City of Idaho Falls warns of utility bill phishing scam targeting residents
The City of Idaho Falls is warning community members about an email phishing scam in which scammers are posing as the city in an attempt to steal…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Office seeking information on ‘reckless’ motorcyclist
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a “reckless” motorcyclist who fled from an attempted traffic stop on…
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Mass layoffs reported at Blackfoot’s Spudnik, Company releases letter confirming job cuts
One of Idaho’s most prominent agricultural manufacturers is cutting back its workforce. In a letter posted to the official Spudnik Facebook page,…
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IDOC searching for 40-year-old who allegedly fled supervised parole
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a convicted felon who failed to report to his parole officer earlier this month.
Kenyon King,…
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IFPD investigating suspected planned murder-suicide on Rainier Street
The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two bodies were discovered at a home in the 1700 block of…
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Dry winter leaves Idaho landscapers shoveling for profits
Many Idaho landscapers depend on snow to keep business going, and this winter has made that…
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Skyline and Idaho Falls students join statewide walkout over ICE actions
Students from Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools walked out of class Thursday afternoon, joining a statewide wave of youth-led protests against…
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Big wheels, big dreams: Rigby High students drive tractors to school for FFA
This morning, Feb. 19, around a dozen tractors made their way to Rigby High School, all driven by students. It’s the 8th annual Partnership with…
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KIFI 65 Years: Weather tech and forecasting in the early days of broadcasting
Since the very start of KIFI’s 65 years of broadcasting, weather reports and forecasts have been a fixture of our live broadcasts.
From a simple…
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ITD approves $10 million to replace damaged Riverton Road Bridge; Construction starts this Spring
Work will begin this spring with the demolition of the old bridge. The new bridge is expected to be completed this…
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State Trooper Warns Against the Dangers of Distracted Driving
For a state trooper, the difference between a routine traffic stop and a life-altering tragedy is often a matter of “inches and…
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Inside Peek Into the New Water Tower
Image courtesy of the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls skyline looks a lot different now that the old water tower…
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Idaho Falls Catholics commemorate Ash Wednesday
“Ash Wednesday is really the the kickoff to Lent,” said Valerie Finnigan, an Idaho Falls Catholic. “… We’re all to come together in sackcloth and…
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F-16s may soon replace A-10s at Gowen Field — environmental impact analysis underway
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the ‘Warthog’, has been flying out of Gowen Field for three decades.
“It’s the longest serving…
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Victims Identified in Sunday Night Stabbing; Suspect in Custody
Following the arrest of their alleged attacker, authorities have identified the victims of a violent Sunday night stabbing. The victims have been…
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New Pocatello program aims to help those with special needs during emergency response
The City of Pocatello is launching a new tool to help first responders support individuals with special needs during an emergency…
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Anthrax cases in Idaho livestock raises concerns, risk to public remains low
A recent anthrax outbreak in southern Idaho livestock has triggered concern among residents, but a local veterinarian says the risk to the general…
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High winds and icy winter conditions lead to multiple crashes across Southeast Idaho Tuesday
A combination of strong winds and icy roads made for a hectic and dangerous morning on the roads, and tomorrow, Wednesday February 18th, we could see…
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TRAVEL UPDATE: Area highways reopen after icy roads force closures
A winter storm that brought high winds and snow is causing icy roads and power outages across the region on Tuesday…
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Blackfoot hosts Powerlifting Competition to help fundraise for new equipment
Powerlifitng isn’t as well known as a lot of high school sports, but more students are getting into the action and the local interest is…
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From Idaho peaks to ocean deeps, local photos head undersea
Area photographers are looking forward to some of their photographs being displayed in the USS Idaho.
The commissioning of the new Navy submarine is…
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A star-spangled celebration: Dignitaries read Declaration of Independence at local courthouse
“In the Declaration of Independence, along with the powers that are given to the people, the government rests with us,” said Jon Walker, a…
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ISU President Speaks on Major Changes to the University
Idaho State University is facing a difficult time as statewide budget cuts to higher education have forced the administration to make decisions which…
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Lookout Credit Union donates $125,000 for Ammon park upgrades
Lookout Credit Union is donating $125,000 to the City of Ammon to fund a new playground in McCowin Park. The investment aims to modernize the…
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Throwback Thursday: Love at Local News 8
While romance can spark anywhere, sometimes it begins in the most unexpected places, even at work. At Local News 8, love has quietly grown behind the…
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Idaho Olympian Breezy Johnson Caps Gold Medal Run with an Engagement
Victor, Idaho’s golden girl, is returning home from the Olympics with more than just a gold medal!
