Michelle Allen from the Snake River Animal Shelter at 3000 Lindsay Blvd. joined our Morning Anchor and dog charmer, Jeff Roper, to introduce Roxy. Please watch and share this link so we can make tails wag! Plus join the shelter Saturday for MALL MUTTS at the Grand Teton Mall at Dillards for dog-gone fun adoption
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Junior Soto’s two-goal first half helped Idaho Falls beat Highland, 7-0 on Thursday night. The Tigers face Skyline on Tuesday in the Emotion Cup. Highland looks for their first win at home against Rigby on Saturday.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston goalkeeper Sydnee Marlow made save after save to shutout Skyline, 3-0 on Thursday night. Skyline faces Idaho Falls on Tuesday in the Emotion Cup. Preston travels to Pocatello for a conference matchup on Tuesday.
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Lori Vallow Daybell’s arraignment before Judge Dane H. Watkins Jr. in Fremont County District Court has been set for Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Frankie Garcia’s second half goal gave Blackfoot a 1-0 win over Hillcrest in boys soccer on Wednesday. Blackfoot Both teams are back in action on Monday. Blackfoot hosts Shelley. Hillcrest is at home against Bonneville.
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MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Crews are still cleaning up downed trees at the Burton Cemetery in Madison County on Wednesday. Morgan Beattie is the head of the Cemetery committee and says 14 large pine trees blew down during the windstorm on Monday night. “It blew,” Beattie said. “Oh my goodness, I’ve never seen anything like
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Pocatello has its first ever adult day care center.
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The Idaho Falls chapter of Bikers Against Bullies focuses solely on kids and teaching that it’s OK to be yourself, but also accept others as themselves.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Highland defeated Hillcrest 3-0 in volleyball on Tuesday. It was part of a double dual at Thunder Ridge High School. Highland returns to Thunder Ridge to face the Titans on Thursday. Hillcrest welcomes Pocatello and Shelley for a tri meet.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Defending 4A state champion Bonneville beat 5A state champion Thunder Ridge in volleyball Tuesday night. The Bees took the match 3 sets to 1. It was part of a double dual at Thunder Ridge High School. Hillcrest and Highland also took part. Bonneville will visit Blackfoot on Thursday. Thunder Ridge
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — The Board of Trustees for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 met this morning to discuss the name change of Pocatello High School’s Indian mascot. Members of the local community got the opportunity to speak on what impact the name has had on the community. Those who spoke included people who were in
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COVID-19 has played a role in the lives of everyone in this country, whether it be directly or indirectly.
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A Labor Day wind storm, with gusts of 110 mph in some areas, wreaked havoc on the FMC Park in West Pocatello.
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The Idaho Museum of Natural History is getting ready for an exhibit that will feature some pretty spooky skulls just in time for Halloween.
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Jordan Herget is returning to Idaho to take on the role of CEO of the hospital.
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Over the weekend teens in the group had a chance to check out their new home.
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INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The ski area in Inkom is currently working on some new renovations. “We’re expanding our snowmaking down the south part of the beginner area on our mountain to better accommodate beginner and intermediate skiers,” said Business of Operations Stefan Berkel. “So, we’re putting in four new hydrant locations, as well as
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ARIMO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton scored on their first two possessions of the game and were in control throughout, defeating Marsh Valley 28-18 The Timberwolves head back home to Driggs next week in a game against West Jefferson on Sept. 11 The Eagles travel to Dayton next week in a matchup with West Side.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Watersprings Warriors claimed their first win of the year with a 52-8 victory over Richfield on Friday. Watersprings (1-1) will hit the road to face Raft River on Thursday, September 17. Richfield (1-1) travels to Camas County on September 18.
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DIETRICH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County suffered its first loss of season 36-14 at Dietrich on Friday. Next up for the Pirates (1-1) is a home game against Challis on September 25. Dietrich (2-0) hosts Hansen on September 18.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights fell in their home opener 28-14 to Vallivue on Friday. It was the first loss of the year for Knights. Hillcrest (1-1) will host Madison in a non-conference next Friday. Vallivue (2-0) visits Columbia.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline defeats Thunder Ridge 55-21 in high school football on Friday. The Grizzlies have scored 88 points in their first two games. Skyline (2-0) will go to Rigby next Friday for a big time show down of two of the top teams in the state. Thunder Ridge (0-3) will host
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Bonneville Bees picked a home win over Madison in volleyball Thursday. The Bees won the match 3-1. Bonneville won the first set 25-22. The Bees then took a 2-0 lead by taking the second set 27-25. Madison got back in the match but taking the third set 25-22. Bonneville
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The Bannock County Commissioners rescinded the COVID-19 emergency declarations during its regular business meeting Tuesday.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A goal in the 80th minute lifted the Idaho Falls over Thunder Ridge 2-1 in boys soccer Wednesday. The game was the conference opener for both the Tigers and the Titans. It was Thunder Ridge’s first loss of the season. Idaho Falls (3-2, 1-0) will continue league play at Madison
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While the pandemic hit the economy pretty hard in 2020, one aspect that has changed is the buying power of the consumer.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline High School has a new tool at its gym to help keep the community safer from COVID-19 during sporting events. The facial recognition temperature kiosk is a gift from Evo Automation out of Rexburg. Evo CEO Chet Taylor made the donation as part of the CEO Pay it Forward
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Utah State University’s wastewater monitoring for COVID-19 has detected elevated levels of COVID-19 in four residence halls on the Logan campus:
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Members of the Pocatello community came together for a cleanup of the Portneuf River on August 29. The volunteers met at the Pacific Recycling Trailhead and split up into groups from from Raymond Park to the J.R. Simplot plant. They hoped to transform the river’s look and reputation in the community. “Cleaning
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After 128 years, the Archer General Store in Rexburg has been remodeled and taken over by new management.
