ADA COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – (Update OCT. 24) – The Idaho State Supreme Court has denied an emergency motion for a stay in the execution of Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate Thomas Creech. Creech’s attorneys filed the request last week asking for a stay until his appeal is fully developed and finalized. In denying the
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Bonneville County has had the same criminal attorney team for many years and they are getting ready to retire. However, they are not seeing the next generation of lawyers to fill those shoes.
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Idaho Falls Police are looking for a person seen walking in an officer’s dash cam video. They believe the person may know something about Alejandra Paredes-Hurtado, who was found severely beaten on Saturday night.
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The Idaho State University Community Psychiatric Center will hold an event to celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, October 24.
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The Show after the Show is a podcast-style format where Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending.
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“Seven people die in a home fire every day in the U.S.”
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The Bannock County GOP and Bannock County Democrats are stepping up volunteer efforts to secure votes before the polls open in two weeks.
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Schools in Idaho received new water fountains with bottle filling stations from Delta Dental of Idaho’s “Rethink Your Drink” Grant Program.
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A new project approved by the Idaho board of land commissioners is gaining the attention of the Southeast Idaho community. The project, if developed, would become the first wind and solar farm on Idaho endowment land, located outside Idaho Falls.
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JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that on the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was fatally struck by a vehicle on Highway 26/89 in Snake River Canyon, south of Jackson, WY, according to a press release. The bear was identified through ear tags and a
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pocatello woman charged with burglary after police found her by using a drone has more charges against her. Pocatello Police said Lexy Davis, 42, is now charged with additional burglary charges and arson. She is accused of entering a business and starting a fire. Police said security camera footage shows
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PHOENIX, Arizona (KIFI) – Lori Vallow-Daybell’s murder is on hold after a judge granted a request for a mental competency evaluation. Justin Lum with Fox 10 in Phoenix reported that Vallow’s defense lawyer filed a motion for Rule 11, which asks the Forensic Services Division to evaluate defendants for competency in a criminal case. The judge
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Continue Reading Pocatello police officers used a drone to locate a suspect involved in a burglary.
Continue Reading The Show after the Show is a podcast-style format where Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s going on. Today includes: Fall is falling, and so if Jeff. (He is okay!) Trump handing out McDonald’s fries over the weekend. Driver attempts insurance fraud by backing into another vehicle making it appear as though he
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Late Saturday night, a man was found brutally beaten along the sidewalk of Northgate Mile in Idaho Falls. The victim has been identified as 50-year-old, Alejandro Paredes-Hurtado of Eastern Idaho.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Monday, a Colorado man pleaded not guilty to stealing a carabiner clip from the emergency exit door of an aircraft during a flight on Sept. 28, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. “Certainly, the nature of this offense is unique,” said Judge Dane Watkins. After a flight from
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Images from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and Milton hit Rexburg Baker, Constance Haworth, hard. She watched as floodwaters tore away at the communities she grew up in. “I’m not sure how they’re going to ever recover from this. There are places that I went to as a child that aren’t there anymore.”
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Firefighters from the Teton County Fire and Rescue battled a structure fire last night in Tetonia near 2nd St and Leigh Ave.
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If someone you know is struggling with homelessness, there is hope. The Homeless Stand Down will be in Idaho falls early November
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The Ririe Bulldogs head north for a dogfight against the North Fremont Huskies.
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If you’re driving in the rain, avoid using cruise control and be careful not to hydroplane.
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“Most hardware stores have multiple suppliers, so I don’t see much of a hiccup.”
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Many people gathered to start the “Boo at the Zoo” in their Halloween costumes to enjoy family-friendly games and activities, including a costume contest.
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During a search of the vehicle, Officers located a red and black Milwaukee toolbox in the trunk that contained two one-gallon sized bags of a methamphetamine.
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the elimination of Hamas terrorist Yahya Sinwar by Israeli Defense Forces:
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Halloween is only two weeks away. Local law enforcement is reminding us how to keep kids and parents safe while trick-or-treating.
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Bannock County Veteran Services is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair on October 17.
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program has been helping low-income families, people with disabilities, and the elderly find homes for over 50 years.
Continue Reading The Show after the Show is a podcast-style format where Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending. Today includes: The biggest pumpkin revealed. Experts at JeffBet analyzed Idaho’s top favorite pumpkin products. Hills people are willing to die on. More. We want to hear from you: How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? Call
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Dallas Dean Erickson, 43, of Terreton, is charged with lewd conduct with a child under 16.
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Local law enforcement says intimate violence is a serious issue and it is happening in our communities.
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BMPO will take the feedback from last night, and should finalize the plans by the end of the year.