Just days after clinching a gold medal in the…
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Early morning attic fire damages Idaho Falls home
A home on the west side of Idaho Falls was heavily damaged Thursday morning after a fire broke out in the attic. According to the Idaho Falls Fire…
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Idaho SNAP Changes: Candy and Soda Ban Takes Effect This Weekend
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding SNAP recipients about a major change that takes effect this weekend. Beginning February 15th,…
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Pickup ends up in Snake River after driver swerves to avoid deer
A 56-year-old driver is recovering after an early-morning encounter with wildlife left his pickup truck in a dry channel of the Snake River…
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ISU Laid-Off Employees Weigh in on Statewide Budget Cuts
It’s the talk of the town in Pocatello- the statewide budget cuts leading to a complete structural and organizational redesign at Idaho State…
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Portneuf Urgent Care Opens Second Location in Chubbuck
Portneuf Urgent Care opened their second location near the Walmart in Chubbuck this morning with a ribbon cutting.…
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Multi-Semi Crash Shuts Down US-26 Near Palisades Reservoir
A crash involving multiple semi-trucks has brought traffic along US-26 near the Palisades Reservoir to a screeching halt. According to the Idaho…
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Overturned semi between Alpine and Jackson; First Responders on scene
First responders are on the scene of an overturned semi along US-89/26 from Alpine to Jackson, Wyoming.
The Alpine Wyoming Fire Department responded…
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ACLU files class action lawsuit, alleging civil rights abuses and agressive force in Wilder immigration Raid
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a class action lawsuit following the controversial immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho, last year.…
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Idaho Earns Failing Grade for Cell Phone Use in Schools
Idaho recently received a D grade for its policies on cell phone use in schools from a coalition that includes the Becca Schmill Foundation,…
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Idaho death row inmate Erick Hall dies of natural causes
Erick Hall, the convicted murderer behind two of Idaho’s most notorious cold cases, will not face the state’s execution chamber. The Idaho…
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Bannock County announces property tax relief Open Houses for eligible residents
The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” helps lower property taxes for qualifying Idahoans, including…
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Gas Feuds: Utah-Idaho conflict simmering over proposed gasoline export tax
“I think that Utah will find some sanity and pull back,” Idaho Speaker of the House Mike Moyle said. “But we’ll see because if they don’t, we in…
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A ‘dead bill’ and a close shave, local stylists push back against reduced licensing hours
A controversial bill meant to eliminate barriers to education for cosmetology licensing is going to have to go back to the drawing…
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Idaho AG issues urgent warning over new jail bond scam
The Idaho attorney general’s office is warning families about a new scam targeting people with loved ones in jail.
“These scammers target…
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Skyline football’s Zyan Crockett commits to Idaho State University Bengals
It was an emotional night at Skyline High School, as standout Skyline football player Zyan Crockett signed his letter of intent to play football at…
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Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Londyn Williams – Feb. 5, 2026
In this installment of our Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week, we go to Shelley, where Junior Londyn Williams is providing a…
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‘Roger’s Revue: Drawn to Music’ features songs from your favorite animated shows
Bright lights and songs from your favorite animated movies will be on the stage this weekend at the Frontier Center for the Performing…
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Female driver killed in collision with semi-truck near Sugar City
Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a fatal crash near Sugar City, thats closed a portion of U.S. Highway 20.
The crash took…
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Former IFFD Captain Johan Olson selected as new Fire Chief
“Chief Olson brings years of prior experience at the Idaho Falls Fire Department, combined with broad leadership experience and a clear commitment…
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Free potatoes available at Sunnyside Elementary School fundraiser
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Sunnyside Elementary is hosting a fundraiser today that gives community members a chance to support local students while…
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Two arrested on felony drug charges after Tuesday’s police chase along I-15
A high-speed chase from Blackfoot to Idaho Falls ended in a crash and two arrests Tuesday after a wanted man allegedly fled a rest area to avoid a…
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65 Years of Broadcasting: The Legacy of the KIFI Ski School
In 1947, a new era of winter recreation began on the Snake River Plain. Born as an offshoot of the Idaho Falls Ski Club, the KIFI Ski School was the…
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Aslett Foundation Plans to Expand Museum of Clean Building
The Aslett Clean World Foundation in Pocatello formed to carry on the legacy of Don Aslett, founder of the beloved Museum of Clean. Following his…
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Back to school with Adam Reader, “The Professor of Rock”
The hallways of Snake River High School have seen thousands of students come and go, but few return with a title quite like “Professor.”