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After a scoreless first half, Grace was able to seize the momentum and defeat North Gem 14-6.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County knocked off Watersprings 42-8 on Friday. The Pirates scored 34 unanswered points to walk out with the victory. Butte County (1-0) visits Dietrich next Friday. Watersprings (0-1) will host Richfield.
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AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Aberdeen got out to an early 14-0 lead in the first half and never gave it up, defeating arch rival American Falls 20-8. Next week, the Tigers will host their first game of the season in a matchup with the Declo Hornets on Sept. 4 The Beavers travel to Terreton
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KIMBERLY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Kimberly outlasted Snake River 30-26 Friday in a game that saw multiple weather delays. The first delay came just five plays into the game. Snake River (0-1) travels to West Side next Friday. Kimberly (1-0) will host Jerome.
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RUPERT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Second ranked Skyline blanked fifth ranked Minico 32-0 in a battle of 4A schools Friday. The Grizzlies blew the game open in the second half with 26 points. Skyline (1-0) will host Thunder Ridge next Friday. Minico (0-1) welcomes Middleton to Rupert.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot started the Jerrod Ackley era with a 40-21 road win over Thunder Ridge on Friday. It was Ackley’s first game in charge of the Broncos. Blackfoot (1-0) will host Idaho Falls next Friday. Thunder Ridge (0-2) will look for its first win at Ravsten Stadium against Skyline.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights opened the season with a 56-20 win over Idaho Falls Friday. Hillcrest (1-0) hosts Vallivue next Friday. Idaho Falls (0-1) travels to Blackfoot.
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Watch Karole’s last newscast here.
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Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on campus.
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Former sports reporter Andrea Urban wish Karole Honas good luck on her retirement.
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Former Local News 8 reporter Sally Showman shares her best wishes for Karole Honas’ retirement.
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Former Local News 8 reporter Misty Inglet shares best wishes for Karole Honas.
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Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland reports 53 inmates and 5 staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Former Local News 8 reporter Kris Millgate gives best wishes on Karole’s retirement.
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Former reporter and weekend anchor Genevieve Judge shares her feeling about Karole Honas.
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Thunder Ridge Titans defeated the Hillcrest Knights 4-1 in boys soccer on Thursday. Thunder Ridge (2-0-0) will host Preston on Monday. Hillcrest (0-2-1) will look for its first in of the season at home Monday against Idaho Falls.
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Chubbuck, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- For the first time since March, the AMC CLASSIC Pine Ridge 11 Theater in Chubbuck is open for business. The theater is offering multiple price options for its guests depending on the type of movie they watch. Films previously released such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Spiderman: Homecoming” are $5.00
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The annual Relay for Life event in Pocatello will look a little different in 2020.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Blackfoot Broncos have a new head coach on the sidelines for the first time in 28 years. Jerrod Ackley takes over the program following the retirement of Stan Buck. Replacing a legendary coach can be tough, but Ackley likes how the transition has gone. “I’m really happy with the way
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The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck announced on Monday that one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Former General Manager for KIFI Mark Danielson and his wife Deborah Danielson wish Karole good luck on her retirement.
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Former Local News 8 anchor Scott Bemis shares his memories with Karole when they worked together.
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It appears social distancing measures and mask mandates could be reducing Idaho’s rate of Covid-19 transmission.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls scored a late equalizer to salvage a 2-2 draw against Bonneville in girls soccer Monday. Bonneville lead 2-1 at the half. The Bees opened the scoring with a goal from Kylie Coles. Alexis Adams scored to pull the Tigers even. Moments later, Reagan Flynn put the Bees back
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies enter 2020 with a lot of confidence. “Our main goal is to win a state championship.” Head coach Scott Berger says he thinks his offense will be explosive this year. Senior quarterback Cade Marlow likes what he has to work with. “We got a really high powered
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans scored early and often in a dominating 17-1 over Bonneville in boys soccer Friday. Rigby (1-0) hosts Hillcrest on Saturday morning. The Bees (0-1) host Idaho Falls on Monday.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls beat Shelley 10-0 Friday to begin the 2020 boys soccer season. Next up for the Tigers (1-0) is a visit to Bonneville Monday afternoon. The Russets (0-1) get right back to work Saturday morning at home against Thunder Ridge.