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A new date has been scheduled for the execution of Thomas Eugene Creech.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a month-long investigation, Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has determined the deputy involved in the officer-involved shooting on September 1st, 2024, bears no criminal liability for his actions. The shooting took place early in the morning around 3:30 A.M. after a failed traffic stop led to a high speed car
Continue Reading The Show after the Show is a podcast-style format where Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending. Today includes: The Maverick next to the airport in Salt Lake City, Utah has been ranked best in the nation for the cleanliness and fixtures. Reynolds, known for their aluminum foil wrap, releases a new turkey
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The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization wants to plan ahead for traffic demands 25 years into the future.
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The ghosts of Idaho’s haunted attractions are calling to all you thrill seekers. But this October, also marks the end of nearly two decades of scares for D.A.R.E in Idaho Falls.
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IDAHO FALLS (KIFI)— A local group is using the beauty of art to raise awareness about domestic violence. The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) in Idaho Falls, is hosting an art auction. The women’s treatment center received a haul of collective artwork that once belonged to the late Gary and Mary ‘Betty’ Williams,
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IDAHO FALLS (KIFI)—On Monday, prosecuting attorney Randy Neal submitted a notice to present new evidence in the rest area murder case that happened near Ririe in May 2022. The notice of 404(b) alleges what happened before and after the murder of 36-year-old Morey Pelton, alluding to the defendant Randy Larkin’s intent to shoot Pelton at
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A fire along US 30 at the Georgetown Summit in Bear Lake County has the highway closed from mile marker 421 to mile marker 419.
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Local News 8 spoke with a local expert to learn how to find a reputable HVAC company and avoid ones that try to scam homeowners.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)— People are invited to make a shirt that honors survivors of assault and abuse. The Clothesline Project is taking place at the College of Eastern Idaho from October 15th to October 17th. Organizers say the Clothesline Project is a way for survivors who have experienced any form of intimate violence to
Continue Reading Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper discuss topics of the day including: A Georgia county sheriff calls in deputies after Burger King gets his order wrong. Bath & Body Works pulls a seasonal candle from the shelves after people say the snowflake graphic looks like members of the Ku Klux Klan. What do you see? Chappell
Continue Reading Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s going on in the Show after the Show. Topics today include: Leaf peeping in full swing. Take a look from up above. New Hershey’s costume: Dress as the candy bowl so you can collect and pass at the same time. Match your dog with crocs. More. The
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Pocatello Public Works is hosting an open house event for interested individuals to learn more about the replacement project of the Benton Street Bridge over the Portneuf River.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This October, national experts are asking parents to talk to teens about the importance of driving safely. National data shows an average of 7 teens die in a traffic crash every day, and in some states, those numbers are going up. According to David Reich of the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF),
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Smoke from nearby wildfires is being pulled into Southeastern Idaho and could potentially impact the air quality for sensitive groups.
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While some people might be enjoying the warm weather, it might lead to a surge in pests in the Gem State.
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The Women’s Expo is returning for another year on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
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Be mindful to lock up vehicles and doors, and put your keys in a safe place. Two boys have escaped from the Juvenile Corrections Center in Saint Anthony.
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating an injury crash at the intersection of S. Ammon Rd and 65th S that has the road closed in all 4 directions due to live power lines down.
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A spook-tacular craft fair was held at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds on Saturday. More than a hundred local artisans, crafters, and small business owners featured their creations at the October Boo-tique.
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“We’ll be collecting food through October 26th, and we will be at all the grocery stores on the weekends.”
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A boy named Wyatt Garnevicus wants to sell you some lemonade for 50 cents at his lemonade stand.
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This 3A match-up got off to a slow start, it was 8 to 8 after 4 quarters of play. We needed overtime to find a winner, and both teams would punch in scores in the overtime frame. However, it was Firth who scored in OT, and then punched in the ensuing 2-point conversion. North Fremont would score one themselves, but could not convert their 2-point try, and Firth came away with the win.
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It was Senior Night at South Fremont High School for this 4A match-up between the Diggers and the Cougars.
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The stage was set for an epic match-up between these two high-ranked teams. The stadium was packed, it was senior night, a life-flight helicopter crew delivered the game ball at mid-field, and the crowd was rowdy.
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Starting Monday, October 14th the Water Pollution Control Department will replace a manhole on the 1200 block of East Clark Street between North 11th and North 12th Avenue.
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Many Jewish Idahoans have never been to Israel or even speak Hebrew, but say they’re being blamed for the War in Gaza regardless. Watchdogs say they’re facing the worst antisemitism in more than half a century.
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“Looking at the map, I have…concerns that it was going to come close to our property.”