Adam Reader…
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From Pocatello to the Grammys: How Jessica E. Jones Found Her Voice
Pocatello, ID (KIFI) In the world of opera — where careers are built over decades, and recognition is rare — Pocatello native Jessica E. Jones’…
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Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Austin Arave – Jan. 31, 2026
Austin Arave is a senior on the Blackfoot basketball team. As of the writing of this article, Austin and the Broncos are 14-3 on the year. Ahead of…
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Peaceful vigil and pro-ICE protest in Rexburg
Two demonstrations took place in Rexburg on Saturday, drawing community members to the Madison County Courthouse for both a vigil and a separate…
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Anti-Ice Protests Sparked by Minnesota Fatalities Spread Across Eastern Idaho
Anti-ice protests were held in both Pocatello and Idaho Falls today. Hundreds lined the streets of both cities in protest against ICE activity,…
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Ski Patrol at Kelly Canyon on Alert amid High-Risk Season
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is facing nearly half the amount of snow than usual, and with the addition of the terrain park, skiers are more prone to…
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Missing Blackfoot Teen Joseph Haight Found Dead in Bonneville County
Joseph Haight, an 18-year-old from Blackfoot who went missing earlier this week, has been found dead alongside his Ford F150 truck in Bonneville…
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Idaho Speaker calls Utah’s proposed refinery tax ‘bull manure’, costing Idaho drivers more at the pump
Utah’s legislators are about to do something that has caught the attention of Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle (R), and he’s none too happy about…
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Fire crews battle 15-foot flames at Idaho Falls Metal Shop
Two portable storage facilities are charred tonight after a local metal shop caught fire Friday afternoon, but a quick response from local…
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Idaho National Guard to slash tuition assistance by 29% following budget mandate
Idaho National Guard members will see a significant drop in college financial aid as military leaders move to slash tuition assistance by 29% do…
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Local man arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot roommate “in the face” during argument over flashlight
A 34-year-old Bonneville County man is in custody facing multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening to shoot his roommate “in the face”…
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Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week: Tasha Larsen
SUGAR SALEM, Idaho (KIFI) — Winning has become routine for the Sugar Salem Diggers girls basketball team. After completing a second straight…
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Shelley man arrested for battery and mayhem after Police standoff at local trailer park
A Shelley man is behind bars today following a violent fight that turned into a police standoff at a local trailer park late Wednesday…
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Double Arrest in Drug Trafficking Case in Pocatello
Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning in Pocatello on multiple charges of drug use and manufacturing.…
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Rexburg Police warn of rising ‘sextortion’ scams targeting local youth
The Rexburg Police Department is sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in “sextortion” cases, a digital blackmail scheme that investigators…
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Medicaid cuts, declining reimbursements lead to layoffs at Teton Valley Health Care
Medicaid cuts and declining reimbursements are having a direct impact in Teton Valley, where Teton Valley Health Care has laid off some staff and…
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Blackfoot police search for vandal after sewer ‘sabotage’ on Hill View Dr.
The City of Blackfoot is calling on the public for help after an intentional act of vandalism that left local homeowners facing costly repairs and…
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Rep. Simpson touts $9 million federal investment for US-30 overhaul in Soda Springs
Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) announced Tuesday that he has secured over $9 million in federal funding to overhaul the stretch of US-30 through the…
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Boise Meteorologist Dies in Plane Crash
Roland Steadham, the chief meteorologist for CBS2 in Boise is one of two victims after a plane crashed into the Payette river.…
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Saint Anthony Family pays tribute to family member on Family Feud
For the Crain family, a casual afternoon spent scrolling through Instagram led to a journey of healing on one of America’s most iconic game show…
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Bonneville County jury convicts 45-Year-Old Ririe Man of aggravated assault
A 45-year-old Ririe man faces up to five years in prison following a felony conviction in Bonneville County.