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights are looking to get back to championship form in 2020. The 2018 4A state champs had an early exit in the state playoffs last year. Senior quarterback Demik Hatch wants that feeling from two years ago back. “We’re hungry. I think we’ve got the mindset. I think we’ve
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jack Whitmer’s four touchdown passes helped Highland beat Thunder Ridge, 38-12. The Rams are scheduled to play the Titans again on October 2. Friday night’s game will be the only game to count in the conference standings. Next week Highland will play in the Rocky Mountain Rumble against the Sky View
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298 small white flags surround the American flag pole in Bruce Mason’s front yard in Driggs.
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Chad Daybell entered a not guilty plea to all charges during his arraignment before Judge Steven Boyce during an arraignment on Friday.
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Even with in-person voting as an option, people in Bannock County are planning ahead.
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SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shelley Russets are looking to make progress in year two under head coach Josh Wells. They went 0-8 his first season with the team. Wells says he likes what he has coming back. “We played a lot of really young guys last year, and to be able to have them
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Protestors have gathered outside the Idaho Falls District Office.
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Idaho contestants for American Idol can audition using Zoom.
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Wednesday night is the last Brews at the Ballpark at Melaleuca Field.
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The Shelley School District began its school year on Tuesday.
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A good story can take us far away from the problems of the pandemic, without ever leaving town.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There is a new head man in charge of the Bonneville Bees in 2020. Kevin Kempf enters his first year as head football coach. He says the kids have bought in from the start. “I just want the kids to come out here and have fun, and just give 100%
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UPDATE 6:00 p.m. Firefighters expect to contain the Michaud Creek Fire by 10:00 p.m. Tuesday.
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From dog parks to ballparks to new businesses coming to town, Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill tells us there’s a lot in store for the community.
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For the first time since March 15, Idaho State University is bustling with students ready to learn, despite the pandemic.
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For the first time in the organization’s history, Remote Area Medical or RAM, is making its first stop in Idaho to the city of Rexburg.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The biggest change for the Highland Rams in 2020 is where they will play their home games. Idaho State University is not hosting high school games this season due to COVID-19. This season the Rams will play in their own backyard at Iron Horse Stadium. “I think it’s a good change.”
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Costco opened a new 180,000 square foot store on Friday in Idaho Falls.
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We asked the Directors for Southeast Idaho Public Health, Maggie Mann, and Eastern Idaho Public Health, Geri Rackhow, to answer questions viewers have been asking over the past week.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Fat Geek Computer Service owner Monte McCall has been working on computers ever since he was a kid. Now, he wants to give computers to kids who need one for school. “A lot of them have gone to either people that have too many kids and not enough Chromebooks, laptops,
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair has had to adjust their plans many times due to the pandemic, but one thing that has continued is the food.
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This public charity is licensed to provide social services with a bit of Bible study to aid in recovery.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 had a meeting Wednesday night at Compass Academy to discuss their reopening plan. Around 10 pm, hours after the scheduled end time of the meeting, the school board decided to have students attend in-person class four days a week with one online day. The plan
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Summer heat can get to us all, but especially the seniors in our community.
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Madison Memorial Hospital has announced plans to proceed with construction of a new Behavioral Health Unit.
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Since 1947, Funland in Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls has operated as a place where the community could come for entertainment and make memories.
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The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who shot at people in the Whiskey Bay area north of West Yellowstone.
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Alarmed by a large increase of COVID-19 cases in several counties over the weekend, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board of Health will hold a special emergency meeting Monday.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this fall. It was part of the announcement that the Big Sky Conference is pushing its football season to the spring. That means Highland, Century and Pocatello lost their home field just weeks
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The annual Aid for Friends Splish Splash Fundraiser was hung out to dry this year because of COVID-19, but that is not stopping the shelter from making a virtual splash.
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The Pocatello City Council has approved a resolution encouraging citizens to wear a face mask in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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A popular neighborhood attraction in Iona is at the center of a big online controversy.
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UPDATE 6:23 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the tornado warning.
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Masks limit facial expressions, which can make it hard for younger children who are less verbal to understand nonverbal social cues.
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The Chad Daybell case will likely go to trial.
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After 30 years at Local News 8, Karole Honas has decided to take a break.
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Prosecutors on Monday began sketching out their evidence against a couple at the center of a bizarre case of two missing children whose bodies were later unearthed in rural Idaho, offering potential new details in an investigation with ties to doomsday beliefs and other mysterious deaths that captivated worldwide attention.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos used a seven-run, second inning to beat the Lightning Gold of Colorado, 12-2 in the Bandits Invitational Championship Game. Los Banditos finish their season on Tuesday against the Idaho Falls Bandits at Melalueca Field.
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SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – New year, new league, and the same Idaho Mustangs winning football games. The Mustangs clinched a spot in the Idaho Contact Football League Championship with their 50-0 win over Mini-Cassia. The Eastern Division champions used reigning Offense MVP Morris Bunn to score their opening touchdown. Quarterback AJ Martin threw three touchdowns
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