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello Animal Services and Phil Meador Subaru are partnering for the sixth annual ‘National Make a Dog’s Day’ event at the Pocatello Animal Shelter on Saturday, October 12. During the event, the animal shelter will showcase adoptable animals and Subaru will be covering the costs of some adoption fees. Subaru pledged $6,000
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host its fourth annual Fall Fossil Fest on Saturday, October 12. The event offers dinosaur enthusiasts a chance to learn more about Idaho’s fossil history through hands-on, interactive events and lectures. Fall Fossil Fest is Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
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How about them apples? Dozens of apple varieties have arrived at Fred Meyer this month, stealing the spotlight from Pumpkin Spice, just in time for National Apple Month.
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It’s World Mental Health Day, and the Idaho Falls Police Department is spotlighting two therapy dogs they’re especially grateful for, Sarge and Rusty.
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The man charged with kidnapping a woman last week and beating her has a history of beating another woman back in 2012.
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Before this past weekend, the Sugar-Salem Diggers football team had lost back to back games. That is the first time that has happened since 2021.
But after this past weekend, I went to Sugar City to catch up with our Athlete of the Week Dawson McInelly to see how a team builds back from that.
Take it for Granite LLC is a headstone cleaning and restoration business based out of Pocatello.
Continue Reading Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz sit down for the Show after the Show, a podcast-form show.
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A nonprofit that provides safe shelter for cats or kittens that are sick, injured, abused, or strayed, or even no longer wanted by their owner.
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Local News 8 spoke with Genevieve Judge a spokeswoman for Sarasota County, Florida.
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Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents Wednesday morning, saying they received a report of a firearm image posted on social media referencing Thunder Ridge High School.
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A brush fire near Tetonia has fire crews on the scene.
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Brian Kohberger’s trial is expected to begin on August 11th.
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A human skull was found in a remote area near Brigham City, Utah.
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Monday, October 7th Local News 8 published a month-long investigation, looking into claims of animal mistreatment at the East Idaho Aquarium. The aquarium director we interviewed has seemingly responded to the story over social media.
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U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill sentenced Robin Dunn to three and a half years (42 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a $50,000 fine.
Continue Reading Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending in the Show after the Show.
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NeighborWorks Pocatello recently receive a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo and an additional $10,000 from the Ifft Foundation to make improvements to Bonneville Community Park in Pocatello.
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A portion of 1st Street in Ammon will be closed starting Wednesday, October 9.
Drivers will need to use Lincoln, 17th, or the new John Adams Parkway extension by Romaines and the Pony Express Car Wash.
Family Services Alliance is holding a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled all-purpose room on Tuesday, October 8.
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Lance Broncho is sentenced to life in prison for the death of Eric Leask.
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Fish and game records document that dozens of birds were “stepped on,” “sat on,” or otherwise crushed to death by customers during hands-on encounters in the aquarium’s popular bird cage.
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“We do stress highly that people take care of their garbage and any attractant that they may have around their house.”
Continue Reading An Idaho Falls man is arrested for kidnapping a woman and beating her. The victim was able to escape and call police.
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Kris Mullen, of Chubbuck, is in Tallahasee, Florida helping the Red Cross distribute food, water, and tools to those affected by hurricane Helene and in preparation of hurricane Milton.
Continue Reading Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz bring you the Show after the Show, a podcast-style episode where they talk about what’s trending.
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The fire started around 2:30 p.m. on October 5th, near the Rose Hill cemetery.
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A wildfire burning near Boise has grown to over 2,000 acres since it started in the early morning hours Friday.
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The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market was at the lookout point in Pocatello on Saturday, October 5.
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On the Road at Shelley tonight, the Skyline Grizzlies won big by a score of 29 to 6. On the opening drive, the Russets defense was Grizzly hunting, as on first and second down, two team-tackles forced Skyline to third down.
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The Pocatello Thunder hosted the Twin Falls Bruins tonight in a dogfight.
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Sugar Salem digs their way out of a two-loss hole with a resounding win over Preston
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On the night of homecoming at Hillcrest high school, the Knights took care of business against the Blackfoot Broncos, winning by a score of 33 to 13.
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“In the year 2024, there is no one in this country that does not deserve to have access to the internet.”
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Rexburg’s Exit 332 on US 20 is back open and cone-free. Something many Rexburg drivers have been looking forward to.
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Three business have been evacuated due to a gas leak on Hitt Road.
Continue Reading Join Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz as they unpack what’s going on around town.
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The Portneuf Valley Quilters Guild is hosting ‘Quiltfest’ at the Mountain View Event Center on October 4-5.
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One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation comes to Idaho this weekend.
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