After a three-day trial, a jury found…
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Attorney General: Seven sentenced for child exploitation; Three from Bonneville County face decades in prison
In the last two months, seven individuals, including three from Bonneville County, were sentenced to prison after being convicted of crimes against…
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A sneak peek inside the region’s first free-standing ER; Public open house scheduled for Tuesday
Development is entering its final stages at the new Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center North Idaho Falls ER, the region’s first free-standing ER.…
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Two injured in separate snowmobile accidents on Granite Creek Road Friday
Teton County Search and Rescue volunteers responded to two simultaneous snowmobile accidents that left two riders with serious injuries on Granite…
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Fire Burns Historic Train Tunnel in Bear Gulch Area
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has confirmed a fire in the historic Bear Gulch railroad tunnel, located approximately 0.4 miles from the Bear…
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Community gathers at Bonneville County Courthouse to honor lives lost in Minneapolis
“It’s important to say their names,” Vigil organizer Chance Marshall said. “They’re not just strangers who lived in Minnesota. They are…
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Stoutin’ About at Zoo Idaho Poke Fest
Zoo Idaho hosted their annual Poke Fest earlier today where guests can enjoy beer on tap with a special twist.…
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Chocolate Lover’s Affair Sweetens Up Pocatello
Hundreds enjoyed a Valentine’s Day themed night at the annual Chocolate Lover’s Affair at the Stephen’s Performing Arts Center at ISU, where guests…
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No snow? No problem, but watch out for road crews
Just because there’s no snow on the road doesn’t mean that plow operators aren’t on the…
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Idaho Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of Private School Tax Credits
The Idaho Supreme Court heard oral arguments today to determine whether Parental Choice Tax Credits, a program that provides public funds to families…
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Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Jan. 22, 2026 – Macy Marlow
In this installment of our Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week Segment, we go to Skyline High School, where Macy Marlow and the…
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250 Trucks, One Mission: LDS Church donates 31,000 pounds of food to Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
In an effort to combat local food insecurity, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has delivered 31,000 pounds of food to the Eastern…
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Husband and wife dead in apparent murder-suicide near Idaho-Wyoming border
Multiple people are dead following a domestic disturbance at a remote property along the Idaho-Wyoming border that drew a large-scale police response…
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Rexburg to open new indoor ice rink following “amazing” private donation
The city of Rexburg is excited to welcome a new attraction to town. They are introducing a new ice skating rink for hockey, figure skating, and…
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Eastern Idaho Ag Expo opens today at ICCU Dome
The Eastern Idaho Ag Expo kicks off today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ICCU…
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Gold-silver-backed debit cards pitched as new way to pay in Idaho
A new way to pay could be coming to Idaho — letting residents buy everyday items with gold or silver using a debit card linked to physical precious…
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Idaho Democrats call to pause Parental Choice Tax Credit program funds
Idaho’s newly launched Parental Choice Tax Credit program drew heavy interest from families with over 3,300 applications submitted within the first…
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ISU and Pocatello community march to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dozens are expected to gather in Pocatello on Monday to march in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The longstanding tradition at Idaho State…
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College of Eastern Idaho hits record breaking apprenticeship enrollment
This year, the College of Eastern Idaho recorded an all-time high of 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs. The school says this…
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Convicted murderer accused of brutal attack on Idaho prison guard
An Idaho Department of Corrections staff member has been hospitalized following a brutal assault by a convicted murderer at the Idaho Maximum…
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Icy Inferno Heats Up Ammon
Over one thousand people in the community of Ammon gathered at McCowin Park for the 6th annual “Icy Inferno” where the fire department sets a massive…
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Protesters Gather on Broadway Bridge Speaking Out Against Wars
A small group of the Young Democrats of Bonneville protested on the Broadway Bridge today. Their signs read anti-war slogans as well as those…
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Hosts MLK Day Brunch
The Pocatello Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day…
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First on 8: Dramatic video shows now-convicted murderer in jailhouse fight
The man convicted of second-degree murder for the 2024 fatal beating of Alejandro Parades Hutardo is the subject of a newly released video obtained…
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Portneuf Valley Adaptive Sports Trains to Bring Snow Sports to All
For lots of people in the area, skiing and snowboarding are favorite sports. For others, thanks to new technology and a group of dedicated…
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Chocolate Lover’s Affair Promises Sweets and Silent Auction
If you’re looking for a sweet way to either have a girls’ night out or a fun date night, you’ll want to check out the upcoming Chocolate Lover’s…
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson appears in court as defense pushes to disqualify prosecutors from the case
By Andi Babineau, Nick Watt, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 55 years for second-degree murder in fatal beating
Robert Wyatt Lange, 21, of Idaho Falls, has been sentenced today, January 16th, 2026. He will be serving a fixed 20 years, indeterminate for 35…
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Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas
As tensions in Iran escalate, policymakers in Washington are weighing whether the United States should get involved. For most Idahoans, the debate…
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Driver uninjured in rollover crash near Jefferson Lake
A 32-year-old driver escaped without injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash near Jefferson Lake late Thursday night. The crash drew a large…
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Rexburg Police respond to mental health crisis at local hotel
A local hotel was evacuated Wednesday morning after reports of a man threatening guests with a firearm triggered a heavy police response. The…
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