With the weather warming up, fire officials are hoping property owners will take steps to make sure they’re ready for fire…
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Sloth to make debut at East Idaho Aquarium
We are quickly approaching the debut of a new resident at the East Idaho…
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Portneuf Medical announces expansion
Portneuf Medical Center announced Wednesday it is expanding outpatient medical care offerings in the region.…
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Landfill compactor catches fire
Parts of some heavy machinery may need to be scrapped after it caught…
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Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival canceled
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have announced the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival has again been canceled this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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House overrides Idaho governor’s veto on emergency powers
The Republican-dominated House on Wednesday voted to override GOP Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a measure seeking to curb a governor’s power to respond…
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Local artist helps renew “Oasis Bar” neon sign in Old Town
Another historic Old Town Pocatello neon sign is being brought back to life with the help of a local…
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Grizzly victim knew risks of living with bears, friends say
Grizzly bears are part of life in the gateway communities around Yellowstone National Park, and backcountry snowmobile guide Charles “Carl” Mock knew…
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Lucky break: Idaho Powerball lives as global growth stalls
Powerball will continue in Idaho for at least another year despite an attempt by lawmakers to end the game in August over fears of foreign…
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Fire destroys Soda Springs home
Fire destroyed a home near the Oregon Trail Country Club, east of Soda Springs at around 10 a.m. Wednesday. …
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Wyoming colleges won’t require COVID-19 vaccines next fall
The University of Wyoming and Laramie County Community College say they will not require students and employees to receive COVID-19 vaccines before…
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Rigby Police to start morning coffee with cops program
Rigby Police want you to have your morning coffee with them at the police…
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Report: Wyoming unemployment rates remain steady
A new report shows Wyoming’s unemployment rate has remained better than the national average, signaling a positive trajectory more than a year into…
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Grand Targhee launches $20 million improvement plan
Grand Targhee Resort has announced a $20 million plan for new on and off-mountain projects and equipment.…
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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The jury of…
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Seeley powers Idaho Falls to win over Skyline
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Dylan Seeley knocked in five of Idaho Falls’ runs in a 14-1 win over rival Skyline Tuesday. Seeley was a perfect 4-4 from…
Continue Reading Legislation aims to kill 90% of wolves roaming Idaho
A Republican-dominated state Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill about 90% of the…
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Investigators say 8-year-old’s body found in trash bag in grandmother’s car
An Emmett woman once held on suspicion of first-degree murder was in court Monday, and she’s facing new…
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Purse snatchers target grocery store shoppers
The Idaho Falls Police Department says purse snatchers are targeting grocery store…
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Fish and Game leads restoration of upper Blackfoot River
The eight miles of the Blackfoot River meandering through Idaho Fish and Game’s Blackfoot Wildlife Management Area in southeast Idaho doesn’t…
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Senate passes firearms bill
In the Idaho senate Tuesday, lawmakers passed a firearm, firearm accessories and components protection…
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Juvenile arrested following Bingham County pursuit, Idaho Falls hit and run
Law enforcement in the Idaho Falls area were notified Sunday of a vehicle that had been involved in a high-speed pursuit in the Shelley and Bingham…
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Schwab pleads guilty to girl friend’s murder
Pickett asked him how he pleaded to the charge of first-degree…
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Voters to decide if lawmakers can call special sessions
Voters will get the chance to decide whether lawmakers in the part-time Idaho Legislature will be able to call special sessions, a power currently…
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Here’s an inventive way to protect yourself and be enviro-friendly. Local News 8 This Morning showed you a Belgian man who is getting a lot of…
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Yellowstone prepares to test automated shuttles
Yellowstone National Park and Wright Brothers National Park will become the first two parks to test automated vehicle shuttle technology in national…
Continue Reading New version of Idaho ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban advances
A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced a measure that would outlaw nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can…
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Ybarra names new deputy superintendent of operations
Dr. Joel Wilson will join the Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction’s office beginning July 1.…
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